Installing the towing eye
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible, secure the towing device on the trailer tow hitch ().
X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit ().
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be hot. You could burn yourself if you touch the tail pipe. Be particularly careful when removing the rear cover.
The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers. They are at the front and at the rear, under the covers.
Vehicles without the AMG Sports package
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
- Press the mark on cover 1 inwards in the direction of the arrow. Rear bumper on vehicles with AMG Sports package: pry cover 1 out of the bumper by inserting a blunt, flat object into the recess.
- Take cover 1 off the opening.
- Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the stop and tighten it.
See also:
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
• seat belts
• child restraint systems
• LATCH- ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the b ...
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
– To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handle 1 and clip it
into retainers 2 on the left and right.
– To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers 2 on ...