Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 245)

! Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be
damaged.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because
of an accident or breakdown, you have the
following options:
R transporting the vehicle
As a rule, you should have the vehicle
transported.
R towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised
Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised in exceptional cases.
R towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow
bar
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases.
The engine must be running if you tow the
vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar. Observe
the following notes.
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 6 out of the wheel-change tool kit
(
Y
page 232).
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 6 from the wheel-
change tool kit (
Y
page 232).
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.
X Return the towing eye and the lug wrench
to the trunk.
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.
6 Not included in the scope of delivery.
Towing and tow-starting
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Breakdown
assistance
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