Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer (Y page 226).
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.
X
Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 226):
R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R
the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i
The mirrors do not fold out if they have
been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X
Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press the mirror-folding
button (Y page 108) repeatedly until you
hear the mirror engage in position.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 108).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
Warning!
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors
in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, when transporting cargo
which covers the rear window.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic
conditions and could cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press button ; for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
Mirrors
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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