Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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use batteries which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Use detachable parts such as the vent hose,
elbow fitting or terminal cover from the bat-
tery that is to be replaced.
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Make sure that the vent hose is always con-
nected to the original opening on the side of
the battery.
Install any existing or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
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Make sure that detachable parts are recon-
nected in the same way.
Tow starting or towing away
Overview of permitted towing methods (not plug-
in hybrid)
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing with both axles on the ground, use a
tow rope or tow bar. Do not use tow bar systems.
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WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel locking
When the steering wheel locking is engaged,
you can no longer steer the vehicle.
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Always switch on the vehicle when tow-
ing with a tow rope or tow bar.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Front axle
raised
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Rear axle
raised
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
4MATIC vehicles
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
310 Breakdown assistance