Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016, Руководство пользователя

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(30 x 30 cm). This will make other road
users aware that a vehicle is being towed.
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Only secure the tow cable to the towing
eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow hitch.
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Observe the brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain a dis-
tance a distance so that the tow rope does
not sag.
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Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
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Do not use the trailer tow hitch for recovery
or towing. Do not use the towing eye for
recovery. This could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, have the vehicle recovered using a
crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
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Your vehicles is equipped with an automatic
transmission. Therefore, you must not have
the vehicle tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the legal requirements in each individ-
ual country when towing.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed.
If the transfer case can be shifted into the Neu-
tral position, you can tow away the vehicle.
If the transfer case cannot be shifted into the
Neutral position, you can tow away the vehicle
with one axle raised. Please bear the following in
mind:
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remove the propeller shaft from between the
transfer case and the rolling axle.
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turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
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cannot turn the key to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock
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cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position i
Towing eyes
Towing eyes, front
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Towing eyes, front
Towing eye, rear
Towing eyes : are located at the rear on the left
and right-hand side beneath the bumper.
Towing the vehicle away with all
wheels on the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
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page 229).
The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position P when you open the driver's or front-
passenger door or when you remove the key
from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N
when towing away the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
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Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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Towing away and tow-starting
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