Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: General notes
Differential locks are available only in vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering package.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following:
• A differential lock for the transfer box:
this
controls the balance between the front and
rear axles.
• A differential lock for the rear axle: this
controls the balance between the wheels
and the rear axle.
Differential locks improve the vehicle's traction. 4ETS controls the balance between the wheels on the front axle.
For information about driving off-road, see.
Information on differential anddifferential locks
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How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Proper tire inflation
cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when
the tires are cold meaning the ...
Driver override options
Hill Descent Control (HDC) is automatically engaged for some terrain response
programs. If required, HDC can be deselected or engaged independently of terrain
response.
The HDC status will be dis ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the ...