Towing The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz 2002 C 320 Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle

Warning!
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in
starter switch position 2.
If the electronic key 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 electronic key
from starter switch and reinsert.
Towing the vehicle
Instruments
Operation
and controls
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in starter switch position 2, the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking. See the
individual setting menu "VEHICLE" – "AUTOMATIC
DOOR LOCK" on page 125.
Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the
properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow
cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame
or suspension parts.
Notes:
The selector lever will remain locked in position "P" and
the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter switch
if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See battery
on page 330 or jump starting on page 332.
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking, see
page 338.
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