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

Rear towing eye : is located under the
bumper, on the left-hand side when viewed in
the direction 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 305).
Y
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 104).
Y
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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 turn signals for the desired
direction flash. When you reset the
combination switch, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 139).
Y
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift the transfer case to
X
neutral( page 195).
Y
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake (
X
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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.
Transporting the vehicle
! 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.
Use the towing eyes to pull the vehicle if it
needs to be transported on a trailer or
transporter (
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock (
Move the selector lever to N.
X
Shift the transfer case to neutral
X
(
Y
Secure the towing cable to the towing eyes
X
(
Y
Make sure that the vehicle cannot roll
X
away.
Release the parking brake.
X
Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
X
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
Apply the parking brake.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position P.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock (
Secure the vehicle.
X
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
! When recovering a vehicle that has
become stuck, pull it as smoothly and
page 157).
Y
evenly as possible. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck in
loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out
with extreme caution, especially so if the
vehicle is loaded.
Never attempt to recover a stuck vehicle with
a trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck.
Towing and tow-starting
page 306).
Y
page 139).
Y
page 195).
page 306).
page 139) and remove it.
Y
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