heating MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual

Folding in/out (automatically).......123
Folding in/out (electrically)...........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)......................................286
Out of position (troubleshooting)...123
Setting...........................................123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position..........124
Eyeglasses compartment.................342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................387
Preparing the vehicle.....................387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats...........................................367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back..................................344
Fording
Off-road.........................................195
On flooded roads...........................195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives........................................447
Consumption statistics..................275
Displaying the current
consumption..................................276
Displaying the range......................276
Driving tips....................................192
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Grade (gasoline)............................446
Important safety notes..................446
Low outside temperatures.............448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Quality (diesel)...............................447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel.............446
Fuel filler flap
Opening.........................................184
Fuel filter (display message)............309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................276
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................400
Before changing.............................400
Dashboard fuse box.......................401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................401
Fuse box under rear bench seat....402
Important safety notes..................400
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................367
General notes................................364
Important safety notes..................364
Opening/closing the garage door..367
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................364
Gear indicator (on-board computer)287
Genuine parts......................................23
Glove box...........................................341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).........................................425
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................132
Headlamps
Fogging up.....................................135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................108
Adjusting (electrically)...................109
Adjusting (manually)......................109
Adjusting (rear)..............................110
Installing/removing (rear)..............110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
Index11

Sliding sunroof.................................99
Tailgate............................................89
Reversing lamps (display message)305
Roadside Assistance (breakdown)....25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel..................................100
Rear side windows.........................351
Roof carrier........................................348
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................383
Roof load (maximum)........................453
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation)............277
S
Safety
Child restraint systems....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt.........................57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters............................59
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Correct usage..................................55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59
Fastening.........................................57
Important safety guidelines.............55
Releasing.........................................58
Safety guidelines.............................43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer)......................285
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)...................108
Adjusting the head restraint..........108
Cleaning the cover.........................383
Correct driver's seat position........106
Entry position (3rd row of seats)....113
Exit position (3rd row of seats)......114
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) .............................................111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically........................115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually...........................113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 344
Important safety notes..................107
Overview........................................107
Seat heating problem....................118
Seat ventilation problem................119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off.......116
Switching seat ventilation on/off..118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......380
Service menu (on-board computer).282
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................450
Coolant (engine)............................450
DEF special additives.....................448
Engine oil.......................................449
Fuel ................................................ 446
Important safety notes..................445
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................452
Washer fluid ...................................451
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........286
On-board computer.......................282
Setting the air distribution...............158
Setting the airflow............................158
SETUP (on-board computer).............287
Side impact air bag.............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 305
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Convenience closing feature............95
Convenience opening feature..........95
Hinged side windows.......................94
Important safety information...........93
Opening/closing..............................94
Overview..........................................93
Problem (malfunction).....................98
Resetting.........................................96
Index17

Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................98
Opening/closing..............................99
Problem (malfunction)...................103
Resetting.......................................100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................83
Changing the programming.............81
Checking the battery.......................83
Convenience closing feature............96
Convenience opening feature..........95
Display message............................323
Door central locking/unlocking.......80
Important safety notes....................80
Loss.................................................85
Mechanical key................................82
Overview..........................................80
Positions (ignition lock).................167
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Starting the engine........................169
Snow chains
Information....................................407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console..............................353
General notes................................352
Luggage compartment...................353
Rear compartment.........................353
Specialist workshop............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor.................. 63
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital............................................276
In the Instrument cluster.................33
Segments......................................273
Selecting the unit of measurement 282
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................299
Introduction.....................................43
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message............................305
Switching on/off...........................131
Starting (engine)................................ 169
STEER CONTROL..................................76
Steering (display message)..............322
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)...................120
Adjusting (manually)......................119
Button overview...............................35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 273
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Important safety notes..................119
Paddle shifters...............................177
Steering wheel heating..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction)...................121
Switching on/off...........................120
Steering wheel paddle shifters........177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 287
Stowage areas...................................340
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under).............................342
Center console..............................342
Cup holders...................................348
Eyeglasses compartment...............342
Glove box .......................................341
Important safety information.........341
Stowage net ................................... 343
Stowage net.......................................343
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................342
Summer tires.....................................406
Sun visor............................................350
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................284
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................221
SETUP (on-board computer)..........287
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle).......................26
18Index

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
CCOMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
DrSeat heating116

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Ypage 394).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 395).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.
A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
XClose the door and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Ypage 340).
86Doors
Opening and closing

we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
iIt is not possible to remove the head
restraints from the front seats. The rear-
compartment head restraints, however,
can be removed (Ypage 110).
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
iFurther related subjects:
RImportant safety notes on air bags
(Ypage 44)
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding down the rear bench seat)
(Ypage 344)
RSecuring children in the vehicle
(Ypage 60)
Adjusting the seats electrically
CHead restraint height
DSeat cushion angle

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.
Seats117
Seats, steering wheel an d mirrors
Z

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.
118Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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
Steering wheel121
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z