Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Problems with the seat heating - Switching the seat heating on/off - Seats - Seats, steering wheel and mirrors - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Problems with the seat heating

If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing, the seat heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.

Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.

    Switching on/off
    The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. One or more of the indicator lamp ...

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