Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Seat belts
Display messages
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for six seconds.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
► Fasten your seat belt.
Display messages
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of injury
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
► Fasten your seat belt.
The warning tone ceases.
Display messages
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
► Fasten your seat belt.
The warning lamp goes out.
Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
► Remove the objects from the
front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.
Display messages
The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In
addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have
briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
► Fasten your seat belt.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
► Remove the objects from the
front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
Safety systems
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only) The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Soluti ...
See also:
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment.
► Check whether you have adjusted seat 3
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
• you are as far ...
Commandshift
If CommandShift™ is selected in high range, gears 1 or 2 may be used for moving
off from stationary. In low range, gears 1, 2 or 3 may be used, which may prove
useful in certain off-road driving ...
Checklist before driving off-road
► Engine oil level: check the engine oil
and
top it up if necessary.
The vehicle can only guarantee a smooth
supply of oil on steep stretches if there is a
sufficient level of engine oil ...
