Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Opening and closing the side trimpanels
You must open the side trim panel in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel

► To open: turn release knob 1 90° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 2.
► Insert a suitable object, e.g. a coin,
into the
slots of release knobs 3.
► Turn release knobs 3 90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove stowage
compartment 4.
► To close: insert stowage
compartment 4 and turn release
knobs 3 in the opposite direction to the
arrow until the slots on the release knobs
are in a vertical position.
► Insert side trim panel 2 and turn release knob 1 90° in the opposite direction to the arrow.
Right-hand side trim panel

► To open: insert a suitable object, e.g.
a
coin, into the slot of release knob 1 on
side trim panel 2.
► Turn release knob 1
90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove side trim
panel 2.
► To close: insert side trim panel ; and
turn
release knob 1 90° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamps with LEDs
1 Rear fog lamp
2 Backup lamp
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the cargo compartment.
► Open the side trim panel.
► Turn the corresponding bulb holder
counter-clockwise ...
See also:
Voicetags
Voicetags enable the user to personalize the Voice system so that a single name
can be used to call-up a navigation destination, telephone number or radio channel.
To add a Voicetag:
1. Briefly pr ...
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
A. Taillamp
B. Sidemarker Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .
2. Remove the black cuff from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top
to unfasten ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or
driving without the steering wheel adjustment
feature locked could cause the driv ...







