Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's
brake lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake and/or shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
► To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly.
When the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
► To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
► Pull release handle 1.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes WARNING Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and s ...Parking the vehicle for a long period
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Instrument panel
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Hazard indicator flasher switch
4. Center ventilator
5. Center multi-function control panel
— Vehicle information and setting
buttons
6. Ce ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal
display switches to the ...
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the ...