Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Cleaning the seat belts
► Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution.
Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by warming them above 176 °F (80 °C) or
placing them in direct sunlight.
WARNING
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Cleaning the seat covers
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
Observe the following when cleaning:
• clean genu ...
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
► Roof lining: use soft brushes or dry
shampoo if it is particularly dirty.
► Carpets: use carpet and textile cleaners
that have been approved and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. ...
See also:
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the
seats.
► (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when
starting the eng ...
Activating/deactivating the residualheat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on th ...
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional
protection for the driver against:
• knee injuries
• thigh injuries
• lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag 1 deploys below the
steering wheel. Dur ...






