Mercedes-Benz 2010 S-Class Operator's Manual page 520

Towing the vehicle
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Removing cover in rear bumper
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Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
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Press mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
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Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
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Take the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (
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Screw towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
Y page 450).
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Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
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If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Removing towing eye bolt
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Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X
Unscrew towing eye bolt ;.
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Reinstalling cover: Fit cover :
( Y page 517) and snap it into place.
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Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
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Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the brake system
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there is a malfunction in the power supply
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or in the vehicle's electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.