Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: General notes
Differential locks are available only in
vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering
package.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following:
• A differential lock for the transfer box:
this
controls the balance between the front and
rear axles.
• A differential lock for the rear axle: this
controls the balance between the wheels
and the rear axle.
Differential locks improve the vehicle's traction. 4ETS controls the balance between the wheels on the front axle.
For information about driving off-road, see.
Information on differential anddifferential locks
When the vehicle drives around a corner, the
wheels on the outside of the bend must cover
a greater distance and must therefore turn
more rapidly than the wheels on the inside.
The differential, ...
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle –
such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing
are known as dinghy towing and ...
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. ...
Tow mode switch
TOW MODE should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. Howe ...
