Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
- Shift the automatic transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
- Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake.
- Move the selector lever to P.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
- 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.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes ().
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work
when the engine is not running. Yo ...
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle
raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or r ...
See also:
Assist Grips (if equipped)
Assist Grips (if
equipped)
Assist grips are provided for convenience. ...
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains ...
Moving a second seats for third seats entry (vehicles with third seats)
■ Getting in the vehicle (right side only)
Pull the lever forward and fold
down the seatback. The seat will
slide forward.
After passengers are in, lift up the
seatback and return the sea ...
