Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Refrigerant of the air-conditioningsystem
The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant.
Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or
mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could
damage the air-conditioning system.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an S ...
Brake fluid
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air; this lowers its boiling point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake ...
See also:
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel.
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► To switch on/off: ...
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the
lubricant. ...
SNOW mode
For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, turn the SNOW
mode on.
To turn the SNOW mode on, push the
SNOW mode switch. The SNOW mode
indicator light on the meter ...






