Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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 rear axle, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical system
If the battery is defective, the automatic transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's electrical system in the same way as when jump-starting.
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
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.
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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 i ...
See also:
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this
system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Climate Control wi ...
SmartKey
Display messages
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
► Use the correct SmartKey.
Disp ...
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode1 , quickly push and release
the MAIN switch A . ...
