towing MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2001 User Guide

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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
d oors l ock if th e l ef t front w heel as well as t he righ t 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.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.
Cover removal:
Insert finger in recess of cover and pull cover out.
Cover installation:
Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely.
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.
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h). The electronic key must be in steering lock
position 2.
To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the
transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft
be disconnected at the rear axle drive f lange for any
towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with
sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage
radiator and supports.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with
electronic key in steering lock turned to position 0.Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2 and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected
turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning
flasher will operate again.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the
engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering lock
position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Switch off
the tow-away alarm (see page 44) as well as the ESP (see
page 219).
Wa r n i n g !
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking 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.
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Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking
In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the
covered opening below the position D of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position “P”.
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover will
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to
positions “D+” and “D–” does the cover return to its
closed position.
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Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 148
Emergency operation ...............................................284
Express opening ....................................................... 149
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 149
Snow chains ....................................................................206
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................296
Spare wheel ........................................................... 255, 259
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) .................................... 123
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................228
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 68
Start lock-out .................................................................... 27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 77
Steering lock ................................................................... 188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor .................................................................255
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 153
Glove box .................................................................... 153Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ........................................................... 152
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 151
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 283
TTachometer ........................................................................87
Technical data ................................................................ 299
Electrical system ...................................................... 300
Main dimensions ......................................................301
Rims and tires .......................................................... 300
Weights .......................................................................301
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Emergency calls ........................................................179
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Telephone ..........................................................................96
General notes ............................................................. 163
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
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Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 174
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 77
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................240
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 175
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................265
Tire traction ....................................................................205
Tires .................................................................................307
Driving instructions .................................................204
Rims and tires ...........................................................300
Rotating wheels .........................................................258
Tire inflation pressure .............................................265
Tire replacement .......................................................257
Winter driving instructions ....................................207
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 44
Towing the vehicle .........................................................270
Transmission .................................................................. 191Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 272
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 209
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 287
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 41
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 117
Turn signals .................................................................... 117
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 152
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 256
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 255
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