Lumbar MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2012 X164 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2012, Model line: GL-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2012 X164Pages: 384, PDF Size: 15.71 MB
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Transmission position display ........155
Transmission positions ..................156
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 159
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs (LEDs) ...................127
Display message ............................ 243
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
Basic settings see Settings
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 80
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ....................80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 328
Display message ............................ 246
Important safety notes ..................326
Jump starting ................................. 329
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................228
Display message ............................ 250
Notes/function .............................. 201
Trailer towing ................................. 203
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 164
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 374
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 236
Notes ............................................. 375
Brake fluid level ................................ 304
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 242
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
BAS .................................................. 69
Brake fluid (notes) .........................375
Display message ............................ 233
Driving tips .................................... 169
Important safety notes ..................169
Maintenance .................................. 170
Parking brake ........................ 167, 171
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 312
Car wash ........................................ 306
Display ........................................... 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
Gear or selector lever ....................311
Matte finish ................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 305
Paint .............................................. 308
Plastic trim .................................... 310
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 310
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 311
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Tail pipes ....................................... 310
Trim pieces .................................... 311
Washing by hand ........................... 307
Wheels ........................................... 307
Windows ........................................ 309
Wiper blades .................................. 309
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment cover ............... 273
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 270
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................119
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........225
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 244
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 180
DISTRONIC .................................... 184
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 226
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 241
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 249
Off-road gear ................................. 206
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 206
Luggage net ....................................... 270
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 108
Luxury head restraints ..................... 101
M
M+S tires ................................... 172, 340
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 25
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 308
mbrace Call priority .................................... 291
Display message ............................ 236
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 292
Emergency call .............................. 288
Important safety notes ..................287
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
System .......................................... 288
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............85
Memory card (audio) ......................... 221
Memory function ............................... 114
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............230
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 79
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 325
MP3 Operating ....................................... 221
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display ........................ 218
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 3112Index
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Rear window heatingSwitching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................159
Refueling process ..........................161
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................293
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 247
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Reset button ........................................ 29
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 144
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roller sunblind Rear panorama roof .......................283
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) see Technical data
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 222
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................61
Child restraint systems ....................61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 104
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................58
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............63
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................228
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Warning lamp (function) ................... 59
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (second and third rows) . 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 108
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................311
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 270
Multicontour seat .......................... 107
Seat heating problem ....................109
Seat ventilation problem ................109
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
Switching seat heating on/off .......108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Securing hooks .................................. 273
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 309
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........305
Hiding service messages ...............305Index15
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XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XUse switch : to move the thigh cushion
into the desired position.XPress the W or X button to adjust the
contour of the backrest to suit your back.XPress button ? to move the point of
greatest backrest curvature downwards to
the lumbar region and press button = to
move it upwards to the upper back region.XUse button ; to adjust the side bolsters
for optimum lateral support.
Adjusting the four-way lumbar
support
You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
:To raise the backrest contour;To soften the backrest contour=To lower the backrest contour?To harden the backrest contourSwitching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
One or more of the indicator lamps in the
seat heating button are flashing.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
Rear seats
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five
minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
108SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors