Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road drive program
The off-road drive program is available
only in vehicles without the Off-Road Pro
engineering package.
The off-road drive program assists you in driving off-road. The engine’s performance characteristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the automatic transmission are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP® and 4 ETS programs especially adapted to offroad driving are also activated.
Do not use the off-road drive program on roads that are covered in snow or icy or if you have installed snow chains on your vehicle.
For information about driving off-road, see.
► To activate: press off-road button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up. Off-road indicator 3 appears in the multifunction display.
► To activate: press off-road button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 and off-road indicator 3 go out.
Changing the set speed whilethe vehicle is in motion
When DSR is activated, the control speed can
be changed to a value between 3 mph and
10 mph (Canada: between 4 km/h and
18 km/h) during the journey.
► To increase or decrease in 1 mph
(Ca ...
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2. Switch on the ignition and apply the foot brake.
3. Place the auto selector lever in the park position.
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Telescopic rod
The telescopic rod can be used to secure the
load against the rear seats to prevent it from
moving around.
► Insert one mounting element 2 into each
loading rail.
► Turn mounting el ...
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system ca ...
