Mercedes-benz GL-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 355)

may be towed with all wheels on the ground

only so far as necessary to have the vehicle

moved to a safe location where the

recommended towing methods can be

employed.

!

Before towing the vehicle observe the

following instructions:

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Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could

otherwise seriously damage the

automatic transmission which is not

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited

Warranty.

R

Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Towing with sling-type equipment over

bumpy roads will damage radiator and

supports.

R

Towing of the vehicle should only be

done using the properly installed towing

eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow

rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,

frame or suspension parts.

!

Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so

could damage the transfer case, which is

not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited

Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the

ground. Observe instructions for towing the

vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

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Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power

assistance for the brake and steering

systems. In this case, it is important to keep

in mind that a considerably higher degree of

effort is necessary to brake and steer the

vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

!

Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or

diagonally, since it could result in damage

to the chassis alignment.

!

Do not use the towing eye bolt for

recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.

If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.

i If the battery is disconnected or

discharged

R

the SmartKey will not turn in the starter

switch

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the automatic transmission will remain in

park position P

For more information see “Battery”

(Y page 348) or “Jump starting”

(Y page 350).

Installing towing eye bolt

Depending on whether you are towing a

vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye

bolt can be screwed into threaded holes

which are located behind covers on each

bumper.

The towing eye bolt is supplied with the

vehicle tool kit, located in the cargo

compartment underneath the cargo

compartment floor (Y page 284).

X

Take the towing eye bolt out of the space

underneath the cargo compartment floor.

Removing cover in front bumper

X

Press mark on cover : as indicated by the

arrow.

X

Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole

for the towing eye bolt.

Towing the vehicle

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