MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual

automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
X.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

High-beam headlamps
CHigh-beam headlamps
DTurn signal, right

The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed
of above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In
this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows you to recognize
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active:when the lights are switched on.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h)and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between
25 mph(40 km/h) and 45 mph(70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active:if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes.
Exterior lighting133
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
CHigh-beam headlamps
DTurn signal, right

XTo switch on:turn the light switch to
X.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrowC.
The

Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats)
CReading lamp
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient
lighting can be adjusted using the on-board
computer (Ypage 283).
Automatic interior lighting control
Overhead control panel
C=To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
DJTo switch the front interior lighting
on

Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
CLow-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
DHigh-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamp
CBrake lamp: P 21 W-L
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs.
XTo remove:switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XRemove securing pinDusing a suitable
tool.
XSlide coverCup and remove it.
XTo install:insert coverCagain and slide
it down until it engages.
XInsert securing pinD.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel
housing (Ypage 138).
XTurn housing coverCcounter-clockwise
and pull it out.
XTurn bulb holderDcounter-clockwise and
pull it out.
XTake the bulb out of bulb holderD.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holderD.
XInsert bulb holderDinto the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
138Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers