Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving with summer tires - Winter operation - Wheels and tires - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving with summer tires

At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summer tires at very cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tires permanently.

Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage.

    Please bear the following in mind
    At the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" se ...

    M+S tires
    At temperatures below 45 °F(+7 °C), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are identified by the M+S marking. Only winter tires bearing the snowflake symbol in addition to ...

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    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information ...

    Interior Mirror
    Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlam ...

    Changing from low to high range
    With the vehicle traveling no faster than 38 mph (60 km/h), select N. Press the front of the transfer gearbox switch to select Hi. Indication of the range change status is the same as for the stati ...