Installing Towing Eye Bolt - Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 500 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 key 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 approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking ( page 91).
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 the vehicle chas-
sis, frame or suspension parts.
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The selector lever will remain locked in
position P and the key will not turn in
the starter switch if the battery is dis-
connected or discharged. See notes on
the battery ( page 319) or on jump
starting ( page 323).
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle

Installing towing eye bolt

Front of vehicle
1 Cover on right side of front bumper.
To remove cover:
Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.
Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
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