ignition MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owner's Manual

Driver's and front-passenger seat
Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level3to level2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level2to level1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 35 minutes after it is set to
level1.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or2in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on:press buttonCrepeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off:press buttonCrepeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
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Problems with the seat heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The seat heating has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on:press buttonCrepeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
XTo switch off:press buttonCrepeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
iYou can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature (Ypage 95). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.
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Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically
CTo adjust the steering wheel height
DTo adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock.
iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Ypage 121)
RStoring settings (Ypage 125)
Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on/off:turn the lever in the
direction of arrowCorD.
Indicator lamp

Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The steering wheel
heating has switched
off prematurely or
cannot be switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
Move the steering wheel adjustment lever if
there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
wheel. The adjustment process is stopped.
Press one of the memory function position
buttons. This function is only available on
vehicles with memory function.
Press one of the memory function position
buttons.
GWARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There is a risk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Ypage 285).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
position1
Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position0or1in the ignition lock
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed
Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
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also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (Ypage 125).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer
(Ypage 285).
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode:flick anti-glare leverC
forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or2in the ignition lock.
XPress buttonCfor the left-hand exterior
mirror or buttonDfor the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or2in the ignition lock.
XBriefly press buttonC.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
iMake sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
iIf you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer (Ypage 286).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in
position1in the ignition lock.
XBriefly press buttonC.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer:
(Ypage 286)
Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XVehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors:move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
XVehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors:press and hold button for
folding the mirrorsC(Ypage 123) until
you hear a click and then the mirror engage
in position.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Ypage 122).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
iThe mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode
if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on.
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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.
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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

Installing the wiper blades
XPosition new wiper bladeCin the retainer
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XFold wiper armCaway from the rear
window until it engages.
XPosition wiper bladeDat a right angle to
wiper armC.
XHold wiper armCand press wiper
bladeDin the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
XRemove wiper bladeD.
Installing a wiper blade
XPlace new wiper bladeDonto wiper
armC.
XHold wiper armCand press wiper
bladeDin the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
XMake sure that wiper bladeDis seated
correctly.
XPosition wiper bladeDparallel to wiper
armC.
XFold wiper armCback onto the rear
window.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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