2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL ESP

Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes"
section (Ypage 67).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
RESP®is malfunctioning.
Rthe lighting is faulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
XTo activate with the SmartKey:remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO:switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone can start the engine if a valid
SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lampCflashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo deactivate using the SmartKey:
unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate using KEYLESS-GO:unlock
the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey:press the6or7button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
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Safety
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Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
Rover the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
CFront left
DFront right

XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. (Ypage 94)
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Ypage 94).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Side windows97
Opening and closing
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Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.
XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot
be closed and you
cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to both types of sliding
sunroof.
GWARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
GWARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
98Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
iResonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window. The noise will be
reduced or eliminated.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
Rover the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
CTo raise
DTo open

GWARNING
The reversing feature especially does not
react to soft, light and thin objects such as
small fingers. This means that the reversing
feature cannot prevent someone being
trapped in these situations. There is a risk of
injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds
Overhead control panel
CTo open
DTo open

Folding forwards/back in the rear
compartment
Example:RswitchXTo fold down:fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards
(Ypage 113).
XBriefly pull switchC.
The seat folds up.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly pull
switchCagain.
XTo fold down:briefly press switchC.
The seat folds down.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly
press switchCagain.
Folding down/up in the cargo
compartment
Example:LswitchXTo fold down:fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards
(Ypage 113).
XBriefly press switchC.
The seat folds up.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly
press switchCagain.
XTo fold down:briefly pull switchC.
The seat folds down.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly pull
switchCagain.
Detachable panel (third row of seats)
!If there are objects underneath the seat,
the seat can no longer be folded up or down
fully. The seat could be damaged.
Only drive with the panel completely
installed.
If you drop objects underneath the seats in
the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in
order to reach beneath the seat.
XTo open:fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Ypage 111).
XOnce the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the
automatic movement.
XGrasp the panel recess.
XPull the panel in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
XTo close:fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Ypage 111).
XOnce the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the
automatic movement.
XAttach the panel using the guide pins.
XPush the panel downwards until it engages.
XFold the seat up and down fully to check
that the panel is seated correctly.
112Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

iFurther related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding the second row of seats
forwards) (Ypage 344)
RFolding the seats in the third row
forwards/back (Ypage 111)
Folding down the seats
The seats can be folded down electrically if
the vehicle is stationary and the respective
rear door is open.
XPress buttonC.
The head restraint retracts, the backrest
folds forwards and the seat folds forwards.
The seat can be manually returned to its
initial position.(Ypage 113)
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using
COMAND. See the separate COMAND
Operating Instructions.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
CTo raise the backrest contour
DTo soften the backrest contour