Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 385

382 Breakdown assistance
especially so if the vehicle is laden.
never attempt to recover a vehicle that is
R
stuck with a trailer attached.
pull out the vehicle that is stuck backwards,
R
if possible, using the tracks it made before it
became stuck.
Towing vehicle away in the event of malfunc‐
tions
Notes on towing away in the event of mal‐
functions
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect attach‐
ment and use of old nuts
The vehicle and components of the vehicle
can be damaged due to incorrect attachment
and use of old nuts.
If you remove the propeller shaft, place
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the M10 nuts on the M8 bolts as
spacers and secure them with M8 nuts.
Always use new self-locking nuts when
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installing the propeller shafts.
Observe the notes on towing away
( page 379).
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% For further information, consult a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Towing away in the event of malfunctions
Towing away in the event of damage to the
engine, transmission or electrics
Shift the transmission to position i.
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Towing away in the event of damage to the
transfer case
Remove the propeller shafts between the
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axles and the transfer case.
Towing away in the event of front axle dam‐
age
Remove the propeller shaft between the rear
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axle and the transfer case.
Tow away the vehicle with a raised front axle.
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Towing away in the event of rear axle dam‐
age
Remove the propeller shaft between the front
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axle and the transfer case.
Tow away the vehicle with a raised rear axle
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and with wheel rollers under the front axle.
Loading the vehicle for transport
Observe the notes on towing away
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( page 379).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye in
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order to load the vehicle.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
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i.
% The automatic transmission may be locked
in position j in the event of damage to the
electrics. To shift to i, provide the on-
board electrical system with power
( page 378).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
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j.
Use the electric parking brake to secure the
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vehicle against rolling away.
Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
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