Mercedes-Benz GLC 2019, Owner'S Manual

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only guaranteed with an AGM battery or lith‐
ium-ion battery. For safety reasons,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use batteries which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Carry over detachable parts, such as vent
hoses, elbow fittings or terminal covers from
the battery being 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.
Fit 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
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
&
WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel lock
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle
if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
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Always switch on the ignition when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a 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.
476 Breakdown assistance