Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
DISTRONIC activated:
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in front:
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Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display.
1 Trip odometer
2 Odometer
3 Transmission position
4 Status bar with outside temperature or
speed
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See also:
Hill descent
With Hill Descent Control (HDC) selected in either automatic, Sport or CommandShift
modes, a low gear will be selected and maintained to provide maximum engine braking.
Should the gear lever be mo ...
Parking brake
WARNING
► Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
► Do not release the parking brake from
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Using the Base RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus
Use the OSD setup display menus for:
Initial setup
Display setup
Parental control setup
Adjusting the picture quality
Setting the various outputs
On-screen display language
To use the ...
