Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 353

the combination switch, the hazard warning
lamp starts flashing again.
Transporting the vehicle
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with auto-
matic transmission
!
When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on
the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
All vehicles
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur-
poses.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
i.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
X
applying the electric parking brake.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
j.
Turn the SmartKey to position u in the igni-
X
tion lock and remove it.
Secure the vehicle.
X
Towing and tow-starting
Securing the vehicle
!
After loading, the vehicle must be secured at
all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) up and
4 in (10 cm) down must be maintained to the
transport platform.
Secure all four wheels after loading the vehi-
X
cle.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive
Damping System PLUS)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The weaker damping forces of the vehicle to
be transported can cause the vehicle/trailer
combination to swing.
As a result, when transporting vehicles with
Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/
trailer combination may start to skid. Conse-
quently, you could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
When transporting, make sure that:
the vehicle is has been loaded onto the
R
transporter correctly
the vehicle is secured at all four wheels with
R
suitable tensioning straps
you do not exceed the maximum permissi-
R
ble speed of 35 mph (60 km/h)
Securing the vehicle
!
After loading, the vehicle must be secured at
all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) up and
4 in (10 cm) down must be maintained to the
transport platform.
Secure all four wheels after loading the vehi-
X
cle.
Information on 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.
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