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Can you flat tow a Mercedes-Benz GLS?
Mercedes-Benz does not allow the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual, p. 364 ↗
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2022 GLS: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All models | ✕ No | p. 364 ↗ |
Every version
2021 GLS: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All models | ✕ No | p. 351 ↗ |
In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.”
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS?
No. Mercedes-Benz does not allow the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Mercedes-Benz's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual (Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, PDF modified 2021-10-04; listed on https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/service-warranty-manuals; retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Operator's Manual (Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, PDF modified 2020-03-20; listed on https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/service-warranty-manuals; retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.