Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Automatic headlamp mode
► To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to .
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the brightness of the ambient light, the daytime running lamps10 or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
WARNING
If the light switch is set to ,
the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position to
with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from to
will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada The "daytime running lamps" function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated. ► Turn the light switch to . With the e ...Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the "fog lamps" function. WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to b ...See also:
Punctured tires
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with a punctured tire. Even if the punctured tire has
not deflated, it is unsafe to use, as the tire may deflate suddenly at any time. ...
Inserting a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading
slot. The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media. The player starts
loading the disc into the system ...
Roll stability control (RSC)
WARNING
No electronic system can remove the need for sake driving practice. RSC can help
to maintain control of the vehicle. It cannot regain control of the vehicle if it
has been lost, or o ...