Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Engine oil - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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 ...

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    Phone selection
    Up to 5 cellular phones can be registered to the system. To switch to connect another cellular phone, push PHONE button and select the “Connected Phones” key. The registered cellular phone ...

    Attaching the front towing eye
    The front towing point is located behind a removable cover in the lower front bumper. 1. Rotate each of the fasteners 90 degrees counter-clockwise with a coin (or similar). 2. To remove the co ...

    Cruise control (green)
    Illuminates when cruise control is active.   ...