Towing And Tow-Starting; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

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Start the engine.
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Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
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First, remove the jumper cables from ground point A and negative terminal ?, then from
positive terminal ; and positive terminal =, each time beginning at the contacts on your
own vehicle first.
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Close cover : of positive terminal ; after removing the jumper cables.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
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Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes

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WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning.
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
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WARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could
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rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Towing and tow-starting
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WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
! Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
secure the tow rope on the same side on
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both vehicles.
the tow rope must not be longer than is
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legally permitted. It should be marked in
the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(30 x 30 cm) so that other road users are
aware that a vehicle is being towed.
the tow rope may only be attached to the
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towing eyes.
observe the brake lamps of the towing
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vehicle while driving. Always maintain a
distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
do not use steel cables or chains to tow
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your vehicle. The vehicle could be
damaged.
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