Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 250)

a wheel is turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or above.
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
Y page 111).
i To signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn the
SmartKey in starter switch to position
2
and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate. Upon
canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
Towing eyes
Front towing eyes
: Towing eyes
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located on the driver’s
side under the rear bumper.
: Towing eye
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto a
trailer or transporter.
X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position
N.
X Shift the transfer case to neutral
position
N.
X To avoid damaging the vehicle, it should
only be tied down on the wheels/wheel
rims, not on chassis components such as
the transverse link or trailing arm.
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
! When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts when
reinstalling the drive shaft.
X Comply with all towing information
(
Y page 246).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position
N.
X Shift the transfer case to neutral
position
N.
In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding 30
miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The
propeller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
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Towing the vehicle
Practical hints
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