Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Vehicle identification p
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.
Gross axle weight rating: the maximum permissible load that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle).
To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values (gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating), have your loaded vehicle (including driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge.
Example: step 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load
capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following
examples use
a load lim ...
Trailer load/noseweight
The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross
weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,
the trailer load/noseweight is included in the
load along with occupants and luggage. The
trailer loa ...
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When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
The following messages may be displayed on the DIC:
SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer
for repair.
PARKING ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver ...
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio
Menu control switch
While the display is showing a MAP,
STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the switch
upward or downward to select a station,
track, CD or folder. For most audio sources,
tilting th ...
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with
your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be
covered by the vehicle& ...
