Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
컄
page 41).
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Insert the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position
N .
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Release the brake pedal.
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If engaged, release the parking brake
(
컄
page 56).
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Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.
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
the right-hand side of each bumper.
Example illustration R 550 4MATIC
1
Towing eye cover
!
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.
i
To signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter
switch to position
2 and activate combination
switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner
– only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.