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Towing the vehicle
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which is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
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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 the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
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If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
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the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
the automatic transmission will remain in
park position P
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For more information see
“Battery” (Y page 364) or “Jump
starting” (Y page 366).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
For information on manually unlocking
the gear selector lever, see
(Y page 352)
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 underneath the trunk
floor (Y page 302).
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Take the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk.
Removing cover in front bumper
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Cover
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Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the
arrow.
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Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Removing cover in rear bumper
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Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust
pipe is extremely hot.
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Cover
Practical hints
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