Towing the vehicle
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warning lamp comes on and warning
messages appear in the multifunction display
while driving. To brake, the driver must then
apply significantly greater brake pedal
pressure and depress the pedal much further
to obtain the expected braking effect. If
necessary, apply full pressure to the brake
pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased! For
more information, see “Electro-hydraulic
brake system” in this in this Operator’s
Manual.
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.
!
Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
If there is a malfunction in the electro-
hydraulic brake system, we recommend that
the vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment.
! Do not use the towing eye bolt for
recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
If circumstances do not permit the
Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
or one axle raised 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”
(
(Y page 285).
Y page 283) or “Jump starting”
X Switch off the tow-away alarm before
towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or one axle raised (Y page 64).
Installing towing eye bolt
!
Before towing the vehicle observe the
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 compartment
underneath the trunk floor (Y page 224).
following instructions:
RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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.
Removing cover in front bumper
RTowing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing X Press mark on cover: as indicated by the
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
arrow.
X Lift cover: off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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