2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL headlamp

Hazard warning lamps X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button C .
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash. X
To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button C .
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if: R
an air bag is deployed or R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the low-beam headlamps
are switched on.
Active: R
if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel R
if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Exterior lighting 133
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Gene ra l notes
You can use this function to set th e head-
lamp s to chang e between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles wit h their lights on , either approach-
ing from th e opposit e direction or traveling in
fron t of your vehicle, and consequentl y
switches th e headlamps from high beam to
low beam .
The system automatically adapt s th e low-
beam headlamp range depending on th e dis-
tance to th e other vehicle. On ce th e system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac -
tivates th e high-beam headlamps .
The system' s optical sensor is locate d behind
th e windshield near th e overhead control
panel.
Import ant safety notes
G WARNIN G
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t does no t recogniz e
road users: R
who hav e no lights , e.g. pedestrian sR
who hav e poor lighting , e.g. cyclist sR
whos e lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In ver y rar e cases, Adaptive Highbea m Assis t
may fail to recogniz e other road user s that hav e lights , or may recogniz e them to o late. In
this or similar situations, th e automatic high -
beam headlamp s will no t be deactivated or
activated regardless . There is a ris k of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observ e th e traffic condition s
and switch off th e high-beam headlamp s in
goo d time.
Adaptive Hig hbeam As sist canno t tak e int o
accoun t road , weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Hig hbeam As sist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adj ust ing th e vehicle's
lighting to th e prevailing light, visibilit y and
traffic conditions.
In particular, th e detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is: R
poor visibility, e.g. due to fog , heav y rain or
snow R
dirt on th e sensors or th e sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: tur n th e ligh t switch to X .X
Press th e combination switch beyon d th e
pressur e poin t in th e direction of arrow C .
The

users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The W indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The

Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot change. Replace only the
bulbs listed ( Y
page 137). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
C
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 WD
High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps) X
Remove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing ( Y
page 137).X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it to the
right. X
Replace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing ( Y
page 137).
High-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the hood. X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Pull lever

When driving on steep gradients, the
engine oil level must be sufficiently high to
ensure a correct oil supply in the vehicle. X
DEF tank (BlueTEC vehicles): check the
level and add if necessary ( Y
page 186).X
Tire-changing tool kit: check that the jack
is working and make sure you have the lug
wrench, a robust tow cable and a folding
spade in the vehicle. X
Wheels and tires: check the tire tread
depth and tire pressure. X
Check for damage and remove any foreign
objects, e.g. small stones, from the
wheels/tires. X
Replace any missing valve caps. X
Replace dented or damaged wheels. X
Rims: dented or bent rims can result in a
loss of tire pressure and damage the tire
bead. Before driving off-road, check the
wheels and replace them if necessary.
Checklist after driving off-road
! If you detect damage to the vehicle after
driving off-road, have the vehicle checked
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving over rough terrain places greater
demands on your vehicle than driving on nor-
mal roads. After driving off-road, check the
vehicle. This allows you to detect damage
promptly and reduce the risk of an accident to
yourself and other road users. X
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack-
age: activate the on-road program
( Y
page 258). X
Deactivate the LOW RANGE off-road gear
( Y
page 259). X
Deactivate DSR ( Y
page 257).X
Lower the vehicle level again to a level suit-
able to the road conditions, e.g. to the high-
way level. X
Clean the headlamps and rear lights and
check for damage. X
Clean the front and rear license plates. X
Clean the wheels and tires with a water jet
and remove any foreign objects. X
Clean the wheels, wheel housings and the
vehicle underside with a water jet; check
for any foreign objects and damage. X
Check whether twigs or other parts of
plants have become trapped. These
increase the risk of fire and can damage
fuel pipes, brake hoses or the rubber bel-
lows of the axle joints and propeller shafts. X
After the trip, examine without fail the
entire undercarriage, wheels, tires, brakes,
bodywork structure, steering, chassis and
exhaust system for damage. X
After driving for extended periods across
sand, mud, gravel, water or in similarly dirty
conditions, have the brake discs, wheels,
brake pads/linings and axle joints checked
and cleaned. X
If you detect strong vibrations after off-road
travel, check for foreign objects in the
wheels and drive train and remove them if
necessary. Foreign objects can disturb the
balance and cause vibrations.
Driving on sand
Observe the following rules when driving on
sand: R
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack-
age: select off-road program 1
( Y
page 258). R
Select a higher vehicle level. R
Avoid high engine speeds. R
Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter to shift to a lower gear appropriate
to the terrain.200
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative if: R
pedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles R
the silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night
View Assist Plus display is incomplete or
interrupted, e.g. by powerful light reflec-
tions R
pedestrians do not contrast adequately
from the background R
pedestrians 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: R
the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
lock. R
it is dark. R
the light switch is in the X or X posi-
tion. R
reverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
X
Make sure that COMAND is switched on. X
Press button C .
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. i The 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
C
Night View Assist Plus display D
Pedestrian recognized

R
surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine,
the surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
( Y
page 130). R
exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close
all the doors and the tailgate, the exterior
lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol-
lowing light up: R
Parking lamps R
Daytime running lamps R
Side marker lamps R
Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off
If you activate the Light. Delay
function,
the interior lighting remains on for
20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock. X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Lights
submenu.X
Press v to confirm.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Lighting delayed sw.-off
function.
If the Interior
Lighting Delay function
has been switched on, the vehicle interior is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display. X
Press the v button to save the setting. Vehicle submenu Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett
menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Vehicle
submenu. X
Press v to confirm. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Automatic Door Lock
function.
When the Automatic
Door Lock function
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in orange in the multifunction display. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock-
ing feature, see ( Y
page 91).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic
Lock function,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle. X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
menu.X
Press d or c to select the Vehicle
submenu. X
Press v to confirm. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Acoustic Lock
function.
If the Acoustic
Lock function is activated,
the 7 symbol in the multifunction dis-
play lights up orange. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
Convenience submenu
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicleMenus and submenus 285
On-board computer and displays Z