Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
WARNING
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 control loss.
Do not engage the transfer case in position
LOW when driving on ice or packed snow. At
speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h) vehicle
steering is adversely affected by the Off-road
ABS.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed:
► Shift the transmission to position N.
For more information on driving with
snow chains, see.
WARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
which have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
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Off-road driving
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See also:
Air bag module covers
WARNING
Air bag covers should only be cleaned using a slightly dampened cloth, and a
small amount of upholstery cleaner.
WARNING
Do not allow the air bag covers, or surrounding areas, t ...
Global opening
Press and hold the unlock button for 3 seconds to unlock the vehicle and open
all of the windows.
To cancel global opening, press any of the buttons on the smart key or operate
the driver’s win ...
Safety systems
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only) The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
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