Towing - Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual

Towing

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Risk of accident
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towbar if:
the engine will not start
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or the vehicle's electrical system
There is no power assistance for the steer-
ing when the engine is not running. Signifi-
cantly greater force is then needed to steer
the vehicle and to brake.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Comply with national regulations when
towing.
Having the vehicle carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer is preferable to towing it
away. We recommend the use of a rigid
towbar if towing is necessary.
You may only tow the vehicle a maximum
of 50 km. A maximum towing speed of
50 km/h must not be exceeded.
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Deactivate the automatic locking while driv-
ing function when towing. You could otherwise
become locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Points to bear in mind
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started.
If the engine does not start, try jump-
starting it ( page 379).
If the vehicle does not start after
jump-starting, have it towed to a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. to a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If the vehicle is to be towed for a longer
distance, only tow it with the rear axle
raised.
Practical advice
If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller
shaft disconnected.
Before towing the vehicle, make sure
the battery is connected and charged.
Otherwise, you will not be able to
switch on the ignition and will have
no steering and braking assistance.
Shift the transmission to position N.
Fitting the towing eye
Opening the front cover
The fixing points for the bolt-on towing eye
are located in the bumpers. They are locat-
ed under the cover on the right-hand side
when viewed in the direction of travel both
at the front and the rear.
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Only secure the tow cable or towbar to the
towing eye. The vehicle could otherwise be
damaged.
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