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:
Adjusting the steering wheelmanually
This function is only available in vehicles in
the USA.
1 Release handle
2 To adjust the steering wheel height
3 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
► Pull ...
Tire Chains
WARNING
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle pa ...
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, b ...






