Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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115 V socket ...................................... 286
12 V socket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 70
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Active light function ......................... 122
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 243
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 195
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 375
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 195
Air bags
Display message ............................ 239
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag .......................... 43
Window curtain air bag .................... 44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 247
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 145
Rear ............................................... 146
Setting ........................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ........... 145
Setting the side air vents ............... 145
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Approach/departure angle .............. 178
Ashtray ............................................... 284
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 221
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 244
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 119
Automatic transmission
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode .............. 159
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Pulling away ................................... 151
Shift ranges ................................... 157
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 157
Trailer towing ................................. 157
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