Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 216

Driving systems
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During the adjustment, the
message, for example, appears in the
multifunction display.
If you press the % or a button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message
will disappear. Once highway level has been
reached, all indicator lamps = go out.
The vehicle automatically selects highway
level if you are driving at a speed above
70 mph (115 km/h) or if you drive at a speed
between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 70 mph
(115 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds.
The vehicle is lowered to high-speed level if
you are traveling at higher speeds.
Off-road levels
General notes
Only select off-road level 3 for driving off-
R
road in particularly rough terrain.
Adjust your driving style to the altered
R
handling characteristics.
Do not drive at speeds above 12 mph
R
(20 km/h).
Only select an off-road level when this is
appropriate for road conditions. Otherwise,
fuel consumption increases and handling may
be affected.
X
X
X
Lowering Lowering
or
X
Indicator lamps = for the desired off-road
level flash:
R
R
R
The vehicle adjusts to the off-road level
selected. As soon as an off-road level is
reached, the corresponding indicator lamp
stops flashing and lights up constantly.
Raising the vehicle
During the adjustment, the
Rising Rising
multifunction display.
The vehicle rises from highway level to off-
road level 1.
If you press the % or a button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message
will disappear.
i
Once off-road level 2 has been reached, the
lower and center indicator lamps of the
selector wheel are on.
Start the engine.
Selector wheel : : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel :.
Selector wheel : extends.
To raise: turn selector wheel :
clockwise ;.
The vehicle is raised.
To lower: turn selector wheel : counter-
clockwise ?.
The vehicle is lowered.
Off-road level 1: the lower indicator lamp
flashes
Off-road level 2: the lower and center
indicator lamps flash
Off-road level 3: all three indicator lamps
flash
message, for example, appears in the
Up to off-road level 2, you can hide the
messages using the % or a button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
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