Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Please bear the following in mind
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" section.
Winter operation
...Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summe ...See also:
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 °F(+7 °C), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the
snowflake
symbol in addition to ...
About this handbook
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General program (special programs off)
This program is compatible with all on and off-road conditions. If not already
active, it should be selected before driving on surfaces which are similar to a
hard road surface. Dry cobbles, tar ...