Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Parking the vehicle for a long period - Parking - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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.

chargers from a qualified specialist 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 ...

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    Setting climate control to automatic
    WARNING   If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibil ...

    Displaying the coolant temperature
    WARNING   Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an over ...

    Switching on Blind Spot Assist
    ► Make sure that the radar sensor system and Blind Spot Assist are activated in the on-board computer. ► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Warning lamps 1 light u ...