2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL fuses

Folding in/out (automatically).......123
Folding in/out (electrically)...........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)......................................286
Out of position (troubleshooting)...123
Setting...........................................123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position..........124
Eyeglasses compartment.................342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................387
Preparing the vehicle.....................387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats...........................................367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back..................................344
Fording
Off-road.........................................195
On flooded roads...........................195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives........................................447
Consumption statistics..................275
Displaying the current
consumption..................................276
Displaying the range......................276
Driving tips....................................192
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Grade (gasoline)............................446
Important safety notes..................446
Low outside temperatures.............448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Quality (diesel)...............................447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel.............446
Fuel filler flap
Opening.........................................184
Fuel filter (display message)............309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................276
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................400
Before changing.............................400
Dashboard fuse box.......................401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................401
Fuse box under rear bench seat....402
Important safety notes..................400
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................367
General notes................................364
Important safety notes..................364
Opening/closing the garage door..367
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................364
Gear indicator (on-board computer)287
Genuine parts......................................23
Glove box...........................................341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).........................................425
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................132
Headlamps
Fogging up.....................................135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................108
Adjusting (electrically)...................109
Adjusting (manually)......................109
Adjusting (rear)..............................110
Installing/removing (rear)..............110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
Index11

Stopping
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked
only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if:
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
RDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated
with the cruise control lever, e.g. by a
vehicle occupant or from outside the
vehicle.
Rthe electrical system in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected.
Rthe accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until
it is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
Depending on the specified minimum
distance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in
front. The specified minimum distance is set
using the control on the cruise control lever.
The electric parking brake automatically
secures the vehicle if DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated and:
Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Ra system malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there
is a malfunction, the transmission may also
automatically be shifted into positionP.
Setting a speed
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the speed set.
XPress the cruise control lever upCfor a
higher speed or downDfor a lower speed.
XTo adjust the set speed in 1 mph
increments (1 km/h increments):briefly
press the cruise control lever upCor
downDto the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed upCor downDthe last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
XTo adjust the set speed in 5 mph
increments (10 km/h increments):
briefly press the cruise control lever
upCor downDto the pressure point.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed upCor downD, the last speed
stored is increased or reduced.
iIf you accelerate to overtake, DISTRONIC
PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished
overtaking.
208Driving systems
Driving and parking

You will see a message in the multifunction
display, for example:LoweringLowering.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
Rwhen pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes
Rwhen waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
iDo not use the HOLD function when
driving off-road, on steep uphill or downhill
gradients or on slippery or loose surfaces.
The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle
on such surfaces.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
Rthe HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Rthe electrical system in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
Rthe battery is disconnected
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
Deactivating the HOLD function
(Ypage 217).
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe engine is running
Rthe driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened
Rthe electric parking brake is released
Rthe transmission is in positionD,RorN
RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
Activating the HOLD function
XMake sure that the activation conditions
are met.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XQuickly depress the brake pedal further
untilCappears in the multifunction
display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
iIf depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
216Driving systems
Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
I
Check Front LeftCheck Front Left
Parking LampParking Lampor
Check Front RightCheck Front Right
Parking LampParking Lamp
The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 138).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Backup LightBackup Light
The backup lamp is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Front LeftCheck Front Left
Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lampor
Check Front RightCheck Front Right
Sidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp
The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Left TailCheck Left Tail
LampLamporCheckCheck
Right Tail LampRight Tail Lamp
The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.
or
The rear left or right side marker lamp is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
CheckCheckLeftLeftDaytimeDaytime
Running LightRunning Lightor
Check RightCheck Right
Daytime RunningDaytime Running
LightLight
The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Active LightActive Light
System InoperativeSystem Inoperative
The active light function is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Malfunction SeeMalfunction See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manual
The exterior lighting is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.
XCheck the fuses (Ypage 400).
XIf necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Displaymessages305
On-b oard computer and displays
Z

Useful information............................386
Where will I find...?...........................386
Flat tire..............................................387
Battery (vehicle)................................391
Jump-starting....................................395
Towing and tow-starting..................397
Fuses..................................................400
385
Breakdown assistance

Information on 4MATIC vehicles
!Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in positionP. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Ypage 395).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer.
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
!When recovering a vehicle that has
become stuck, pull it as smoothly and
evenly as possible. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck in
loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out
with extreme caution, especially so if the
vehicle is loaded.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a
trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
!Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. You could
otherwise damage the automatic
transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-
starting" under (Ypage 395).
Fuses
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher
amperage, the electric cables could be
overloaded. This could result in a fire. There
is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
!For the fuse boxes in the engine
compartment and under the rear bench
seat, only use fuses with the suffix "S".
Otherwise, components or systems could
be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Before changing a fuse
Observe the important safety notes
(Ypage 400)
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 188).
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the
ignition lock and remove it (Ypage 167).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (Ypage 167).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
400Fuses
Breakdown assistance

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
RFuse box on the front-passenger side of the
dashboard
RFuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
RFuse box under the rear bench seat
The fuse allocation chart is located in the fuse
box under the rear bench seat (Ypage 402).
Dashboard fuse box
Observe the important safety notes
(Ypage 400)
!Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XTo open:pull coverCoutwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
XTo close:clip in coverCon the front of
the dashboard.
XFold coverCinwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 400).
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XOpen the hood.
XUse a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
XTo open:open clampsD.
XFold up coverCin the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
XTo close:check whether the seal is seated
correctly in coverC.
XInsert coverCat the side of the fuse box
into the retainers.
XFold down coverCand close clampsD.
XClose the hood.
Fuses401
Breakdown assistance
Z

Fuse box under the rear bench seat
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 400).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses or the cover
could be damaged by the rear bench seat.
XFold the left-hand rear bench seat forward
(Ypage 344).
XTo open:reach into recessesDon each
side of fuse box coverC.
XFold coverCup in the direction of the
arrow and remove it from the fuse box.
iThe fuse allocation chart is located in a
recess at the side of the fuse box.
XTo close:place coverCon the fuse box.
XPress coverCdown until you feel the
clamps engage.
XFold back the left-hand rear bench seat
(Ypage 344).
402Fuses
Breakdown assistance