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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Starting procedure with the SmartKey
To start the engine using the
SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
Turn the SmartKey to position 3
in the
ignition lock and release it as
so ...
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle ...
Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint
code number
Open the driver's door. You will see vehicle identification plate 1.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
2 Paint code
3 VIN
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canad ...
