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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    Removing a wheel
    ► Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely. ► Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread instead of the wheel bolt. ► Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully. Do not place wh ...

    Skidding
    There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in ...

    Topping up the dynamic response fluid
    NOTICE Dynamic response fluid will damage painted surfaces. Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. Do not fill t ...