Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 User Manual
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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
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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 haz-
ard warning flasher will operate again.
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When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the key in starter switch
position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button in 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
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To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas-
sis, 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 dis-
connected or discharged. See notes on
the battery (
page 313) or on jump
starting (