2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Cigarette

Cargo compartment floor ................. 314
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 275
Important safety information .........274
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 272
Car wash (care) ................................. 306
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Backup lamp (LEDs) .......................127
High-beam headlamps ...................125
Important safety notes ..................123
License plate lighting .....................127
Low-beam headlamps ....................125
Overview of bulb types ..................124
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rear fog lamp (LEDs) .....................127
Side marker lamps (front) ..............126
Standing lamps (front) ...................126
Turn signals (front) ......................... 126
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................50
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................52
Display message ............................ 237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Troubleshooting ............................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 284Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 48
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 136
Controlling automatically ...............140
Cooling with air dehumidification ..139
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety notes ..................134
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 135, 138
Overview of systems ......................134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 140
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Rear control panel .........................136
Refrigerant ..................................... 375
Setting the air distribution .............142
Setting the airflow .........................142
Setting the air vents ......................145
Setting the temperature ................141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 144
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Switching residual heat on/off ......144
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 142
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 143
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 224
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 121
Compass Calling up ....................................... 296
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 2296Index

Center console, lower sectionFunctionPageJAshtray284Cigarette lighter284FunctionPageKStowage compartment268LCup holder28234Center consoleAt a glance

XTo close: pull out the roller sunblind using
handle = and attach arm ; to
bracket :.
The roller sunblind engages.XTo open: press release knob ? to release
the roller sunblind from bracket :.XRetract the roller sunblind by hand.
Ashtray
Ashtray in the front-compartment
center console
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.
XTo open: briefly press marking ?.
Stowage compartment : opens.XTo remove the insert: lift insert =
up ; and out.XTo re-install the insert: press insert =
into the holder until it engages.
Ashtray in the rear-compartment center
console
! Close the ashtray when it is not in use and
before you fold the rear seats forward. You
can otherwise damage the ashtray.
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Ashtray ; opens.XTo remove the insert: lift insert : up and
out.XTo install the insert: mount insert : from
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, 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. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
284FeaturesStowing and features

Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.GWARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 180 W) as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters. Note that the socket in the
cigarette lighter can be damaged when
connecting accessories, for example by
frequent insertion and removal or by
sockets that do not fit correctly. A damaged
socket can cause the cigarette lighter to
stop working.
! The cigarette lighter in the center console
in the front compartment is not intended
for operating the tire inflation compressor.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment : opens.XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
! The socket in the center console and the
socket in the cargo compartment are not
intended for operating the tire inflation
compressor.
The sockets can be used for accessories, e.
g. lamps or mobile phone chargers with a
maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A).
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
i You can also use the power sockets when
the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition
lock.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Features285Stowing and featuresZ

Socket in the front-passenger footwellXLift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
! If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse.
! The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor.
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment : opens.XRemove cover from socket ;.
i
On vehicles with an ashtray and cigarette
lighter, you must remove the cigarette
lighter ( Y page 284) in order to use the
socket.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
consoleXLift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the cargo compartment
!
The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
115 V power socket
GWARNING
The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage.
Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with
the same caution and prudence that you
exercise when using power outlets at home.
Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC
socket. Do not clean the socket with fluids or
tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket
cover in the closed position, when not in use.
Otherwise, you could suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured.
286FeaturesStowing and features

XOpen flap ;.XPull connector A with the cable and hose
B out of the housing.XScrew hose B onto flange C of tire
sealant bottle :.XInsert tire sealant bottle : head
downwards into recess = of the tire
inflation compressor.XRemove the cap from valve E on the faulty
tire.XMake sure pressure release screw F on
pressure gauge G is fully closed.XScrew filler hose D onto valve E.XInsert connector A into the socket in the
footwell of the second row of seats
( Y page 286).
!
None of the other sockets or cigarette
lighters are designed for operating the tire
inflation compressor.
XTurn the SmartKey to position
1 (Y page 149) in the ignition lock.XPress on/off switch ? on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tire. The
pressure can briefly rise to approximately
500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation
compressor during this phase.
XAllow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been achieved after five minutes, see
( Y page 320).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been achieved after five minutes, see
( Y page 319).
TIREFIT kit version 2
318Flat tireBreakdown assistance

XPull connector ? with the cable and hose
A out of the housing.XScrew hose A onto flange B of tire
sealant bottle :.XInsert tire sealant bottle : head
downwards into recess ; of the tire
inflation compressor.XRemove the cap from valve C on the faulty
tire.XScrew filler hose D onto valve C.XInsert connector ? into the socket in the
footwell of the second row of seats
( Y page 286).
!
None of the other sockets or cigarette
lighters are designed for operating the tire
inflation compressor.
XTurn the SmartKey to position
1 (Y page 149) in the ignition lock.XPress on/off switch = on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tire. The
pressure can briefly rise to approximately
500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation
compressor during this phase.
XAllow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been achieved after five minutes, see
( Y page 320).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been achieved after five minutes, see
( Y page 319).
Tire pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) is not reached
If, after five minutes, a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved:
XPress the on/off switch on the tire inflation
compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).XPump up the tire again.GWARNING
If after five minutes a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) cannot be achieved, the tire
is too badly damaged to be repaired reliably
using TIREFIT.
In this case TIREFIT cannot seal the tire
properly.
Do not drive any further.
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside
Assistance.
Flat tire319Breakdown assistanceZ