Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain that the key is in
starter switch position 2.
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the 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
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
If the key is left in 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
key from starter switch and reinsert.
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Switch off the tow-away alarm
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
To signal turns while being towed with
the hazard warning flasher in use, turn
key in starter switch to position 2 and
activate the combination switch for the
left or right turn signal in the usual
manner – only the selected turn signal
will operate.
(୴ page 72).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (୴ page 79).
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the engine will not run
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas-
sis, frame or suspension parts.
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz-
ard warning flasher will operate again.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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