Elbeau

Hi, I searched the forum to see if there was a consolidated thread that mentioned surprising/unique/generally unknown trivia about the GL Class vehicles. Not repair descriptions and "how-to's" but just discovered quirks, details, etc. I didn't find one. So, my contribution is this: The windshield wipers will not work (in a 2011 GL450) if the hood is not fully closed.

Max Blast

The car will not lower from the raised position with any door open.
Sense a trend here?

eric_in_sd

If you flash the headlights frantically while driving, the hazard lights turn on automatically.

Elbeau

How about raise from the lowered position? I could see not wanting the car moving when getting in or out. But, if it only does that in the raised position, seems odd.

Max Blast

that is so you don’t crunch a door on a curb

Max Blast

The hood opens to a vertical service position

Elbeau

Makes sense. I guess they don't care if you damage yourself, as long as the car is okay. Actually, I kind of feel that way myself.