Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
WARNING 
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot
secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
• braking
• vehicle maneuvers
• an accident
Stowage areas
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Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
► To open: pull handle 1 and open glove
box
flap 2.
► To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using ...
See also:
Tires
Display messages
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The tire ...
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle.
Refer to the vehi ...
