Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Towing away the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
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page 349).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged:
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The engine cannot be started
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The electric parking brake cannot be
released or applied
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The transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
tion i or j
% If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
tion i , transport the vehicle (
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page 353).
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.
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A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
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A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
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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:
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The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may even
tip over.
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Before tow starting or towing away a
vehicle, check that it does not exceed
the permissible gross weight.
If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away,
its permissible gross weight must not exceed the
permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle.
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Information on the permissible gross weight
of the vehicle can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
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page 388).
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Do not open the driver's door or front
passenger door. Otherwise the transmission
shifts to position j automatically.
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Fasten the tow bar to the towing eyes.
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NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion of the tow bar
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Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate the tow-away alarm (
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page 74).
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