Notes on the oil level
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles: ensure that you read the
"HYBRID" supplement. You may otherwise fail
to recognize dangers.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l) of oil over a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
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Please bear the following in mind
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use Tires and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted f ...
Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect
and helps avoid overheating ...
Safety & Reliability
As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had not yet
crash-tested the GL-Class. The nine standard airbags include three-row side
curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag and s ...