Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Operation
1 Left-hand standing lamps
2 Right-hand standing lamps
3 Lights off/daytime running lamps
4 Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
6 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
7 Vehicles without front fog lamps:
rear fog lamp
7 Vehicles with front fog lamps:
front
fog lamp
8 Vehicles with front fog lamps:
rear
fog lamp
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch.
Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
• remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock
• open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
► Turn the light switch to
.
or
► If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
Light switch
...
Low-beam headlamps
► To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
► Turn the light switch to
.
The indicator lamp in the
instru ...
See also:
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not
accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before returning t ...
Fuel gauge
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going up
or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Emp ...
Resetting values
► Press the
button on the
steering wheel to select the trip
computer menu.
► Press the
button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
► Press and hold the R reset butt ...