Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Engine oil
Vehicles with a diesel particle filter:
If the vehicle is mostly driven for short distances, it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning of the diesel particle filter. This can lead to engine damage. Therefore, if you frequently drive short distances, make sure to drive on highways or inter-urban roads for 20 minutes at least every 310 miles (500 km).
General driving tips
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic ...
Brakes
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your ve ...
See also:
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification
and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance
and engine protection.
Engi ...
Air bags
1. Passenger front air bag.
2. Main curtain air bag.
3. Side air bags.
4. Driver’s front air bag.
Note: The general location of air bags fitted to the vehicle are marked by the
word AIR BAG. ...
Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is
open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver
door will unlock.
If the passenger s ...
