2012 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

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A Daimler Company 1 Canada only. 1645846783 É1645846783YËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 27 Introduction ......................................... 21 Safety ................................................... 37 Opening/closing ................................. 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 117 Climate control ................................. 133 Driving and parking .......................... 147 On-board computer and displays .... 215 Stowing and features ....................... 267 Maintenance and care ...................... 299 Breakdown assistance ..................... 313 Wheels and tires ............................... 337 Technical data ................................... 367 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 286 12 V socket see Sockets 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 70 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 203 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 Index Battery (key) Battery (SmartKey) Battery (vehicle) Checking .......................................... 80 Calling up a malfunction Important safety notes .................... 80 Replacing ......................................... 80 Capacities see Technical data Transmission position display ........ 155 Transmission positions .................. 156 Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 159 Back support Backup lamp see Lumbar support Changing bulbs (LEDs) ................... 127 Display message ............................ 243 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69 Basic settings see Settings Charging ........................................ 328 Display message ............................ 246 Important safety notes .................. 326 Jump starting ................................. 329 Belt see Seat belts Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 228 Display message ............................ 250 Notes/function .............................. 201 Trailer towing ................................. 203 BlueTEC Adding DEF .................................... 164 BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 374 Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 236 Notes ............................................. 375 Brake fluid level ................................ 304 Brake lamps Display message ............................ 242 Brakes ABS .................................................. 68 BAS .................................................. 69 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 375 Display message ............................ 233 Driving tips .................................... 169 Important safety notes .................. 169 Maintenance .................................. 170 Parking brake ........................ 167, 171 Warning lamp ................................. 259 see Flat tire see Towing away see Changing bulbs Breakdown Bulbs California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 22 see Display messages Car Care see Vehicle Carpets .......................................... 312 Car wash ........................................ 306 Display ........................................... 310 Exterior lights ................................ 309 Gear or selector lever .................... 311 Matte finish ................................... 308 Notes ............................................. 305 Paint .............................................. 308 Plastic trim .................................... 310 Power washer ................................ 307 Rear view camera .......................... 310 Roof lining ...................................... 312 Seat belt ........................................ 311 Seat cover ..................................... 311 Sensors ......................................... 309 Steering wheel ............................... 311 Tail pipes ....................................... 310 Trim pieces .................................... 311 Washing by hand ........................... 307 Wheels ........................................... 307 Windows ........................................ 309 Wiper blades .................................. 309 Wooden trim .................................. 311 Cargo compartment cover ............... 273 Cargo compartment enlargement ... 270 6 Index Cargo compartment floor ................. 314 Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 275 Important safety information ......... 274 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 272 Car wash (care) ................................. 306 CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 221 Cell phone see Mobile phone Center console Lower section .................................. 34 Upper section .................................. 32 Central locking Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 226 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76 Changing bulbs Backup lamp (LEDs) ....................... 127 High-beam headlamps ................... 125 Important safety notes .................. 123 License plate lighting ..................... 127 Low-beam headlamps .................... 125 Overview of bulb types .................. 124 Parking lamps ................................ 126 Rear fog lamp (LEDs) ..................... 127 Side marker lamps (front) .............. 126 Standing lamps (front) ................... 126 Turn signals (front) ......................... 126 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 66 Rear doors ....................................... 66 Children Child seat In the vehicle ................................... 61 Restraint systems ............................ 61 Automatic recognition ..................... 50 Automatic recognition/air bag deactivation, self-test ...................... 52 Display message ............................ 237 LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat anchors ............................................ 63 Special seat belt retractor ............... 63 Top Tether ....................................... 64 Troubleshooting ............................... 53 Cigarette lighter ................................ 284 Classification system for occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 49 Operation ......................................... 45 System self-test ............................... 48 Climate control Automatic climate control (3- zone) .............................................. 136 Controlling automatically ............... 140 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 139 Defrosting the windshield .............. 142 Demisting the windows .................. 143 Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 135 Important safety notes .................. 134 Indicator lamp ................................ 140 Notes on using automatic climate control ................................... 135, 138 Overview of systems ...................... 134 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 140 Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 143 Rear control panel ......................... 136 Refrigerant ..................................... 375 Setting the air distribution ............. 142 Setting the airflow ......................... 142 Setting the air vents ...................... 145 Setting the temperature ................ 141 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 144 Switching on/off ........................... 138 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 144 Switching the MONO function on/ off .................................................. 142 Switching the rear window heating on/off ............................... 143 Clock (on-board computer) ............... 224 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 28 see Instrument cluster COMAND see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 121 Compass Calling up ....................................... 296 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 229 Convenience closing feature .............. 91 Convenience opening feature ............ 91 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 303 Display message ............................ 244 Notes ............................................. 376 Temperature gauge ........................ 220 Cooling see Climate control Cornering light (display message) ... 241 Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 123 Crossbar Installing ........................................ 278 Setting the span width ................... 280 Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 180 Deactivating ................................... 181 Display message ............................ 250 Driving system ............................... 179 Function/notes ............................. 179 Important safety notes .................. 179 LIM indicator lamp ......................... 180 Setting a speed .............................. 181 Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 180 Cup holder Center console .............................. 282 Important safety notes .................. 282 Rear compartment ......................... 282 third row of seats ........................... 282 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24 Customer Relations Department ....... 25 Dashboard see Cockpit Date (on-board computer) ................ 224 Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 243 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 224 Switching on/off (switch) .............. 119 Index DEF Adding ........................................... 164 Display message ............................ 247 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 225 Interior lighting .............................. 226 Diesel particle filter .......................... 169 Differential locks Display message ............................ 249 Notes/function .............................. 208 Digital speedometer Displaying ...................................... 220 Setting the unit (on-board computer) ...................................... 224 DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 310 Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 232 Driving systems ............................. 248 Engine ............................................ 244 General notes ................................ 232 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 232 Key ................................................ 256 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256 Lights ............................................. 241 Safety systems .............................. 233 Service interval display .................. 305 Tires ............................................... 252 Vehicle ........................................... 254 Distance recorder ............................. 220 see Odometer see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265 Distance warning function (vehicles with DISTRONIC) Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 228 Notes ............................................... 72 DISTRONIC Deactivating ................................... 187 Display message ............................ 251 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 187 Driving tips .................................... 188 Important safety notes .................. 182 Notes/function .............................. 182 8 Index Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 186 Warning lamp ................................. 265 Level control .................................. 189 PARKTRONIC ................................. 196 Rear view camera .......................... 199 Driving tips Door Doors Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 76 Control panel ................................... 36 Important safety notes .................... 83 Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 226 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84 Display message ............................ 255 Emergency locking ........................... 85 Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 Opening (from inside) ...................... 84 Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Drinking and driving ......................... 168 Drinks holder see Cup holders Driver's door Driver's seat Driving abroad see Doors see Seats Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 305 Symmetrical low beam .................. 118 Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............ 178 Driving off-road see Off-road driving Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 70 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69 Distance warning system (vehicles with DISTRONIC) ............... 72 Electronic brake force distribution ... 71 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 69 Important safety information ........... 68 Overview .......................................... 67 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201 Cruise control ................................ 179 Display message ............................ 248 DISTRONIC .................................... 182 Automatic transmission ................. 157 Brakes ........................................... 169 Break-in period .............................. 148 DISTRONIC .................................... 188 Downhill gradient ........................... 169 Drinking and driving ....................... 168 Driving abroad ............................... 118 Driving on flooded roads ................ 171 Driving on sand .............................. 176 Driving on wet roads ...................... 171 Driving over obstacles ................... 177 Exhaust check ............................... 169 Fuel ................................................ 168 General .......................................... 168 Hydroplaning ................................. 171 Icy road surfaces ........................... 174 Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 170 Off-road driving .............................. 175 Off-road fording ............................. 171 Pedals ............................................ 168 Snow chains .......................... 173, 341 Symmetrical low beam .................. 118 Tire ruts ......................................... 177 Towing a trailer .............................. 210 Traveling uphill ............................... 178 Wet road surface ........................... 170 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Display message ............................ 250 Function/notes ............................. 204 Setting (on-board computer) .......... 228 DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 221 EASY-ENTRY feature 3rd row of seats ............................. 105 Activating/deactivating ................. 227 Function/notes ............................. 111 EASY-EXIT feature 3rd row of seats ............................. 105 Crash-responsive ........................... 111 Function/notes ............................. 111 Switching on/off ........................... 227 EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 275 EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ............................ 235 Function/notes ................................ 71 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic Brake force Distribution see EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Electronic Traction System see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 85 Fuel filler flap ................................. 161 Vehicle ............................................. 85 Emergency spare wheel Storage location ............................ 315 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function ........................................... 59 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Emissions purification Service and warranty information .... 21 Engine Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264 Display message ............................ 244 Emergency starting ........................ 333 Engine number ............................... 370 Irregular running ............................ 153 Starting problems .......................... 153 Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 150 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 151 Switching off .................................. 166 Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ................... 153 Engine emergency stop .................... 335 Engine oil Adding ........................................... 302 Additives ........................................ 375 Checking the oil level ..................... 301 Display message ............................ 246 Filling capacity ............................... 371 Notes about oil grades ................... 375 Index Notes on oil level/consumption .... 301 Viscosity ........................................ 375 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) 4ETS ................................................ 70 Deactivating/activating ................... 70 Display message ............................ 233 Function/notes ................................ 69 Important safety information ........... 69 Trailer stabilization ........................... 71 Warning lamp ................................. 261 Exhaust check ................................... 169 Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 310 Exterior lighting see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 112 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 113 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 113 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 112 Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 228 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 113 Setting ........................................... 113 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 114 Storing the parking position .......... 113 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 314 Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 321 MOExtended run-flat system ......... 325 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 316 Raising the vehicle ......................... 322 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317 Floormat ............................................. 297 Fording Off-road ......................................... 171 On flooded roads ........................... 171 Front fog lamp Switching on/off ........................... 120 10 Index Fuel Front fog lamps ................................. 120 Changing bulbs (LEDs) ................... 127 Display message ............................ 242 Front windshield see Windshield Additives ........................................ 373 Calling up the range ....................... 229 Consumption statistics .................. 229 Displaying the current consumption .................................. 229 Driving tips .................................... 168 Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 Important safety notes .................. 372 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 372 Problem (malfunction) ................... 163 Refueling ........................................ 159 Specifications ................................ 372 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 371 Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................ 161 Opening/closing ............................ 161 Fuel filter (display message) ............ 247 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 229 Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 371 Problem (malfunction) ................... 163 Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 314 Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 334 Before changing ............................. 334 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 334 Engine emergency stop ................. 335 Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 334 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 334 Important safety notes .................. 333 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 296 Notes ............................................. 293 Opening/closing the garage door .. 296 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 294 Gasoline ............................................. 160 Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 311 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 368 Glove box ........................................... 269 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 360 Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 121 Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 377 Headlamp delayed switch-off see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303 Adjusting the setting ...................... 128 Cleaning system (function) ............ 121 Misting up ...................................... 122 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ....................................... 101 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101 Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102 Installing/removing (rear) .............. 103 Luxury ............................................ 101 see NECK-PRO head restraints Heating see Climate control High-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 125 Display message ............................ 242 Switching on/off ........................... 121 Hill start assist .................................. 151 Hood Closing ........................................... 301 Display message ............................ 255 Opening ......................................... 300 Hydroplaning ..................................... 171 I Ignition lock see SmartKey positions Immobilizer .......................................... 72 Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC .................................... 265 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Insect protection on the radiator .... 301 Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 29 Selecting the language (on-board computer) ...................................... 224 Settings ......................................... 223 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30 Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 123 Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 226 Emergency lighting ........................ 123 Manual control ............................... 123 Overview ........................................ 122 Reading lamp ................................. 122 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 225 see Interior lighting Jack Storage location ............................ 314 Using ............................................. 322 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 329 Key see SmartKey KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 92 Display message ............................ 256 Locking ............................................ 77 Start/Stop button .......................... 149 Index 11 Starting the engine ........................ 151 Unlocking ......................................... 77 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149 SmartKey ....................................... 149 Key positions Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 157 Knee bag .............................................. 43 Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist Language (on-board computer) ........ 224 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 63 Level control Important safety notes .................. 189 Level control (display message) ...... 248 License plate lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 127 Display message ............................ 242 Lighting Lights see Lights Activating/deactivating the exterior lighting delayed switch- off .................................................. 225 Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 226 Active light function ....................... 122 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 119 Display message ............................ 241 Driving abroad ............................... 118 Fog lamps ...................................... 120 Hazard warning lamps ................... 121 High beam flasher .......................... 121 High-beam headlamps ................... 121 Light switch ................................... 118 Low-beam headlamps .................... 119 Parking lamps ................................ 118 Rear fog lamp ................................ 120 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 225 12 Index Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 224 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 119 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 225 Turn signals ................................... 121 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 244 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 180 DISTRONIC .................................... 184 Loading guidelines ............................ 268 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic ........................................ 84 Emergency locking ........................... 85 From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 84 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 226 Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 125 Display message ............................ 241 Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 118 Switching on/off ........................... 119 LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 249 Off-road gear ................................. 206 LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 206 Luggage net ....................................... 270 Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 108 Luxury head restraints ..................... 101 M+S tires ................................... 172, 340 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Malfunction message see Display messages Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting ......................................... 25 Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 308 mbrace Call priority .................................... 291 Display message ............................ 236 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 292 Emergency call .............................. 288 Important safety notes .................. 287 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 293 MB info call button ........................ 290 Roadside Assistance button .......... 290 Search & Send ............................... 292 Self-test ......................................... 288 System .......................................... 288 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 292 Mechanical key Function/notes ................................ 79 Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85 Memory card (audio) ......................... 221 Memory function ............................... 114 Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 79 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 325 MP3 Operating ....................................... 221 see separate operating instructions Multicontour seat .............................. 107 Multifunction display ........................ 218 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217 Overview .......................................... 31 Index 13 Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 222 On-board computer ....................... 222 see separate operating instructions NECK-PRO head restraints Operation ......................................... 54 Resetting after being triggered ........ 54 NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Resetting after being triggered ........ 54 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 148 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 49 Operation ......................................... 45 System self-test ............................... 48 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 61 System overview .............................. 38 Octane number (fuel) ........................ 372 Odometer ........................................... 220 see Trip odometer Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ...... 176 Checklist before driving off-road .... 175 General information ....................... 175 Important safety notes .................. 174 Traveling uphill ............................... 178 Off-road program Off-road system Notes ............................................. 206 4MATIC .......................................... 203 Differential locks ............................ 208 DSR ............................................... 204 LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 206 Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70 Off-road ABS .................................... 69 Off-road drive program .................. 206 Off-road ESP® .................................. 71 Oil see Engine oil On-board computer Additional functions menu ............. 228 Audio menu ................................... 221 Convenience submenu .................. 227 Displaying a service message ........ 305 Displaying the coolant temperature ................................... 220 Displaying the outside temperature ................................... 220 Display messages .......................... 232 DISTRONIC menu .......................... 187 Factory settings ............................. 223 Important safety notes .................. 216 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 223 Lighting submenu .......................... 224 Menu overview .............................. 219 Message memory menu ................. 232 Navigation menu ............................ 222 Off-road menu ............................... 222 Operating video DVD ..................... 222 Operation ....................................... 217 Selecting the language .................. 224 Settings menu ............................... 223 Standard display ............................ 220 Status bar ...................................... 224 Telephone menu ............................ 230 Time/Date submenu ..................... 224 Trip computer menu ...................... 229 Vehicle submenu ........................... 226 Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 126 Operating system see On-board computer Outside temperature Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 220 Display ........................................... 216 Overhead control panel ...................... 35 Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 66 Paint code number ............................ 369 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 308 Panic alarm .......................................... 67 Parking Important safety notes .................. 166 Parking brake ................................ 167 14 Index Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 113 Rear view camera .......................... 199 see Parking see PARKTRONIC Parking aid see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 236 Notes/function .............................. 167 see Parking brake Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 126 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 198 Driving system ............................... 196 Function/notes ............................. 196 Problem (malfunction) ................... 199 Range of the sensors ..................... 196 Trailer towing ................................. 198 Warning display ............................. 197 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (only Canada) ............................. 50 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (only USA) ................................... 45 Pedals ................................................. 168 Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four- wheel drive) Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 310 Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 371 Power washers .................................. 307 Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Display message ............................ 236 Operation ......................................... 53 PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) Warning lamp ................................. 265 Preventive occupant safety system see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Product information ............................ 21 Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 151 Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24 Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 227 Radiator cover ................................... 301 Radio Selecting a station ......................... 221 see separate operating instructions Radio-controlled devices (installing) .......................................... 297 Reading lamp ..................................... 122 Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back .................. 270 Rear compartment Activating/deactivating climate control ........................................... 138 Setting the air vents ...................... 146 Setting the temperature ................ 141 Rear-compartment seat see Rear seat Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 242 Switching on/off ........................... 120 Rear lamps Rear seat see Lights Adjusting ....................................... 104 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 310 Function/notes ............................. 199 Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 112 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 113 Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 143 Index 15 Rear window heating Rear window wiper Switching on/off ........................... 143 Seat Replacing the wiper blade .............. 130 Switching on/off ........................... 129 Seat belts Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 Important safety notes .................. 159 Refueling process .......................... 161 see Fuel Garage door opener ....................... 293 Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 25 Remote control Reporting Reserve (fuel tank) Reserve fuel see Fuel Display message ............................ 247 Warning lamp ................................. 264 see Fuel Reset button ........................................ 29 Residual heat (climate control) ........ 144 Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22 Roller sunblind Rear panorama roof ....................... 283 Roof carrier ........................................ 277 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 312 Roof load (maximum) see Technical data see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 222 Route Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 61 Child restraint systems .................... 61 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 45 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 38 Safety systems see Driving safety systems Folding down/up (third row of seats) ............................................. 104 Important safety notes .................... 99 Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 58 Adjusting the height ......................... 58 Belt force limiters ............................ 59 Cleaning ......................................... 311 Correct usage .................................. 56 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59 Fastening ......................................... 57 Important safety guidelines ............. 55 Releasing ......................................... 59 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Special seat belt retractor ............... 63 Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 228 Warning lamp ................................. 258 Warning lamp (function) ................... 59 Seats Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100 Adjusting (second and third rows) . 104 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support .......................................... 108 Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101 Cleaning the cover ......................... 311 Correct driver's seat position ........... 98 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 270 Multicontour seat .......................... 107 Seat heating problem .................... 109 Seat ventilation problem ................ 109 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 114 Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108 Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 109 Securing hooks .................................. 273 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 309 Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Service interval display Displaying service messages ......... 305 Hiding service messages ............... 305 16 Index Notes ............................................. 305 Service messages .......................... 305 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 375 Capacities ...................................... 371 Coolant (engine) ............................ 376 DEF special additives ..................... 374 Engine oil ....................................... 375 Fuel ................................................ 372 Important safety notes .................. 370 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 375 Washer fluid ................................... 377 Settings Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223 On-board computer ....................... 223 Setting the air distribution ............... 142 Setting the airflow ............................ 142 Side impact air bag ............................. 43 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 243 Side marker lamps Changing bulbs (front) ................... 126 Side windows Convenience closing feature ............ 91 Convenience opening feature .......... 91 Hinged side windows ....................... 91 Important safety information ........... 90 Opening/closing .............................. 90 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93 Resetting ......................................... 92 Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 93 Opening/closing .............................. 94 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94 Resetting ......................................... 94 SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 80 Changing the programming ............. 79 Checking the battery ....................... 80 Convenience closing feature ............ 91 Convenience opening feature .......... 91 Display message ............................ 256 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76 Important safety notes .................... 76 Loss ................................................. 82 Mechanical key ................................ 79 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82 Starting the engine ........................ 150 Snow chains .............................. 173, 341 Sockets Center console .............................. 286 Front-passenger footwell ............... 286 Luggage compartment ................... 286 Points to observe before use ......... 285 Rear compartment ......................... 286 Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 365 Storage location ............................ 315 see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 24 Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer Additional speedometer (on- board computer) ............................ 220 In the Instrument cluster ................. 29 Segments ...................................... 217 Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 223 see Instrument cluster SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Display message ............................ 237 Introduction ..................................... 38 Warning lamp ................................. 263 Warning lamp (function) ................... 38 Standing lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 126 Display message ............................ 243 Switching on/off ........................... 118 Starting (engine) ................................ 150 Station see Radio Steering (display message) .............. 255 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110 Button overview ............................... 31 Buttons (on-board computer) ...................................... 217 Important safety notes .................. 109 Paddle shifters ............................... 157 Index 17 Steering wheel heating .................. 110 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 114 Steering wheel (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 311 Steering wheel heating Indicator lamp (malfunction) .......... 111 Switching on/off ........................... 110 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 157 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 269 Glove box ....................................... 269 Parcel net ...................................... 270 Stowage space Center console .............................. 269 Center console (rear) ..................... 270 Cup holders ................................... 282 Important safety information ......... 268 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 340 Sun visor ............................................ 283 Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 225 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 23 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 144 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 72 Tachometer ........................................ 216 Tailgate Display message ............................ 255 Important safety notes .................... 85 Limiting the opening angle ............... 89 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 88 Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 87 Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 86 Tail lamps Display message ............................ 243 see Lights TELEAID Tank Tank content Technical data see Fuel tank Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 377 GL 450 ........................................... 377 GL 550 ........................................... 378 Tires/wheels ................................. 363 Call priority .................................... 291 Display message ............................ 236 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 292 Emergency call .............................. 288 Important safety notes .................. 287 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 293 MB info call button ........................ 290 Roadside Assistance button .......... 290 Search & Send ............................... 292 Self-test ......................................... 288 System .......................................... 288 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 292 Telephone Accepting a call ............................. 230 Display message ............................ 256 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230 Number from the phone book ........ 230 Redialing ........................................ 230 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230 Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 277 Temperature Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 220 Displaying the outside temperature ................................... 220 Outside temperature ...................... 216 Setting (climate control) ................ 141 Theft deterrent locking system Immobilizer ...................................... 72 Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof Time (on-board computer) ................ 224 TIREFIT kit .......................................... 317 Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 347 Checking manually ........................ 345 Display message ............................ 252 18 Index Maximum ....................................... 344 Notes ............................................. 343 Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 319 Pressure loss warning .................... 345 Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 320 Recommended ............................... 341 Tire pressure monitoring system Function/notes ............................. 347 Restarting ...................................... 349 Warning lamp ................................. 265 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 361 Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 359 Bar (definition) ............................... 359 Characteristics .............................. 359 Checking ........................................ 339 Definition of terms ......................... 359 Direction of rotation ...................... 362 Display message ............................ 252 Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 362 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 358 DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 359 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 360 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 360 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 360 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 360 Important safety notes .................. 338 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 359 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 360 Labeling (overview) ........................ 355 Load bearing index (definition) ...... 361 Load index ..................................... 358 Load index (definition) ................... 360 Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 360 Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 361 Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 360 Maximum tire load ......................... 353 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 360 Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 361 PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 361 Replacing ....................................... 362 Service life ..................................... 339 Sidewall (definition) ....................... 361 Speed index (definition) ................. 360 Storing ........................................... 363 Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 359 Temperature .................................. 355 TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 361 Tire bead (definition) ...................... 361 Tire pressure (definition) ................ 361 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 359 Tire size (data) ............................... 363 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed index .................... 356 Tire tread ....................................... 339 Tire tread (definition) ..................... 361 Total load limit (definition) ............. 362 Traction ......................................... 354 Traction (definition) ....................... 361 Tread wear ..................................... 354 TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 361 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 354 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 359 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 360 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 362 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 360 see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 64 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 331 Installing the towing eye ................ 331 Removing the towing eye ............... 332 Towing a trailer Coupling up a trailer ...................... 210 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212 Driving tips .................................... 210 Important safety notes .................. 210 Lights display message .................. 241 Power supply ................................. 213 Shift range ..................................... 157 Towing away Tow-starting Trailer With both axles on the ground ....... 332 Emergency engine starting ............ 333 Important safety notes .................. 331 Towing ........................................... 211 Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 213 Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203 ESP® ................................................ 71 PARKTRONIC ................................. 198 Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 213 Towing a trailer .............................. 211 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle .................. 332 Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 179 Driving downhill ............................. 179 Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 179 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 311 Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 229 Trip meter see Trip odometer Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 220 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 229 Trunk Turn signals see Tailgate Changing bulbs (front) ................... 126 Display message ............................ 241 Switching on/off ........................... 121 see Turn signals TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 361 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Index 19 Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 84 Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 283 Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24 Data acquisition ............................... 25 Display message ............................ 254 Equipment ....................................... 21 Individual settings .......................... 223 Limited Warranty ............................. 25 Loading .......................................... 349 Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85 Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77 Lowering ........................................ 325 Maintenance .................................... 22 Parking for a long period ................ 167 Pulling away ................................... 151 Raising ........................................... 322 Reporting problems ......................... 24 Towing away .................................. 331 Transporting .................................. 332 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77 Vehicle battery see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle dimensions see Technical data Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 369 Vehicle level (display message) ....... 248 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 314 Vehicle weights see Technical data Video (DVD) ........................................ 222 Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 222 VIN ...................................................... 369 Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 142 Infrared reflective .......................... 297 Windshield washer system .............. 303 Notes ............................................. 377 Windshield wipers Problem (malfunction) ................... 131 Rear window wiper ........................ 129 Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129 Switching on/off ........................... 128 Winter driving Important safety notes .................. 340 Slippery road surfaces ................... 174 Snow chains .......................... 173, 341 Winter operation Radiator cover ............................... 301 Winter tires Wiper blades M+S tires ............................... 172, 340 Cleaning ......................................... 309 Important safety notes .................. 129 Replacing (rear window) ................ 130 Replacing (windshield) ................... 130 Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 311 20 Index Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 260 Brakes ........................................... 259 Check Engine ................................. 264 Cruise control ................................ 180 Distance warning ........................... 265 ESP® .............................................. 261 ESP® OFF ....................................... 262 Fuel tank ........................................ 264 LIM (DISTRONIC) ........................... 184 Overview .......................................... 30 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 50 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 45 Reserve fuel ................................... 264 Seat belt ........................................ 258 SRS ................................................ 263 Tire pressure monitor .................... 265 Warranty ............................................ 368 Washer fluid Display message ............................ 256 see Windshield washer system Weight see Technical data Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325 Wheel chock ...................................... 321 Wheels Changing/replacing ....................... 362 Changing a wheel .......................... 321 Checking ........................................ 339 Cleaning ......................................... 307 Important safety notes .................. 338 Mounting a wheel .......................... 324 Removing a wheel .......................... 323 Storing ........................................... 363 Tightening torque ........................... 325 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 363 Window curtain air bag ....................... 44 Windows Cleaning ......................................... 309 see Side windows Introduction 21 Product information Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed. Operator's Manual Notes on the Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 2 Valid only for vehicles with a gasoline engine. Vehicle equipment This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. All the systems found in your vehicle are listed in the original purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation Service and literature Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty2 RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 22 Introduction Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair. (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its repair. (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals. Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio. In accordance with standard program guidelines, Roadside Assistance provides vehicle service up to a reasonable distance from the next paved road. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation. However, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes- Benz Service technician or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis. Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. Change of address or ownership In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Change of Address Notice" Introduction 23 found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Truck" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes- Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic

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