2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL Owners Manual

Roller sunblinds on the rear side
windows
!Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this
would damage the automatic roller
mechanism.
!Do not drive the vehicle with the roller
sunblind hooked in and the side windows
opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind
can jump out of the retainers and spring
back suddenly when driving at high speeds,
e.g. when driving on the freeway. This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the side window or retract the roller
sunblind before driving at high speeds.
XTo extend:pull the roller sunblind out by
tabCand hook it onto retainersDat the
back of the window.
The roller sunblind can be hooked back into
place should it pop out from the top of the
guide rail.
XTilt pull-out profileCas illustrated.
XSlip guide bushDinto open area of guide
rail

XTo open:briefly press coverDat the top.
The ashtray opens.
XTo remove the insert:push into recess

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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!Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
115 V power socket provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V so that small electronic
devices can be connected. These devices,
such as games consoles, chargers and
laptops, should not consume more than a
maximum of 150 watts altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
Rthe electronic device that you connect has
a suitable connector and conforms to
standards specific to the country you are
in.
Rthe plug of the electronic device is plugged
correctly into 115 V power socket.
Rthe maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
Rthe on-board power supply is within a
permissible voltage range.
Rthe 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
and the cargo compartment are
operational.
Using the 115 V power socket
XTo switch on:switch the ignition on.
XOpen flap

Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The warning lamp on
the 115 V power socket
is not lit.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
XStart the engine.
or
XCharge the battery (Ypage 394).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
XRemove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
XLet the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 watts, but a very high switch-on
current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power.
XConnect a suitable device.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the

The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
XPress the

If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
RUSA:Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada:Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
iYou cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting CallConnecting Callmessage.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call ConnectedCall Connectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
RVehicle identification number
RInformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer
Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate
an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes
continuously.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call
manually:press coverCbriefly to open.
XPress SOS buttonDbriefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS buttonD
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close coverC.
iIf the mobile phone network is
unavailable, mbrace will not be able to
make the emergency call. If you leave the
vehicle immediately after pressing the SOS
button, you will not know whether mbrace
placed the emergency call. In this case,
always summon assistance by other
means.
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Roadside Assistance button
XPress Roadside Assistance buttonC.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
buttonCflashes while the call is active.
The multifunction display shows the
Connecting CallConnecting Callmessage. The audio
output is muted.
If a connection can be made, theCallCall
ConnectedConnectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu
by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center can ascertain the nature of
the problem (Ypage 362).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual.
iThe system has not been able to initiate
a roadside assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call buttonCis flashing
continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
MB Info call button
XPress MB Info call buttonC.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call
buttonCflashes while the connection is
being made. The multifunction display
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