2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV alarm

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...53
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 112A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .........50
Display message .................... 212, 213
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Accident
Notes ............................................. 240
Acoustic warning tone
see Warning tone ........................... 239
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 199
Adaptive brake lamps .........................51
Adaptive Damping System See ADS ....................................... 129
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 213
Service indicator ............................ 200
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................200
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 109
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 129
Airbags Activation ......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 234
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Windowba g...................................... 39
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating .................140
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 146
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 147
Controlling automatically ...............141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode )................. 147
Demisting the windscreen .............145 Malfunction indicator lamp
............234
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 139
Rear window heating .....................146
Setting the air distribution .............144
Setting the airflow .........................145
Setting the air vents ......................143
Setting the temperature ................142
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 142
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ..................................... 147
Thermatic 2-zone automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 138
Thermotronic luxury multi-zone
automatic climate control ..............139
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................ 228
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Ambient lighting
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 169
Anti-lock braking system See ABS ........................................... 50
Anti-theft alarm system
See EDW .......................................... 54
Anti-theft systems ............................... 54
Ashtray ............................................... 162
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 199
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Display message ............................ 199
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............54
Switching off the alarm ....................54
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
Automatic car wash ..........................2014
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Socket
................................................ 163
Cockpit .......................................... 163
Luggage compartment ...................164
Rear compartment .........................163
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................ 268
Storage location ............................ 209
Technical data ............................... 297
Spare wheel bracket ...........................60
Emergency release ........................251
Speed limiter
Speedtronic ................................... 126
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 100
Segments ......................................... 97
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 103
Speedtronic ....................................... 126
Display message ............................ 218
Permanent ..................................... 128
Variabl e......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 35
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 236
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 99
Station see Radio ....................................... 100
Status line (on-board computer) ........98
Selecting the display ..................... .104
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering wheel
Adjusting ................................... 70, 71
Buttons (on-board computer) ...........97
Storing settings ............................... 74
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Steering wheel heating .......................71
Malfunction indicator lamp ............233
Stowage compartments ...................152
Armrest (under) ............................. 153
Centre console .............................. 152
Centre console (rear) .....................153Cup holder
..................................... 153
Glove compartment .......................152
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 108
Heating .......................................... 107
Instrument cluster .........................103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 104
Vehicle .......................................... .106
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 161
Supplemental Restraint System See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 105
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 54 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 219
Limiting the opening angle ...............63
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 287
Technical data GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 293
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 293
GL 450 4MATIC ............................. 292
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC ......................294
GL 500 4MATIC ............................. 292
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Tyres ...................................... 296, 297
Wheels ................................... 296, 297
Telescopic lever ................................ 193
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ....160
Temperature Outside temperature ........................ 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............234 14
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In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
crash, you must apply the brakes yourself. G
Risk of accident
Pay particular attention to the traffic condi-
tions if the distance warning lamp ·in the
instrument cluster lights up or an intermittent
warning tone sounds.
If necessary, brake or manoeuvre to avoid an
obstacle.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the distance warning function in the
on-board computer (Y page 109).
After activation, the Äsymbol is dis-
played in the lower multi-function display.
For more information on the distance warning
function, see the Distronic section*
(Y page 119). Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser X
With the key: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
With the key: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered when
the alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again. X
To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, the locking
button on the door handle can also be used.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately 10 sec-
onds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
key. On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, you
can also unlock the vehicle by grasping the
door handle.
Deactivating the alarm X
With the key: insert the key into the igni-
tion lock.
The alarm is deactivated.
or
X Press the %or& button on the key.
The alarm is deactivated. 54
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X
With KEYLESS GO*: grasp the door han-
dle. The key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated. Tow-away protection*
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if the
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. For example,
this occurs if the vehicle is jacked up on one
side.
Priming tow-away protection X
Make sure that all the doors and the tail-
gate are closed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or, on vehicles
with KEYLESS GO*, with the locking button
on the door handle.
Tow-away protection is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
Deactivating tow-away protection When you unlock your vehicle using the key
or KEYLESS GO*, tow-away protection is
automatically deactivated.
Deactivate tow-away protection manually to
prevent a false alarm if your vehicle:
R is being transported
R is being loaded, e.g. onto a ferry or car
transporter
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. split-
level garages
It is possible to switch off tow-away protec-
tion on the on-board computer for the next
time the vehicle is locked (Y page 109). Tow-
away protection remains deactivated until
you unlock and lock the vehicle again.
If you select Tow-away protection in the
"Display with ignition switched off" function contained in the
Vehiclesubmenu,
(Y page 107) the following message appears
in the multi-function display after switching
off the ignition: X
Press X.
The Tow-away protection off message
appears in the multi-function display.
i If you press W, tow-away protection
will remain primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or, on vehicles
with KEYLESS GO*, also using the locking
button on the door handle.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again.
R a door is opened and closed again.
R the vehicle is locked again. Interior motion sensor*
If the interior motion sensor is primed, a vis-
ual and audible alarm is triggered when move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior while
the vehicle is locked. This occurs, for exam-
ple, if someone breaks the side windows of
your vehicle or reaches into the vehicle's inte-
rior.
Priming the interior motion sensor X
Make sure that:
R
the side windows are closed
R the hinged side windows* are closed Anti-theft systems
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R
the sliding/tilting sunroof* is closed.
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-
ing on the rear-view mirror or on the grab
handles on the roof trim.
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that all the doors and the tail-
gate are closed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or, on vehicles
with KEYLESS GO*, also using the locking
button on the door handle.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 40 seconds.
Deactivating the interior motion sensor When you unlock your vehicle using the key
or KEYLESS GO *,the interior motion sensor
is automatically deactivated.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte-
rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle
and:
R people or animals remain in the vehicle.
R a side window remains open.
R a hinged side window* remains open.
R the sliding/tilting sunroof* remains open.
It is possible to deactivate the interior motion
sensor using the on-board computer for the
next time the vehicle is locked
(Y page 109). The interior motion sensor
remains deactivated until you unlock and lock
the vehicle again.
If you select Vehiclein the "Display with
ignition switched off" function in the Inte‐
rior motion sensor submenu,
(Y page 107) the following message appears
in the multi-function display after switching
off the ignition: X
Press X.
The Interior motion sensor off mes-
sage appears in the multi-function display.
i If you press W, the interior motion sen-
sor will remain activated.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or, on vehicles
with KEYLESS GO*, also using the locking
button on the door handle.
The interior motion sensor remains deacti-
vated until:
R
the vehicle is unlocked again.
R a door is opened and closed again.
R the vehicle is locked again. 56
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Cruise
control - - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
X
Activate ESP ®
(Y page 52)
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store
the speed (Y page 117). Symbol messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised if service work is carried out improp-
erly. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Safety systems may also not
be able to protect you or others as intended.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The workshop must
have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions E The tailgate is open.
X
Close the tailgate. G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system*:
The bonnet is open.
X Stop immediately, paying attention to road and traffic con-
ditions.
X Close the bonnet. ; At least one door is open.
X
Close the doors. ? The engine fan is faulty.
X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop/start driving. Display
messages
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is run-
ning. The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. The operation of
the auxiliary heating* can no longer be guaranteed.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. Warning tones
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The anti-theft warning
alarm* is triggered. You have opened the vehicle with the anti-theft alarm system still
activated*.
X
Switch off the alarm (Y page 54). You hear a warning
tone. A message appears in the multi-function display.
X
See the explanations for the display message (Y page 211). You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake. The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to $orÃ.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop. G
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 75). Troubleshooting
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Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Emergency key element
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system* will be triggered
(Y page 54).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the %or& button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the start/stop button *in the ignition
lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS
GO*. The key must be outside the vehicle.
Removing the emergency key element
(vehicles with KEYLESS GO*) X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element ;from the key. Removing the emergency key element
(vehicles without KEYLESS GO*) X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element ;from the key. Unlocking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen-
trally with the key or KEYLESS GO*:
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 250). X
Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Firmly turn the emergency key element
anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position
1 and hold it in this position.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
X Pull the door handle firmly.
The locking knob pops up. 250
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