Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
► Be prepared to brake immediately.
► Pay careful attention to the traffic
situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC and the distance
warning signal.
Engine
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
ignition is switched on
with the engine
running.
Possible causes/consequences and ► ...
Tires
Display messages
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The tire ...
See also:
Brake booster
Check the brake booster function as
follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and
release the foot brake pedal more than
20 times. When the foot brake pedal
movement (distance of travel) rema ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not
accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before returning t ...
Displaying the digital speedometer oroutside temperature
If you have selected the digital speedometer
for the status bar, the outside
temperature is displayed here.
► Press the
button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.
...
