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:
T ...
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
For ...
See also:
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at l ...
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated
with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. The system can
be controlled from the front contro ...
Intelligent Key battery replacement
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knob at the back of the
Intelligent Key and remove t ...






