Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual page 124

All except AMG version
Towing the Vehicle
The rear towing eye is located at the
right, below the bumper. The front
towing eye is located on the passenger
side behind a flap in the bumper panel.
Cover removal for all except AMG
version: Insert finger in recess of cover
and pull cover out.
Cover removal for AMG version: Pull
cover away from bumper.
AMG version
Cover installation for all except
AMG version: Engage cover at
bottom and press in top securely.
Cover installation for AMG version:
Engage right end of cover and press in
left end of cover.
We recommend that the vehicle be
transported using flat bed equipment.
This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all of
the wheels on the ground and the
selector lever in position "N" for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and
at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50
km/h).
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transmission, however,
we recommend to disconnect the drive
shaft at the rear axle drive flange on
any towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment
over bumpy roads will damage
radiator and supports.
The use of wheel lift equipment will
damage engine oil pan.
Important!
When transporting vehicle on flat bed
equipment, the front end of the vehicle
must be loaded first. Additional
ramping may be required for loading
to protect bumper fascia.
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