2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL Owners Manual

If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation
Example: CD/DVD changer display
XSwitch on COMAND and select video DVD;
see the separate operating instructions.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next/previous scene:
briefly press thecordbutton.
XTo select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling):press and hold the
cordbutton until desired
sceneChas been reached.
Telephone menu
Introduction
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.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the
separate operating instructions).
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to
COMAND; see the separate operating
instructions.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYPhone READYor the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
RPhone No ServicePhone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call
Example: incoming call
If someone calls you when you are in the
TelTelmenu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress theabutton on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
theTelTelmenu.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress thevbutton on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in theTelTelmenu.
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Dialing a number from the phone book
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress thec,dorvbutton to
switch to the phone book.
XPress thecordbutton to select the
desired name.
or
XTo begin rapid scrolling:press and hold
thecordbutton for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is stored
for a name:press theaorvbutton
to start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for a
particular name:press theaorv
button to display the numbers.
XPress thecordbutton to select the
number you want to dial.
XPress theaorvbutton to start
dialing.
or
XTo exit the telephone book:press the
vor8button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress theabutton to switch to the
redial memory.
XPress thecordbutton to select the
desired name or number.
XPress theaorvbutton to start
dialing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory:press the
vor8button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
In theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu, you have the
following options:
RDisplaying the assistance graphic
(Ypage 280)
RActivating/deactivating the distance
warning function (Ypage 281)
RActivating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®Brake
(Ypage 281)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST (Ypage 281)
RActivating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
or Active Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 281)
RActivating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 282)
Displaying the assistance graphic
XPressYoreon the steering wheel
to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPresscordto selectAssistanceAssistance
GraphicGraphic.
XPress thevbutton.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic (Ypage 210).
The assistance graphic can display the status
of and information from other driving systems
or driving safety systems.
The assistance graphic shows:
Rthe

Rthe

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist
XPressYoreon the steering wheel
to select theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu.
XPresscordto selectLaneLane
Keeping AssistKeeping Assist.
XPress thevbutton.
The current selection is displayed.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to setOffOff,
StandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive.
When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane
Keeping Assist is activated, the
multifunction display shows the lane
markings as bright lines in the assistance
graphic.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see (Ypage 245).
For further information about Active Lane
Keeping Assist, see (Ypage 251).
Maintenance menu
In theServServmenu, you have the following
options:
RCalling up display messages in message
memory (Ypage 290)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Ypage 412)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically
(Ypage 412)
RCalling up the service due date
(Ypage 375)
Settings menu
Introduction
In theSett.Sett.menu, you have the following
options:
RChanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 282)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 283)
RChanging the vehicle settings
(Ypage 284)
RChanging the convenience settings
(Ypage 285)
RRestoring the factory settings
(Ypage 286)
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
TheDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether
certain displays appear in kilometers or miles
in the multifunction display.
You can determine whether the multifunction
display shows some messages in miles or
kilometers.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Instrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
You will see the selected setting:kmkmor
milesmiles.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
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The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
RDigital speedometer in theTripTripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent consumption and the range
RNavigation instructions in theNaviNavimenu
RCruise control
RDISTRONIC PLUS
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction
display permanently shows your speed or the
outside temperature.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettSettmenu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Instrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Permanent Display:Permanent Display:function.
You will see the selected settingOutsideOutside
TemperatureTemperatureorAdditionalAdditional
Speedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h](USA)/
Additional Speedometer [mph]Additional Speedometer [mph]
(Canada).
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
iThe speed is shown in km/h (USA)/mph
(Canada).
Light submenu
Setting the daytime running lamps
iThis function is not available in Canada.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
LightLightsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPressdorcto select theDaytimeDaytime
Running LightsRunning Lightsfunction.
If theDaytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lightsfunction
has been switched on, the cone of light and
the

Surround lighting and exterior lighting
delayed switch-off
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
LightsLightssubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPressdorcto select the
Surround LightingSurround Lightingfunction.
When theSurround LightingSurround Lightingfunction is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayed in orange
in the multifunction display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position0in the ignition lock.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
If you have activated theSurroundSurround
LightingLightingfunction and the light switch is set
toX, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
Rsurround lighting:the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine,
the surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Ypage 128).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off:the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the tailgate,
the exterior lighting goes off after
5 seconds.
iDepending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
RParking lamps
RDaytime running lamps
RSide marker lamps
RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate theInterior LightingInterior Lighting
DelayDelayfunction, the interior lighting remains
on for 20 seconds after you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettSettmenu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
LightLightsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Interior Lighting DelayfInterior Lighting Delayffunction.
If theInteriorInteriorLightingLightingDelayDelayfunction
has been switched on, the vehicle interior
is displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle submenu
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettSettmenu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
VehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Automatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction.
When theAutomaticAutomaticDoorDoorLockLockfunction
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
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For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Ypage 88).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcousticAcousticLockLockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPressdorcto select theVehicleVehicle
submenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Acoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction.
If theAcousticAcousticLockLockfunction is activated,
the7symbol in the multifunction
display lights up orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPressdorcto select theVehicleVehicle
submenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thecordbutton to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):.
You will see the selected setting:EnabledEnabled
orDisabledDisabled.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
RDISTRONIC PLUS (Ypage 203)
RBAS PLUS (Ypage 68)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 75)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 243)
RActive Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 247)
Convenience submenu
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettSettmenu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
ConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Easy Entry/Exit:Easy Entry/Exit:function.
If theEasy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exitfunction is
activated, the vehicle steering wheel is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Ypage 121).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
ConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
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XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Belt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction.
If theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is shown in
orange in the multifunction display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (Ypage 57).
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Ypage 125).
When you activate theAuto. MirrorAuto. Mirror
FoldingFoldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you
unlock the vehicle and then open a door, the
exterior mirrors fold out again.
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
ConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPressdorcto select theAuto.Auto.
Mirror FoldingMirror Foldingfunction.
If theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
CTo fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched theAuto. MirrorAuto. Mirror
FoldingFoldingon and you fold the exterior mirrors
in using buttonC, they will not fold out
automatically (Ypage 123).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using buttonC.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select the
Factory SettingFactory Settingsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?Reset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress thedorcbutton to select
NoNoorYesYes.
XPressvto confirm the selection.
If you selectYesYes, the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime RunningDaytime Running
LightsLightsfunction in theLightsLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary.
ON&OFFROAD menu
Example: multifunction display
XPress theYorebutton on the
steering wheel to select theON&OFFROADON&OFFROAD
menu.
You can set the current settings to appear in
theON&OFFROADON&OFFROADmenu:
ROn-road program (Ypage 253)
ROff-road program (Ypage 258)
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