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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Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows:
Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior
mirror into the correct position manually.
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Removing a wheel
AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
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Removing and installing rear head restraints
WARNING
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints
installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers
seated in the rear ...
