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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Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The ...
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.
Cruise control () activated: The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed. ...
Replacing the wiper blades
Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
Set the windshield wipers to
position .
When the wipe ...