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 ...
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Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
► Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the jou ...
Adaptive cruise control overview
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is designed to aid the driver to maintain
a gap from the vehicle ahead or a set road speed if there is no slower vehicle ahead.
WARNING
ACC is not a s ...
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government ...






