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:
All-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when
extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate
lever or switch to engage or disengage ...
Important safety notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It begins to work at speeds of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mi ...
Fuel Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to
contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing the emission control syste ...
