Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharge.
► Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice.
Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the ve ...
Driving tips
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See also:
Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer will set
the correct zone for your location. ...
Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The ...
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified governmen ...






