Towing And Tow-Starting; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
The jump-start terminal point consists of terminals ; and ?.
Lift up cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.
X
Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal ? of donor battery B
X
using the jumper cable. beginning with your own battery.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X
Connect negative terminal A of donor battery B to ground point = of your vehicle using
X
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery B first.
Start the engine.
X
First, remove the jumper cable from ground point = and negative terminal A, then from
X
positive terminal ; and positive terminal ?, each time disconnecting from the battery on
your own vehicle first.
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
i
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i
Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
Towing and tow-starting
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
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