high beam MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2011 User Guide

iWhen you insert Start/Stop button :
into ignition lock ;, the system requires a
detection time of two seconds before you
can use Start/Stop button :.XShift the transmission to position P.XDo not press the brake pedal.
Start/Stop button
=USA only?Canada onlyXPosition 0: if Start/Stop button : has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
SmartKey being removed from the ignition.XPosition 1: press Start/Stop button :.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is
deactivated.
XPosition 2 (ignition): press Start/Stop
button : twice.
i
If you press Start/Stop button : once
when in this position and the driver's door
is open, the power supply is deactivated
again.
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up. The indicator lamps of the low-beam
headlamps, high-beam headlamps or the turn
signal lamps only light up if the low-beam
headlamps, high-beam headlamps or turn
signal lamps are switched on. If an indicator
lamp does not light up when the ignition is
switched on, check it and replace it if
necessary. If an indicator lamp does not go
out after the engine is started or if it lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, see
( Y page 254).
Starting the engine
Important safety instructions
GWarning
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Automatic transmission
XShift the transmission to position P.
i
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
XTo start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
( Y page 147) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.XTo start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock
( Y page 147).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.XWhen the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3 148DrivingDriving and parking
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Turn Signal Front
Left
or
Turn Signal Front
RightThe front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Turn Signal Left
Mirror
or
Turn Signal Right
MirrorThe turn signal in the left-hand and/or right-hand exterior mirror
is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
3rd Brake LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Brake Lamp Left
or
Brake Lamp RightThe left or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Tail Lamp Left
or
Tail Lamp RightThe left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
High Beam Left
or
High Beam RightThe left or right-hand high beam is faulty. XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 120).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.238Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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