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:
Active Fuel Management®
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows
the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving
conditions. When less power is ...
How the System Works
The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle
in the side blind zone, indicating it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making
a lane change, check the SBZA displ ...
Display
Press CONFIG to enter the configure menu options, then press CONFIG repeatedly
until Display is selected or press the Display screen button.
Display OFF
Press this screen button to turn the displ ...
