Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Important safety notes
WARNING 
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the
vehicle on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. Combustible materials, such as grass,
hay or leaves could be ignited by the hot
exhaust system and cause a vehicle fire.
Unintended vehicle movement can cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:
• keep your right foot on the brake
pedal.
• engage the parking brake.
• shift the automatic transmission to
park
position P.
• slowly release the brake pedal.
• when parked on an incline, always
turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
• turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock, or press the KEYLESS-GO
Start/Stop button.
• take the SmartKey with you and lock
the
vehicle when leaving.
Parking
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Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
the brake and s ...
See also:
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, ...
Switching the windshield wipers on/off
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windows will not be wiped ...
Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position
To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
WARNING
If either seatback is not locke ...
