Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.


Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
DISTRONIC activated:
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in front:
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Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display.
1 Trip odometer
2 Odometer
3 Transmission position
4 Status bar with outside temperature or
speed
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See also:
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained
without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds
below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially i ...
Activating/deactivating climatecontrol
Important information
WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. O ...






