Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren R199 owners manual page 371

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the !If the vehicle is towed with the front axle Warning!G vehicle be transported with all wheels off raised, the gear selector lever must be in neutral the ground using flatbed or appropriate position N and the engine must be shut off wheel lift/dolly equipment.(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). If circumstances require towing the vehicle Active braking action through the ESP® may oth-with all wheels on the ground, always tow !Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment erwise seriously damage the brake system which with a tow bar if: with SmartKey in starter switch turned to is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited position 0. Warranty. the engine will not run Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the there is a malfunction in the electro-hy- with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will ground, the gear selector lever must be in neu-draulic brake system damage radiator and supports.tral position N and the SmartKey must be in there is a malfunction in the power To prevent damage during transport, do not tie starter switch position 2. supply or in the vehicle’s electrical down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the system ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may as that will be necessary to adequately !Do not tow-start the vehicle.be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph control the towed vehicle. When circumstances do not permit the (50 km/h). Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on recommended towing methods, the vehi- the ground, make certain that the SmartKey cle may be towed with all wheels on the !To be certain to avoid a possibility of dam-is in starter switch position 2. ground or front wheels raised only so far asage to the transmission, however, we recom- necessary to have the vehicle moved to a mend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear safe location where the recommended axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short towing methods can be employed.tow to a nearby garage. 370

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