2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GL rear view mirror

Loading guidelines ............................ 264
Locking Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 237
LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 245
Off-road gear ......................... 157, 205
LOW RANGE off-road gear ........ 157, 205
Luggage net ....................................... 266
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ....................104
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 238
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Emergency call .............................. 284
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............288
MB info call button ........................286
Roadside Assistance button ..........285
Self-test ......................................... 283
System .......................................... 283
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Memory card (on-board computer) . 219
Memory function ............................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) Additional functions .......................226
Audio ............................................. 219
DISTRONIC .................................... 186
DVD ............................................... 220
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation ..................................... 220
Off-road ......................................... 220
Overview of menus ........................217
Resetting to factory settings ..........221
Settings ......................................... 221
Standard display ............................ 218
Telephone ...................................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 227
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 278
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 321
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....219
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 103
Multifunction display ........................ 215
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 215
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................220
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered ..........................52
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Resetting triggered ..........................52
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................59
System overview .............................. 36
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OCSFaults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 366
Odometer ........................................... 218
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 202
Differential locks ............................ 207
DSR ............................................... 203
LOW RANGE off-road gear .....158, 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 67
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................204
Off-road drive program ..................... 204
Off-road driving ................................. 174
Important safety instructions ......... 173
Off-road fording ................................. 171
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP .................................... 68
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............226
Audio menu ................................... 219
Convenience submenu ..................225
Displaying a service message ........299
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 218
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 218
Display messages ..........................229
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 186
Factory settings ............................. 221
Important safety notes ..................214
Instrument cluster submenu ..........221
Lighting submenu .......................... 223
Message memory menu ................. 229
Navigation menu ............................ 220
Off-road menu ............................... 220
Operating video DVD .....................220
Operation ....................................... 215
Overview of menus ........................217
Selecting the language ..................222
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display menu ..................218
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Time/Date submenu .....................222Trip computer menu ......................227
Vehicle submenu ........................... 224
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....218
Display ........................................... 214
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
P
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panel Removing (third row of seats) ........101
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parking ............................................... 165
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Parking brake .................................... 166
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 239
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 109
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 195
Activating/deactivating .................197
Malfunction .................................... 198
Problem ......................................... 198
Range of the sensors .....................195
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Warning display ............................. 196
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 167
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 304
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 212
Power washers .................................. 301
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Power windowssee Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
system
PRE-SAFE ®
system
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 19
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................149
R
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Radiator cover ................................... 295
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 292
Range (on-board computer) ............. 227
Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back ..................267
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 137
Setting the air vents ..............143, 144
Setting the temperature ................139
Rear-compartment seat
see Rear seat
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 239
Rear seat Adjusting ....................................... 100
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 198
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................108
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Rear window wiper ........................... 126
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 127
Refueling ............................................ 159
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 289
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 243
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Reset button ........................................ 28
Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 142
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 239
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roller sunblind Rear panorama roof .......................279
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 305
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................59
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Correct usage .................................. 54
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Exterior viewFunctionPage:Tailgate80Vehicle tool kit310;Rear window heating141=Lights120?Fuel filler flap159AExterior mirrors108BRoof carrier273Sliding sunroof88CDefrosting the windshield140Cleaning the windows302FunctionPageDWindshield wipers125EOpening the hood294Engine oil295Coolant297FTowing away327GTires and wheels334Flat tire31126Exterior viewAt a glance
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:p To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
118
;u To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off
119
=| To switch the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
119
?c To switch the front
interior lighting on/off
119
FunctionPageAp To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
118
B2 To open/close the
tilt/sliding sunroof
89
CRear-view mirror108DButtons for the garage door
opener
289
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 95).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 96)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.Ryou have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 97).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 105).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually 7
(Y page 106)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 106)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 53).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 55).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors7 USA only.94Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
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(Y page 108) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 110).
Seats
Important safety notes
GWarning
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWarning
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWarning
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so 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.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWarning
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWarning!
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWarning
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so 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 reduce the potential for
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Head restraints on the outer seats in the 3rd row
of seats
XUsing both hands, reach backwards and
grasp the sides of the head restraint.XPull the lower edge of the head restraint
forwards or backwards until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and installing the rear head
restraints
GWarning!
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats
which have the head restraints installed. In
the event of an accident, this reduces the risk
of injury for passengers seated in the rear
compartment.
2nd row of seats: if you wish to remove/
install the head restraints from the outer
seats, you must fold the respective seat
backrest forwards ( Y page 100).
3rd row of seats: if you wish to remove/install
the head restraints, you must fold the
respective seat backrest forwards
( Y page 100).
Outer seat head restraints in the 2nd row of seats
Head restraints on the outer seats in the 3rd row
of seats
XTo remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.XPress release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.X2nd row of seats: fold back the seat
backrest until it engages.
3rd row of seats: fold the seat up or down
( Y page 100).XTo re-install: insert the head restraint so
that the notches on the bar are on the left
when viewed in the direction of travel.XPush the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.X2nd row of seats: fold back the seat
backrest until it engages.
3rd row of seats: fold the seat up or down
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