Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Pulling away
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and poss ...
Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
o ...
See also:
Engaging the differential locks
Pull away slowly when the differential
locks are activated.
Function or performance tests may only be
performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you
wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamomet ...
High-beam headlamps
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the hood.
► Turn housing cover 1
counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
► Turn bulb holder 2
counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
► ...
Towing weights
See 182, WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross train
weight, axle weights and maximum payload.
Note: When calculating rear axle loading, remember that the trailer tongue w ...






