2007 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 down

121 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Global locking
Press the lock button on an outside
door handle (
page 72).
With the tailgate and all doors closed,
the turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO so when you grasp the
driver’s door handle only the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap unlocks.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
until battery check lamp5
(
page 117) flashes twice.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will
then function as follows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global unlocking
Grasp any outside door handle other
than the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global locking
Press the lock button on an outside
door handle (
page 72).
All turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
until battery check lamp5
(
page 117) flashes twice.

129 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the tailgate and locking the
vehicle from the outside (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*)
In vehicles with power tailgate and
KEYLESS-GO*, you can close the tailgate
and lock the vehicle simultaneously from
the outside using the KEYLESS-GO*
locking/closing switch.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high), the closing procedure
is stopped and the tailgate reopens.
Make sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you.1KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch
Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing
switch1 briefly.
The tailgate closes automatically. Once
the tailgate is closed, the vehicle locks
if doors are closed. The turn signals
flash three times to confirm locking.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
iDo not place the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the open cargo compartment.
You may lock yourself out.
iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after
closing it. The turn signals will flash three times
to confirm locking.
Warning!G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when clos-
ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around. To stop the clos-
ing procedure, do one of the following:

Press tailgate closing switch1
(
page 128).

Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing
switch*1 (
page 129).

Press the Šbutton on the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* (
page 117).

Press or pull the remote tailgate switch
on the driver’s door (
page 126).

132 Controls in detail
Seats
For information on seat adjustment, see
the “Getting started” section (
page 45).
For more information on seats, see “Load-
ing” (
page 297).
Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row
seats
This feature allows for easier access to and
exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.Easy-entry feature for third-row seats
The lever for the easy-entry feature is lo-
cated on the rear of the seat base of the
passenger side second-row seat.
1Easy-entry lever
Pull and hold easy-entry lever1 in di-
rection of arrow at resistance point.
The seat backrest folds forward.1Easy-entry lever
Pull and hold easy-entry lever1 once
again in direction of arrow at resistance
point.
Lift up the right second-row seat until it
folds forward.
You should now have sufficient space
to access the vehicle’s third-row seat.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, the
second-row seat backrests must be properly
locked either in the upright position or,
when using the expanded cargo compart-
ment, in the fully folded position while the
vehicle is in motion.
!Make sure that the head restraint is pushed
all the way down (
page 137).
iVehicles with memory function*:
The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.

133 Controls in detail
Seats
Easy-entry/exit position
While the easy-entry feature is activated,
you will see, for example, the following
message in the multifunction display:
2nd row of seats
Right not locked
Return seat into its original position
(
page 134).
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears.For setting the front passenger seat back
into the stored position, see “Recalling po-
sitions from memory” (
page 144).
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 308).
Easy-exit feature for third-row seats
The easy-exit strap is located on the right
rear of the second-row seat base.
1Easy-exit strap
To exit the vehicle when seated on a
third-row seat, pull up and hold
easy-exit strap1.
The right second-row seat backrest
folds forward.
Pull and hold once easy-entry strap1.
Lift up the right second-row seat until it
folds forward.
You should now have sufficient space
to exit the vehicle’s third-row seat.
While the easy-entry feature is activated,
you will see, for example, the following
message in the multifunction display:
2nd row of seats
Right not locked
iVehicles with memory function*:
The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.


134 Controls in detail
Seats
Return seat into its original position
(
page 134).
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears.
For setting the front passenger seat back
into the stored position, see “Recalling po-
sitions from memory” (
page 144).
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 308).
Returning second-row seats to their
original positionFold seat (page 133) back until it au-
dibly engages.
Fold seat backrest (page 132) back
into original position until it engages.
To make sure the seat backrest has en-
gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.Emergency exit for third-row seats
1Emergency release
2Seat backrest
Warning!G
When occupants have entered or exited the
vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature,
before driving off make sure

the seats are properly locked

the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide un-
der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma-
neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under
it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen
or neck. That could cause serious or even fa-
tal injuries.
iIf, due to an accident or other situation, it is
not possible for you to exit the vehicle on the
side of the easy-entry seat (
page 132), you
can fold the left side of the seat backrest in the
second row of seats down in order to open the
left rear door.
!Make sure that the head restraint is pushed
all the way down (
page 137).


137 Controls in detail
Seats
To move seat backrest forward, lean
forward with handle1 pulled and held
at resistance point.
The seat backrest will move forward
against your back.
Release handle1 whe n the s ea t ba c k-
rest has reached the desired position.
To make sure the seat backrest has en-
gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.
Head restraint height
Second-row seat head restraint
1Head restraint
2Release buttonRaising:
Manually adjust the height of head
restraint1 by pulling it upward to the
desired position.
Lowering:
To lower head restraint1, push
release button2 and press down on
head restraint1.
Warning!G
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to
move the respective head restraint up from
the lowest non-use position and have the oc-
cupant adjust the head restraint properly.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level. This will re-
duce the potential for injury to the head and
neck in the event of an accident or similar
situation.
iThe third-row seat head restraints are ad-
justed in the same manner.

139 Controls in detail
Seats
Push release button2 and pull out
head restraint.
Second-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest rearward until it
engages.
Third-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest rearward
(
page 307).
Installing
Second-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest forward
(
page 136).
Third-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest forward
(
page 307).
Insert head restraint1 into openings
on the seat backrest.
Push head restraint1 down until it au-
dibly engages.
Push release button2 and adjust
head restraint1 to the desired posi-
tion (
page 137).
Second-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest rearward until it
engages.
Third-row seat:
Fold the seat backrest rearward
(
page 307).
For more information on seats, see the
“Getting started” section (
page 45).
Lumbar support
The curvature of the driver’s seat can be
adjusted to help enhance lower back sup-
port and seating comfort.
The lever for lumbar support adjustment is
located on the right hand side of the
driver’s seat backrest.1Adjustment lever
Move adjustment lever1 in direction
of arrows until you have reached a
comfortable seating position.

158 Controls in detail
Control system
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display
and the settings in the control system are
controlled by the buttons on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
Depending on the selected menu
(
page 160), pressing the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel will alter what
is shown in the multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunc-
tion display is arranged in menus, each
containing a number of functions or sub-
menus.
The individual functions are then found
within the relevant menu (radio or
CD operations under
Audio, for example).
These functions serve to call up relevant
information or to customize the settings
for your vehicle.
1Multifunction display
Operating the control system
2Telephone*:
Press button
sto take a call
to dial
to redial
tto end a call
to reject an incoming call
3Selecting the submenu or setting
the volume:
Press button
æup/to increase
çdown/to decrease
4Voice Control System*1, see sepa-
rate operating instructions
1Vehicles without Voice Control System*: Button
without function.
5Moving within a menu:
Press button
jfor next display
kfor previous display
6Voice Control System*1, see sepa-
rate operating instructions
7Menu systems:
Press button
èfor next menu
ÿfor previous menu