2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 242

240 Towing and tow-starting Towing and tow-starting Important safety notes G Warning If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe Roadside Assistance engine will not run is a malfunction in the brake system Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehicle's electrical system This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2. If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert. Rthere ! Your vehicles is equipped with an automatic transmission. Therefore, you must not have the vehicle tow-started. The transmission may otherwise be damaged. If the transfer case can be shifted into neutral N, you can tow the vehicle. If the transfer case cannot be shifted into neutral N, you can tow the vehicle with one axle raised. Please bear the following in mind: Rremove the propeller shaft between the transfer case and the rolling axle. Rturn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you: Rcannot turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 Rcannot shift the automatic transmission to position N i Deactivate the automatic locking feature (Y page 165) You could otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing the vehicle. Towing eye Towing eye, front It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed. ! You may only tow the vehicle a maximum distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded. For towing distances over 30 miles (50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a transporter. ! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to the towing eyes. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. ! Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage the vehicle. ! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery purposes as 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. : Towing eyes, front Towing eye, rear The rear towing eye is located under the bumper, on the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.