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:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
• on the vehicle identification plate
• at the lower edge of the windshield
In addition to being stamped on the ...
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power
Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid .
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power st ...
Inserting the mounting elements intothe loading rail
You can slide mounting element 2 in loading
rail 1 to various detents and secure it. These
detents are marked and positioned at 5-cm
intervals along loading rail 1.
You can turn mounting eleme ...