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:
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged.
Clean spots with just water and mild soap. ...
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
: Adjustable Pedals
: Airbag Readiness Light
: Air C ...
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
► Check the engine oil level.
See Engine Oil .
Once a Month
► Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
► Inspect the tires for wear.
See Tire I ...
