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 ...
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY
and the brake pedal must be applied.
Notice: Using a tool to ...
Address Book
The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address
that has been stored in the address book.
Address Book: Press to access the
Address Book screen. From this scr ...
Folding armrest
The folding armrest may be stowed by moving to the vertical position. Use the
adjuster wheel (arrowed) to set the required height. ...
