Electronic Traction Systemsee ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 260
Flat tire .......................................... 312
Hazard warning flasher ....................90
Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 203
Towing the vehicle .........................321
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 201
Telephone ...................................... 161
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......204
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 249
Information label ............................ 329
System warranties ...........................19
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............212
Cleaning ......................................... 253
Compartment ................................ 214
Malfunction indicator lamp ............295
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Number .......................................... 329
Starting ............................................ 98
Turning off ..................................... 102
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking level ............................... 215
Consumption ................................. 215
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Oil dipstick ..................................... 215
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 335
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 61
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 271, 272, 274
Trailer stabilization ........................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 293
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 62
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 185
Power windows ................................ 95
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 84
Fold-in function ................................ 86
Parking position ............................... 85
Power-folding ................................... 85
Switching fold-in function on or
off .................................................. 124
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 49
First aid kit ......................................... 260
Flat tire ............................................... 312
Lowering the vehicle ......................317
Mounting the spare wheel .............312
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
Spare wheel ........................... 312, 333
Floormats ........................................... 209
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........334
Brake fluid ..................................... 334
Capacities ...................................... 334
Engine coolant ............................... 334
Engine oil ....................................... 334
Power steering fluid .......................334
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 335
Fog lamps ............................................. 89
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 283, 285
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ........................................ 86
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
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Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................84
Interior rear view mirror ...................84
Memory function .............................. 86
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 85
Vanity mirror .................................. 196
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 337
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 146
Multifunction display ........................ 112
Symbol messages ..........................270
Text messages ............................... 264
Vehicle status messages ...............262
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 271, 272
Active headlamps .......................... 283
Advanced TPMS ............................. 268
Air bags ......................................... 264
Alternator ...................................... 281
Battery ........................................... 281
Brake fluid ..................................... 273
Brake pads ..................................... 270
Cargo compartment ....................... 277
Child seat ...................................... 267
Coolant .......................................... 279
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............286
Cruise control ................................ 267
Doors ............................................. 277
EBP ................................................ 272
Engine oil ....................................... 282
ESP ®
............................. 271, 272, 274
Fog lamps .............................. 283, 285
Front passenger front air bag ........264
Gas cap .......................................... 282
High-beam lamps ........................... 284
Hood .............................................. 277
License plate lamps .......................285
Light sensor ................................... 285
Low-beam lamps ............................ 285
Parking brake ................................ 272
Parking lamps ................................ 284
Power steering ............................... 279
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Reverse lamp ................................. 283
Side marker lamps .........................284SmartKey ....................................... 277
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........277
SRS ................................................ 275
Tailgate .......................................... 277
Tail lamps ...................................... 286
Tele Aid .......................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure ............268, 288
Tire pressure monitor ....................268
Tires ...................................... 268, 288
Trailer brake lamps ........................286
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 286
Trailer turn signal lamps ................287
Turn signals ................................... 287
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Memory function .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 115
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 51
Resetting ....................................... 301
Nets, parcel ....................................... 188
Normal occupant weight .................. 240
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 329
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 240
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 45
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 57
Fastening the seat belts ................... 49
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Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 201
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 328
Service and warranty information ..... 19
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 232
Service menu ..................................... 118
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........69
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............67
Memory function .............................. 86
Menu ............................................. 119
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) .......69
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............67
Side impact air bags ........................... 40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 241
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 242
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 331
Mounting ....................................... 312
Storage location ............................ 262
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 169
Resume function ............................ 170
Sport Utility Vehicle
see SUV SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 293
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 275
Standing water, driving through ...... 246
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 76
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 99
Starting the engine ............................. 98
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 205
Storage compartments ..................... 192
Storing tires ....................................... 233
Stranded vehicle ............................... 324
Sun visors .................................. 195, 196
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ................. 21
T
Tachometer .................................. 28, 109
Overspeed range ........................... 109
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 71
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening ........................................... 71
Power tailgate .................................. 72
Unlocking manually .......................300
Tail lamps ........................................... 305
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Tar stains ........................................... 252
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ....335, 336
Brake fluid ............................. 334, 336
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 334
Coolant .................................. 334, 337
Engine oil additives ........................336
Engine oils ............................. 334, 335
Fuel requirements .......................... 337
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil
filterAll models8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsAutomatic
transmissionGLK 350 269.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidGLK 350 4MATIC9.5 US qt (9.0 l)Front axleGLK 350 4MATIC0.63 US qt (0.6 l)Hypoid gear oil
(SAE 75W-85)Rear axleGLK 350 261.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
(SAE 75W-85)GLK 350 4MATIC1.1 US qt (1.0 l)Transfer caseGLK 350 4MATIC0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidPower steeringAll modelsapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11.S)Brake systemAll models0.53 US qt (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemAll modelsapprox. 8.9 US qt (8.4 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze26 USA only.334Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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