Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 285)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
The following is the approximate change in
ride height for each of the level settings: You can only select the off-road levels be-
low a certain speed. At higher speeds, the
message
Level Selection Not Permitted
appears in the multifunction display.
You can select
ț Off-road level 1: selectable below
60 mph (96 km/h)
ț Off-road level 2: selectable below
40 mph (64 km/h)
ț Off-road level 3: selectable below
20 mph (30 km/h)
Off-road levels
Level Ride height
Off-road 3 + 4.3 in (110 mm)
Off-road 2 + 3.1 in (80 mm)
Off-road 1 + 1.2 in (30 mm)
Highway +/- 0 in (0 mm)
High-speed - 0.6 in (-15 mm)
i Vehicles with ADS*:
Depending on the ADS setting ( ୴ page 278), the
vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level
when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds be-
low 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be re-
turned to the highway level.
i The high-speed level is not available if tow-
ing a trailer. For more information on towing a
trailer, see “Trailer towing” (
୴ page 364).
Warning!
G
Vehicle off-road level 3 is not intended for
use on paved roads. This vehicle level is only
intended for driving on rough terrain under
special requirements.
ț Only select off-road level 3 if you are
driving on rough terrain under especially
difficult conditions.
ț Adapt your driving style to the modified
conditions.
ț Do not exceed a speed of 20 mph
(30 km/h).
ț Avoid extreme, quick steering move-
ments.
ț Keep in mind that the vehicle’s driving
characteristics are modified.
You should therefore drive in off-road level 3
with particular caution as it could otherwise
lead to an accident and/or serious injury to
you or others.
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