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:
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a gap from the vehicle ahead or a set road speed if there is no slower vehicle ahead.
WARNING
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on
the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
WARNING
The URPA system does not ...
Keyless locking
The vehicle will not lock automatically.
To lock the vehicle press the keyless locking button (arrowed) on the door handle
once. The hazard warning lamps will flash once to confirm. In some marke ...