Applying automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is
automatically applied if DISTRONIC PLUS or
the HOLD function bring the vehicle to a
standstill, or are engaged to keep the vehicle
stationary. In addition, at least one of the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine is switched off.
- the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened.
- the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
The red
(USA only) or
(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
See also:
Ashtray in the front-compartment
center console
To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it
engages.
To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the
ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out.
To re-install the insert: press insert 3
into the h ...
Exterior & Styling
Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes'
original M-Class. The 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and chrome running boards
on my test car gave it a look similar to ...
Traction
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristi ...
