2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class lock

Light function, active
Display message ............................ 305
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .284
Active light function .......................133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............134
Automatic headlamp mode ............128
Cornering light function .................133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ...................132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ...................132
Low-beam headlamps ....................129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........283
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 283
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 284
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........284
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......306
Loading guidelines ............................340
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 285Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 138
Display message ............................ 303
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 129
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 312
Off-road gear ................................. 259
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................259
Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) ..................116
Luxury head restraints .....................109 M
M+S tires ............................................ 406
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 378
mbrace Call priority .................................... 359
Display message ............................ 297
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes .......................363
Emergency call .............................. 356
General notes ................................ 355
Geo fencing ................................... 363
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............362
MB info call button ........................358
Remote vehicle locking ..................361
Roadside Assistance button ..........358
Search & Send ............................... 360
Self-test ......................................... 356
Speed alert .................................... 363
System .......................................... 356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 362
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............361
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 82
Unlocking the driver's door ..............88 Index
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Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................83
Changing the programming .............81
Checking the battery .......................83
Convenience closing feature ............96
Convenience opening feature ..........95
Display message ............................ 323
Door central locking/unlocking .......80
Important safety notes ....................80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) .................167
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Starting the engine ........................169
Snow chains
Information .................................... 407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console .............................. 353
General notes ................................ 352
Luggage compartment ...................353
Rear compartment .........................353
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 276
In the Instrument cluster .................33
Segments ...................................... 273
Selecting the unit of measurement 282
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 299
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43 Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 305
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Starting (engine) ................................ 169
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering (display message) ..............322
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................120
Adjusting (manually). .....................119
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 273
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Important safety notes ..................119
Paddle shifters ............................... 177
Steering wheel heating ..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 287
Stowage areas ................................... 340
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 342
Center console .............................. 342
Cup holders ................................... 348
Eyeglasses compartment ...............342
Glove box ...................................... .341
Important safety information .........341
Stowage net ................................... 343
Stowage net ....................................... 343
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................342
Summer tires ..................................... 406
Sun visor ............................................ 350
Supplemental restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 284
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........287
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................2618
Index

Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 161T
Tachometer ........................................ 273
Tailgate Display message ............................ 321
Emergency unlocking .......................93
Important safety notes ....................89
Limiting the opening angle ...............92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from outside) .......90
Opening dimensions ......................453
Power closing .................................. 88
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 304
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 445
Emergency spare wheel .................441
Information .................................... 444
Tires/wheels ................................. 432
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Vehicle data ................................... 453
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 359
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes .......................363
Emergency call .............................. 356
Geo fencing ................................... 363
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............362
MB info call button ........................358
Remote vehicle locking ..................361
Roadside Assistance button ..........358
Search & Send ............................... 360
Self-test ......................................... 356
Speed alert .................................... 363
System .......................................... 356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 362
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............361
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 355
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 279
Display message ............................ 322
Menu (on-board computer) ............279
Number from the phone book ....... .280
Redialing ........................................ 280
Rejecting/ending a call .................279
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 272
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ..................... .273
Setting (climate control) ................157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........77
Immobilizer ...................................... 77
Through-loading ................................ 343
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................287
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 388
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....412
Checking manually ........................411
Display message ............................ 318
Important safety notes ..................412
Maximum ....................................... 410
Notes ............................................. 409
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................390
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning
system General notes ................................ 411
Important safety notes ..................411
Restarting ...................................... 412
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 414
Function/notes ............................. 412
General notes ................................ 412
Important safety notes ..................413
Restarting ...................................... 415 Index
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Important safety notes
..................263
Installing the ball coupling .............265
Mounting dimensions ....................456
Power supply ................................. 270
Pulling away with a trailer ..............170
Removing the ball coupling ............269
Storing the ball coupling ................269
Trailer drive program .....................255
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......399
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............400
Important safety notes ..................397
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 269
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist .................250
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............253
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 245
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................269
Transfer case ..................................... 182
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........173
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................173
Transporting the vehicle ..................399
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 200
Driving downhill ............................. 201
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 200
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .382
Trip computer (on-board computer) 275
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 275
Resetting (on-board computer) ......276
Trunk
see Tailgate Turn signals
Display message ............................ 303
Switching on/off ........................... 131
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 427
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........350
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 320
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings ..........................282
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 415
Locking (in an emergency) ...............88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 80
Lowering ........................................ 432
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 191
Pulling away ................................... 170
Raising ........................................... 429
Reporting problems .........................28
Securing from rolling away ............428
Towing away .................................. 397
Transporting .................................. 399
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........88
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................80
Vehicle data ................................... 453
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 453
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 455
Fording depth ................................ 454
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Vehicle dimensions ...........................453 Index
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Vehicle emergency locking
................88
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............444
Vehicle level AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
Vehicle level (display message) .......310
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 386
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 279
VIN ...................................................... 444W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes ........................................... 326
Check Engine ................................. 333
Coolant .......................................... 334
Distance warning ........................... 336
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 336
ESP ®
.............................................. 329
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 330
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 324
SRS ................................................ 332
Tire pressure monitor ....................337
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 322
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........432
Wheel chock ...................................... 428
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Cleaning (warning) .........................428
Emergency spare wheel .................439
Important safety notes ..................404
Interchanging/changing ................427
Mounting a new wheel ...................431Mounting a wheel
.......................... 428
Overview ........................................ 404
Removing a wheel ..........................431
Storing ........................................... 428
Tightening torque ........................... 432
Wheel size/tire size .......................432
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 300
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 159
Infrared reflective .......................... 367
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................374
Notes ............................................. 451
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Rear window wiper ........................141
Replacing the wiper blades ............141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ...................196
Snow chains .................................. 407
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 406
Overview ........................................ 406
Radiator cover ............................... 371
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Important safety notes ..................141
Replacing ....................................... 141
Replacing (rear window) ................142
Replacing (windshield )................... 141
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 382
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 15922
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
177
;
Combination switch 131
=
Instrument cluster 33
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 173
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
222
C
Overhead control panel 39
D
Climate control systems 146
E
Ignition lock 167
Start/Stop button
167 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
119
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
119
Steering wheel heating 120
H
Cruise control lever 201
I
Opens the hood 370
J
Diagnostics connection 27
K
Electric parking brake 189
L
Light switch 128
M
Night View Assist Plus 24132
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
:
Opens the door 87
;
%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
87
=
r
45 =
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel (memory
function) 125
?
Adjusts the seats 107
A
7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
122 Function Page
B
W
Opens/closes the
side windows 94
C
q
Opens/closes the
tailgate 92
D
±
Opens/closes the
hinged power side windows 94
E
n
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment 6640
Door control panelAt a glance

Useful information
..............................42
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Children in the vehicle ........................60
Driving safety systems .......................66
Theft deterrent locking system .........77 41Safety