Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Activating/deactivating DSR
Activating
DSR can only be activated if you are driving no faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Vehicle without the Off-Road Pro Engineering package
Vehicle with the Off-Road Pro Engineering package
► Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up.
The DSR symbol and a message, such as the following, appear in the multifunction display:
If the speed that is being driven is too high, the DSR symbol and the Max. speed 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) message appears in the multifunction display.
Deactivating
► Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.
The DSR symbol appears in the multifunction display with the Off message.
DSR is deactivated automatically if you are driving faster than 21 mph (Canada:
35 km/h). The DSR symbol appears in the multifunction display with the Off message.
You also hear a warning tone.
Important safety notes
DSR is an aid to assist you when driving
downhill. It keeps the speed of travel at the
speed selected on the on-board computer.
The steeper the downhill gradient, the greater
the DSR braking eff ...
Changing the set speed whilethe vehicle is in motion
When DSR is activated, the control speed can
be changed to a value between 3 mph and
10 mph (Canada: between 4 km/h and
18 km/h) during the journey.
► To increase or decrease in 1 mph
(Ca ...
See also:
To protect your vehicle from corrosion
► Wash and wax your vehicle often to
keep the vehicle clean.
► Always check for minor damage to the
paint and repair it as soon as possible.
► Keep drain holes at the bottom ...
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
Automatic climate control: the air distribution
can be set individually for the driver's and
front-passenger sides.
Front control unit:
Directs the airflow through the
...
Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of s ...