Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Towing and tow-starting
- Important safety notes
- Installing/removing the towing eye
- Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
- Transporting the vehicle
- Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
- Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
- Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Jump-starting
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic
components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries wh ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
• the engine is not running.
• there is a brake system
malfunction.
• there is a malfunction in the power
...
See also:
Brake System Messages
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a
problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light . If this message
appears, stop as ...
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that
will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct
sunlight to slow aging. This area shou ...
Loadspace cover
WARNING
Never place objects on top of the loadspace cover. During an accident or sudden
maneuver, loose objects can cause serious injury or death.
Operation:
1. Pull the rigid portion of t ...






