Mercedes-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 ...
See also:
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 ...