Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 196)

If you select an off-road level when driving at
too high a speed, the
Level selection
not permitted message appears in the
multifunction display.
You can select the following:
R
off-road level 1 up to 60 mph(96 km/h)
R
off-road level 2 up to 40 mph(64 km/h)
R off-road level 3 up to 12 mph(20 km/h)
If you drive faster than 55 mph (88 km/h), or
for longer than 20 seconds between 40 mph
(64 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h), then off-
road level 2 is canceled. The vehicle is
lowered to off-road level 1.
You will see a message in the multifunction
display, for example:
If you drive faster than 60 mph (96 km/h), off-
road level 1 is canceled. The vehicle is
lowered to highway level.^^
You will see a message in the multifunction
display, for example:
Depending on the ADS setting ( Y page 195),
the vehicle is lowered to high-speed level at
high speeds. If you return to a speed below
25 mph (40 km/h), the vehicle is raised back
to highway level.
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.
:
To raise the level
; To lower the level
= Indicator lamps
X Start the engine.
If one or more indicator lamps = are on:
X Turn the selector wheel counter-
clockwise ; until all indicator lamps =
that are lit start to flash.
The vehicle is lowered to highway level. As
soon as the next lowest level is reached,
the indicator lamp stops flashing and goes
out.
While the adjustment is taking place, a
message appears in the multifunction
display, e.g.:
If you press the V, U, & or *
button on the multifunction steering wheel,
the message will disappear.
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