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:
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (third rowof seats)
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, the second-row
seat backrests must be properly locked either
in the upright position or, when using the
expanded cargo vo ...
4WD shift switch
► Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the
AUTO, 4H or 4L position, depending on
driving conditions.
► With the switch set to the AUTO position,
distribution of torque to the front ...
Air quality sensor
Press once to activate air recirculation. Press again to activate automatic air
recirculation.
In automatic mode, air recirculation is regulated to achieve optimum air conditioning
performance. ...