Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 368)

! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! To tow vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use
the key instead of the Start/Stop button.
The automatic transmission may otherwise
switch to position
P when you open the
driver's or front-passenger door which
could damage the transmission.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
Observe the legal requirements for the rele-
vant countries when towing.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-
age, have it transported on a transporter or
trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion
N when the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R
cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
position
2
R
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position
N
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
( Y page 88). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection
(
Y page 75) before the vehicle is towed.
Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting the towing eye
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be extremely hot.
There is a risk of burning when removing the
rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust tail pipe. Use
extreme caution when removing the rear
cover.
Towing eye covers (example: CLS Coupé)
Towing eye covers (AMG vehicles)
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Towing and tow-starting
Breakdown assistance