2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class remove seats

Roller sunblinds on the rear side
windows
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this
would damage the automatic roller
mechanism.
! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller
sunblind hooked in and the side windows
opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind
can jump out of the retainers and spring
back suddenly when driving at high speeds,
e.g. when driving on the freeway. This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the side window or retract the roller
sunblind before driving at high speeds. X
To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab :and hook it onto retainers ;at the
back of the window. The roller sunblind can be hooked back into
place should it pop out from the top of the
guide rail. X
Tilt pull-out profile :as illustrated.
X Slip guide bush ;into open area of guide
rail =.
X Straighten up pull-out profile :again. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The holder under the ashtray is not heat
resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the
ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the holder
could be damaged. X
To open: slide cover :to its foremost
position.
X Fold cover =of the insert upwards.
X To remove the insert: push insert=to
the left ?.
Insert =slides out slightly to the right.
X Lift insert =up; and out.
X To re-install the insert: place insert=
into the holder and press it down on the
right until it engages.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will
go.
Rear-compartment ashtray !
Close the ashtray when it is not in use and
before you fold the rear seats forward. You
can otherwise damage the ashtray. Features
351Stowage and features Z

Opening/closing the garage door
After it has been programed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 167).
X Press button ;,=or? which you have
programed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code:
indicator lamp :lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp :flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal as long
as the button is pressed. The transmission is
halted after a maximum of ten seconds and
indicator lamp :lights up yellow. Press
button ;,=or? again if necessary.
Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 167).
X Press and hold buttons ;and ?.
The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow
and then green.
X Release buttons ;and ?.
The memory of the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared. Floormats
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
Floormat on the driver's side (example)
X
Driver's seat/front-passenger seat:
slide the respective seat back.
X Rear seats: slide the respective seat
forwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs :onto retainers ;.
X To remove: pull the floormat from
retainers ;.
X Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield
The infrared reflecting glass prevents the
vehicle interior from becoming too hot. It also
blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz
range. Features
367Stowage and features Z

G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting
system, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
restricted. You could lose control of the
vehicle, for example:
R braking
R in the event of abrupt steering maneuver
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Do not drive any
further. You should have all work involving the
battery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation
of sparks, which could ignite the highly
explosive gases of a battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle
body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The highly flammable gas mixture forms when
charging the battery as well as when jump-
starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the
battery is electrostatically charged. A build-
up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for
example:
R by wearing clothing made from synthetic
fibers
R due to friction between clothing and seats
R if you push or pull the battery across the
carpet or other synthetic materials
R if you wipe the battery with a cloth G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery
produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit
occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen
gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
R It is important that you observe the
described order of the battery terminals
when connecting and disconnecting a
battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and
disconnecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or a392
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance

Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 347).
X Vehicles with a lockable cargo
compartment floor: remove the stowage
tray.
X Release the Velcro fastener (Y page 386).
X Take out the jack.
X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer :
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well ;.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =. On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound
system, the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel is packed in the emergency spare
wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the cargo tie down rings in the
cargo compartment.
To stow the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel, the rear seats in the third row must be
folded in (Y page 111).
X To remove the emergency spare
wheel: open the tailgate.
X Detach fastening straps ;.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks :and =
of fastening straps ;from the lasing
eyelets.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X To stow the emergency spare wheel:
place the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel into the emergency spare wheel bag
and close the emergency spare wheel bag.
X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
into the cargo compartment with the
carrying strap at the back.
X Hook retaining spring hooks :and =of
fastening straps ;into the lasing eyelets.
X Tighten fastening straps ;.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 428). 440
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires