Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.
Cruise control activated:
The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated:
One or two segments in the set speed range light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.
See also:
Important safety notes
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature using COMAND.
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Ride & Handling
The GL has a unibody frame — rare among full-size SUVs — and its
four-wheel-independent air suspension swaps traditional coil springs for
inflatable air bladders. Ride height can be varied to enha ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®
and ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due
to insufficient grip.
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