Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving

Important safety notes

WARNING Make sure absolutely no objects are 
Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

WARNING On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in 
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

WARNING It is dangerous to shift the automatic 
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 on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

the engine's full performance until it has Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature.

Only shift the automatic transmission to the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary.

Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. You could otherwise damage the drive train.

Breaking-in notes
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more you look after the engine when it is new, the more satisfied you will be with its performance in the future. • Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engin ...

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Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located under the storage tray on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Remove the tray b ...

Tumbling the Third Row Seat
To tumble the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. 3. Fold the ...

Wheel changing
1. Read and observe the warnings in Wheel changing safety. 2. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel nut brace to slacken the wheel nuts half a turn counter-clockwise. 3. Position the jack unde ...