Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 190)

Driving systems
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i Vehicles with ADS:
Depending on the ADS setting
(
Y page 185), the vehicle will be lowered to
the highspeed level when traveling at
higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph
(64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned
to the highway level.
i The highspeed level is not available when
towing a trailer. For more information on
towing a trailer, see “Trailer
towing” (
Y page 310).
Raised level
Only select the raised level if appropriate for
the driving situation encountered. Otherwise
the fuel consumption may increase and/or
the handling characteristics of the vehicle
may be unfavorable.
i You can select the raised level at speeds
up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds,
the message
n Level Selection Not
Permitted appears in the multifunction
display.
X Start the engine.
When indicator lamp 2 is off:
X Press switch 1 .
Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle
adjusts to the raised level.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display while the level is
being set:
i The message can be cleared by pressing
the è , · , j or k button on
the multifunction steering wheel.
When the raised level is reached, indicator
lamp
2 comes on continuously and the
following message appears in the
multifunction display for 5 seconds:
Highway level
! Keep in mind that on rough or uneven
roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level
may cause the vehicle underbody to come
in contact with the road and result in
damage to the vehicle underbody. Always
make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance before adjusting it to a lower
level.
X Start the engine.
When indicator lamp 2 is on:
X Press switch 1 .
Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle
adjusts to the highway level.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display while the level is
being set:
9 Ground clearance: 8.5 in (217 mm)
Controls in detail