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  • GLS
  • SUV
  • 03/2021
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Operation of the running boards

Mercedes-Maybach vehicles: the vehicle is equipped with electrically extendable running boards. If you have selected the automatic mode in the multimedia system, More the running board will extend automatically on the respective side when a door is opened. When the running boards are extended, check the excess width of the vehicle.

You can extend or retract the running boards manually for cleaning More.

The running boards will extend and retract only if the vehicle is stationary.

In the following cases, the running boards will retract automatically:
  • If you select an off-road drive program More.

  • If you activate car wash mode More.

  • If the outside mirrors fold in automatically More.

  • If you are driving at a speed greater than 4 km/h.

If you have selected the automatic mode in the multimedia system and you manually extend the running boards when the doors are closed, the running boards will remain extended. Even if you open a door and then close it again, the running boards will remain extended. Automatic mode will be reactivated only when you are driving at a speed greater than 4 km/h.

WARNING Risk of injury when extending or retracting the running boards

The running boards extend at the side during extension. During retraction, the running boards are integrated in the side skirt. Parts of the body could become trapped. There may be people in the range of movement. There is a risk of injury.

Always ensure that there are no people within the range of movement of the running boards.
NOTE Damage to the running boards during extension or retraction

The running boards extend at the side during extension. During retraction, the running boards are integrated in the side skirt.

Make sure that there is sufficient space during extension and retraction.
NOTE Damage to the vehicle body or underbody due to low ground clearance

The running boards are attached to the vehicle body via the underbody. This limits the ground clearance.

Drive over obstacles, such as kerbs, particularly carefully and slowly.

Observe the corresponding display messages in the instrument cluster More.