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:
BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM driving situations
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM indicator
light illuminates if a vehicle enters the
detection zone from behind in an adjacent
lane.
However, if t ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, dat ...
Instrument panel
1. Tachometer.
2. Clock.
3. Message center.
4. External temperature.
5. Speedometer.
6. Fuel gauge:
NOTICE
Never allow the engine to run out of fuel. The resultant misfire can seriousl ...
