2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 225

Menus and submenus lamps are switched on automatically when the engine is running. In the dark, the following also light up: Rthe Rthe X 223 low-beam headlamps parking lamps Rthe tail lamps Rthe license plate lamp Rthe side marker lamps X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press & to call up the selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press & to select Daytime Running Lamps. X Press W or X to set daytime running lamps to On or Off. X Press the &, V or U button to select a different display. Switching the surround lighting on/off If you activate the surround lighting function and the light switch is set to Ã, the following will light up if it is dark and you unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey: Rthe parking lamps Rthe license plate lamp Rthe tail lamps Rthe fog lamps31 Rthe low-beam headlamps32 Rthe side marker lamps The surround lighting switches off automatically after 40 seconds or when the driver's door is opened. X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press & to call up the selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to activate or deactivate the Surround Lighting function. X When leaving the vehicle, turn the light switch to position Ã. The surround lighting is activated. X Press the &, V or U button to select a different display. Setting the ambient lighting X Press V or U on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press & to call up the selection of submenus. X Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press the & button to select Ambient Light. X Press W or X to adjust the brightness to any level from Level 0 (off) to Level 5 (bright). X Press the &, V or U button to select a different display. Activating/deactivating the exterior lighting delayed switch-off When you activate the Headlamp Delayed Shut-off function and the light switch is set to Ã, the exterior lighting remains on for another 15 seconds after closing the doors when it is dark. If the engine is switched off and then none of the doors are opened, or if an open door is not closed, the exterior lighting goes out after 60 seconds. If you have activated the delayed switch-off function, the light switch is set to à and 31 Only 32 Only for vehicles with front fog lamps. for vehicles without front fog lamps. Z On-board computer and displays Press the W or X button to select the Lighting submenu. X Press & to select Surround Lighting Function.