Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck i ...
Fuses
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See also:
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
The ABS warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN.
This is normal.
If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a ...
Vehicle identification plate withvehicle identification number (VIN)and paint code number
► Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 1.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
2 Paint code
3 VIN
Example: vehicle identification plate (Can ...
Notes on driving
• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check
the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
• When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb
or other obst ...






