Mercedes-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 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, 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
DSR is an aid to assist you when driving
downhill. It keeps the speed of travel at the
speed selected on the on-board computer.
The steeper the downhill gradient, the greater
the DSR braking eff ...
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 ...
See also:
Remote key fob battery replacement
Note: There are two designs of Smart Key, refer to the information which is relevant
to the design of Smart Key supplied with the vehicle.
When the battery needs renewing, there will be a significa ...
Steep slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide
even with the brakes applied. This is because without wheel rotation, the ABS cannot
determine vehicle movement.
To ...
Automatic climate control
WARNING
► The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is running.
► Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone ...
