Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC

Vehicles without the Enhanced Off-Road Pro Engineering Package
1 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
2 Indicator lamp

Vehicles with the Enhanced Off-Road Pro Engineering Package
1 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
2 Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp 2 lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display fo ...
Trailer towing
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. ...
See also:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (Amber)
Illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on.
If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the
ABS system. Drive with care, avoiding heavy br ...
Limiting the opening angle of thetailgate
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate
in the top half of its opening range. This could
be useful, for example, if there is insufficient
space above the tailgate.
...
Towing your vehicle
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial
in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle.
Towing instructions are avai ...






