Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Ruts and gravel roads
Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel:
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or bottom out and get stuck.
• select the off-road drive program or the LOW RANGE off-road
gear.
• select a higher vehicle level.
• avoid high engine speeds.
• select shift range 1.
• drive slowly.
• where ruts are too deep, drive with the
wheels of one side on the center grassy
area, if possible.
Driving on sand
WARNING
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Drivi ...
Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance fr ...
See also:
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature Control
For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on
the rear of the center console.
Press the REAR ...
Air quality sensor
Press once to activate air recirculation. Press again to activate automatic air
recirculation.
In automatic mode, air recirculation is regulated to achieve optimum air conditioning
performance. ...
Fuse box locations
1. Engine compartment fuse box.
2. Passenger compartment fuse box.
To access the passenger compartment fuse box, open the glovebox, pinch the top
of the support stays and lower the glovebox into ...
