Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot
secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
• braking
• vehicle maneuvers
• an accident
Stowage areas
...
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
► To open: pull handle 1 and open glove
box
flap 2.
► To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using ...
See also:
Electric parking brake (EPB)
WARNING
Do not rely on the parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary if the brake
warning lamp is illuminated or the EPB warning lamp is flashing. Seek qualified
assistance urgently.
...
Loss of Control
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 muc ...
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section.
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her p ...






