Washing by hand
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle.
•► Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
•► Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
•► Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
•► Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet.
•► Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets.
•► Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently.
•► Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois.
•► Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork.
See also:
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
•► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
f ...
Ride & Handling
The GL has a unibody frame — rare among full-size SUVs — and its
four-wheel-independent air suspension swaps traditional coil springs for
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Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
– Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
– Press the button to switch to the
r ...