Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 380

378 Breakdown assistance
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on the ground
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods ( page 377).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged.
When the battery is discharged:
The engine cannot be started.
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The electric parking brake cannot be
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released or applied.
The transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
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tion i or j.
Front axle raised
Yes
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tion i, transport the vehicle (
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A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is
required for vehicle transportation.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
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must not be exceeded.
Rear axle raised
Yes
A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
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page 380).
must not be exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
a vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle being tow-started or towed
away is heavier than the permissible gross
mass of your vehicle, the following situations
can occur:
The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may
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swerve or even overturn.