Towing And Tow-Starting; Installing The Towing Eye; Removing The Towing Eye; With The Rear Axle Raised - Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual

! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! You may only tow the vehicle a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be
exceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles
(50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a
transporter.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be
damaged.
Also observe the following notes:
If the engine does not start, try jump-
R
starting it ( page 240). Tow-starting the
Y
vehicle is not permitted.
If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
R
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the vehicle has transmission damage,
R
have it transported to a qualified specialist
workshop. Observe the display messages
in the instrument cluster.
Installing/removing the towing eye

Installing the towing eye

Take the towing eye and the wheel
X
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wrench out of the wheel-change tool kit
( page 228).
Y
The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front. It is located under
the cover.
Not included in the scope of delivery.
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Towing and tow-starting

Pull out cover : forwards.
X
Take cover : off the opening.
X

Removing the towing eye

Take the lug wrench
X
change tool kit ( page 228).
Y
Insert the lug wrench handle into the
X
towing eye and turn it counter-clockwise.
Unscrew the towing eye.
X
Attach cover : to the bumper and press
X
until it engages.
Return the towing eye and the lug wrench
X
to the wheel-change tool kit.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Y
Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised
in exceptional cases.
! The engine must be switched off
(SmartKey in ignition lock in position 0 or
position 1) if the vehicle is being towed with
the rear axle raised or if the parking brake
is being tested on a dynamometer.
Intervention by ESP
damage the brake system.
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from the wheel-
page 242).
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could otherwise
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