instrument panel MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual

Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................284
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps...................................140
High-beam headlamps...................139
Low-beam headlamps....................138
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes....................65
Rear doors.......................................66
Children
In the vehicle...................................60
Restraint systems............................60
Special seat belt retractor...............63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether.......................................64
Cigarette lighter................................352
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal...........................380
Trailer tow hitch.............................381
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 152
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 150
Controlling automatically...............156
Cooling with air dehumidification..155
Defrosting the windows.................160
Defrosting the windshield..............159
Dual-zone automatic climate
control...........................................147
Important safety notes..................146
Indicator lamp ................................ 156
Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control..............154
Maximum cooling..........................159
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control..............149
Overview of systems......................146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification............................156
Problem with the rear window
defroster........................................161
Rear control panel.........................150
Rear control panel (3-zone
automatic climate control with
additional rear-compartment
climate control).............................152
Refrigerant.....................................452
Refrigerant filling capacity.............452
Setting the air distribution.............158
Setting the airflow.........................158
Setting the air vents......................162
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW)............................................157
Setting the temperature................157
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................161
Switching on/off...........................154
Switching residual heat on/off......161
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off............................160
Switching the ZONE function on/
off..................................................159
Coat hooks.........................................347
Cockpit
Overview..........................................32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes..............................69
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu.....................262
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Combination switch..........................131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)..........................................275
Convenience closing feature..............95
Convenience opening feature............95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level.........................373
Display message............................306
Filling capacity...............................451
Important safety notes..................450
Temperature (on-board computer).287
Temperature gauge ........................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright.............................................30
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................287
Assistance menu...........................280
Audio menu...................................278
Convenience submenu..................285
Displaying a service message........375
Display messages..........................290
DISTRONIC PLUS...........................210
Factory settings submenu.............286
Important safety notes..................272
Instrument cluster submenu..........282
Lighting submenu..........................283
Menu overview..............................275
Message memory..........................290
Navigation menu............................277
On and Offroad menu....................286
Operation ....................................... 273
RACETIMER...................................287
Service menu.................................282
Settings menu...............................282
Standard display............................275
Telephone menu............................279
Trip menu......................................275
Vehicle submenu...........................284
Video DVD operation.....................279
On-road programs
AUTO program...............................254
Function/notes.............................253
Snow program...............................255
SPORT program.............................254
Trailer program..............................255
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................139
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity................27
Important safety notes....................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................24
Outside temperature display...........273
Overhead control panel......................39
Override feature
Rear side windows...........................66
P
Paint code number............................444
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...378
Panic alarm..........................................42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing............................100
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind.........................................101
Problem (malfunction)...................103
Resetting.......................................101
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................98
Parking...............................................188
Important safety notes..................188
Parking brake................................189
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera..........................230
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................226
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................294
Electric parking brake....................189
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating.................224
Driving system...............................222
Function/notes.............................222
Important safety notes..................222
Problem (malfunction)...................226
Range of the sensors.....................223
Trailer towing.................................225
Warning display.............................224
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction).....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 301
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions).382
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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
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Dashboard...........................................32
Instrument cluster..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel.............35
Center console....................................36
Overhead control panel......................39
Door control panel..............................40
31
At a glance

RDo not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
-padded steering wheel boss
-knee bag covers
-front-passenger air bag cover
-outer side of front seat bolsters
-outer side of rear bench seat backrest
seat bolsters
-roof lining trim
RDo not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
RKeep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
RDo not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
RAir bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
RFor your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
RGiven the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or
even prevent deployment of the air bags
integrated into the seats. Consequently, the
air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as
they are designed to do. In addition, the
function of the air bag deactivation system
could be restricted. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
Rfrontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
Rside impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
Rrollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
44Occupant safety
Safety

that could result in serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
REach occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, driver's side knee
bag, front-passenger front air bag, side
impact air bags, window curtain air bags for
the side windows), Emergency Tensioning
Devices, seat belt force limiters, and front
seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags,
driver's side knee bag and ETDs) and side
(side impact air bags, window curtain air
bags, and ETDs) impacts which exceed
preset deployment thresholds and in
certain rollovers (window curtain air bags
and ETDs).
RNever wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
RPosition the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
RNever wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
RNever use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
RSeat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
RPregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
RPlace the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
RCheck your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
GWARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
56Occupant safety
Safety

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 28).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the
multifunction display. You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Ypage 33).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Ypage 33).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set toX,`or
X, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
iThe light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
272Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays