Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Please bear the following in mind - Winter operation - Wheels and tires - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Please bear the following in mind

At the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" section.

    Driving with summer tires
    At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summe ...

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    Automatic Transmission
    If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the ins ...

    Hill start assist
    Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gi ...

    Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position
    To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Raise the seatback to the upright position. WARNING If either seatback is not locke ...