Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road driving systems
- 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
- DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
- Off-road drive program
- LOW RANGE off-road gear
- Differential lock
Trailer towing
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
correctly established the electrical
connection. This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. In this
event,
Blind Spot Assist is deact ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP® and
4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
WARNING&n ...
See also:
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate trea ...
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 ...
Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer will set
the correct zone for your location. ...






