2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor :.
XPull sun visor:out of retainer =.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
Vehicles with additional sun visor:
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
XFold down additional sun visor ;to the
windshield.
Roller sunblinds on the rear side win-
dows
!
Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this
would damage the automatic roller mech-
anism.
!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
tab :and hook it onto retainers ;at 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 profile :as illustrated.
XSlip guide bush ;into open area of guide
rail =.
XStraighten up pull-out profile :again.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!The holder under the ashtray is not heat
resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the
ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is prop- erly engaged. Otherwise, the holder could
be damaged.
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XTo open:slide cover :to its foremost
position.
XFold cover =of the insert upwards.
XTo remove the insert: push insert=to
the left ?.
Insert =slides out slightly to the right.
XLift insert =up; and out.
XTo re-install the insert: place insert=
into the holder and press it down on the
right until it engages.
XTo close: pull cover :back as far as it will
go.
Rear-compartment ashtray
!Close the ashtray when it is not in use and
before you fold the rear seats forward. You can otherwise damage the ashtray.
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System have an ashtray in the center console
in the rear compartment.
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The ashtray opens.
XTo remove the insert: push into recess=
from the right.
Ashtray insert :slides out slightly to the
right.
XLift insert :up and out.
XTo re-install the insert: place insert:
into the holder and press down on the right until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
!The cigarette lighter in the center console
in the front compartment is not intended
for operating the tire inflation compressor.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
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XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 165).
XTo open: slide cover :to its foremost
position.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: pull cover :back as far as it will
go.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 165).
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a
maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
iAn emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
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 cover :to its foremost
position.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
XTo close:pull cover :back as far as it will
go.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
Vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment
System have two sockets in the center con-
sole in the rear compartment.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
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Socket in the cargo compartment
XLift up the cover of socket:.
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 speci-
alized 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.
!Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
The 115 V power socket provides an alter-
nating voltage of 115 V so that small elec-
tronic devices can be connected. These devi-
ces, such as games consoles, chargers and
laptops, must not consume more than a max-
imum 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 per-
missible voltage range.
Rthe 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
and the cargo compartment are opera-
tional.
Using the 115 V power socket
XTo switch on: switch the ignition on.
XOpen flap=.
XInsert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
XTo turn off: disconnect the plug from 115 V
power socket :.
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Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The warning lamp on
the 115Vpower 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 has 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 electronic device.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the ïMB Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
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 Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent to
you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
iDetermining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
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The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress theWorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of the audio sys-
tem/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not come on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-ïMB Info call button
RAfter the system self-diagnosis, the Inop‐
erativeorService Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service 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
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the ïMB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
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
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General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
iYou cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call
message.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency is transmitted, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as deter-
mined by the GPS system)
Rvehicle identification number
Rinformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been ini- tiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer Assis-
tance Center and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter 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 con- tinuously.
The Call Failed
message 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 cover
:briefly to open.
XPress SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is conclu-
ded.
XWait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
iIf the mobile phone network is unavaila-
ble, 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.
Roadside Assistance button
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