Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993, Owner'S Manual

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Towing the Vehicle
The rear towing eye is located at
the right, below the bumper. The
front towing eye is located on the
passenger side behind a flap in
the bumper panel.
Flap removal: Insert finger in
recess of flap and pull flap out.
Flap installation: Engage flap at
bottom and press in top securely.
We recommend that the vehicle
be transported using flat bed
equipment. This method is pre­
ferable to other types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all
wheels on the ground and the
selector lever in position ” N ” for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km)
and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km /h).
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transmission,
however, we recommend to dis­
connect the drive shaft at the rear
axle drive flange on any towing
beyond a short tow to a nearby
garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equip­
ment. Towing with sling-type
equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed
equipment, with key in steering
lock turned to position 0.
Warning!
With the engine not running,
there is no power assistance
for the braking 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.
To signal turns while being towed
with hazard warning flasher in
use, turn key in steering lock to
position 2 and activate combina­
tion switch for left or right turn
signal in usual manner - only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal,
the harzard flasher will operate
again.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the
front axle raised, the key must not
be in steering lock position 2.
Otherwise, the acceleration slip
control will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear
wheel brakes.