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1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 213
3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 64
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62
Indicator lamp ................................ 315
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 288, 300
Accessory weight .............................. 254
Accidents ........................................... 112
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............155
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............215
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 53
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
see Headlamps
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
AdBlue ®
...................................... 346, 373
Capacity, AdBlue ®
tank ................. 369
Refilling ......................................... 347
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 371
Gasoline ......................................... 372
Address change ................................... 22
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 159
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 239
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 297, 313
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..215
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 322
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 371
Air distribution .......................... 178, 188
Air filter .............................................. 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 255
Air recirculation mode .............. 180, 190
Air suspension program
Comfortable driving style ...............159
Introduction ................................... 159
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Sporty driving style ........................159
Suspension tuning .........................159
Vehicle level control ......................159
Air volume ................................. 179, 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 284, 343
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 166
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 374
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................66
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
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Ashtrays ............................................. 211
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 255
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 129
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 138
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control .. 101
Automatic locking when driving ...... 138
Automatic transmission ................... 114
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) ............................................ 119
Gear range indicator ......................118
Gear ranges ................................... 118
Gear selector lever ........................114
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Kickdown ....................................... 117
One-touch gearshifting ..................118
Shifting procedure .........................116
Steering wheel gearshift control ....118
Towing a trailer .............................. 118
Transmission position indicator .....116
Transmission positions ..................116
AUX socket ........................................ 207
Axle oils .............................................. 369
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 326
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 348
Charging ........................................ 350
Jump starting ................................. 350
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Bead (tire) .......................................... 255
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 345
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 346
AdBlue ®
tank capacity ...................369
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 233
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 277
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Brakes ................................................ 260
Parking brake ........................ 112, 261
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Break-in period .................................. 226
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 230
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 142
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 368
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 206
Cargo volume, expanding ..............201
Cover blind .................................... 205
Fuse box ........................................ 357
Hooks ............................................ 201
Tie-down rings ............................... 200
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 205
Cargo net ........................................... 206
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 200
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 280
Carriers .............................................. 196
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 33
Upper part ....................................... 31
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Through standing water .................262
With Distronic ................................ 153
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 108
Driving off .................................. 110, 261
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
4-ETS ............................................... 64
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 63
EBP .................................................. 63
ESP ®
................................................ 63
Driving systems
Air suspension program .................159
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 166
Cruise control ................................ 144
Distronic ........................................ 147
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ..155
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Off-road driving program ...............158
Parktronic system ..........................166
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 117
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 155
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 139
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 63
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 23
Power outlets ................................. 212
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 284
Flat tire .......................................... 336
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 216
Towing the vehicle .........................352
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 215
Emergency engine shutdown ........... 357
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......219
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 272
Information label ............................ 361
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............226
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Compartment ................................ 228
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 320
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 306
Number .......................................... 361
Starting .......................................... 108
Turning off ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 230
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 231
Additives ........................................ 371
Checking level ............................... 230
Consumption ................................. 230
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 308
Oil dipstick ..................................... 230
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 370
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 63
4-ETS ............................................... 64
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 289, 300
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 3188IndexX164_AKB; 5; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:30:16+02:00 - Seite 8
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ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Express operation
Power windows .............................. 105
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................192
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 94
Fold-in function ........................ 95, 140
Parking position ............................... 95
Power-folding ................................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 284
Flat tire ............................................... 336
Lowering the vehicle ......................344
Mounting the spare wheel .............340
Preparing the vehicle .....................336
Spare wheel ........................... 336, 368
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................337
Floormats ........................................... 223
Fluids
AdBlue ®
......................................... 369
Automatic transmission fluid .........369
Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Capacities ...................................... 368
Engine coolant ............................... 369
Engine oil ....................................... 369
Power steering fluid .......................369
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 370
Fog lamps ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 310, 312
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................ 95, 140
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 369
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) .......... 42, 322
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints
Fuel ..................................................... 226
Additives ........................................ 372
Capacity, fuel tank .........................369
Diesel fuel ............................. 369, 372
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................259
Fuel consumption statistics ...........141
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................227
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ... 369, 371
Refueling ........................................ 226
Requirements ................................ 371
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 227
Opening manually ..........................324
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ...................................... 368
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ............................................... 345
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 369
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................227
Refueling ........................................ 226
Fuses .................................................. 355
G
Garage door opener .................... 33, 219
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 255
Gear range ......................................... 118
Indicator ........................................ 118
Limiting .......................................... 119
Shifting into optimal ......................119
Transfer case ................................. 120
Gear selector lever ............................ 114
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Gearshift pattern ........................... 114
Shifting procedure .........................116
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Brake pads ..................................... 299
Coolant .......................................... 306
Cruise control ................................ 294
Differential locks ...................123, 302
Distronic ........................................ 294
Doors ............................................. 304
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ..303
EBP ................................................ 300
Engine oil ....................................... 308
ESP ®
...................................... 289, 300
Fog lamps .............................. 310, 312
Front passenger front air bag ........291
Gas cap .......................................... 309
High-beam lamps ........................... 311
Hood .............................................. 304
License plate lamps .......................311
Light sensor ................................... 311
Low-beam lamps ............................ 312
LOW RANGE mode ......................... 303
Parking brake ................................ 300
Parking lamps ................................ 311
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 290
Reserve fuel ................................... 309
Reverse lamp ................................. 310
Side marker lamps .........................311
SmartKey ....................................... 304
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........304
SRS ................................................ 301
Tailgate .......................................... 304
Tail lamps ...................................... 312
Tele Aid .......................................... 301
Tire inflation pressure ............297, 313
Tire pressure monitor ....................297
Tires ...................................... 297, 313
Trailer brake lamps ........................312
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 312
Trailer turn signal lamps ................312
Turn signals ................................... 313
Washer fluid ................................... 305
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 91
Buttons .......................................... 125
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........92, 139
Gearshift control ............................ 118
Heating ............................................ 93
Memory function .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 30N
Navigation menu ............................... 130
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 53
Resetting ....................................... 325
Nets, parcel ....................................... 200
Night security illumination .............. 137
Normal occupant weight .................. 256
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 361
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 256
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type ....59
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 322
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
Introduction ..................................... 36
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 52
Seat belts .................................. 39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 127
Off-road driving ................................. 262
Checklist ............................... 264, 268
Crossing obstacles ........................267
Driving instructions ........................ 262
Driving on sand .............................. 267
Driving through water ....................266
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Returning ....................................... 268
Ruts ............................................... 267
Steep terrain .................................. 264
Off-road driving program .................. 158
Off-road menu ................................... 131
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 118
Operating safety .................................. 23
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 277
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 276
Paintwork code ................................. 361
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof
Sunshade ....................................... 211
Parcel nets ......................................... 200
Parking ............................................... 112
Parktronic system ..........................166
Parking brake ............................ 112, 261
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................95
Transmission position ....................116
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............278
Malfunction .................................... 169
Minimum distance .........................167
Sensor range ................................. 167
Switching on/off ........................... 168
System sensors ............................. 167
Warning indicators ...................27, 168
Parts service ...................................... 360
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 259
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 279
Power assistance .............................. 259
Power outlets .................................... 212
Power seats see Seats
Power tailgate
Closing ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 304
Opening ........................................... 76
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 192
Synchronizing ................................ 194
Power washer .................................... 276
Power windows ................................. 105
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Door windows ................................ 106
Hinged quarter windows ................106
Operation ....................................... 105
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 60
Synchronizing ................................ 107
Practical hints ................................... 284
Preglow indicator lamp .............. 29, 109
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 52
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Problems
While driving .................................. 111
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 105
Product information ............................ 20
Production options weight ............... 256
Proximity key see Key, SmartKey
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R
Radiator ..................................... 230, 257
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................129
Radio transmitters ............................ 272
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 369
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 60
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 60
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seats
see Seats
Rear view camera .............................. 169
Cleaning the camera lens ..............278
Rear window defroster ..................... 191
Rear window wiper/washer ............. 104
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 234, 256
Refilling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 347
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 371
Refueling ............................................ 226
Regular checks .................................. 228
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 219
Replacing
Key .................................................. 74
Replacing bulbs ................................. 328
Reporting safety defects .................... 24
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 309
Warning lamp ................................... 29
Reset button ................................ 28, 124Reset tool (NECK-PRO active front
head restraints) ................................. 325
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 256, 365
Roadside Assistance ................... 21, 216
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 371
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 279
Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................61
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 24
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 48
Adjustment function ........................51
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Fastening ......................................... 50
Height adjustment ...........................51
Proper use of ................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 48
Telltale ..................................... 29, 317
Seat heating ......................................... 90
Seating capacity ................................ 243
Seats ..................................................... 82
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................92
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 201
Heating ............................................ 90
Memory function .............................. 96
Multicontour seat ............................ 90
Rear seats ........................................ 87
Ventilation ....................................... 90
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 200
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
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Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 368
Coolant .......................................... 373
Engine oil additives ........................371
Engine oils ..................................... 370
Fuel requirements .......................... 371
Gasoline additives .......................... 372
Identification labels .......................360
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........371
Rims and tires ................................ 365
Spare wheel ................................... 368
Vehicle specification
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 362
Vehicle specification GL 450 .........362
Vehicle specification GL 550 .........363
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 370, 375
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 214
Emergency calls ............................. 215
Information button .........................217
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 216
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Remote door unlock ......................219
Roadside Assistance button ..........216
Search & Send ............................... 218
SOS button .................................... 216
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..219
System self-test ............................. 215
Telephone ............................................. 30
Answering/ending a call ................143
Hands-free microphone ...................34
Menu ............................................. 142
Operation ....................................... 142
Phone book .................................... 143
Redialing ........................................ 144
Temperature
Interior temperature ..............178, 187
Outside .................................. 129, 135Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ................................... 200
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 344
Time setting ....................................... 135
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 256
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 242
Tire and loading terminology ........... 254
TIREFIT ............................................... 337
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 237
Important notes on ........................235
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 236
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....242
Tire labeling ....................................... 250
Tire load rating .................................. 255
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 256
Tire pressure loss warning system . 237
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 233, 365
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 239
Air pressure ................................... 234
Care and maintenance ...................247
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Direction of rotation, spinning .......246
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 235
Inflation pressure ..................236, 237
Information placard .......................242
Inspection ...................................... 247
Labeling ......................................... 250
Load index ............................. 251, 255
Load rating .................................... 255
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 297, 313
MOExtended .................................. 365
Ply composition and material
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