Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving on sand
WARNING 
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Driving
with reduced tire inflation pressure increases
the risk of losing control of the vehicle and
rolling over.
Observe the following rules when driving on sand:
• select a higher vehicle level.
• avoid high engine speeds.
• select a shift range appropriate to the
terrain.
• drive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig
itself into the sand.
• drive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that the ruts are not
too deep, that the sand is firm enough and
that your vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance.
Checklist after driving off-road
WARNING
If you notice sudden significant vibrations or
unusual handling performance or if you
suspect that damage has occurred to the
vehicle, you should activate the hazard
warning l ...
Ruts and gravel roads
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with
loose gravel:
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
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See also:
Exit Lighting
The interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. They turn
off automatically in 20 seconds. The lights do not come on if the dome override
button is pressed in. ...
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
Vehicles with the Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) have headlamps that
swivel to the left or right when making a turn to provide better lighting. To enable
AFL, set the exterior lamp switch ...
Trip computer
The computer memory stores data for a journey or series of journeys until it
is reset to zero. The displayed information is for guidance only, as it can be affected
by traffic, road and weather co ...
