GL-Class in the Market
The GL's price spread gives it a wide range of competitors. At the low end it competes with Infiniti and Lincoln, and at the high end there's Lexus and Land Rover. Though sales are down these days, the GL hasn't tanked as fast as the rest of Mercedes' lineup, which is tracking about even with the auto industry's general decline.
The GL is doing better than it should, and I can see why: The Bluetec's national availability coincides with a dramatic decline in gas prices, which should go a long way toward sweetening the prospect of buying a large luxury SUV. Indeed, there are enough strengths to make the GL a worthy steed for some, but until Mercedes irons out the drivetrain kinks — and improves the reliability — I can't recommend it for everyone.
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Adjusting the four-way lumbar
support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
1 To raise the backrest contour
2 To soften the backrest contour
3 To lower the ...
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
• the vehicle is stationary.
• the engine is running.
• the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is fastened.
• the parking brake is not applied.
• the ...
Warning and indicator lamps
Warning and indicator lamps
Function
1 ESP®
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
2 Distance warning
3 ESP® OFF
4 Brakes (USA only)
5 Brakes (Canada only)
6 Turn s ...
