Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 329)

Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y
page 325).
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 119).
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of direc-
tion. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After reset-
ting the combination switch, the hazard
warning lamp starts flashing again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Only possible for vehicles without
4MATIC.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Y
page 325).
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ® could other-
wise damage the brake system.
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 119).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the Smart-
Key or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X Secure the vehicle.
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it trans-
ported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
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