2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL display

XTo increase or decrease in 1 mph
increments (Canada: 1 km/h
increments):briefly press the cruise
control lever upCfor a higher set speed
or downDfor a lower set speed.
The set speed appears in the multifunction
display with the

message appears in the multifunction
display.
Off-road program 2
XSelector wheelCCengaged:briefly press
selector wheelC.
Selector wheelCextends.
XTo select:turn selector wheelCuntil
indicator lampDcomes on.
Off-road indicator

General notes
CLOW RANGE off-road gear button
DLOW RANGE off-road gear indicator lamp
HIGH RANGEPosition for all normal on-
road driving conditions
LOW RANGEOff-road position for
driving off-road and
fording
The transmission ratio
between the engine and
wheels is only
approximately one third of
that in the HIGH RANGE
road position. Drive torque
is thus proportionately
higher.
Do not use LOW RANGE:
Ron slippery road
surfaces, e.g. in the case
of slush
Ron snow or ice-covered
roads
Rif you have mounted
snow chains to your
vehicle
The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in
driving off-road and when fording. When LOW
RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting
characteristics of the automatic transmission
are adapted for this purpose.
Further information about "Driving off-road"
(Ypage 197). You will find information about
driving safety systems in conjunction with
LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section
(Ypage 66).
From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE
!Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in positionN
Ryou are driving at a speed below
40 km/h
XPress LOW RANGE buttonC.
Indicator lampDflashes.
When the gear change is complete,
indicator lampDlights up. LOW RANGE
indicator appears in the multifunction
display and in the status indicator.
While indicator lampDis flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE buttonCagain.
iYou cannot activate LOW RANGE if the
SPORT on-road program is activated. The
LOW RANGE Not in Drive ProgramLOW RANGE Not in Drive Program
SPORTSPORTmessage then appears in the
multifunction display.
From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE
!Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in positionN
Ryou are driving at a speed below
70 km/h
XPress LOW RANGE buttonC.
Indicator lampDflashes.
When the gear change is complete,
indicator lampDgoes out. In the
multifunction display, theLOW RANGE OffLOW RANGE Off
message appears and status indicator

Messages in the multifunction display
If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed
in the multifunction display:
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
LOW RANGE Max.LOW RANGE Max.
Speed 40 km/hSpeed 40 km/h
You have been driving faster than 40 km/h. Additionally, the
indicator lamp on the button in the center console blinks.
XDrive more slowly to carry out the gear change process.
LOWLOWRANGERANGEShiftShifttoto
Position N BrieflyPosition N Briefly
The transmission is in positionDand you are driving at below
40 km/h.
XShift the transmission toNto complete the gear change
process.
LOWLOWRANGERANGEShiftingShifting
Canceled PleaseCanceled Please
ReactivateReactivate
The gear change process was not carried out.
XEnsure that all gear change conditions are fulfilled and carry out
the gear change process again.
LOW RANGE StopLOW RANGE Stop
ApplyApplyParkingParkingBrakeBrake
A warning tone also sounds. The gear change process has not been
completed. LOW RANGE is in the neutral position. There is no
connection between the engine and the drive wheels.
!Do not drive any further. You could otherwise damage the
vehicle's drive train.
XStop the vehicle. Take into account the road and traffic
conditions when doing this.
XDepress the electric parking brake (Ypage 189).
XCarry out the gear change process again.
If the gear change process has been carried out, theLOWLOWRANGERANGE
Stop Apply Parking BrakeStop Apply Parking Brakemessage disappears.
ON&OFFROAD menu in the COMAND
display (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
You can display some driving systems, driving
programs and additional information in the
COMAND display.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that COMAND is activated, see
the separate COMAND operating
instructions.
XPress function buttonC.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display:
Rlevel control
Rsteering angle
Rvehicle's angle of inclination
262Driving systems
Driving and parking

Useful information............................272
Important safety notes....................272
Displays and operation....................272
Menus and submenus......................275
Display messages.............................290
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster............................324
271
On-board computer and displays

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 28).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the
multifunction display. You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Ypage 33).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Ypage 33).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set toX,`or
X, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
iThe light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
272Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays

If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(Ypage 33).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Ypage 274).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 201):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Ypage 203):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
RDISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
CMultifunction display
DSwitches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions

Left control panel
Y
e
RCalls up the menu and menu bar
c
d
Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
RIn theTelTel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number
c
d
Press and hold:
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
RIn theTelTel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
vRConfirms a selection/display
message
RIn theTelTel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station
Right control panel
vRRejects or ends a call
RExits phone book/redial
memory
aRMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory