Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Important safety notes
WARNING
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.
WARNING
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
• switch on the ignition
• shift the transmission to position D, R or
N
• release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
1Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example)
PARKTRONIC
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Range of the sensors
General notes
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise they may not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them.
Side view
To ...
See also:
System settings
• Button feedback: Soft key confirmation tone on or off.
• Clock adjust: Select 12 and 24 hour clock. Use the arrow soft keys to
alter the time. Select Date to change the date, or to alter ...
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 ...
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside
mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals.
See Power Mirrors , ...