Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor, 2003 SLK-Class, SLK Class 2003, 2001 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 32 AMG, SLK 320, SLK 230
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Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow-start vehicle.
When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed.
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Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment with key in starter switch turned to position 0 .
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports.
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
( 컄 page 72) and the automatic central
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off
(key in starter switch position 0 or 1 ).
Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the selector lever must be in position N (manual transmission: gears disengaged) and the key must be in starter switch position 2 .
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
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Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the key is in starter switch position 2 .
If the key is left in 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 key from starter switch and reinsert.
If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if:
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앫 the engine will not run there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle.
Warning!
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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. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn key in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combination switch for the left or right turn signal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.
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When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the key in starter switch position 2 , the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
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The selector lever will remain locked in position P and the key will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on
the battery ( 컄 page 245) or on jump
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Manual unlocking of transmission se-
Towing eye
SLK 230 Kompressor except Sport
Package*, SLK 320 except Sport
Package*
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the bumper.
The front towing eye is located on the passenger-side behind the grille in the bumper panel.
Removing grille SLK 320
왘 Hold left and right end of grille 1 and pull out firmly.
Installing grille SLK 320
왘 Position grille 1 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into place.
Removing grille SLK 230 Kompressor
왘 Hold grille 2 , fold it down and pull out firmly.
Installing grille SLK 230 Kompressor
왘 Position grille 2 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into place.
1 Grille SLK 320 except Sport Package*
2 Grille SLK 230 Kompressor except Sport Package*
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Installing towing eye bolt Removing grille
왘 Hold grille 1 (arrow) and pull forward.
SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the bumper.
SLK 32 AMG and Sport Package are fitted with a towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is stored with the jack
The threaded hole for the towing eye bolt is located on the passenger-side behind the grille in the bumper panel.
Installing towing eye bolt
왘 Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of trunk.
왘 Screw towing eye bolt into its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt
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Loosen towing eye bolt with wheel wrench.
Unscrew towing eye bolt.
Store towing eye bolt and wheel wrench in trunk.
Installing grille
왘 Position grille 1 and press securely
The grille should audibly snap into place.
1 Grille SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*
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