In The Event Of Malfunctions - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Towing and tow-starting
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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.
Use the towing eyes to pull the vehicle if it needs
to be transported on a trailer or transporter
( page 257).
Y
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 112).
Y
Shift the selector lever to N.
X
Shift the transfer case to neutral
X
( page 163).
Y
Secure the towing cable to the towing eyes
X
( page 257).
Y
Make sure that the vehicle cannot roll away.
X
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 position
X
P.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 112) and remove it.
Y
Secure the vehicle.
X
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
!
When recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck, pull it as smoothly and evenly as pos-
sible. 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 in the event of malfunctions
General notes
!
If you are removing the propeller shaft, use
M10 nuts as spacers on the M8 bolts and
secure them with M8 nuts.
New self-locking nuts must be used when the
propeller shafts are refitted.
Observe the safety notes as you do so
X
( page 256).
Y
i
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
Engine damage, gear damage or electri-
cal malfunctions
Move the selector lever to posi-
X
tion N( page 119).
Y
Shift the transfer case to neu-
X
tral( page 163).
Y
In the event of damage to the transfer
case
Have the propeller shafts between the axles and
the transfer case removed.