Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: General notes
Differential locks are available only in
vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering
package.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following:
• A differential lock for the transfer box:
this
controls the balance between the front and
rear axles.
• A differential lock for the rear axle: this
controls the balance between the wheels
and the rear axle.
Differential locks improve the vehicle's traction. 4ETS controls the balance between the wheels on the front axle.
For information about driving off-road, see.
Information on differential anddifferential locks
When the vehicle drives around a corner, the
wheels on the outside of the bend must cover
a greater distance and must therefore turn
more rapidly than the wheels on the inside.
The differential, ...
See also:
Safety guidelines for seat belts,Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)and air bags
WARNING
• Damaged seat belts or seat belts
that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts inst ...
Flexible seating
WARNING
► Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restra ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in
turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too
closely ...
