Rolling with the engine switched off

WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is not running.

Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.

Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

    See also:

    Fuse box in the engine compartment
    ► Open the hood. Illustrated: GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550 are similar) ► Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. ► To open: open clamps 2. ` ...

    Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground
    When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes (). WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not running. Yo ...

    Transmission positions
    Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking lo ...