Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible secure the towing device on the trailer tow hitch.
► Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit.
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be hot. You could
burn yourself if you touch the tail pipe. Be
particularly careful when removing the rear
cover.
The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers. They are at the front and at the rear, under the covers.
► Press the mark on cover 1 inwards in
the
direction of the arrow.
► Take cover 1 off the opening.
► Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the
stop and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye
► Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
► Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press
until it engages.
► Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool
kit.
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
...
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 ...
See also:
Headrest (2nd row center seat) (if so equipped)
Removal and attachment
To remove the headrest, push and hold the
lock knob 1 and pull the headrest up.
If the headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Reinstall the headrest when
th ...
Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder
belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available t ...
Air bag service information
WARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, replace, modify, or tamper with, any part
of the SRS. This includes wiring or components in the vicinity of SRS components.
Doing so may cause the ...