2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class fog light

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

K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Display message ............................ 326
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop butto n... 169
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 167
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 179
Manual drive progra m.................... 183
Knee bag .............................................. 52 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 315
Function/information .................... 247
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 290
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 312
Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 222
Function/note s............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 215
Function/note s............................. 214
Important safety notes .................. 214
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 306
Light function, active Display message ............................ 307
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 287 Active light function ....................... 133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 128
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamp s................... 132
Light switch ................................... 128
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 286
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 285
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 286
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 286
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 308
Loading guidelines ............................ 342
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 287
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 138
Display message ............................ 305 Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switchedon even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. When using sym-
metrical lights, the edge of the road is not lit
as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to asym-
metrical low-beam headlamps at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 131)
R the on-board computer (Y page 285)
Light switch Operation
0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you: R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on 128
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automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. 0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
0058 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have acti-
vated the daytime running lamps function
via the on-board computer, the daytime
running lamps or the low-beam headlamps and parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightnessof the ambient light. X
To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0058.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. The day- time running lamps function is required by lawin Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to 0060, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0058, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. To do this,
the daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 285).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0060or0058, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
i In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058. Exterior lighting
129Lights and windshield wipers Z

0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the 0058 position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The green 0058indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp 0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps 0049
0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0060parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0064 right or the 0063left standing lamp. 130
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps 0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted. X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0044or0085. Exterior lighting
131Lights and windshield wipers Z

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlamps from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that have lights, or may recognize them too late. In
this or similar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to 0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the 134
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light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 00CE
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
0043
003D To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A To switch the front interior lighting
on
0087 0043 To switch the on/off
0085 0033 To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
0084 To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats)
0043 To switch the reading lamp on/off Interior lighting
135Lights and windshield wipers Z