Passenger compartment, 371 operation – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
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Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P (
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Set the parking brake for the vehicle
(
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Start the engine (
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Close all doors and the tailgate.
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Set the parking brake for the trailer.
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Disconnect all electrical plug connec-
tors.
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Uncouple the trailer.
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Make sure that the trailer coupling is
free of load.
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Turn off the engine (
Passenger compartment
Warning!
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As soon as you disconnect the electrical
connection between the trailer and the
vehicle, the vehicle will lower. To help avoid
personal injury, make sure no one is near
the wheel housing or underneath the vehicle
before the electrical connection is discon-
nected.
When you uncouple the trailer, the vehicle is
temporarily raised because the springs are
relieved of load. Be especially careful during
this process, as you could otherwise injure
yourself and/or others. Make sure that any
persons remaining in the vehicle do not
press the switches for vehicle level control
or the ADS*.
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The rear cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. Always use tie down
rings, and if so equipped, always use the
cargo net* when transporting cargo. The
cargo net* cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects. Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using the cargo
tie-down rings in the cargo floor area and
fastening materials.