Dri vin g and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2015 User Manual

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Highway level is set.

R

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts

comfortable damping characteristics to

the current operating and driving condi-

tions.

R

4ETS and the differential lock are adap-

ted for driving on snow-covered roads.

R

The automatic transmission selects the

automatic drive program for a comforta-

ble driving style that provides for opti-

mum fuel consumption.

R

The soft accelerator pedal curve is selec-

ted, e.g. the accelerator pedal must be

pressed significantly further to acceler-

ate.

R

The optimum gear for pulling away is

engaged.

Trailer program

Select the trailer program when towing a

trailer.

X

Selector wheel :

: engaged: briefly press

selector wheel :.

Selector wheel : extends.

X

To select: turn selector wheel : until indi-

cator lamp ; comes on.

Trailer indicator = appears in the multi-

function display.

R

Highway level is set.

R

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts

comfortable damping characteristics to

the current operating and driving condi-

tions.

R

The automatic transmission selects the

automatic drive program for a comforta-

ble driving style that provides for opti-

mum fuel consumption, changing gear at

optimum points.

R

While pulling away, the differential locks

are engaged.

Off-road driving systems

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC

can neither reduce the risk of accident nor

override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot

take account of road, weather and traffic con-

ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are

responsible for the distance to the vehicle in

front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good

time and for staying in your lane.

!

Never tow the vehicle with one axle

raised. This may damage the transfer case.

Damage of this sort is not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All

wheels must remain either on the ground or

be fully raised. Observe the instructions for

towing the vehicle with all wheels in full

contact with the ground.

!

A function or performance test should

only be carried out on a two-axle dyna-

mometer. Before you operate the vehicle

on such a dynamometer, please consult a

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