Installing Towing Eye Bolt - Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 430 Operator's Manual

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When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (if so equipped) in
position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
( page 84).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking ( page 102).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
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The selector lever will remain locked in
position P and the SmartKey will not
turn in the starter switch if the battery
is disconnected or discharged. See
notes on the battery ( page 344) or
on jump starting ( page 347).

Installing towing eye bolt

1 Cover on right side of front bumper
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
2 Cover on right side of rear bumper
Removing cover
Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.
Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt
Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk ( page 322).
Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into
its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
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