Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving

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 ...

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Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begi ...

Crawl mode (locked access height)
When the vehicle is at Normal height and traveling less than 22 mph (35 km/h), or at Access height, press down on the raise/lower switch for longer than 3 seconds to lock the vehicle at access hei ...

Checklist before driving off-road
► Engine oil level: check the engine oil and top it up if necessary. The vehicle can only guarantee a smooth supply of oil on steep stretches if there is a sufficient level of engine oil ...