Towing the vehicle
290
Removing towing eye bolt
Towing with all wheels on the ground
X Loosen towing eye bolt; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Unscrew towing eye bolt;.
G Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
X Reinstalling front cover: Fit locking tabs
of cover: (Y page 288) under the lower
edge of the opening in the bumper.
X Apply even pressure on the upper part of
the cover until it snaps into place.
Rthe engine will not run
Rthere is a malfunction in the electro-
hydraulic brake system
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
X Reinstalling rear cover: Fit cover:
(
Y page 288) and snap it into place.
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
X Store the towing eye bolt; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
Towing with front axle raised
G Warning!
!
The vehicle may be towed only for
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.
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Switch off the automatic central locking
(
Y page 126).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
X If engaged, release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(
Y page 92).
(
Y page 92).
!
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
The vehicle may be towed only for
!
Because the ESP® operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle
is being towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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