Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck - Towing and tow-starting - Breakdown assistance - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck

straight line when pulling out a vehicle that 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. ...

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    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 ...

    Hood
    To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on ...

    Resuming the speed and follow mode
    NOTICE RESUME should only be used if the driver is aware of the set speed and intends to return to it. By pressing the RESUME button after ACC has been cancelled (e.g. after braking), the A ...