Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Notes for 4MATIC vehicles - Towing and tow-starting - Breakdown assistance - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Notes for 4MATIC vehicles

with either the front or the rear axle raised, 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. ...

    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 ...

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    Voice guidance
    To turn voice guidance on or off but maintain route guidance, proceed as follows: 1. Touch Nav menu on the map menu screen. 2. Touch the Route voice guidance soft key. The soft key will be highlight ...

    Alerts
    The ALERT! option in the Category section of the Station list (see item 7) will alert you to a crisis of national or international importance. Any radio broadcast or other audio playback will be i ...

    Tow hitch
    WARNING When handling the tow hitch, hold the bottom of the component. Locking into position occurs automatically and causes the locking lever to rotate under spring pressure. The tow hitch i ...