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 that of Mercedes' AMG performance cars — perhaps that was the intention, given that there is no AMG GL-Class — and should secure the car a front-row spot at most valet stands.
Less-expensive GLs have 18- or 19-inch wheels. An optional offroad package on the GL450 raises the air suspension to yield 12 inches of ground clearance — some 2 inches higher than a Hummer H2's. The package also has a two-speed transfer case and locking center and rear differentials.
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Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
• an air bag is deployed.
• the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
► To swit ...
Calling up a stored setting
► Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in
the stored position.
The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon ...
Servicing the brakes
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and you hear
a warning tone while the engine is running, the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning messag ...
