Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Problems with air bag deactivation system
WARNING 
If the 
indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the
passenger seat,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any
occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
System self-test
The 42 indicator lamp
illuminates when you:
• turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
• on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button once or twice
The indica ...
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupantprotection)
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a ...
See also:
Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck i ...
Turning the RVC System On or Off
The RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle. When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse),
the video image appears on the naviga ...
Starting the engine
WARNING
Never start the engine and leave it running when the vehicle is in an enclosed
space. Exhaust gases are poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
NOTICE
The ...
