MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI 2007 X164 Owner's Manual

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Folding third-row seats, electrically
There are several ways to fold the third-row
seats.
Two buttons are located on the right side
trim of the third-row seats.
Example, button for the left third-row seat
1Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
2Button for folding the third-row seatsTwo buttons are located on the
passenger-side in the cargo compartment
Example, button for the right third-row seat
1Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position
2Button for folding the third-row seats
Push in the head restraints of the
third-row seats all the way
(
page 137).
Remove cargo compartment cover
blind (
page 312).
Press and hold button2 for each side
until the third-row seats are fully fold-
ed.
The cargo compartment is fully extend-
ed.
If a third-row seat is not engaged properly,
for example, the message
3rd row of
seats, right not locked
appears in the
multifunction display (
page 157).
Press and hold button2 again, until
the message disappears.
iUse the left button, indicated byL, to fold
down the left third-row seat.
Use the right button, indicated byR, to fold down
the right third-row seat.
iIt is only possible to fold the third-row seats
down when the rear right door is open.
iIt is only possible to fold the third-row seats
down when the tailgate is open.

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Returning seats to their original positionStep 1:
Return third-row seats to its original
position (
page 310).
Step 2:
1Seat backrest
2Lever
Pull and hold lever2 in direction of
arrow at resistance point.
Fold seat backrest1 rearward until it
engages.
Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on seat backrest1.3Seat cushion
Fold seat cushion3 rearward until it
locks into position.
Warning!G
Make sure all seats are properly locked in
position before driving off. Do not drive with
seats not properly locked.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
not properly locked as this can be danger-
ous. The seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide un-
der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma-
neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under
it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen
or neck. That could cause serious or even fa-
tal injuries.
The seat backrest and seat belt provide the
best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly
upright position and the belt is properly po-
sitioned on the body.

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Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the third-row seats or the
second-row seats.
Blind installed behind third-row seats
1Handle
2MountRolling out blind
Pull blind on handle1 across the car-
go compartment.
Guide blind into mounts2 and re-
lease.
Rolling up blind
Disengage blind and guide retraction
by its handle1.Removing blind
Blind installed behind second-row seats
1Release button
2Blind
Roll the blind up (page 312).
Push release button1.
!With the cargo compartment cover blind in-
stalled, do not pile luggage higher than the lower
edges of the rear side windows.
iBefore removing cargo compartment cover
blind behind the third-row seats, fold the left or
right third-row seat forward (
page 307). After-
wards, return the left or right third-row seat into
its original position.

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Pull blind2 to the left against the
spring pressure until the spring in the
cover audibly engages.
Remove the blind.
Installing blind
Cover from the mounts behind second-row
seats
3Cover
Press on cover3 at its upper edge as
indicated by arrow.
Remove cover3 by pulling its lower
edge out of the side trim.
Place left side of blind2 (page 312)
in left mount.
Position right side of blind2 over right
mount.
Press release button1 (page 312)
and guide cover2 into mount.
Make sure the cargo compartment
cover blind is securely fastened.
Cargo net*
iBefore installing cargo compartment cover
blind behind the second-row seats, fold the
third-row seats forward (
page 307).
iBefore installing cargo compartment cover
blind behind the third-row seats, fold the left or
right third-row seat forward (
page 307). After-
wards, return the left or right third-row seat into
its original position.
iTo avoid loss of the mount covers, insert the
mount covers into the mounts currently not in
use.
Warning!G
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or sud-
den maneuver, always use cargo net when
transporting cargo.
The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items
must be properly secured using the cargo
tie-down rings (
page 304) in the cargo
compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed
cargo net is restricted because of the
footwell being taken up by the net.

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Use of the cargo net is a particularly impor-
tant safety factor when the vehicle is load-
ed higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your
safety, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
The cargo net can be installed in two
locations:
1Holder in B-pillar
2Holder in C-pillar
With the cargo compartment expanded
in part (
page 307), use holders
above C-pillars2 and the cargo
tie-down rings behind the third-row
seat backrest (
page 305).

With the cargo compartment fully ex-
panded (
page 308), use holders
above B-pillars1 and the cargo
tie-down rings in the second-row foot-
well (
page 305).
Open the zipper on the cargo net pack-
age.
Roll out the cargo net.
Unfold the cargo net.
The cargo net bars must audibly
engage.Installing the cargo net
Cargo net bar hung up behind the B-pillar
1Holder
2Cargo net bar
Hang cargo net bar2 on holder1 as
indicated by the arrow.
Push cargo net bar2 forward into
holder1 in direction of arrow.

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Pulling the cargo net tight
Belt hook attached in the second-row foot-
well
1Belt hook
2Cargo tie-down ring
3Tightening belt
Hook belt hook1 into cargo tie-down
ring2 in direction of arrow.
Pull tightening belt3 by the loose end
in direction of arrow until the cargo net
is pulled tight.
After driving a short distance, make
sure the cargo net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.Loosening the cargo net
Belt hook attached in the second-row foot-
well
1Buckle
2Belt hook
3Cargo tie-down ring
Loosen the tightening belt by pulling
buckle1 upward in direction of arrow.
Remove belt hook2 from cargo
tie-down ring3.Removing and storing the cargo net
Take cargo net bar2 out of holder1,
see “Installing the cargo net”
(
page 314).
Press the red button on the upper and
lower cargo net bar.
Fold the cargo net.
Roll up the cargo net.
Close the zipper on the cargo net pack-
age.

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Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box/CD changer
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box
Pull lid release1 in direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid2 up to close.Releasing CD changer
1Release button
2AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear
Seat Entertainment System*)
3CD changer
Open the glove box (page 316).
Press release button1.
CD changer3 is released and swings
down automatically.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net*
when transporting cargo. The cargo net*
cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident

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Useful features
Closing CD changer
1CD changer
Ge ntly pu sh CD c ha nger1 up in direc-
tion of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.Locking and unlocking the glove box
separately
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g.
when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (
page 500).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box
Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.
Turn mechanical key to position2 to
lock the glove box.
Turn mechanical key to position1 to
unlock the glove box.
iThe glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.

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Useful features
Storage compartment in front center
console
Vehicles without ashtray*
Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.Storage compartment* (depending on
vehicle configuration)
Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.Storage compartment/telephone* tray
under front center armrest
The storage compartment and the
telephone* tray can be opened separately.
1Button to open telephone* tray
2Button to open storage compartment
iThe mobile phone cradle* (page 330), the
Roadside Assistance button• (
page 336)
and the information button¡ (
page 337)
are located in the telephone* tray.

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3Storage compartment
4Coin holder
Opening the telephone* tray
Pull button1 and lift up armrest.
Opening the storage compartment
Pull button2 and lift up armrest.
The coin holders4 are located in front
of storage compartment3.Rear storage compartments
Depending on the vehicle configuration,
your vehicle may be equipped with three
storage compartments in the front of the
rear seats.
1Storage compartment cover
2Release button
Briefly press release button2 on
storage compartment cover1.
The storage compartment opens
automatically.
iDepending on vehicle equipment, the upper
storage compartment may be replaced by a
control panel, for example in vehicles with rear
climate control* (
page 228) or rear automatic
climate control* (
page 243).
iIf your vehicle is equipped with a smoking
package*, the storage compartment contains an
ashtray (
page 323).