Introduction – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

for repairs or modifications to electronic

components.
Other improper work or modifications on the

vehicle could also have a negative impact on

the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the

engine is running. You should therefore never

turn off the engine while driving.

WARNING

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or

tires/wheels may cause serious damage and

impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Such blows can be caused, for example, by

running over an obstacle, road debris or a

pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or

ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage

to your vehicle has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

drive with caution to an area which is a safe

distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/

wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle

appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other

qualified maintenance or repair facility for

further inspection or repairs.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive

and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: 1) These devices may not cause

harmful interference, and 2) These devices

must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Industry Canada license-exempt

RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) These devices

may not cause interference, and (2) These

devices must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended

for the connection of diagnostic equipment at

a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics

connection in the vehicle, it may affect the

operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,

the operating safety of the vehicle could be

affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a

diagnostics connection in the vehicle.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the

pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.

The operating and road safety of the vehicle

is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are

stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter

the driver's footwell. Install the floormats

securely and as specified in order to ensure

sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use

loose floormats.

If the engine is switched off and

equipment on the diagnostics connection

is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics

connection can lead to emissions monitoring

information being reset, for example. This

may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the

requirements of the next emissions test

during the main inspection.

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