Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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 in loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out with extreme caution, particularly if it is laden.
Never attempt to recover a stuck vehicle with a trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible using the tracks it made when it became stuck.
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 ...
Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission. ...
See also:
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a
warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to
the full closed or open position. After ...
Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic
shift position indicator within the ins ...
Range change indicators
In Hi, the Hi range switch indicator is illuminated.
In Lo, the green warning lamp in the instrument pack and the Lo range switch
indicator are illuminated.
While a range change is in progress, ...
