2013 Mercedes-benz GL Owners Manual

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A Daimler Company 1665840282 É1665840282jËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 31 Introduction ......................................... 23 Safety ................................................... 41 Opening and closing ........................... 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 101 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 123 Climate control ................................. 141 Driving and parking .......................... 161 On-board computer and displays .... 265 Stowage and features ...................... 335 Maintenance and care ...................... 365 Breakdown assistance ..................... 381 Wheels and tires ............................... 399 Technical data ................................... 437 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 349 12 V socket see Sockets 360° camera Cleaning ......................................... 376 Function/notes ............................. 229 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 71 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 250 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 287 Function/notes ................................ 66 Important safety notes .................... 66 Warning lamp ................................. 323 Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 151 Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 277 Display message ............................ 310 Function/information .................... 241 Trailer towing ................................. 244 Active Curve System Display message ............................ 307 Function/notes ............................. 213 Active Driving Assistance package . 241 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 277 Display message ............................ 310 Function/information .................... 245 Trailer towing ................................. 247 Active light function ......................... 129 Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 311 Function/notes ............................. 222 Important safety notes .................. 221 Towing a trailer .............................. 225 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73 Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 294 Function/notes ................................ 69 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 302 Function/notes ............................. 129 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 Additives (engine oil) ........................ 444 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/notes ............................. 212 Air bags Display message ............................ 298 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 46 Important safety notes .................... 44 Knee bag .......................................... 47 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 48 Safety guidelines ............................. 43 Side impact air bag .......................... 47 Window curtain air bag .................... 48 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air filter (display message) .............. 305 AIR FLOW ........................................... 153 AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 212 Function/notes ............................. 212 Level control .................................. 213 Air vents Glove box ....................................... 159 Important safety notes .................. 158 Rear ............................................... 159 Setting ........................................... 158 Setting the center air vents ........... 158 Setting the side air vents ............... 159 see Climate control Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 Setting the color (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 AMG adaptive sport suspension system ................................................ 216 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 282 Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Index Anti-theft alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Approach/departure angle .............. 194 Ashtray ............................................... 347 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 276 ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 371 Hiding a service message .............. 371 Notes ............................................. 370 Resetting the service interval display ........................................... 371 Service message ............................ 370 Special service requirements ......... 371 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 76 Function ........................................... 76 Switching off the alarm .................... 76 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 277 Display message ............................ 306 Function/notes ............................. 234 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 273 Audio system see separate operating instructions Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshops see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message ............................ 302 see Lights Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124 Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 173 Changing gear ............................... 172 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 169 Display message ............................ 316 Drive program display .................... 169 Driving tips .................................... 172 Emergency running mode .............. 177 Engaging drive position .................. 171 Engaging neutral ............................ 170 Engaging park position automatically ................................. 170 Engaging reverse gear ................... 170 Engaging the park position ............ 169 Kickdown ....................................... 172 Manual drive program .................... 175 Overview ........................................ 169 Problem (malfunction) ................... 177 Program selector button ................ 173 Pulling away ................................... 165 Shift ranges ................................... 174 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 173 Trailer towing ................................. 172 Transmission position display ........ 169 Transmission positions .................. 171 Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 177 Axle load, permissible (trailer towing) ............................................... 449 Bag hook ............................................ 342 Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 259 Removing ....................................... 263 Storing ........................................... 263 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 67 Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 81 Important safety notes .................... 81 Replacing ......................................... 81 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 390 Display message ............................ 304 Important safety notes .................. 387 Jump starting ................................. 391 Overview ........................................ 387 Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 277 Display message ............................ 310 Notes/function .............................. 237 Trailer towing ................................. 239 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC Adding DEF .................................... 181 BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 442 6 Index Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 293 Notes ............................................. 444 Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 136 Display message ............................ 300 Brakes ABS .................................................. 66 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69 BAS .................................................. 67 BAS PLUS ........................................ 67 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 444 Display message ............................ 287 Driving tips .................................... 187 High-performance brake system .... 188 Important safety notes .................. 187 Maintenance .................................. 188 Parking brake ................................ 184 Warning lamp ................................. 322 Breakdown see Flat tire see Towing away Bulbs see Changing bulbs California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 25 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Car see Vehicle Care 360° camera ................................. 376 Carpets .......................................... 379 Car wash ........................................ 372 Display ........................................... 377 Exhaust pipe .................................. 376 Exterior lights ................................ 375 Gear or selector lever .................... 378 Interior ........................................... 377 Matte finish ................................... 374 Night View Assist Plus ................... 377 Notes ............................................. 371 Paint .............................................. 373 Plastic trim .................................... 377 Power washer ................................ 373 Rear view camera .......................... 375 Roof lining ...................................... 379 Seat belt ........................................ 379 Seat cover ..................................... 378 Sensors ......................................... 375 Steering wheel ............................... 378 Trim pieces .................................... 378 Washing by hand ........................... 373 Wheels ........................................... 374 Windows ........................................ 374 Wiper blades .................................. 375 Wooden trim .................................. 378 Cargo compartment cover Notes/how to use ......................... 342 Cargo compartment enlargement Important safety notes .................. 340 Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 343 Stowage well (under) ..................... 343 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 341 Car keys see SmartKey Car wash (care) ................................. 372 CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 274 Center console Lower section .................................. 37 Upper section .................................. 36 Central locking Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 280 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79 Changing bulbs Brake lamps ................................... 136 High-beam headlamps ................... 135 Important safety notes .................. 133 Low-beam headlamps .................... 134 Overview of bulb types .................. 133 Removing/replacing the cover (front wheel arch) .......................... 134 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 65 Rear doors ....................................... 65 Index Children In the vehicle ................................... 60 Restraint systems ............................ 60 Special seat belt retractor ............... 62 Child seat LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 63 Top Tether ....................................... 63 Cigarette lighter ................................ 348 Cleaning Switching on/off ........................... 150 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 157 Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 156 Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 155 Coat hooks ......................................... 343 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32 see Instrument cluster Mirror turn signal ........................... 375 Trailer tow hitch ............................. 376 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Operation/notes .............................. 68 Climate control COMAND 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment climate control ............................... 148 Automatic climate control (3-zone) 146 Controlling automatically ............... 152 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 151 Defrosting the windows ................. 156 Defrosting the windshield .............. 155 Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 143 Important safety notes .................. 142 Indicator lamp ................................ 152 Information on using 3-zone automatic climate control .............. 150 Maximum cooling .......................... 155 Notes on using automatic climate control ........................................... 145 Overview of systems ...................... 142 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 152 Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 157 Rear control panel ......................... 146 Rear control panel (3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment climate control) ............................. 148 Setting the air distribution ............. 154 Setting the airflow ......................... 154 Setting the air vents ...................... 158 Setting the climate mode (AIR FLOW) ............................................ 153 Setting the temperature ................ 153 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 157 ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 256 see separate operating instructions COMAND display Cleaning ......................................... 377 Combination switch .......................... 127 Compass Calling up ....................................... 363 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 271 Convenience closing feature .............. 93 Convenience opening feature ............ 93 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 369 Display message ............................ 303 Filling capacity ............................... 446 Important safety notes .................. 445 Temperature (on-board computer) . 282 Temperature gauge ........................ 267 Warning lamp ................................. 330 Cooling see Climate control Cornering light function Display message ............................ 299 Function/notes ............................. 129 Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 133 Crosswind driving assistance ............ 73 Cruise control Activating ....................................... 196 Activation conditions ..................... 196 Cruise control lever ....................... 196 Deactivating ................................... 198 Display message ............................ 313 Driving system ............................... 195 8 Index Function/notes ............................. 196 Important safety notes .................. 195 Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 196 Cup holder Center console .............................. 345 Important safety notes .................. 344 Rear compartment ......................... 345 Temperature controlled ................. 345 Third row of seats .......................... 346 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28 Customer Relations Department ....... 28 Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 301 Function/notes ............................. 124 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 278 Dealerships see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ................. 27 DEF Adding ........................................... 181 Display message ............................ 306 Filling capacity ............................... 443 Important safety notes .................. 442 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 Interior lighting .............................. 280 Diagnostics connection ...................... 27 Diesel .................................................. 441 Differential locks (display message) 308 Digital speedometer ......................... 271 DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 370 Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 286 Driving systems ............................. 306 Engine ............................................ 303 General notes ................................ 286 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 286 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 319 Lights ............................................. 299 Safety systems .............................. 287 SmartKey ....................................... 319 Tires ............................................... 314 Vehicle ........................................... 316 Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 276 Distance recorder see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 332 Distance warning function Activating/deactivating ................. 276 Function/notes ................................ 68 Warning lamp ................................. 332 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 200 Activation conditions ..................... 200 Cruise control lever ....................... 200 Deactivating ................................... 204 Display message ............................ 312 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 205 Driving tips .................................... 206 Function/notes ............................. 198 Important safety notes .................. 198 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 204 Warning lamp ................................. 332 Doors Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 280 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 79 Control panel ................................... 40 Display message ............................ 317 Emergency locking ........................... 87 Emergency unlocking ....................... 86 Important safety notes .................... 84 Opening (from inside) ...................... 85 Overview .......................................... 84 Power closing feature ...................... 86 Drinking and driving ......................... 186 Drive program Automatic ...................................... 173 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169 Index Manual ........................................... 175 Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package) ........................................ 252 Off-road program (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252 SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 283 see On-road programs Driver's door see Doors Driving abroad Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 371 Symmetrical low beam .................. 124 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 237 Cruise control ................................ 195 Display message ............................ 306 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198 HOLD function ............................... 211 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 239 Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package) ....................... 213 Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 207 On-road programs .......................... 247 PARKTRONIC ................................. 217 Rear view camera .......................... 225 Driving in mountainous terrain Driving tips Approach/departure angle ............ 194 Driving lamps see Daytime running lamps Driving off-road see Off-road driving Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 71 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 67 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 68 Distance warning function ............... 68 Electronic brake force distribution ... 73 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 70 Important safety information ........... 66 Overview .......................................... 66 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 73 STEER CONTROL ............................. 75 Driving systems 360°camera .................................. 229 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 241 Active Curve System ...................... 213 Active Driving Assistance package 241 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 245 Active Parking Assist ..................... 221 ADS ............................................... 212 AIRMATIC package ........................ 212 AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 216 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 234 Automatic transmission ................. 172 Brakes ........................................... 187 Break-in period .............................. 162 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 206 Downhill gradient ........................... 187 Drinking and driving ....................... 186 Driving abroad ............................... 124 Driving in winter ............................. 190 Driving on flooded roads ................ 189 Driving on sand .............................. 193 Driving on wet roads ...................... 189 Driving over obstacles ................... 193 Exhaust check ............................... 186 Fuel ................................................ 186 General .......................................... 186 Hydroplaning ................................. 189 Icy road surfaces ........................... 190 Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 188 Off-road driving .............................. 191 Off-road fording ............................. 189 Snow chains .................................. 403 Symmetrical low beam .................. 124 Tire ruts ......................................... 193 Towing a trailer .............................. 257 Traveling uphill ............................... 194 Wet road surface ........................... 187 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Display message ............................ 309 Function/notes ............................. 250 DVD audio Operating (on-board computer) ..... 274 DVD video Operating (on-board computer) ..... 274 10 Index EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 281 Function/notes ............................. 117 EASY-EXIT feature Crash-responsive ........................... 118 Function/notes ............................. 117 Switching on/off ........................... 281 EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ............................ 289 Function/notes ................................ 73 Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 86 Vehicle ............................................. 86 Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes .................. 434 Points to remember ....................... 434 Removing ....................................... 435 Storage location ............................ 435 Technical data ............................... 436 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function ........................................... 59 Safety guidelines ............................. 43 Emergency unlocking Tailgate ............................................ 91 Emissions control Service and warranty information .... 24 Engine Check Engine warning lamp ........... 329 Display message ............................ 303 Engine number ............................... 439 Irregular running ............................ 168 Jump-starting ................................. 391 Starting problems .......................... 168 Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 165 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 165 Switching off .................................. 184 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 396 Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ................... 168 Engine oil Checking the oil level ..................... 367 Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 368 Display message ............................ 304 Filling capacity ............................... 444 Notes about oil grades ................... 443 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 367 Temperature (on-board computer) . 282 Viscosity ........................................ 444 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) 4ETS ................................................ 71 AMG menu (on-board computer) . . . 283 Deactivating/activating ................... 72 Display message ............................ 287 Function/notes ................................ 70 Important safety information ........... 71 Trailer stabilization ........................... 72 Warning lamp ................................. 325 Exhaust check ................................... 186 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 376 Exterior lighting see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 118 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 119 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 119 Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 281 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 119 Setting ........................................... 119 Storing settings (memory function) 121 Storing the parking position .......... 120 Eyeglasses compartment ................. 338 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 382 Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 384 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 383 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 385 Floormats ........................................... 363 Adding ........................................... 368 Additives ........................................ 444 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back .................................. 340 Index 11 Fording Off-road ......................................... 189 On flooded roads ........................... 189 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 421 Fuel Additives ........................................ 441 Consumption statistics .................. 271 Displaying the current consumption .................................. 271 Displaying the range ...................... 271 Driving tips .................................... 186 Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267 Grade (gasoline) ............................ 440 Important safety notes .................. 440 Low outside temperatures ............. 442 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 440 Problem (malfunction) ................... 180 Quality (diesel) ............................... 441 Refueling ........................................ 177 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 440 Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ............................ 178 Fuel filter (display message) ............ 305 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 271 Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 440 Problem (malfunction) ................... 180 Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 396 Before changing ............................. 396 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 396 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 397 Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 397 Important safety notes .................. 396 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 362 Important safety notes .................. 360 Opening/closing the garage door .. 362 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 360 Gear indicator (on-board computer) 282 Genuine parts ...................................... 23 Glove box ........................................... 337 Handbrake inspection see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 128 Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 370 Cleaning system (function) ............ 129 Cleaning system (notes) ................ 446 Fogging up ..................................... 131 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ....................................... 104 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105 Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106 Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106 Luxury ............................................ 105 Heating see Climate control High-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 135 Display message ............................ 300 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 130 Switching on/off ........................... 128 Hill start assist .................................. 166 HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 212 Display message ............................ 309 Function/notes ............................. 211 Hood Closing ........................................... 367 Display message ............................ 317 Important safety notes .................. 366 Opening ......................................... 366 Hydroplaning ..................................... 189 Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 75 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps 12 Index Insect protection on the radiator .... 367 Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 33, 267 Warning and indicator lamps ... 34, 320 Instrument cluster lighting .............. 267 Interior lighting ................................. 131 Automatic control .......................... 132 Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 280 Emergency lighting ........................ 133 Manual control ............................... 132 Overview ........................................ 131 Reading lamp ................................. 131 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 279 Jack Storage location ............................ 382 Using ............................................. 425 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 391 KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 94 Display message ............................ 319 Locking ............................................ 79 Start/Stop button .......................... 163 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Unlocking ......................................... 79 Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 163 SmartKey ....................................... 163 Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 172 Manual drive program .................... 176 Knee bag .............................................. 47 Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 277 Display message ............................ 310 Function/information .................... 239 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 283 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 63 Level control (display message) ...... 307 Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package) Basic settings ................................ 214 Function/notes ............................. 213 Important safety notes .................. 213 Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) Basic settings ................................ 208 Function/notes ............................. 207 Important safety notes .................. 207 License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 301 Light function, active Display message ............................ 302 Lighting Light switch ................................... 124 Lights Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 280 Active light function ....................... 129 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124 Cornering light function ................. 129 Driving abroad ............................... 124 Hazard warning lamps ................... 128 High beam flasher .......................... 128 High-beam headlamps ................... 128 Low-beam headlamps .................... 125 Parking lamps ................................ 126 Rear fog lamp ................................ 126 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 279 Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 279 Standing lamps .............................. 127 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 279 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 278 Index 13 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 279 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 279 Turn signals ................................... 127 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 302 Loading guidelines ............................ 336 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic ........................................ 86 Emergency locking ........................... 87 From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 85 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 280 Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 134 Display message ............................ 299 Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 124 Switching on/off ........................... 125 LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 308 Off-road gear ................................. 254 LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 254 Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 112 Luxury head restraints ..................... 105 Downloading routes ....................... 359 Emergency call .............................. 352 Geo fencing ................................... 359 Important safety notes .................. 351 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 358 MB info call button ........................ 354 Remote vehicle locking .................. 357 Roadside Assistance button .......... 354 Search & Send ............................... 356 Self-test ......................................... 352 Speed alert .................................... 359 System .......................................... 352 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360 Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 358 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 357 Mechanical key Function/notes ................................ 80 Locking vehicle ................................ 87 Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86 Memory card (audio) ......................... 274 Memory function ............................... 121 Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 286 Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 274 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 80 MOExtended tires .............................. 384 Mounting wheels M+S tires ............................................ 402 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS Malfunction message see Display messages Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 374 mbrace Call priority .................................... 355 Display message ............................ 293 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 355 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 428 Mounting a new wheel ................... 427 Raising the vehicle ......................... 425 Removing a wheel .......................... 427 Securing the vehicle against rolling away ................................... 424 MP3 Operation ....................................... 274 see separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 269 Permanent display ......................... 278 14 Index Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 268 Overview .......................................... 35 Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 272 see separate operating instructions Night View Assist Plus Activating/deactivating ................. 235 Cleaning ......................................... 377 Problem (malfunction) ................... 237 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 162 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 53 Operation ......................................... 48 System self-test ............................... 51 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 60 Important safety notes .................... 42 OCS Faults ............................................... 53 Operation ......................................... 48 System self-test ............................... 51 Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ...... 192 Checklist before driving off-road .... 192 General information ....................... 191 Important safety notes .................. 191 Traveling uphill ............................... 194 Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package) Function/notes ............................. 252 LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 254 Off-road 4ETS .................................. 71 Off-road ABS .................................... 67 Off-road ESP® .................................. 72 Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package) ........................................ 252 Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252 Oil see Engine oil On and Offroad menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 282 On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 282 Assistance menu ........................... 276 Audio menu ................................... 273 Convenience submenu .................. 281 Displaying a service message ........ 371 Display messages .......................... 286 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205 Factory settings submenu ............. 282 Important safety notes .................. 266 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 278 Lighting submenu .......................... 278 Menu overview .............................. 270 Message memory .......................... 286 Navigation menu ............................ 272 On and Offroad menu .................... 282 Operation ....................................... 268 RACETIMER ................................... 283 Service menu ................................. 277 Settings menu ............................... 278 Standard display ............................ 270 Telephone menu ............................ 274 Trip menu ...................................... 270 Vehicle submenu ........................... 280 Video DVD operation ..................... 274 Off-road programs (vehicles with On-road programs the ON&OFFROAD package) Displays in the COMAND display ... 256 Function/notes ............................. 252 Off-road program 1 ........................ 253 Off-road program 2 ........................ 253 Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 250 DSR ............................................... 250 AUTO program ............................... 248 Function/notes ............................. 247 Snow program ............................... 249 SPORT program ............................. 248 Trailer program .............................. 249 Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 135 Operating system see On-board computer Index 15 Outside temperature display ........... 268 Overhead control panel ...................... 39 Power closing feature ......................... 86 Power washers .................................. 373 Override feature Power windows Rear side windows ........................... 65 see Side windows PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection) Paint code number ............................ 438 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 373 Panic alarm .......................................... 42 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 98 Opening/closing the roller sunblind ........................................... 99 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Resetting ......................................... 99 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 96 Parking ............................................... 183 Important safety notes .................. 183 Parking brake ................................ 184 Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 120 Rear view camera .......................... 225 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist ..................... 221 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 290 Electric parking brake .................... 184 Warning lamp ................................. 328 Parking lamps Switching on/off ........................... 126 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 219 Driving system ............................... 217 Function/notes ............................. 217 Important safety notes .................. 217 Problem (malfunction) ................... 221 Range of the sensors ..................... 218 Trailer towing ................................. 220 Warning display ............................. 219 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 48 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 377 Display message ............................ 293 Operation ......................................... 54 PRE-SAFE® Brake Activating/deactivating ................. 276 Display message ............................ 295 Function/notes ................................ 73 Warning lamp ................................. 332 Program selector button .................. 173 Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 23 Pulling away Trailer ............................................ 166 Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 165 Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28 RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 283 Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 281 Display message ............................ 309 Radiator cover ................................... 367 Radio Selecting a station ......................... 273 see separate operating instructions Radio-controlled devices (installing) 363 Reading lamp ..................................... 131 Rear compartment Exit/entry position (3rd row of seats) ............................................. 108 Setting the air vents ...................... 159 Rear fog lamp Switching on/off ........................... 126 Rear seats Adjusting ....................................... 107 Display message ............................ 318 16 Index Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 375 Function/notes ............................. 225 Switching on/off ........................... 226 Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 118 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119 Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 157 Switching on/off ........................... 156 Rear window wiper Replacing the wiper blade .............. 138 Switching on/off ........................... 137 Refueling Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267 Important safety notes .................. 177 Refueling process .......................... 178 see Fuel Remote control Programming (garage door opener) 360 Reporting safety defects .................... 28 Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message ............................ 305 Warning lamp ................................. 329 see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 157 Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Reversing lamps (display message) 301 Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25 Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ..................................... 98 Rear side windows ......................... 347 Roof carrier ........................................ 344 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 379 Roof load (maximum) ........................ 446 Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 272 Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 60 Child restraint systems .................... 60 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 48 Safety system see Driving safety systems Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 57 Adjusting the height ......................... 57 Belt force limiters ............................ 59 Cleaning ......................................... 379 Correct usage .................................. 55 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59 Fastening ......................................... 56 Important safety guidelines ............. 54 Releasing ......................................... 58 Safety guidelines ............................. 43 Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 281 Warning lamp ................................. 321 Warning lamp (function) ................... 58 Seats Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104 Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104 Cleaning the cover ......................... 378 Correct driver's seat position ........ 102 Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 109 Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 110 Folding down/up (third row of seats) ............................................. 107 Folding the 2nd row of seats forward electrically ........................ 111 Folding the 2nd row of seats forward manually ........................... 108 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 340 Important safety notes .................. 103 Overview ........................................ 103 Seat heating problem .................... 114 Seat ventilation problem ................ 115 Storing settings (memory function) 121 Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112 Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 114 Index 17 Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 378 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 375 Service menu (on-board computer) . 277 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 444 Coolant (engine) ............................ 445 DEF special additives ..................... 442 Engine oil ....................................... 443 Fuel ................................................ 440 Important safety notes .................. 439 Washer fluid ................................... 446 Settings Factory (on-board computer) ......... 282 On-board computer ....................... 278 Setting the air distribution ............... 154 Setting the airflow ............................ 154 SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 283 Side impact air bag ............................. 47 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 301 Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 374 Convenience closing feature ............ 93 Convenience opening feature .......... 93 Hinged side windows ....................... 93 Important safety information ........... 91 Opening/closing .............................. 92 Overview .......................................... 91 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96 Resetting ......................................... 95 Mechanical key ................................ 80 Overview .......................................... 78 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 163 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Snow chains Information .................................... 403 Snow drive program ....................... 249 Sockets Center console .............................. 349 General notes ................................ 348 Luggage compartment ................... 349 Rear compartment ......................... 349 Spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 28 Special seat belt retractor .................. 62 Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer Digital ............................................ 271 In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 267 Segments ...................................... 268 Selecting the unit of measurement 278 see Instrument cluster SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Display message ............................ 295 Introduction ..................................... 43 Warning lamp ................................. 328 Warning lamp (function) ................... 43 Sliding sunroof Standing lamps Important safety notes .................... 96 Opening/closing .............................. 97 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Resetting ......................................... 98 see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Display message ............................ 301 Switching on/off ........................... 127 Starting (engine) ................................ 165 STEER CONTROL .................................. 75 Steering (display message) .............. 318 Steering wheel SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 81 Changing the programming ............. 80 Checking the battery ....................... 81 Convenience closing feature ............ 94 Convenience opening feature .......... 93 Display message ............................ 319 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79 Important safety notes .................... 78 Loss ................................................. 83 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115 Button overview ............................... 35 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 268 Cleaning ......................................... 378 Important safety notes .................. 115 Paddle shifters ............................... 173 Steering wheel heating .................. 116 Storing settings (memory function) 121 18 Index Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ................... 117 Switching on/off ........................... 116 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 173 Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 283 Stowage areas ................................... 336 Opening dimensions ...................... 446 Power closing .................................. 86 Tail lamps Display message ............................ 300 Tank content Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267 Stowage compartments Technical data Armrest (under) ............................. 338 Center console .............................. 338 Cup holders ................................... 344 Eyeglasses compartment ............... 338 Glove box ....................................... 337 Important safety information ......... 337 Stowage net ................................... 339 Stowage net ....................................... 339 Stowage space Center console (rear) ..................... 338 Summer tires ..................................... 402 Sun visor ............................................ 346 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 279 Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 217 SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 283 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 157 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 76 Tachometer ........................................ 268 Tailgate Display message ............................ 317 Emergency unlocking ....................... 91 Important safety notes .................... 87 Limiting the opening angle ............... 91 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 90 Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 89 Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88 Capacities ...................................... 439 Emergency spare wheel ................. 436 Information .................................... 438 Tires/wheels ................................. 428 Trailer loads ................................... 449 Vehicle data ................................... 446 TELEAID Call priority .................................... 355 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 355 Downloading routes ....................... 359 Emergency call .............................. 352 Geo fencing ................................... 359 Important safety notes .................. 351 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 358 MB info call button ........................ 354 Remote vehicle locking .................. 357 Roadside Assistance button .......... 354 Search & Send ............................... 356 Self-test ......................................... 352 Speed alert .................................... 359 System .......................................... 352 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360 Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 358 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 357 Telephone Accepting a call ............................. 275 Display message ............................ 318 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 274 Number from the phone book ........ 275 Redialing ........................................ 275 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 275 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 267 Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 282 Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 282 Outside temperature ...................... 268 Setting (climate control) ................ 153 Index 19 Theft deterrent systems ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76 Immobilizer ...................................... 75 Through-loading ................................ 339 Time see separate operating instructions Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 283 TIREFIT kit .......................................... 385 Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 408 Checking manually ........................ 407 Display message ............................ 314 Maximum ....................................... 406 Notes ............................................. 405 Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 386 Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 386 Recommended ............................... 404 Tire pressure loss warning system Important safety notes .................. 407 Restarting ...................................... 408 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 410 Function/notes ............................. 408 Restarting ...................................... 411 Warning lamp ................................. 333 Warning message .......................... 411 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 422 Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 421 Bar (definition) ............................... 420 Changing a wheel .......................... 423 Characteristics .............................. 420 Checking ........................................ 401 Definition of terms ......................... 420 Direction of rotation ...................... 424 Display message ............................ 314 Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 423 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 420 DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 421 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 421 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 421 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 421 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 421 Important safety notes .................. 400 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 421 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 421 Labeling (overview) ........................ 417 Load bearing index (definition) ...... 422 Load index ..................................... 419 Load index (definition) ................... 422 M+S tires ....................................... 402 Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 421 Maximum load on a tire (definition) 422 Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 422 Maximum tire load ......................... 419 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 422 MOExtended tires .......................... 402 Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 422 PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 422 Replacing ....................................... 423 Service life ..................................... 402 Sidewall (definition) ....................... 422 Speed rating (definition) ................ 421 Storing ........................................... 424 Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 420 Temperature .................................. 416 TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 422 Tire bead (definition) ...................... 422 Tire pressure (definition) ................ 422 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 421 Tire size (data) ............................... 428 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 417 Tire tread ....................................... 401 Tire tread (definition) ..................... 422 Total load limit (definition) ............. 423 Traction ......................................... 416 Traction (definition) ....................... 423 20 Index Tread wear ..................................... 416 TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 423 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 415 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 421 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 422 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 423 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 421 see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 63 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 393 Installing the towing eye ................ 394 Removing the towing eye ............... 395 Towing a trailer Active Parking Assist ..................... 225 Axle load, permissible .................... 449 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 376 Coupling up a trailer ...................... 260 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 262 Driving tips .................................... 257 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 72 Important safety notes .................. 257 Installing the ball coupling ............. 259 Mounting dimensions .................... 448 Power supply ................................. 264 Pulling away with a trailer .............. 166 Removing the ball coupling ............ 263 Shift range ..................................... 172 Storing the ball coupling ................ 263 Trailer drive program ..................... 249 Trailer loads ................................... 449 PARKTRONIC ................................. 220 Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 263 Transfer case ..................................... 177 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 169 Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 169 Transporting the vehicle .................. 395 Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 195 Driving downhill ............................. 195 Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 195 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 378 Trip computer (on-board computer) 271 Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 270 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 272 see Trip odometer Trunk see Tailgate Turn signals Display message ............................ 299 Switching on/off ........................... 127 TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 423 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 86 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 85 Towing away With both axles on the ground ....... 395 Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 396 Important safety notes .................. 393 Trailer coupling see Towing a trailer Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 263 Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 244 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 247 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 239 Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 346 Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28 Data acquisition ............................... 29 Display message ............................ 316 Equipment ....................................... 24 Individual settings .......................... 278 Limited Warranty ............................. 29 Index 21 Loading .......................................... 412 Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87 Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79 Lowering ........................................ 428 Maintenance .................................... 25 Parking for a long period ................ 186 Pulling away ................................... 165 Raising ........................................... 425 Reporting problems ......................... 28 Securing from rolling away ............ 424 Towing away .................................. 393 Transporting .................................. 395 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79 Vehicle data ................................... 446 Vehicle battery see Battery (vehicle)

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2013 Mercedes-benz GL Owners Manual