Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised, the gear selector lever must be in
position N and the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1).
Active braking action through the ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
i If the battery is disconnected or discharged
the ground, please note the following:
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the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in 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.
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the gear selector lever will remain locked in
position P.
For more information, see “Batteries”
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, the gear selector lever must be in
position N and the SmartKey must be in starter
switch position 2.
(୴ page 427) and “Jump starting” (୴ page 432).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(୴ page 122).
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle
may be towed only for distances up to
miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed
mph (50 km/h).
i To signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey 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
30
30
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Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to turn signal will operate.
the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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