2002 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 329

Instruments and controls Towing Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 326 Engine damage/Transmission damage, Electrical malfunction To be certain to avoid additional damage to the vehicle powertrain, however you should do the following: Shift automatic transmission to position "N". Important! Vehicle may be towed for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For towing vehicle for distances exceeding 30 miles (50 km) or if the vehicle has a damaged transfer case, remove drive shafts to the drive axles. When towing vehicle with one axle raised, the electronic key in starter switch must be in position 1. With damage to front axle, raise front axle. Remove drive shaft between rear axle and transfer case. With damage to rear axle, raise rear axle and tow vehicle with wheel lift or dolly placed under front wheels. Notes: 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. Caution! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (electronic key in starter switch position 1). Otherwise, the 4-ETS may become engaged which may cause loss of towing control. Switch off the tow-away alarm (see page 43) as well as the ESP (see page 245). Note: To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use, turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner. Now deactivate the hazard warning flasher, only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher must be activated again.