glove box MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 2007 X164 Owner's Manual

25 At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1Cruise control lever258
2Instrument cluster26
3Multifunction steering
wheel30
4Horn
5Steering wheel gearshift
buttons201
6Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission58
7Front Parktronic* warning
indicators292
8Overhead control panel34
9Glove box release
Glove box lock316
317
ItemPage
aGlove box316
CD changer*316
AUX-socket316
bPower outlet325
cCenter console31
dStarter switch42
eSteering wheel adjustment,
manual50
fHood lock release379
gParking brake release60
hParking brake pedal68
jPower tailgate switch*126
kDoor control panel35
ItemPage
lHeadlamp washer switch*210
mExterior lamp switch62
145
nSteering wheel adjustment,
electrical*
Heated steering wheel*51
328
oCombination switch

High beam

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

Rear window wiper
149
63
63
63
65

37 At a glance
Storage compartments
ItemPage
1Parcel net in front passen-
ger footwell320
2Glove box/CD changer316
3Door pocket
4Parcel net on front passen-
ger seat backrest320
5Door pocket
6Cup holder322
7Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel495
8First aid kit495
9Cup holder322
aDoor pocket
bParcel net on driver’s seat
backrest320
ItemPage
cDoor pocket
dHolder for gas cards213
eDepending on vehicle con-
figuration:
Storage compartment
Ashtray*
318
322
fCup holders321
gTelephone* tray
Storage compartment with
coin holder318
318
hRear storage compartment319
jCup holder in rear armrest321

316 Controls in detail
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

317 Controls in detail
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.

546 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located behind a cover in
the dashboard on the front passenger side.
1CoverOpening
Open the front passenger door.
Open the glove box (page 316).
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.
Loosen cover1 from dashboard using
lever.
Using your hands, pull cover1 out
and remove.
Closing
Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.
Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed in the “Getting started” section
(
page 69), you may use the following
emergency procedure.
Take the fuse chart from the vehicle
tool kit (
page 496).
Open the fuse box in engine compart-
ment (
page 545).
Use the fuse extractor to remove
fuse 120. Find its location in the fuse
chart.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the dash-
board, as this could damage the fuse box cover
or the dashboard.

577 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 188
Since start 187
Fuel filler flap 375
Locking/unlocking 375
Opening 375
Opening in an emergency 501
Fuel tank
Capacity 561
Filler flap 375
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 560
Fuses 544
Fuse box in cargo compartment 545
Fuse box in engine compartment 545
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 546
Fuse chart 495, 544
Fuse extractor 495, 544
Replacing 544
Spare fuses 495, 544G
Garage door opener 339
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 416
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192, 200
Limiting 200
Shifting into optimal 202
Gear selector lever 25, 58, 192
Cleaning 433
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 192
Messages in the
multifunction display 461
Position indicator 195, 200
Transmission position 195
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 316
Good visibility 210Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 416
GVW 416
GVWR 416
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 34
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 433
Hazard warning flasher 151
Head restraints 46, 135
Active head restraint 92, 135
Front seats, Adjusting 46
Rear seats 93
Rear seats, Adjusting 137
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 138
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 518
Headlamp cleaning system* 210, 384
Reservoir capacity 561
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps

587 Index
Vehicle level control 281
Shifting
Automatic transmission 58, 192
Side impact air bags 80
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the
multifunction display 484
Replacing bulbs 514, 517
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 417
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 421
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 495
Spare wheel 499
Mounting 524
Wheel bolts 496, 526
Speed settings
Cruise control 259
Distronic* 268
Speedometer 27, 265Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
SRS 90
Indicator lamp 29, 445
Messages in the
multifunction display 445
Standing lamps 145
Replacing bulbs 508, 509, 513, 515,
517
Standing water, Driving through 362
Starter switch 25, 42
Positions 42
Starting difficulties, Engine 60
Starting, Engine 57
Steep terrain, Driving 360
Steering column 50, 51
Steering wheel 49
Adjustment, Electrically* 51
Adjustment, Manually 50
Buttons 30, 158
Cleaning 433
Steering wheel gearshift control,
Automatic transmission 201
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 339Storage compartments 36, 316
Armrest, Front 318
Cup holder 321
Cup holders 321
Door pockets 36
Front center console 318
Glove box 316
Parcel net, Front passenger
footwell 320
Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 320
Rear seats, In front of 319
Storing tires 387
Stranded vehicle 543
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 213
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade
Rear panorama roof 214
Suspension tuning see Air suspension
package
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 16