2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL center console

Once you have exited the parking space
completely, the steering wheel is moved to
the straight-ahead position. You hear a tone
and thePark Assist FinishedPark Assist Finishedmessage
appears in the multifunction display. You will
then have to steer and merge into traffic on
your own. PARKTRONIC is still available. You
can take over the steering, before the vehicle
has exited the parking space completely. This
is useful, for example when you recognize
that it is already possible to pull out of the
parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
XStop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. ThePark Assist CanceledPark Assist Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Ypage 224).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled.
ThePark Assist CanceledPark Assist Canceledmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled
automatically if:
Rthe electric parking brake is engaged
Rtransmission positionPis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. The

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
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Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Front PassengerFront Passenger
Airbag DisabledAirbag Disabled
See Operator'sSee Operator's
ManualManual
The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
Ran adult
or
Ra person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant get out of the vehicle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag (Ypage 49).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled SeeFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Front PassengerFront Passenger
Airbag EnabledAirbag Enabled
See Operator'sSee Operator's
ManualManual
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
GWARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. When the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
(Ypage 49).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled SeeFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
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Stowage compartment under the
armrest
XTo open:pull handleCup.
The armrest folds out.
In the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, a
USB connection or a Media Interface is
installed in the stowage compartment.
A Media Interface is a universal interface
for mobile audio equipment, e.g. for an
iPod®or MP3 player (see the separate
COMAND Operating Instructions).
iThere is a removable stowage tray in the
storage compartment, in which objects
such as an iPod®can be stored.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press markingC.
The eyeglasses compartment opens
downwards.
XTo close:press markingCagain and the
eyeglasses compartment returns upwards
and engages.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front
center console
XTo open:slide coverCforwards.
Stowage compartmentDappears.
XTo close:pull coverCback as far as it will
go.
Stowage compartment in the rear
center console
XTo open:briefly press the stowage
compartment marking.
The stowage compartment opens.
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Stowage and features

RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
The stowage compartments in the doors
provide space for bottles with a capacity of
up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l).
The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage
compartments.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
CCup holder
DCover
XTo open:slide coverDto its foremost
position.
XTo close:pull coverDback as far as it will
go.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm
water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console
CCup holder
DResidual heat indicator lamp

the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
!The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor.
XTo open:slide coverCto its foremost
position.
XLift up the cover of socketD.
XTo close:pull coverCback as far as it will
go.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
XLift up the cover of socketC.
Vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment
System have two sockets in the center
console in the rear compartment.
Socket in the cargo compartment
XLift up the cover of socketC.
115 V socket
Important safety notes
GDANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock
if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
RUse only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
RWhen the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
RHave the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified
specialized workshop if it is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
RNever plug the connector cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
GDANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is
a risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
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