Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Towing and tow-starting
- Important safety notes
- Installing/removing the towing eye
- Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
- Transporting the vehicle
- Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
- Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
- Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Jump-starting
WARNING Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries wh ...Important safety notes
WARNING If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if: • the engine is not running. • there is a brake system malfunction. • there is a malfunction in the power ...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” ...
Cargo Tie-Downs
Four cargo tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle.
The tie-downs can be used to secure small loads. ...
Correct use of the seat belts
WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
• Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in seri ...