Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 209)

Lowering the vehicle
If you maintain or reduce your speed, you will
see a message in white in the display while
the vehicle is being lowered, such as the
following:
Lowering Max. Speed 12 mph
(20 km/h)
The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 2.
If you select an off-road level when driving at
too high a speed, the
Drive More Slowly
message appears in the multifunction
display.
You can select the following:
R
off-road level 1 at speeds up to 60 mph
(100 km/h)
R
off-road level 2 at speeds up to 40 mph
(65 km/h)
R
off-road level 3 at speeds up to 12 mph
(20 km/h)
If you are driving above 50 mph (80 km/h) or
drive at a speed between 40 mph (65 km/h)
and 50 mph (80 km/h) for longer than
20 seconds, off-road level 2 will be canceled.
The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 1.
You will see a message in the multifunction
display, for example:
Lowering .
If you are driving above 70 mph (115 km/h)
or drive at a speed between 62 mph
(100 km/h) and 70 mph (115 km/h) for
longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 1 will
be canceled. Depending on the vehicle's
speed and the ADS mode selected
(
Y page 208), the vehicle is automatically
lowered to highway or high-speed level.
You will see a message in the multifunction
display, for example:
Lowering .
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
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when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R
when maneuvering on steep slopes
R
when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
i Do not use the HOLD function when
driving off-road, on steep downhill or uphill
inclines or on a slippery or loose surface.
Under such circumstances, the HOLD
function may not be able to keep the
vehicle stationary.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
R
the vehicle is stationary.
R
the engine is running.
R
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
R
the electric parking brake is released.
R
the transmission is in position D, R or N.
R
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function
G
WARNING
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is
to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a
car wash or by towing).
Driving systems
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Driving and parking
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