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:
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the eng ...
Driving on a Route
When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the
next maneuver.
The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it.
When approximately 400 m ...
Rear
The 2nd row outboard seats are warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches located on
the back side of the center console can be
operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
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