Mercedes-Benz 2009 G-Class Operator's Manual page 242

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Towing the vehicle
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! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
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otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
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Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
Towing of the vehicle should only be
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done using the towing eye. Never attach
a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the
vehicle chassis, frame or suspension
parts.
! When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the gear selector lever must
be in neutral position N and the SmartKey
must be in starter switch position 2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, the vehicle may be towed only
for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at
a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised
(observe instructions regarding flexible
drive shaft and propeller shafts), the engine
must be shut off and the SmartKey must be
in starter switch position 1. Otherwise, the
4-ETS may become engaged which may
cause loss of towing control.
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Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the brake system
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there is a malfunction in the power supply
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or in the vehicle's electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
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Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
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switch
the automatic transmission will remain in
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park position P
For more information see "Battery"
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( Y page 236) or "Jump starting"
( Y page 237).
For information on manually unlocking
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the gear selector lever, see
( Y page 222)
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When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, note the following:
With the automatic central locking
activated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position 2, the vehicle doors lock if
a wheel is turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or above.
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
( Y page 108).
i To signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn the
SmartKey in starter switch to position 2