Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam when driving abroad: switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning: have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible after crossing the border again.
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements a ...
Light switch
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See also:
Grade Braking
The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the
end of the shift control lever. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is
deactivated allowing the driver to select ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
key is turned off:
► Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the windows and
sunroof will ...
High-beam flasher
► To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.
► Pull the combination switch in the
direction
of arrow 3. ...






