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. ...
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Distracted Driving
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Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governme ...
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while
the door is open, ...
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional
protection for the driver against:
• knee injuries
• thigh injuries
• lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag 1 deploys below the
steering wheel. Dur ...






