Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Setting the specified minimum distance

You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC by varying the time span between one and two seconds. This time span determines the distance that DISTRONIC should maintain from the vehicle in front, depending on the road speed. You can see this distance in the multifunction display.

WARNING
It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance.

► To increase: turn thumbwheel 2 towards

► To increase: turn thumbwheel 2 towards 3.

DISTRONIC then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

► To decrease: turn thumbwheel 2 towards 1.

DISTRONIC then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

Make sure that you maintain the minimum distance to the vehicle in front as required by law. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary.

Storing the current speed or calling upthe last stored speed

WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising ...

DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer

When DISTRONIC is activated, one or two segments in the set speed range light up. For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRON ...