2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320 CD changer

25 At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1Cruise control lever256
2Instrument cluster26
3Multifunction steering
wheel30
4Horn
5Steering wheel gearshift
buttons198
6Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission56
7Front Parktronic* warning
indicators290
8Overhead control panel34
9Glove box release
Glove box lock315
316
ItemPage
aGlove box315
CD changer315
AUX-socket315
bPower outlet324
cCenter console31
dStarter switch42
eSteering wheel adjustment,
manual49
fHood lock release378
gParking brake release59
hParking brake pedal67
jPower tailgate switch*124
ItemPage
kDoor control panel35
lExterior lamp switch61
143
mSteering wheel adjustment,
electrical*
Heated steering wheel*50
327
nCombination switch

High beam

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

Rear window wiper
147
61
62
62
64
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37 At a glance
Storage compartments
ItemPage
1Parcel net in front passen-
ger footwell319
2Glove box/CD changer315
3Door pocket
4Parcel net on front passen-
ger seat backrest319
5Door pocket
6Cup holder321
7Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel490
8First aid kit490
9Cup holder321
aDoor pocket
bParcel net on driver’s seat
backrest319
ItemPage
cDoor pocket
dHolder for gas cards211
eDepending on vehicle con-
figuration:
Storage compartment
Ashtray
317
321
fCup holders320
gStorage/telephone* com-
partment with coin holder317
hRear storage compartment318
jCup holder in rear armrest320
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165 Controls in detail
Control system
Operating CD player
Selecting CD track
Turn on the COMAND system and
select CD. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.1Current CD (for CD changer)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.Selecting MP3-CD track
Turn on the COMAND system and se-
lect MP3. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the MP3-CD
currently being played appear in the
multifunction display.
1MP3 mode
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
iAdditional optional satellite radio equipment
and a subscription to satellite radio service pro-
vider are required for satellite radio operation.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center for details and availability for your
vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
iTo select a CD from the CD changer
magazine, press a number on the COMAND
system key pad located in the center console.
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315 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box/CD changer
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box
Pull lid release1 in direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid2 up to close.Releasing CD changer
1Release button
2AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear
Seat Entertainment System*)
3CD changer
Open the glove box (page 315).
Press release button1.
CD changer3 is released and swings
down automatically.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net*
when transporting cargo. The cargo net*
cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident
iDepending on vehicle equipment, an
AUX-socket is located in the glove box.
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316 Controls in detail
Useful features
Closing CD changer
1CD changer
Gently push CD changer1 up in
direction of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.Locking and unlocking the glove box
separately
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g.
when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (
page 496).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box
Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.
Turn mechanical key to position2 to
lock the glove box.
Turn mechanical key to position1 to
unlock the glove box.
iThe glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key (
page 496).
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573 Index
Battery, Vehicle 528
Charging 535
Disconnecting and connecting 530
Jump starting 536
Removing and installing 530
Bead 416
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see headlamps
Bolts, Spare wheel 494
Brake fluid 564
Checking 376
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 477
Replacing bulbs 511
Brake pads 348
Messages in the multifunction
display 467
Brakes 348
Warning lamp 437
Break-in period 346
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsButton for Voice control* system 30,
156
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Camera see Rear view camera*
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 562
Card holder 33, 37, 320
Cargo compartment cover blind 310
Cargo net* 312
Cargo tie-down rings 302
Carpets, Cleaning 433
Carriers* 295
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine) 371
CD changer 165, 315
CD player 165
Center console
Lower part 33
Upper part (Vehicles with
enhanced off-road package*) 32
Upper part (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) 31Central locking
Automatic 128
Locking/unlocking from the
inside 128
Switch 128
Certification label 550
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 439, 440
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 401
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 398
Checklist
Off-road driving 357
Returning from off-road driving 363
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