Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving on sand
WARNING
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Driving
with reduced tire inflation pressure increases
the risk of losing control of the vehicle and
rolling over.
Observe the following rules when driving on sand:
• select a higher vehicle level.
• avoid high engine speeds.
• select a shift range appropriate to the
terrain.
• drive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig
itself into the sand.
• drive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that the ruts are not
too deep, that the sand is firm enough and
that your vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance.
Checklist after driving off-road
WARNING If you notice sudden significant vibrations or unusual handling performance or if you suspect that damage has occurred to the vehicle, you should activate the hazard warning l ...Ruts and gravel roads
Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel: Check that the ruts are not too deep and that your vehicle has sufficient clearance. O ...See also:
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergencyspare wheel
► Lift the trunk floor up.
1 Alignment bolt
2 Towing eye
3 Lug wrench
4 Ratchet wrench
5 Velcro fastener
6 Jack
7 Wheel bolts
8 Folding wheel chock
9 Fuse allocation chart
10 Stowage ...
Roof
Sunroof
A. Open or Close
B. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
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Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circ ...