Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Closing the hood
WARNING 
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could otherwise come loose while the vehicle is
in
motion and injure you and/or others.
► Lower the hood and let it fall from a
height
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
► Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.
Opening the hood
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure ...
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, for example with a
winter front or bug cover. Otherwise, the
readings of the on-board-diagnostic
system may be inaccurate. Some of these
...
See also:
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the
safety belt is not attached, see “Returning the Seat ...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The
VIN also appears on the Vehicle Cer ...
Roof Rack System
WARNING
If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the
roof rack—like paneling, plywood, or a mattress—the wind can catch it while the
vehicle is being driven. ...
