Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Infrared reflective windshield - Features - Stowing and features - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Infrared reflective windshield

The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehicle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz range.

In order to operate radio-controlled

In order to operate radio-controlled equipment, e.g. toll recording systems, areas 1 on the windshield are permeable to radio waves. In these areas, you can install radio-controlled systems.

These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windshield.

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