Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical system
If the battery is defective, the automatic transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's electrical system in the same way as when jump-starting.
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it. ► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. ...Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a straight line when pulling out a vehicle that has become stuck. Excessive tractive power could damage the vehicles. If the drive wheels have become stuck i ...See also:
Speed ratings
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Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3
(Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA
files.
SEEK: Press to go to the start
of the track, if more than 10 seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple
times to continue moving backward thro ...
Trailer electrical connection
NOTICE
Only connect approved electrical circuits, which are in good condition, to the
trailer socket.
When a trailer electrical connection is made, and the vehicle’s direction indicators ...