Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Glide mode function
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NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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Mercedes-Maybach vehicles: The Glide mode
function is not available.
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.
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The transmission position display
h
is shown
in green.
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Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
The combustion engine can be switched off.
All of the vehicle functions remain active.
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met:
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Drive program ; is selected.
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The speed is within a suitable range.
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
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There is no trailer hitched up to the trailer
hitch, and no bicycle rack installed.
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You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
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Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the
drive program = .
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following
parameters:
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Incline
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Downhill gradient
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Temperature
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Height
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Speed
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Operating status of the engine
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Traffic situation
Transfer case
Function of the transfer case
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WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident when in LOW RANGE on slippery
road surfaces
The wheels can block and thus lose traction
on slippery road surfaces, particularly in the
following situations:
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if you release the accelerator pedal when
the vehicle is in motion.
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if off-road ABS intervenes when braking.
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Never select the LOW RANGE off-road
gear when driving on slippery road surfa-
ces.
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WARNING Risk of accident when the
transfer case is in neutral position
The vehicle may roll away unintentionally if you
do not wait until the transfer case shift opera-
tion is complete.
198 Driving and parking