Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Trailer towing - Blind Spot Assist - Driving systems - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Trailer towing

When you attach a trailer, make sure you have correctly established the electrical connection. This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. In this event, Blind Spot Assist is deactivated. The indicator lamp in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow and the Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual message appears in the multifunction display.

the exterior mirrors. You can deactivate the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors.

To do so, switch off Blind Spot Assist when:

the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
the engine is not running.
the electrical connection to the trailer has been established.

    Switching on Blind Spot Assist
    ► Make sure that the radar sensor system and Blind Spot Assist are activated in the on-board computer. ► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Warning lamps 1 light u ...

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    Rear head restraints
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    System maintenance
    ► The two radar sensor units 1 for the BSW and Blind Spot InterventionTM systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean. Do not attach st ...