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Towing the vehicle
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X Slide coverA back onto negative terminal
B.
X Have the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
G Warning!
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
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle
be transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
!
Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
!
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
To prevent damage during transport, do
!
recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
Do not use the towing eye bolt for
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
only so far as necessary to have the vehicle
moved to a safe location where the
recommended towing methods can be
employed.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
Rthe automatic transmission will remain in
park position P
!
Before towing the vehicle observe the
For more information see “Battery”
following instructions:
(
(
Y page 333) or “Jump starting”
Y page 336).
RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Installing towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye
bolt can be screwed into threaded holes
which are located behind covers on each
bumper.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
vehicle tool kit, located in the cargo
compartment underneath the cargo
compartment floor (Y page 270).
RDo not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
RTowing 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 the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
X Take the towing eye bolt out of the space
underneath the cargo compartment floor.
!
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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