Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, 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 away the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
#
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
/
page 366).
#
Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
A discharged battery has the following effects:
R
The vehicle cannot be switched on
R
The electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
R
The transmission cannot be shifted to position
i
or
j
% If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi-
tion
i
, or the multifunction display in the
instrument cluster does not show anything,
the vehicle must be transported away
(
/
page 369). A towing vehicle with lifting
equipment is required for vehicle transporta-
tion.
*
NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
Breakdown assistance 367