2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL Owners Manual

XTo switch on:turn the light switch to
X.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrowC.
The

Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats)
CReading lamp
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient
lighting can be adjusted using the on-board
computer (Ypage 283).
Automatic interior lighting control
Overhead control panel
C=To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
DJTo switch the front interior lighting
on

Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
CLow-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
DHigh-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamp
CBrake lamp: P 21 W-L
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs.
XTo remove:switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XRemove securing pinDusing a suitable
tool.
XSlide coverCup and remove it.
XTo install:insert coverCagain and slide
it down until it engages.
XInsert securing pinD.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel
housing (Ypage 138).
XTurn housing coverCcounter-clockwise
and pull it out.
XTurn bulb holderDcounter-clockwise and
pull it out.
XTake the bulb out of bulb holderD.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holderD.
XInsert bulb holderDinto the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
138Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

XAlign housing coverCand turn it
clockwise until it engages.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel
housing (Ypage 138).
High-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing coverCcounter-clockwise
and pull it out.
XPull lever

Brake lamp
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the cargo compartment.
XOpen the service flap (Ypage 139).
XTurn bulb holderCcounter-clockwise and
remove it.
XTake bulb out of bulb holderC.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holderC.
XInsert bulb holderCinto the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
XClose the service flap (Ypage 139).
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
!Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Combination switch
G?Windshield wiper off
HbIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
IcIntermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
J

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
C

Installing the wiper blades
XPosition new wiper bladeCin the retainer
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XFold wiper armCaway from the rear
window until it engages.
XPosition wiper bladeDat a right angle to
wiper armC.
XHold wiper armCand press wiper
bladeDin the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
XRemove wiper bladeD.
Installing a wiper blade
XPlace new wiper bladeDonto wiper
armC.
XHold wiper armCand press wiper
bladeDin the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
XMake sure that wiper bladeDis seated
correctly.
XPosition wiper bladeDparallel to wiper
armC.
XFold wiper armCback onto the rear
window.
142Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers