Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Vehicle identification p
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.
Gross axle weight rating: the maximum permissible load that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle).
To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values (gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating), have your loaded vehicle (including driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge.
Example: step 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load
capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following
examples use
a load lim ...
Trailer load/noseweight
The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross
weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,
the trailer load/noseweight is included in the
load along with occupants and luggage. The
trailer loa ...
See also:
Menu options
The start menu can be displayed using the
menu control switch on the steering-wheelmounted
controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is
displayed, push and hold the menu
control switch u ...
How to use STATUS button
To display the status of the audio, air
conditioner system, fuel consumption and
navigation system, push the STATUS button.
The following information will appear
when the STATUS button is push ...
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold
in Canada ...
