Tow-Starting Or Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

Tow-starting or towing away

Overview of the permitted towing methods
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
4MATIC vehicles
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
During towing
#
In a car wash
#
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
Both axles on the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
#
Front axle raised
No
Breakdown assistance 397
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Rear axle raised
No