Towing And Tow-Starting; Installing The Towing Eye - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
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Shift the automatic transmission to N and
do not open the driver's or front passenger's
door during towing. The automatic transmis-
sion may otherwise shift to position P, which
could damage the transmission.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,
have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in position
N when the vehicle is being towed.
If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
to position N, have the vehicle transported on a
transporter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
R
ignition lock
cannot release the electric parking brake
R
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
R
position N
Disarm the automatic locking feature before the
vehicle is towed ( page 79). You could other-
Y
wise be locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye

Installing the towing eye

G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is
a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular
care when removing the rear cover.

Towing and tow-starting

The brackets for the screw-in towing eye are
located in the bumpers. They are at the front and
at the rear under covers :.
Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool
X
kit or the stowage tray (
Press the mark on cover : inwards in the
X
direction of the arrow.
Remove cover : from the opening.
X
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it
X
will go and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye
Unscrew and remove the towing eye.
X
Attach cover : to the bumper and press until
X
it engages.
Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit or
X
the stowage tray.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( page 298).
Y
The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position P when you open the driver's or front-
passenger door or when you remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition lock.
page 288).
Y
Z
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