Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Maximum permissible gross vehicleweight rating
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ from that in
the illustration. You can find the valid
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
rating for your vehicle on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
► The Tire and Loading Information placard gives you details on maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating :: "The gross weight of occupants and luggage must never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds." The gross weight of all vehicle occupants, cargo, luggage and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the specified value.
Instruction labels for tires and loads
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
c ...
Number of seats
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The number of
seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from
the details shown. The number of ...
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Tow mode
The TOW MODE should be used when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Driving the vehicle in the TOW MODE
with no trailer/load or light trailer/light
load will not cause any dama ...
Temporary use spare wheel and tire change
If the compact spare wheel is fitted, the system will automatically recognize
the change in wheel positions. After approximately 10 minutes of driving above 18
mph (25 km/h), the message FRONT (RE ...
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located
next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot
...
