Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Observe the notes on towing away
(
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page 349).
% For further information, consult an author‐
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Towing away in the event of malfunctions
Towing away in the event of damage to the
engine, transmission or electrics
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Shift the transmission to position i .
Towing away in the event of damage to the
transfer case
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Remove the propeller shafts between the
axles and the transfer case.
Towing away in the event of front axle dam‐
age
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Remove the propeller shaft between the rear
axle and the transfer case.
#
Tow away the vehicle with a raised front axle.
Towing away in the event of rear axle dam‐
age
#
Remove the propeller shaft between the front
axle and the transfer case.
#
Tow away the vehicle with a raised rear axle
and with wheel rollers under the front axle.
Loading the vehicle for transport
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Observe the notes on towing away
(
/
page 349).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye in
order to load the vehicle.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
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
(
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page 348).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
j .
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Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
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Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
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Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transportation vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to
incorrect positioning
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Do not position the vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehi‐
cle.
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