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:
Weekly checks
• Engine oil level.
• Engine coolant check.
• Brake fluid level.
• Power steering fluid level.
• Windshield washer fluid level.
• Tire pressures and condition.
• Operate a ...
Washing
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge
and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle
thoroughly using a mild soap, a special
vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing
liquid mixed with clean, ...
StabiliTrak® System
The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It
is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult d ...