Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving systems
- 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
- DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
- Off-road drive program
- LOW RANGE off-road gear
- Differential lock
Trailer towing
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have correctly established the electrical connection. This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. In this event, Blind Spot Assist is deact ...4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP® and 4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. WARNING&n ...See also:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section.
If the vehicle has a traction sys ...
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
WARNING
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high
voltage.
If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured.
Have your deale ...
Operating tips
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature w ...