Towing The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 Owner's Manual

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Towing the Vehicle

The fro n t tow ing eye is located on the
passenger side behind a flap in the
bum per panel and the rear tow ing eye
on the passenger side below the
bumper.
We recom m end that the vehicle be
transported using flat bed equipm ent.
This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be tow ed with all
wheels on the ground and the selec­
to r lever in position " N" fo r distances
up to 120 km (75 miles) and at a
speed not to exceed 50 km /h
(30 mph).
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transm ission, how­
ever, we recom m end to disconnect
the drive shaft at the rear axle drive
flange on any tow ing beyond a short
tow to a nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipm ent
over bum py roads will damage radia­
to r and supports.
Use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.