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:
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indic ...
Clearing the programmed information
Individual buttons cannot be cleared,
however to clear all programming, push
and hold the two outside buttons and
release when the indicator light begins to
flash (in approximately 20 seconds) ...
Traffic Options (US and Canada)
Read the following Options descriptions to understand how the XM NavTraffic™
operates. ...
