Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Towing the vehicle
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Removing towing eye bolt
X
Loosen towing eye bolt
1
counterclock-
wise with wheel wrench.
X
Unscrew towing eye bolt
1
.
X
Reinstalling cover: Fit cover
1
(
Y
page 327) and snap it into place.
X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with front axle raised
When towing the vehicle with the front axle
raised, the wheels on the ground have to
move freely.
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 neu-
tral position
N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X
If engaged, release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic central locking
(
Y
page 138).
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the starter switch.
X
Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(
Y
page 98).
! Make sure that the ignition is switched
off. If the starter switch is in position 2,
active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system.
! The vehicle may be towed only for distan-
ces up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed
not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Towing with all wheels on the ground
G
Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
R
the engine will not run
R
there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
R
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is
in starter switch position
2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position
0 for an extended period of time,
it can no longer be turned in the switch. In
this case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steer-
ing 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
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 neu-
tral position
N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
Practical hints