2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class heating

Fuse box under rear bench sea
t.... 404
Important safety notes .................. 402 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 368
General notes ................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 366
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 68
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 366
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .289
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box .......................................... .343
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 427 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
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Changing bulbs .............................. 139
Display message ............................ 306
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 171
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 219
Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes ............................ .218 Hood
Closing .......................................... .373
Display message ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 372
Opening ......................................... 372
Horn ...................................................... 34
Hydroplaning ..................................... 198 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 373
Inspection see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 274
Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 287
Emergency lighting ........................ 137
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 286 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 388
Using ............................................. 431
Jump starting (engine) ......................397 12
Index

Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 113
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 114
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................ .111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 112
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 124
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 381
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .284
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 452
Coolant (engine) ............................ 452
DEF special additives ..................... 450
Engine oil ....................................... 451
Fuel ................................................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 447
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 454
Washer fluid ................................... 453
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 289
On-board computer ....................... 285
Setting the air distribution ...............158
Setting the airflow ............................ 158
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 289
Side impact air bag .............................52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 307
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 381
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature ..........97 Hinged side window
s....................... 96
Important safety information ........... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Convenience opening feature .......... 97
Display message ............................ 325
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 167
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Snow chains
Information .................................... 409
Snow drive program ....................... 256
Sockets
Center console .............................. 355
General notes ................................ 354
Luggage compartment ................... 355
Rear compartment ......................... 355
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 278
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 275
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 285
see Instrument cluster 18
Index

Standing lamps
Display message ............................3 07
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 169
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering (display message) .............. 325
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 119
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 275
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 180
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 124
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 180
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 290
Stowage areas ................................... 342
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 344
Center console .............................. 344
Center console (rear) ..................... 344
Cup holders ................................... 350
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 344
Glove box ....................................... 343
Important safety information ......... 343
Stowage net ................................... 345
Stowage net ....................................... 345
Summer tires ..................................... 408
Sun visor ............................................ 352
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 286
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 224
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 289
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 161 T
Tachometer ........................................ 275
Tailgate Display message ............................ 324
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 455
Power closing .................................. 90
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 306
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 447
Emergency spare wheel ................. 443
Information .................................... 446
Tires/wheels ................................. 434
Trailer load s................................... 459
Vehicle data ................................... 455
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 361
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 361
Downloading routes ....................... 364
Emergency call .............................. 358
General notes ................................ 357
Geo fencing ................................... 365
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 363
MB info call button ........................ 360
Remote vehicle locking .................. 363
Roadside Assistance button .......... 359
Search & Send ............................... 362
Self-test ......................................... 358
Speed alert .................................... 365
System .......................................... 358
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 365
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 364
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 363 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
180
0044
Combination switch 131
0087
Instrument cluster 35
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 176
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
225
006B
Overhead control panel 41
006C
Climate control systems 146
006D
Ignition lock 167
Start/Stop button 167 Function Page
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
119
006F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
119
Steering wheel heating 120
0070
Cruise control lever 204
0071
Opens the hood 372
0072
Diagnostics connection 28
0073
Electric parking brake 192
0074
Light switch 128
0075
Night View Assist Plus 24334
CockpitAt a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions 0044
0072
Seat heating 116
0087
008E
Seat ventilation 118
0085
008F
PARKTRONIC 225
0083
00A7
ECO start/stop func-
tion 171 Function Page
0084
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 132
006B
00730074PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 45
006C
00BB
ESP® 7338
Center consoleAt a glance

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 395).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 397).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load- ing guidelines (Y page 342).88
DoorsOpening and closing

we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and prop- erly secured in an appropriately sized child
restraint system or booster seat recommen-
ded for the size and weight of the child. For
additional information, see the "Children in
the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is sig- nificantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and/or thechild is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating mate-
rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when
moving the seats back. There is a risk that
the seats and/or the objects could be dam- aged.
i It is not possible to remove the head
restraints from the front seats. The rear-
compartment head restraints, however,
can be removed (Y page 110). For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R Important safety notes on air bags
(Y page 50)
R Cargo compartment enlargement (fold-
ing down the rear bench seat)
(Y page 346)
R Securing children in the vehicle
(Y page 62) Adjusting the seats electrically
0043
Head restraint height
0044 Seat cushion angle
0087 Seat height
0085 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0083 Backrest angle
i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-
SAFE ®
has been triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an unfavora- ble position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 124). Adjusting the head restraints
General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Y
page 107). 108
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
Press button 0043.
The head restraint retracts, the backrest
folds forwards and the seat folds forwards.
The seat can be manually returned to its
initial position (Y page 112). Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using
COMAND. See the separate COMAND Oper-
ating Instructions. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
0043
To raise the backrest contour
0044 To soften the backrest contour
0087 To lower the backrest contour
0085 To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes. 116
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors