Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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 in loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out with extreme caution, particularly if it is laden.
Never attempt to recover a stuck vehicle with a trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible using the tracks it made when it became stuck.
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 ...Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission. ...See also:
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Fill Plug
B. Drain Plug
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level
from 0mm (0 in) to 3.2 ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flashers):
Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble.
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