Towing The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

204_AKB; 2; 39, en-US
d2ureepe,
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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
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Take the towing eye bolt and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
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Screw towing eye bolt : clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
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Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt : by turning it
clockwise.
Removing towing eye bolt
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Loosen towing eye bolt :
counterclockwise with wheel wrench.
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Unscrew towing eye bolt :.
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Store the towing eye bolt : and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
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Towing the vehicle

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.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
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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.
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Make sure the ignition is switched on.
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With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
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Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift
the manual transmission into the neutral
position (no gear selected).
or
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift
the automatic transmission into neutral
position N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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If engaged, release the parking brake.
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Switch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 92).
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