2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 243

Towing and tow-starting X X 241 Release the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. i The transmission can only change gear when the battery has sufficient charge. If you cannot move the selector lever to N, you must remove the propeller shafts to the driven axles. Transporting the vehicle Use the towing eyes to pull the vehicle if it needs to be transported on a trailer or transporter. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Move the selector lever to N. X Shift the transfer case to neutral position N(Y page 126). As soon as the vehicle is loaded: X : Towing eye, rear It is important that you observe the safety instructions when towing away your vehicle (Y page 240). G Warning With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps (Y page 93). i When towing with the hazard warning lamps switched on, use the combination switch as usual to signal a change of direction. In this case, only the turn signals for the desired direction flash. When the combination switch is reset, the hazard warning lamps start flashing again. X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission to position P. X Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition lock. X Secure the vehicle. ! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck ! Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a straight line when pulling out a vehicle that has become stuck. Excessive tractive power could damage the vehicles. If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the utmost care, especially so if the vehicle is laden. Z Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. X Shift the transfer case to neutral position N (Y page 126). X Shift the automatic transmission to position N. Roadside Assistance Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground