Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Operation
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Left-hand standing lamps
2
Right-hand standing lamps
3
Lights off/daytime running lamps
4
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
6
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
7
Vehicles without front fog lamps:
rear fog lamp
7
Vehicles with front fog lamps:
front
fog lamp
8
Vehicles with front fog lamps:
rear
fog lamp
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch.
Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
• remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock
• open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
► Turn the light switch to
.
or
► If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
Light switch
...
Low-beam headlamps
► To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
► Turn the light switch to
.
The indicator lamp in the
instru ...
See also:
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gi ...
Center Console Storage
A console compartment is located between the bucket seats.
The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on
the latches located at the front of the console lid.
The con ...
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading,
and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new ...
