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Old Apr 26, 2023 | 11:28 AM
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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.
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Old Apr 26, 2023 | 03:43 PM
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The car will not lower from the raised position with any door open.
Sense a trend here?
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If you flash the headlights frantically while driving, the hazard lights turn on automatically.
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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.
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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.
that is so you don’t crunch a door on a curb
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The hood opens to a vertical service position
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that is so you don’t crunch a door on a curb
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.
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