Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Engine number

1 Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
2 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
3 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
• on the vehicle identification plate
• at the lower edge of the windshield
In addition to being stamped on the ...
See also:
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
► Assume that other road users (pedestrians, b ...
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precau ...
Deactivating the alarm when triggered
If the alarm has been triggered it can be deactivated by pressing the Smart Key
unlock button, or by positioning the Smart Key underneath the steering column (see
74, IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START) ...







