Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the tread wear indicators (TWI) become
visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not allow
your tires
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Do not use tires that are excessively worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces decreases significantly when the tread depth is less than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. Six indicators are positioned over the tire tread. They are visible as soon as a tread depth of approx. 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) is reached. If this is the case, the tire is so worn that it must be replaced.
The recommended tread depth for summer tires is at least 1/8 inch (3 mm). The recommended tread depth for winter tires is at least 1/6 inch (4 mm).
Bar marking 1 for tread wear is integrated into the tire tread.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheelsand tires
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Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
► To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
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Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature
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WARNING
Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat,
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Armrest (if so equipped)
Front seats
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an
armrest.
Slide the box lid forward or backward to
the desired position (if so equipped).
2nd row seat
2nd row seat
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