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:
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is
low, this feature will allow the rea ...
Engine Heater
The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles
with an engine coolant heat ...
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety
belts properly:
► Safety Belts.
► How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.
► Lap-Shoulder Belt ...
