Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving systems
- Cruise control
- DISTRONIC
- Level control
- ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
- PARKTRONIC
- Rear view camera
- Blind Spot Assist
Driving downhill
• Drive slowly.
• Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip ...
Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially i ...
See also:
Panic alarm
► To activate: press
button 1 for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
► To deactivate: press
button 1 again.
or
► Insert the SmartKe ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarte ...
Instrument panel
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Hazard indicator flasher switch
4. Center ventilator
5. Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons
6. Ce ...






