2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL light

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP®,
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE®,
PRE-SAFE®Brake, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD
function, hill start assist, crosswind driving assistance and ESP®
trailer stabilization, for example, are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
328Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
I(USA only)
$(Canada only)
The red electric parking
brake indicator lamp
flashes or lights up
and/or
$
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XHave SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
For further information about SRS, see (Ypage 43).
332Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Cargo compartment
There are four cargo tie-down ringsCin the
cargo compartment.
Bag hook
GWARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
!The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load.
There is a bag hook in the cargo compartment
on the right-hand side.
XPress bag hook markingC.
XTurn bag hookCuntil it engages.
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event
of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
!When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover may be
installed behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending/retracting the cargo
compartment cover
346Stowage areas
Stowage and features

XFold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holderCis located in the rear seat
armrest.
Cup holder in the third row of seats
CCup holder
The cup holders are located in the side trim
on the left and right-hand sides.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
CMirror light
DBracket

Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The warning lamp on
the 115 V power socket
is not lit.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
XStart the engine.
or
XCharge the battery (Ypage 394).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
XRemove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
XLet the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 watts, but a very high switch-on
current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power.
XConnect a suitable device.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the

Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the
vehicle's panic alarm via text message. An
alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes. Depending on the setting, the panic
alarm lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards,
the alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating
instructions for the garage door system.
When programing a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the
engine while programing.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated
garage door opener, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
RCanada:Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
RHomeLink®hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free
of charge)
More information on HomeLink®and/or
compatible products is also available online
at http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
(Ypage 27).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener,
persons in the range of movement of the
garage door can become trapped or struck by
the garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
Programming
Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 364).
Integrated garage door opener in the rear-viewmirror
364Features
Sto wage an d features

To enable operation of radio-controlled
equipment, e.g. toll recording systems, areas
on the windshield are permeable to radio
wavesC. In these areas, you can install
radio-controlled systems.
These areas can best be seen from outside
the vehicle by observing the light reflected off
the windshield.
368Features
Stowage and features

!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release leverCon the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch
handleDup and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine:do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front
or bug cover. The readings of the on-board-
diagnostic system may otherwise be
inaccurate. Some of these readings are
required by law and must be accurate at all
times.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Rif the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment371
Maintenance and care
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