Mercedes-Benz G 550 2015, Operator'S Manual

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The jump-starting connection point consists of poles
;
and
=
.
X
Lift up cover
:
of positive terminal
;
in the direction of the arrow.
X
Connect positive terminal
;
on your vehicle to positive terminal
?
of donor battery
B
using the jumper cable. beginning with your own battery.
X
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X
Connect negative terminal
A
of donor battery
B
to ground point
=
of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery
B
first.
X
Start the engine.
X
First, remove the jumper cables from ground point
=
and negative terminal
A
, then from
positive clamp
;
and positive terminal
?
. Each time beginning with your vehicle's battery.
X
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i
Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
R
the engine is not running.
R
the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
R
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R
the towing eye could detach itself
R
the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
!
If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
R
when towing the vehicle
R
in the car wash
!
The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
!
Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
!
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!
Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
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Towing and tow-starting
Road
side
Assistance