Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 245)

! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! You may only tow the vehicle a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be
exceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles
(50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a
transporter.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be
damaged.
Also observe the following notes:
R If the engine does not start, try jump-
starting it (
Y
page 240). Tow-starting the
vehicle is not permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R If the vehicle has transmission damage,
have it transported to a qualified specialist
workshop. Observe the display messages
in the instrument cluster.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
X
Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench 12 out of the wheel-change tool kit
(
Y
page 228).
The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front. It is located under
the cover.
X Pull out cover : forwards.
X Take cover : off the opening.
Removing the towing eye
X Take the lug wrench 12 from the wheel-
change tool kit (
Y
page 228).
X
Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it counter-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Attach cover : to the bumper and press
until it engages.
X
Return the towing eye and the lug wrench
to the wheel-change tool kit.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Y
page 242).
Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised
in exceptional cases.
! The engine must be switched off
(SmartKey in ignition lock in position 0 or
position 1) if the vehicle is being towed with
the rear axle raised or if the parking brake
is being tested on a dynamometer.
Intervention by ESP ® could otherwise
damage the brake system.
12 Not included in the scope of delivery.
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