2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL Owners Manual

iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be open stowage spaces above
and below the stowage compartment.
Stowage nets
GWARNING
Vehicles with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS):
If the gross weight of the objects in the
stowage net on the back of the front-
passenger seat is greater than 4.4 lb (2 kg),
OCS cannot correctly assess the occupant's
weight category. The front-passenger front air
bag could deploy without cause, or may fail to
deploy in the event of an accident. This poses
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never exceed the permissible gross weight of
4.4 lb (2 kg). Stow and secure heavy objects
in the cargo compartment.
CStowage net in front-passenger footwell
CStowage net on the back of the front seats
CStowage net in cargo compartment
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 340)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Ypage 341).
Through-loading facility in the rear
If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility,
they could slip or be thrown around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 340)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Ypage 341).
The through-loading facility is opened from
the cargo compartment.
XRelease the seat backrests in the second
row of seats and tilt them in the cargo/load
position (Ypage 111).
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
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Stowage an d features
Z

XPull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Ypage 108).
XSlide release catchCto the left and swing
flapDto the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat.
XPush cover

XPull release handle

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

XTo extend:pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handleCand clip it
into retainersDon the left and right.
XTo retract:unhook the cargo compartment
cover from left-hand and right-hand
retainersD.
XGuide cargo compartment cover forwards
by grab handleCuntil it is completely
rolled up.
Coat hooks on the tailgate
CCoat hook
Stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor
GWARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey.
The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
XTo open:holding the ribbing, press
handleCdownwardsD.
HandleCfolds up.
XSwing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handleCuntil it rests
against the cargo compartment cover.
XFold out hook

XAttach hook

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

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
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