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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Service for recovering a stolen vehicle
If your vehicle has been stolen:
– Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
– This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center togethe ...
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
The ECO start/stop function is not
available when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/s ...
Downshifting
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If you brake the vehicle or stop without
shifting down, the automatic transmission ...
