Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC 2020, Operator'S Manual

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Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
4MATIC vehicles Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No No
Vehicles with rear wheel drive Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock.
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Towing away the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
#
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
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page 482).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
A discharged battery has the following effects:
R
The engine cannot be started
R
The electric parking brake cannot be
released or applied
R
The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position
i
or
j
% If the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position
i
, or the multifunction dis‐
play in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, have the vehicle transported away
(
/
page 485). A towing vehicle with lifting
equipment is required for vehicle transporta‐
tion.
Breakdown assistance 483