Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC

Vehicles without the Enhanced Off-Road Pro Engineering Package
1 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
2 Indicator lamp

Vehicles with the Enhanced Off-Road Pro Engineering Package
1 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
2 Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp 2 lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display fo ...
Trailer towing
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. ...
See also:
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beache ...
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message.
See Engine Oil Life Syste ...
Checking the oil level using the oildipstick
When checking the oil level:
• park the vehicle on a level surface.
• the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Exam ...






