Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
► Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
► Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by
applying the parking brake.
► Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
► Secure the vehicle.
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes.
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not runnin ...
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 ...
See also:
Components and storage
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your cargo compartment for a variety
of purposes. You can keep the EASY-PACK
load-securing kit in the bag supplied and store
it together with the ...
Preparing the cargo net
The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).
• The brackets behind B-pillar : are
required for the cargo compartment
enlargement.
The correspo ...
Seats
WARNING
► Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown ...
