Towing a trailer
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Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
Guide lines; and= show the approximate
distance from the rear of the vehicle. Yellow
guide line; indicates a distance of
! When testing the parking brake, operate
the vehicle only briefly (for a maximum of
ten seconds) on a brake test dynamometer.
When doing this, turn the key to position
approximately 3 ft (1 m) and red guide line
=
indicates a distance of approximately
10
in (0.25 m). The distances only apply to
0
cause damage to the drive train or the
or 1 in the ignition. Failure to do this can
objects at ground level. Blue guide line:
depicts the width required for the vehicle. It
is used to align the vehicle with the edge of
the road, e.g. the curb.
brake system.
!
Function or performance tests may only
be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If
you wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult an
Off-road driving systems
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
beforehand. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP® and
ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
Information on "Off-road driving"; see .
Towing a trailer
G Warning!
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety instructions
G Warning!
Failure to use proper equipment and driving
technique can result in a loss of vehicle
control when towing a trailer.
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Improper towing or failure to follow the
instructions in this manual can result in
vehicle damage and/or serious personal
injury. Follow the guidelines below carefully
to assure safe trailer operation.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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