Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL 550 4MATIC Operator's Manual page 559

X
Press mark on cover
arrow.
X
Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole
1
for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
Towing eye bolt
1
X
Take the towing eye bolt and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
X
Screw towing eye bolt
threaded hole to its stop.
X
Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt
clockwise.
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Removing towing eye bolt
as indicated by the
1
X
Loosen towing eye bolt
counterclockwise with wheel wrench.
X
Unscrew towing eye bolt 1.
X
Reinstalling cover: Fit cover
( Y
X
Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
G 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
R
there is a malfunction in the brake
R
system
there is a malfunction in the power
R
supply or in the vehicle's electrical
clockwise into
1
system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
by turning it
1
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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page 556) and snap it into place.
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
G 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.
X
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
If engaged, release the electronic parking
brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 320).
!
Keep in mind that it is important to have
the ignition switched on. Removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch or
opening a front door with the ignition
switched off will automatically shift the
automatic transmission into park position
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