Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise control:
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 3.
or
► Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
• you depress the parking brake.
• you are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h).
• ESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®.
• you shift the transmission to position N
while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise Control Off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:10 km/h) increments
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a
higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced. ...
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See also:
Rear Passenger Cupholders
Pull down on the lid to access the cupholders in the rear floor console.
Vehicles with the rear seat armrest may also contain cupholders. Pull down the
armrest to use the cupholders. ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It
shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization
menu.
The DIC buttons are located o ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
► Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
► Steering or Cornering Skid — too muc ...






