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:
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. ...
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupantprotection)
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a ...
Changing the connected phone
Up to 10 mobile phones can be paired with the vehicle in the same way. However,
only one can be connected as a phone at any one time. To connect a different paired
phone to the vehicle, follow the ...
