Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Vehicles without extended Off-Road Proengineering package
Basic setting
The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected.
Select:
• Raised level, for driving on normal
off-road
terrain
• Highway/high-speed level for normal roads
The individual vehicle levels differ from
highway level as follows:
• +2.3 in (+ 60 mm) at the raised level
• +/–0 in (+/–0 mm) at the highway level23
• –0.6 in (–15 mm) at the high-speed level
Raised level
Only select raised level when this is appropriate for the road conditions.
Otherwise, fuel consumption increases and handling performance may be affected.
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
► Start the engine.
If indicator lamp 2 is not lit:
► Press button 1.
The vehicle rises to raised level.
While the adjustment is taking place, a message appears in the multifunction display, e.g.:
If you press the button on the multifunction steering wheel, then the message will disappear.
Once raised level has been reached, you will then see a message in the multifunction display, for example:
If you have not previously selected the offroad menu in the on-board computer, then the message disappears after about five seconds.
Highway/high-speed level
Make sure that there is enough ground clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
► Start the engine.
If indicator lamp 2 is lit:
► Press button 1.
The vehicle is adjusted to the highway level.
While the adjustment is taking place, a message appears in the multifunction display, e.g.:
If you press the button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear.
Once highway level has been reached, then all indicator lamps 3 go out. You will see a message in the multifunction display, for example:
If you have not previously selected the offroad menu in the on-board computer, the message disappears after about five seconds.
The vehicle automatically adjusts to highway level when you drive faster than 55 mph (88 km/h). Depending on the ADS setting, the vehicle is lowered to high-speed level at higher speeds.
If a trailer is being towed, the vehicle is not lowered to high-speed level.
Important safety notes
Level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption and improved handling. For vehicles with ADS: when y ...Vehicles with extended Off-Road Proengineering package
Basic settings The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected. Select: • Off-road level 3 for freeing the vehicle in impassable terrain at low s ...See also:
Menu options
The start menu can be displayed using the
menu control switch on the steering-wheelmounted
controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is
displayed, push and hold the menu
control switch u ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a yellow loop. See Engi ...
Securing the load
There are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks
can be used to secure cargo with ropes or
other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 22
lb ...