Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Lights - Display messages - On-board computer and displays - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Lights

Display messages about LEDs:

This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.

Display messages

Left or Cornering  Cornering Lamp Left or Cornering Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.

Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or Low Beam Right  Low Beam Left or Low Beam Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.

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Left or Trailer  Trailer Tail Lamp Left or Trailer Tail Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Signal Left or Trailer Turn Signal Left or Trailer Turn Signal Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Possible causes/consequences and ► Trailer Brake Lamp

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The trailer brake lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Leftor Turn Signal  Turn Signal Rear Leftor Turn Signal Rear Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Left or Turn Signal Turn Signal Front Left or Turn Signal Front Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.

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Mirror or Turn  Turn Signal Left Mirror or Turn Signal Right Mirror

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defective.

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Possible causes/consequences and ► 3rd Brake Lamp

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.

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or Brake Lamp Right Brake Lamp Left or Brake Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or High Beam Right High Beam Left or High Beam Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand high beam is defective.

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Left or License License Plate Lamp Left or License Plate Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or Front Foglamp Front Foglamp Left or Front Foglamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or Foglamp Rear Foglamp Rear Left or Foglamp Rear Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Front Left Standing Lamp Front Left or Standing Lamp Front Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or Reverse Lamp Reverse Lamp Left or Reverse Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Left or Marker Lamp Marker Lamp Front Left or Marker Lamp Front Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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or Tail Lamp Right Tail Lamp Left or Tail Lamp Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Light Left Daytime Running Light Left or Daytime Running Light Right

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The left-hand or right-hand rear fog lamp is defective.
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Inoperative Active Headlamps Inoperative

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The active light function is defective.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Inoperative AUTO Light Inoperative

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The light sensor is defective.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only:
Switch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer.
Switch the lights on and off using the light switch.

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Possible causes/consequences and ► Switch Off Lights

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Turn the light switch to or.
or
If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop.

    Safety systems
    Display messages Unavailable See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), B ...

    Engine
    Display messages   Top Up Coolant See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions The coolant level is too low. ► Add coolant, observing the warning notes ...

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    Using this Manual
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