The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are at the
front and at the rear, behind the covers.
Vehicles without the AMG Sports package
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
XPress the mark on cover : inwards, in the
direction of the arrow.
Rear bumper on vehicles with AMG Sports
package: pry cover : out of the bumper
by inserting a blunt, rounded object into the
recess.
XTake cover : off the opening.XScrew in and tighten the towing eye
clockwise to the stop.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.XAttach cover : to the bumper and press
until it engages.
XPlace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Only possible for vehicles without
4MATIC.
When having your vehicle towed with the rear
axle raised, observe the important safety
notes (Y page 258).
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP® could
otherwise damage the brake system.
XSwitch on the hazard warning flashers
(Y page 105).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey.
XWhen leaving the vehicle, take the
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes (Y page 258).
GWarning
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake 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.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and hold it down.
XRelease the brake pedal.Towing and tow-starting259Roadside AssistanceBA 204.9 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 6, en-USd2mwentsVersion: 3.0.3.62010-06-15T08:58:39+02:00 - Seite 259Z
