Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Removing the towing eye - Installing/removing the towing eye - Towing and tow-starting - Breakdown assistance - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Removing the towing eye

  • Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
  • Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press until it engages.
  • Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
    Installing the towing eye
    Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible, secure the towing device on the trailer tow hitch (). X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit (). WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may ...

    Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised
    Only possible on vehicles without 4MATIC. When towing your vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is important that you observe the safety instructions (). The ignition must be switched off if y ...

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    Settings
    The rear media settings screen allows Limousine Mode and TV Parental Control to be turned on or off. When Limousine Mode is selected, the rear passengers can control the total cabin audio system ...

    Permissible axle weight
    The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label. The tota ...

    Towing
    If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage ...