wheel MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Service Manual

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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XAdjust the seat (Ypage 108).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Ypage 120) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 122).
XPress theMmemory button and then press
one of the storage position buttons1,2or
3within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
preset position. A tone sounds when the
settings have been completed.
The memory function can still be used if the
SmartKey has been removed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress the button for storage position1,2
or3. Keep pressing until the seat, steering
wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored
position.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
buttons.
126Memory function
Seats, steering wheel an d mirrors

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
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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

XAlign housing coverCand turn it
clockwise until it engages.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel
housing (Ypage 138).
High-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing coverCcounter-clockwise
and pull it out.
XPull lever

XTo open/close:turn thumbwheelDto the
left or right.
B-pillar air vent in the headliner
CRear air vent
DThumbwheel for rear air vent
XTo open/close:turn thumbwheelDup or
down.
Third row of seats
B-pillar air vent in the headliner
CRear air vent
DThumbwheel for rear air vent
XTo open/close:turn thumbwheelDup or
down.
164Setting the air vents
Climate control

GWARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
!AMG vehicles:at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
ZTo remove the SmartKey
GPower supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
HIgnition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
ITo start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
RDo not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
-with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
-inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the
KEYLESS-GO key.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the
temperature-controlled cup holder
(Ypage 349). Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO
key will not be recognized.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
a SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
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