Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving
- Important safety notes
- General information
- Checklist before driving off-road
- Checklist after driving off-road
- Driving on sand
- Ruts and gravel roads
- Driving over obstacles
Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezin ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Grains of sand, particles of dirt and other
abrasive materials can enter the brake system. This can lead to excessive wear
and
unpredictable braking efficiency.
After the bra ...
See also:
Battery warning symbols
Do not allow naked flames
or other sources of ignition near the battery, as the battery may emit explosive
gases.
Ensure that when working
near or handling the battery, suitable eye pro ...
Owner maintenance
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, or uneven tire wear, should be
reported to a qualified technician without delay.
In addition to the routine maintenance, a number of simple checks mu ...
General notes
The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in
driving off-road and when fording. When LOW
RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting
characteristics of the auto ...






