With Both Axles On The Ground - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed away.
If the transfer case can be shifted into neutral N,
you can tow the vehicle.
If the transfer case cannot be shifted into neu-
tral N, you can tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. Please bear the following in mind:
remove the propeller shaft between the trans-
R
fer case and the rolling axle.
turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
R
lock ( page 112).
Y
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
R
ignition lock ( page 112).
Y
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
R
position N.
i
Disarm the automatic locking feature before
the vehicle is towed (
otherwise be locked out when pushing or tow-
ing the vehicle.
Towing eyes
Towing eyes, front
Towing eyes, front
:
page 66). You could
Y
Towing and tow-starting
Towing eye, rear
Rear towing eye : is located under the bumper,
on the left-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( page 256).
Y
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
page 89).
(
Y
i
In order to signal a change of direction when
towing the vehicle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash. After
resetting the combination switch, the hazard
warning lamp starts flashing again.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 112).
Y
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift the transfer case to neutral position
X
N ( page 163).
Y
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake (
X
i
The transmission can only change gear if the
battery has sufficient charge.
If you cannot move the selector lever to N, the
propeller shafts to the driven axles must be
removed.
257
page 131).
Y
Z