Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 383

380 Breakdown assistance
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h
Towing away the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods ( page 379).
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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 released
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or applied
the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
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tion i or j
Front axle raised
Yes
% If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
tion i, transport the vehicle (
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 50 km/h must not
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be exceeded.
Rear axle raised
Yes
A towing distance of 50 km must not be
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page 382).
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exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to tow‐
ing away a vehicle that is too heavy
If the vehicle being tow started or towed
away is heavier than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle, the following situa‐
tions may arise:
The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may even
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tip over.