2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class reverse

Rif the tailgate is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered
Rif the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage to objects or the vehicle.
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
RCOMAND is switched on, see the separate
COMAND operating instructions
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is activated
Activating the 360° camera using the
SYS button
XPress and hold the Wbutton for longer
than 2 seconds, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Rfull screen display with the image from
the front camera
Rfull screen display with the image from
the rear view camera
Activating the 360° camera with
COMAND
XPress the Wbutton, see the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
XSelect Systemby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
XSelect 360° Cameraand press Wto con-
firm.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
Ra split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
For further information about the COMAND
controller, see the separate COMAND oper-
ating instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automati-
cally displayed by engaging reverse gear.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R
gearfunction is selected in COMAND, see
the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions.
XTo show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The COMAND display shows the area
behind the vehicle in split screen:
Rvehicle with guide lines
Rtop view of the vehicle
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
XTo switch between split screen views:
switch to the line with the vehicle icons by
sliding ZVthe COMAND controller.
XTurncVd the COMAND controller and
select one of the vehicle symbols.
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Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative if:
Rpedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles
Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the NightView Assist Plus display is incomplete or
interrupted, e.g. by powerful light reflec-
tions
Rpedestrians do not contrast adequately
from the background
Rpedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying
Activating Night View Assist Plus
Activation conditions
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
Rthe SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
Rit is dark.
Rthe light switch is in the ÃorL posi-
tion.
Rreverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
XMake sure that COMAND is switched on.
XPress button :.
The Night View Assist Plus display appears
in the COMAND display.
You can read about how to adjust the bright-
ness of the COMAND display in the COMAND
operating instructions.
iThe infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). This
means that you do not have the full visual
range while the vehicle is stationary and
cannot check whether Night View Assist
Plus is working.
Pedestrian recognition
:Night View Assist Plus display
;Pedestrian recognized
=Framing
?Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
iAnimals are not recognized by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize
pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g. a
silhouette in the shape of a person.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically if:
RNight View Assist Plus is activated.
Ryou are driving faster than approximately
6 mph (10 km/ h).
Rthe surroundings are dark, e.g. when driv-
ing outside built-up areas without street
lighting.
If pedestrian recognition is active, symbol ?
appears. If pedestrians are detected, they are
highlighted with framing =. If the pedestrian
recognition system has brought a pedestrian to your attention, look through the windshield
to evaluate the situation. The actual distance
to objects and pedestrians cannot be gaged
accurately by looking at a screen.
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:Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lamp :in the exterior mirrors lights up yel-
low at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h). At
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica-
tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is
operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot
monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h), warning lamp :on the corre-
sponding side lights up red. This warning is
always emitted when a vehicle enters the
blind spot monitoring range from behind or
from the side. When you overtake a vehicle,
the warning only occurs if the difference in
speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse
gear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the
corresponding turn signal, a double warning
tone sounds. Red warning lamp :flashes. If
the turn signal remains on, detected vehicles
are indicated by the flashing of red warning
lamp :. There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that Blind Spot Assist is activa-
ted in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 282).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
Warning lamps :in the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds
and then turn yellow.
Towing a trailer
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
cor rect
ly established the electrical connec-
tion. This can be accomplished by checking
the trailer lighting. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is deactivated. The indicator lamp in
the exterior mirrors lights up yellow, and the
Blind
SpotAssistCurrentlyUnavail‐
able See Operator's Manualmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
iYou can deactivate the indicator lamps in
the exterior mirrors.
To do so, switch off Blind Spot Assist when:
Rthe SmartKey is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock
Rthe engine is not running
Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
:Lane Keeping Assist camera
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle with camera :, which is
mounted at the top of the windshield. Active
Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on
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Indicator and warning display
:Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at
speeds below approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range
are then not indicated.
When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated,
indicator lamp :in the exterior mirrors lights
up yellow at speeds of up to 20 mph
(30 km/h). At speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h), the indicator lamp goes out and
Active Blind Spot Assist is operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring
range at speeds above approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h), warning lamp :on the corre-
sponding side lights up red. This warning lamp
always lights up when a vehicle enters the
blind spot monitoring range from behind or
from the side. When you overtake a vehicle
with a difference in speed of less than 7 mph
(12 km/h), a delayed warning occurs.
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse
gear is engaged. Active Blind Spot Assist is
not operational.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the brightness of the surroundings.
Visual and acoustic collision warning
If you switch on the turn signals to change
lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side
monitoring range, you receive a visual and
acoustic collision warning. You then hear a
double warning tone and red warning lamp
:
f

lashes. If the turn signal remains on, detec-
ted vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp
:. There are no further
warning tones.
Course-correcting brake application
If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a
lateral collision in the monitoring range, a
course-correcting brake application is carried
out. This is meant to assist you in avoiding a
collision.
GWARNING
A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself,
especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns
you or makes a course-correcting brake appli-
cation. Always maintain a safe distance at the
sides.
If a course-correcting brake application
occurs, red warning lamp :flashes in the
exterior mirror and a dual warning tone
sounds. In addition, display ;underlining
the danger of a side collision appears in the
multifunction display.
In very rare cases, the system may make an
inappropriate brake application. A course-
correcting brake application may be interrup-
ted at any time if you steer slightly in the
opposite direction or accelerate.
The course-correcting brake application is
available in the speed range between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h).
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message in the COMAND display. The route is
saved to the SD memory card.
XTo start route guidance:selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
iIf you select No, the saved route can be
called up later via the navigation menu.
XSelect Start.
Route guidance is started.
iDownloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
You can find further information in the sep-
arate COMAND Operating Instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated call.
The data you receive contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe selected speed limit which was excee-
ded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the boun-
daries of the selected areas. You can select
the way in which you receive this information beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call. The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehi-
cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper-
ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating
instructions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated
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Stowage and features

XRemove thecap from valv eC on th efault y
tire.
XScrew filler hos eD onto valv eC.
XInser tconnecto r? into asocke tin your
vehicle.
Cigarette lighte rsocket: (
Ypage 352)
12 Vsockets : (
Ypage 353)
Observ eth enote son th ecigarette lighte r
(
Ypage 352). Observ eth enote son sock-
et s (
Ypage 353).
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1in th eigni-
tion loc k (
Ypage 165).
XPress on and off switch =on th etire infla-
tion compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on .The tire is inflated.
iFirst ,tire sealant is pumped into th etire.
The pressur ecan briefl yris eto approx -
imately 50 0kP a(5 bar/73 psi) .
Do not switch off th etire inflation com -
pressor during this phase.
XAllow th etire inflation compressor to run
fo rfiv eminutes. The tire should then hav e
attained apressur eof at leas t18 0kP a
(1. 8bar/2 6psi) .
If apressur eof 18 0kP a(1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been attained after five minutes, see "Tire
pressure reached" (
Ypage 390).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been attained after five minutes, see
"Tire pressure not reached" (
Ypage 390).
If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It ca
n
then be removed like a layer of film. If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene at
a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not reached
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been attained after five minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
XPump up the tire again.
After a maximum of five minutes the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire
pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached
GWARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.
The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
instrument cluster in the driver's field of
vision.
390Flat tire
Breakdown assistance