Mirrors; Setting - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL Operator's Manual

The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
Press adjustment button = up, down, or to
X
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have a good overview of traffic con-
ditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 165).
Y
Briefly press button :.
X
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must
be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise
not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir-
rors when locking" function in the on-board
computer ( page 286).
Y
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 165).
Y
Briefly press button :.
X
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer:
( page 286)
Y
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
R
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
the exterior mirrors fold out again automat-
R
ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
Vehicles without electrically folding
X
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
Vehicles with electrically folding exte-
X
rior mirrors: press and hold button for mir-
ror folding : until you hear a click and the
mirror engages audibly in position.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
( page 124).
Y
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
WARNING
G
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.

Mirrors

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