Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Activating/deactivating DSR - DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) - Off-road driving systems - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Activating/deactivating DSR

Activating

DSR can only be activated if you are driving no faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).

Vehicle without the Off-Road Pro Engineering

Vehicle without the Off-Road Pro Engineering package

Vehicle with the Off-Road Pro Engineering package

Vehicle with the Off-Road Pro Engineering package

Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up.

The DSR symbol and a message, such as the following, appear in the multifunction display:

If the speed that is being driven is too high,

If the speed that is being driven is too high, the DSR symbol and the Max. speed 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) message appears in the multifunction display.

Deactivating

Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

The DSR symbol appears in the multifunction display with the Off message.

DSR is deactivated automatically if you are driving faster than 21 mph (Canada:

35 km/h). The DSR symbol appears in the multifunction display with the Off message.

You also hear a warning tone.

    Important safety notes
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    Changing the set speed whilethe vehicle is in motion
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