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:
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” ...
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of ...
Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assista ...