Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving
- Important safety notes
- General information
- Checklist before driving off-road
- Checklist after driving off-road
- Driving on sand
- Ruts and gravel roads
- Driving over obstacles
Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezin ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Grains of sand, particles of dirt and other
abrasive materials can enter the brake system. This can lead to excessive wear
and
unpredictable braking efficiency.
After the bra ...
See also:
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road
if it becomes separated from the ...
Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance fr ...
HDC operation
With HDC engaged, the speed of descent can be altered using the cruise control
steering wheel switches, as follows:
• To increase speed press and hold the + switch (2) until the desired speed ...






