Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of control loss.
Do not engage the transfer case in position
LOW when driving on ice or packed snow. At
speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h) vehicle
steering is adversely affected by the Off-road
ABS.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed:
► Shift the transmission to position N.
For more information on driving with snow chains, see.
WARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use snow chains which have been specially approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding standard of quality. ...Off-road driving
...See also:
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
► Check the engine oil level.
See Engine Oil .
Once a Month
► Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
► Inspect the tires for wear.
See Tire I ...
Switching DSC OFF
WARNING
Disabling the DSC may adversely affect vehicle stability and braking which in
turn can lead to loss of control and increased braking distance, resulting in a
rollover or crash.
In s ...
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated
with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. The system can
be controlled from the front contro ...