Mercedes-Benz 2000 CLK 320 User Manual
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Towing
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Towing the vehicle
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the 
electronic key in steering lock 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.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, 
deactivate the automatic central locking, see page 37.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the 
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in 
steering lock position 2.
If the electronic key is left in the steering lock 
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no 
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, the 
steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key 
from steering lock and reinsert.
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the 
bumper. The front towing eye is located on the 
passenger side behind a cover in the bumper panel.
CLK 320:
Cover removal: 
Insert finger in recess of cover and pull cover out.
Cover installation: 
Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely.
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