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:
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps
at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument
panel.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Sim ...
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
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