Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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.
► Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
► Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by
applying the parking brake.
► Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
► Secure the vehicle.
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes.
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not runnin ...
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 ...
See also:
Remote Control Buttons
(Power): Press this button to turn
the video screen on and off.
(Illumination): Press this button
to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after
7 to 10 sec ...
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle
as little as necessary whi ...
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from
your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer's body and paint sho ...
