Exterior & Styling
Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class — so much so that a passenger walked up to an older M thinking it was the GL. The GL550's 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and rubber-studded running boards give it a look similar to that of Mercedes' AMG performance cars — perhaps that was the intention, given there is no AMG GL-Class — and should secure the car a front-row spot at most valet stands. Lesser models can be dressed to match, albeit with a smaller grille.
Less-expensive GLs have 18- or 19-inch wheels. An optional offroad package raises the air suspension to yield 12 inches of ground clearance, 2 inches higher than a Hummer H2's. The package also includes a two-speed transfer case and locking center and rear differentials.
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Rear-view mirror
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)
•► anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch 1 forwards or back. ...
General information
Portable electronic devices in the vehicle
may seriously impair radio reception. ...
Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Activates/deactivates the residual heat function
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the re ...