Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Therefore, observe the following notes:
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due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, braking distances can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
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maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To remove salt build-up:
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brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions
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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on hydroplaning
Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
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reduce speed
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avoid tire ruts
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avoid sudden steering movements
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brake carefully
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Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (
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page 374).
Notes on fording
Water that has entered the vehicle can damage
the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
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Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth (
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page 422).
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Drive at a maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h); water may otherwise enter the
vehicle interior or engine compartment.
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Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves that may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
Braking performance will be reduced after ford-
ing. Brake carefully while paying attention to the
traffic conditions until braking performance has
been fully restored.
Notes on off-road driving
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WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-
over.
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Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
(straight up or down) and do not turn.
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WARNING Risk of fire caused by flamma-
ble material on hot exhaust system com-
ponents
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system.
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When driving on an unpaved road or off-
road, check the vehicle underside regu-
larly.
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