G-Class Owner's Manual - Mercedes G-Class, G-Wagon, G500, G55 ...

Towing
Risk of accident G
Have the vehicle towed using a rigid towing
bar if:
the engine is not running
there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
There is no servo assistance for the steering
and braking when the engine is not running.
You will then need significantly greater force
to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle away if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and the vehicle cannot be
steered.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight must not exceed the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle
( page 401).
Having the vehicle carried away on a transporter
or trailer is preferable to towing it
away. If possible, use a towing bar when
you are towing the vehicle away.
Observe national legal requirements when
towing your vehicle.
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You may tow the vehicle a maximum of
50 km. A maximum towing speed of
50 km/h must not be exceeded.
If the transfer case can be shifted to
the N neutral position, you can tow the
vehicle over a longer distance.
If you are towing the vehicle with a
raised axle, turn the ignition to 1.
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Practical advice
Towing
i
Before towing, deactivate the automatic
door locking function ( page 150).
You could otherwise become locked out
when pushing or towing the vehicle.
You must not tow-start the vehicle.
The battery must be connected and
charged when towing the vehicle, otherwise:
you will not be able to switch on the ignition
you will not be able to move the selector
lever to N
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