Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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every time after driving off-road. Foreign bodies in
the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances
and therefore vibrations.
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If the
F
or
G
driving mode is selected:
select another driving mode.
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Shift the transfer case to the HIGH RANGE on-
road position.
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Deactivate DSR.
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Lower the vehicle level again to a level suitable
to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal
level.
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Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
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Check that the service brake is working nor-
mally after a long downhill stretch.
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Clean the following components every time
after driving off-road:
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license plate number
-
headlamps and tail lamps
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tires, wheels and wheel arches
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underbody
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After driving through sand, mud, water or
gravel, have the following components
checked and cleaned:
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brake disks and brakepads
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tires and wheels
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axle joints
ECO start/stop function
ECO start/stop function
% Depending on the engine, the ECO start/stop
function is not available in all drive programs.
Observe the status display on the instrument
display concerning this.
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles: the Glide mode
function is not available.
The engine will be switched off automatically in
the following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans-
mission position
h
or
i
.
R
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys-
tem: you depress the brake pedal when travel-
ing at a low speed.
If the system has detected one of the following
situations, the engine will not stop:
R
You stop at a stop sign and there is no vehicle
in front of you.
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The vehicle that stopped in front of you starts
up again.
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You maneuver, turn the steering wheel sharply
or engage reverse gear.
%
If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibi-
tor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.
If you activate the HOLD function or engage
the park position
j
, the engine can be
switched off in spite of an intelligent stop
inhibitor.
The engine will restart automatically in the follow-
ing cases:
R
You engage transmission position
h
or
k
.
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You depress the accelerator pedal.
186 Driving and parking