Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
DISTRONIC
Inoperative
The Distronic or the display are
malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
DISTRONIC
Override
You have accelerated. The Distronic has
switched off.
X
Stop accelerating.
DISTRONIC
Available Again
Distronic had been deactivated and is
available again.
X
Activate Distronic (
DISTRONIC
Currently
Unavailable
See Operator’s
Manual
Distronic is deactivated because:
R
The Distronic cover in the radiator grille
is dirty.
R
The functionality is impaired by heavy
precipitation or fog
R
The system is overheated.
X
If necessary, clean the Distronic cover in the
area of the radiator grille (
X
If necessary, wait until the system has cooled
down.
X
Restart the vehicle.
Distronic becomes operational again without the
engine being restarted when:
R
dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while
driving (e.g. slush or snow)
R
the system recognizes full sensor availability
(due to lessening rain or the road surface
drying)
R
the message in the multifunction display
disappears
You can then operate Distronic as usual again.
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