MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2009 Manual Online

Correct driver's seat position
G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle
is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted
from the road and traffic conditions and you
could lose control of the vehicle as a result of
the seat moving. This could cause an acci-
dent. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi-
cle is stationary and do not pull away until the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism is
locked in position. Otherwise, you might drive
without the steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism being locked in position and be distrac-
ted from road and traffic conditions by an
unexpected movement of the steering wheel
and cause an accident.
However, the steerability of the vehicle is not
affected.
X Check whether seat =and the head
restraint are adjusted properly
(Y page 64). Make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's front
airbag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
R you have adjusted the head restraint so
that the back of your head is supported
at eye level by the central area of the
head restraint.
X Check whether steering wheel :is adjus-
ted properly (Y page 70).
Make sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 75).
It should:
R fit snugly across your body.
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints. Lights
Exterior lighting
Notes on exterior lighting For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-78
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tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies
due to legal and voluntary requirements. In
these countries, daytime driving lights are
automatically switched on when the engine is
started.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamp/
parking lamp) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off (key in position 0in the igni-
tion lock)
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging.
Notes on driving abroad Converting to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad:
switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents oncoming traffic from
being dazzled
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close to the border as pos-
sible before driving in these countries. Sym-
metrical lights do not illuminate as large an
area of the edge of the carriageway.
Converting to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: have the headlamps conver-
ted back to asymmetrical dipped beam at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as
possible after crossing the border and return-
ing to the original country.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*: if
the headlamps are converted to symmetrical
dipped beam, not all light functions are avail-
able. "Motorway mode" and the "extended
range foglamps" are deactivated. Function
Light switch
1
W
Left-hand parking lamp 2
X
Right-hand parking lamp 3
$
Lights off/daytime driving
lights Function
4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime driving lights 5
T
Side lamps, licence plate and
instrument lighting 6
L
Dipped-beam headlamps/
main-beam headlamps 13 13
Dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on before switching on the main-beam headlamps. Lights
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Function
7
N
Foglamps 14 8
R
Rear foglamp Combination switch
E
K
Main-beam headlamps 13 F
!
Right-hand turn signal G
Headlamp flasher
H
#
Left-hand turn signal Dipped-beam headlamps
X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
and the Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster light up.
Daytime driving lights X
Switch on the "daytime driving lights" func-
tion using the on-board computer
(Y page 105).
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
$ orÃ.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights or the dipped-beam headlamps
are switched on.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Tindicator lamp on
the light switch and the Lindicator
lamp in the instrument cluster light up. Automatic headlamp mode G
Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to the Ãposition,
the light will not come on automatically in
foggy conditions. This could endanger you
and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in the dark or in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
from à toL in good time. Otherwise,
the headlamps could switch off temporarily
and you could cause an accident.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
Ã.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamp is switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights 15
or the dipped-beam headlamps
(in addition to the side lamp) are switched
on or off automatically.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Tindicator lamp on
the light switch and the Lindicator
lamp in the instrument cluster light up.
Foglamp (halogen headlamps) G
Risk of accident
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Lbefore you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
14 Only vehicles with halogen headlamps are equipped with front foglamps.
13 Dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on before switching on the main-beam headlamps.
15 If you have activated the "Daytime driving lights" function in the on-board computer. 80
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X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L orT. If the light switch is set to
Ã, you cannot switch on the foglamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear foglamp On vehicles with foglamps
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L orT. When the light switch is set
to à you cannot switch on the rear fog-
lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the second stop.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
On vehicles without foglamps
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L. When the light switch is set to
à you cannot switch on the rear fog-
lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the stop.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out. Main-beam headlamps X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to Lorà 16
.
X To activate: press the combination switch
in the direction of arrow Epast the point
of resistance (Y page 80).
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Turn signal lamp X
To indicate a minor change of direc-
tion: push the combination switch in the
direction of arrow ForH (Ypage 80).
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow ForH past the
point of resistance (Y page 80).
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp ! or# in the instrument clus-
ter flashes.
Hazard warning lamps 16
In the Ãposition, the main-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark. Lights
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The hazard warning lamp switches on auto-
matically if:
R an airbag is deployed.
R the vehicle is braked to a standstill from a
speed of over 70 km/h.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
X To switch on: press button:.
All turn signals flash.
X Hazard warning lights on one side: push
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow ForH past the point of resistance
(Y page 80).
The indicator lamp flashes on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle.
X To switch off: press button:.
The hazard warning lamp switches off auto-
matically after full brake application if the
vehicle then reaches a speed of over
10 km/h again.
Intelligent Light System* (bi-xenon
headlamps*) The Intelligent Light System is a system which
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weather conditions.
The bi-xenon headlamps offer enhanced func-
tions to improve illumination of the road sur-
face, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or
weather conditions. The system includes the
active light function, motorway mode and
extended range foglamps. The system is only
active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
(Y page 106). Active light function The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this
way, relevant areas remain illuminated while
driving. This allows you to recognise pedes-
trians, cyclists and animals.
Motorway mode
Motorway mode increases the range of the
beam.
Active:
R
If you are driving at speeds above
110 km/ha nd do not make any large steer-
ing movements for 1000 m.
R If you are driving at speeds above
130 km/h.
Motorway mode remains active unless your
speed drops speeds below 80 km/h.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h. 82
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Extended range foglamps
The extended range foglamps reduce the
glare experienced by the driver and improve
the illumination of the edge of the carriage-
way.
Active:
if you are driving more slowly than
70 km/h and switch on the rear foglamp.
If your speed does not exceed 100 km/h, the
extended foglamp function remains active.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
100 km/h or you switch off the rear foglamp. Headlamp cleaning system*
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated five times while the lights are on and the
engine is running. When you switch off the
ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning
system is reset and counting is resumed
from 0. Interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
= | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
? c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead control panel (sec-
ond row of seats)
:
To switch the reading lamp on/off Lights
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Rear-compartment overhead control panel (third
row of seats*)
:
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on/off: press the|button.
The | button pops up or goes down.
The interior lighting switches on automati-
cally in darkness, when you unlock the vehi-
cle, open a door or remove the key from the
ignition lock.
The interior lighting switches off after a delay.
You can set the delayed switch-off using the
on-board computer (Y page 106). If the door
is left open, the interior lighting goes out after
approximately five minutes.
Emergency accident lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off: press the hazard warning
lamp button (Y page 81).
or
X Unlock the vehicle using the key.
or
X Press the |button (Y page 84). Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off Combination switch
1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low 17
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high 18
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/ îTo wipe the wind-
screen using washer fluid
! With intermittent wiping with rain sensor:
Due to optical influences and the wind-
screen becoming dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be acti-
vated inadvertently. This could then dam-
age the windscreen wiper blades or scratch
the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Äposition and therefore the
windscreen wiper will wipe more frequently.
17 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
18 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. 84
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Rear window wiper
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 ô To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 ô To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on
the icon appears in the instrument cluster. Side windows
Opening and closing the side win-
dows G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
when a side window is opened. Do not touch
or lean against the side window during the
opening procedure. You could become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side window moves down. If
there is a risk of becoming trapped, release
the switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the side windows. If there is a
risk of becoming trapped, release the switch
or push the switch again to reopen the side
window. G
Risk of injury
Children may injure themselves if they oper-
ate the side windows.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time. G
Risk of injury
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could:
R be seriously or even fatally injured on parts
of the vehicle
R be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extremely high or
extremely low temperatures
If children open a door, they could:
R seriously or even fatally injure other people
R get out of the vehicle and injure them-
selves, or be seriously or even fatally
injured by a passing vehicle
Activate the child-proof locks/override fea-
ture if children are travelling in the vehicle.
They could otherwise open doors or side win-
dows while the vehicle is in motion and
thereby injure themselves or others.
i Related topics:
R convenience opening from the out-
side (Y page 87) or from the inside
(Y page 147)
R convenience closing from the out-
side (Y page 87) or from the inside
(Y page 147) Side windows
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R
disabling the controls in the rear com-
partment (override feature) (Y page 49)
R automatic closing of the side windows
(PRE-SAFE ®
*) (Y page 40) :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows when you switch off the engine. This
function remains active for five minutes or
until one of the front doors is opened.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when clos-
ing the side windows.
If a side window blocks during closing and
reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window blocks again during closing
and reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature. Resetting the windows
You must reset each side window if:
R the battery has been disconnected or has
become discharged.
R the side window no longer opens or closes
fully.
R the side windows open again slightly after
being closed fully.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch until the side
window is closed.
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Pull the corresponding switch again imme-
diately and hold it for approx. one second. Opening and closing the hinged side
windows*
You can operate the hinged side windows
electrically. 86
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G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a risk of becoming trapped, release the
switch or push the switch again to reopen the
side window.
i Related topics:
R convenience opening (Y page 87)
R convenience closing (Y page 87) Door control panel
X
To open: press switch :and release.
Both hinged side windows open fully.
X To close: pull switch :and release.
Both hinged side windows close fully.
X To stop the closing procedure: press
switch :again.
The hinged side window opens fully.
i If the hinged side windows are blocked
when closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the hinged side windows
open again fully. Convenience opening
You can ventilate the vehicle before a journey.
To do this, you can use the key to simultane-
ously:
R open the side windows
R open the hinged side windows* R
open the sliding/tilting sunroof*
R switch on the seat ventilation* of the driv-
er's seat
i The "Convenience opening" feature can
only be operated using the key. X
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the %
button.
X Press and hold the %button until the
side windows and the sliding/tilting sun-
roof* are in the desired position. Convenience closing
When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta-
neously:
R close the side windows
R close the sliding/tilting sunroof* G
Risk of injury
When using the convenience closing feature,
make sure that nobody can become trapped.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of entrap-
ment:
With the key:
R release the &button.
R press and hold the %button until the
side windows and the sliding/tilting sun-
roof* open again. Side windows
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