Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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the lateral inclination of the vehicle in
degrees (°)
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the currently achieved score for the ongo-
ing trip
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a tip for the upcoming driving maneuver
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To stop the display: select End trip .
An evaluation of the trip is displayed. It shows
the achieved score and a message, for exam-
ple Great job! .
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi-
tion
h
or
k
, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
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If you engage the transmission position
h
or
k
when the vehicle is at a stand-
still, always depress the brake pedal
firmly and do not accelerate at the same
time.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The current transmission posi-
tion will be shown on the Instrument Display.
194 Driving and parking