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Towing the vehicle
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recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
Do not use the towing eye bolt for
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
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To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
or front axle raised (except vehicles with
4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the
vehicle moved to a safe location where the
recommended towing methods can be
employed.
Rthe automatic transmission will remain in
park position P
For more information see “Battery”
(
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Y page 506) or “Jump starting”
Y page 508).
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following instructions:
Before towing the vehicle observe the
Installing towing eye bolt
RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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 underneath the trunk
floor (Y page 444).
RDo not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
X Take the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk.
RTowing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing Removing cover in front bumper
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
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.
X Press mark on cover: as indicated by the
arrow.
X Lift cover: off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
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Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S450, Mercedes-Benz S550, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W221 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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