Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Storing the parking position ..........109
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
Filling capacity see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 309
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 316
MOExtended run-flat system .........321
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle .........................318
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormat ............................................. 291
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Fuel Additives ........................................ 367
Notes ............................................. 366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 366
Refueling ........................................ 159
Specifications ................................ 366
Troubleshooting ............................. 162
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........227
Notes ............................................. 167
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 243
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................161
Opening/closing ............................ 160
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 243
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................330
Engine emergency stop .................331
Fuse allocation chart .....................330
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 330
Notes ............................................. 329
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................291
Notes ............................................. 288
Opening/closing the garage door ..291
Programming the remote control ...289
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 304
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 362
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 304
Glove box ........................................... 265
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 355
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 117
Adding washer fluid .......................297
Notes ............................................. 370
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Misting up ...................................... 118
Setting ........................................... 124
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) .....................97
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Installing/removing (rear) ................99
Luxury .............................................. 97
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 117
Hill start assist .................................. 150
Hood Closing ........................................... 295
Opening ......................................... 294
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170
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Warning lamp ................................. 258
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 218
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 148
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................216
Selecting the display ...................... 222
Steering (display message) .............. 251
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................106
Adjusting (manually) ......................106
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 215
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Important safety instructions ......... 105
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 106
Steering wheel heating ..................106
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 155
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 265
Glove box ....................................... 265
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 265
Center console (rear) .....................266
Cup holders ................................... 277
Important safety information .........264
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 225
Instrument cluster .........................221
Lighting .......................................... 223
Time/Date ..................................... 222
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 214
Tailgate Display message ............................ 251
Important safety guidelines .............80
Limiting the opening angle ...............84
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 362
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 370
GL 450 ........................................... 371
GL 550 ........................................... 371
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Emergency call .............................. 284
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............288
MB info call button ........................286
Roadside Assistance button ..........285
Self-test ......................................... 283
System .......................................... 283
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............287
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 228
Display message ............................ 252
Menu (on-board computer) ............227
Number from the phone book ........ 228
Redialing ........................................ 228
Rejecting/ending a call .................228
Telephone compartment .................. 265
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 272
Temperature Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 218
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 218
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Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelinesGWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
For the tailgate to be opened fully, there must
be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling
of 7.40 ft (2.25 m).
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing
GWarning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
R Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
R Press the tailgate closing switch.
RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
R When no SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button 5
or the
locking button 6
.
Closing button and locking button (example:
vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-
GO)
XTo close: press closing button : on the
tailgate.
or
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.XTo close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ; on the tailgate.
i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i Only with KEYLESS-GO: if you leave a
KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
5 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
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The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected.
Automatic opening and closing from
the inside
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the opening procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
When the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
You can open/close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.XTo open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.XTo close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
If the tailgate touches an object, the closing
procedure is interrupted and the tailgate
reopens.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure: pull
or push the remote operating switch for
tailgate :.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
GWarning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from
the inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Always make sure there is sufficient
space when opening.
You can unlock and open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle.
The handle is on the lower part of the tailgate
window on the right-hand side when viewed
in the direction of travel.
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Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.XTo end a call: press the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
Call priority
An emergency call can still be initiated even
if a service call is currently active, e.g. a
Roadside Assistance call or an MB info call.
In this case, an emergency call will take
priority and override all other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended. An emergency
call can only be terminated by the Response
Center. All other calls can be ended by
pressing the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel or the
corresponding button for ending a telephone
call on COMAND.
i When an mbrace call has been initiated,
COMAND is muted. The mobile phone is no
longer connected to COMAND. If you must
use your mobile phone, we recommend
that you do this only when the vehicle is
stationary and in a safe location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
i Information on the components and
operating principles of COMAND can be
found in the separate COMAND operating
instructions.
Destination Download gives you access to a
database with over 10 million points of
interest (POIs) which can be downloaded onto
the navigation system of your vehicle. If you
know the destination, you can download the
address or obtain the location of points of
interest (POIs) or important destinations in
the surrounding area.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the entered address.XSelect Yes using the = button or
select ; on COMAND.XPress the 9 button on COMAND to
confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
i If you select No, the address can be stored
in the address book.
i The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding cellular
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
Search & Send
"Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search & Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening
If you have unintentionally locked your
vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is inside the
vehicle) and a replacement key is not
available:
XContact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center under the
number 866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.XReturn to your vehicle at the time arranged
with the Response Center.XPull the tailgate handle for at least 20
seconds until the indicator lamp in the SOS
button ( Y page 284) flashes.
The Connecting Call message appears in
the multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be opened
via the Internet in the "Owners Online"
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This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Unauthorized modification of this device
could void the device's operating permit.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
requirements of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. The device must not cause harmful
interference.
2. The device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized modification of this device
could void the user's authority to legally
operate the device.
Programming the remote control
Programming
GWarning!
Only press the transmitter button on the
integrated remote control if there are no
persons or objects present within the sweep
of the garage door. People could otherwise be
injured by the movement of the door.
Remote control in the rear-view mirror
Garage door remote control A is not part of
the garage door opener.
i To achieve the best result, insert new
batteries in garage door remote control
A of your garage door drive before
programming.
XErase the memory of the integrated remote
control ( Y page 291) before programming
it for the first time.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress and hold one of transmitter
buttons ; to ? on the integrated remote
control.
After a short time, indicator lamp : will
start flashing. It flashes about once per
second.
i Indicator lamp : flashes immediately
the first time that the transmitter button is
programmed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp : will only start flashing at a rate of
once per second after 20 seconds have
elapsed.
XKeep the transmitter button depressed.XPoint transmitter button B of garage door
remote control A towards the transmitter
buttons on the rear-view mirror from a
distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 20 cm).
i The distance between garage door
remote control A and the integrated
garage door opener depends on the system
of the garage door drive. You might require
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several attempts. You should test every
position for at least 20 seconds before
trying another position.XKeep transmitter button B on garage door
remote control A pressed until indicator
lamp : starts to flash rapidly.
The programming has been successful if
indicator lamp : flashes rapidly.XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control or
transmitter button on the garage door
remote control B.
If indicator lamp : goes out after
approximately 20 seconds and has not
flashed rapidly:
XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control or
transmitter button on the garage door
remote control B.XRepeat the procedure for the other
transmitter buttons. When doing so, vary
the distance between the garage door's
remote control and the transmitter buttons
in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, you must synchronize the
remote control integrated into the rear-
view mirror with the garage door system
receiver after programming.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on
"Synchronizing the transmitter" or
"Registering a new transmitter". You can
also call the hotline mentioned above.
Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadian radio frequency laws require
transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission. This may
not be long enough for the integrated signal
transmitter to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian law,
some U.S. gate operators are designed to
"time-out" in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or have difficulties
programming the garage door opener
(regardless of where you live) when using the
programming steps (see above), proceed as
follows:XPress transmitter button ( ;, = or ?) and
hold it down during the following steps until
the setup has been completed
successfully.XAt the same time, press transmitter button
B of the garage door remote control for
two seconds, then release it for two
seconds, then press it again for two
seconds.XRepeat this sequence on transmitter
button B of the garage door remote
control until the frequency signal has been
learned.XIf the setup procedure is successful,
indicator lamp : flashes once slowly and
goes out after a few seconds.XContinue with the other programming
steps (see above).
Problems when programming
If you have problems when programming the
integrated remote control, please note the
following:
R check the transmitter frequency of garage
door remote control A (which can usually
be found on the rear of the remote control).
The integrated remote control is
compatible with equipment that operates
in the frequency range 280 to 390 MHz.
R replace the batteries in garage door remote
control A. This increases the likelihood of
garage door remote control A sending a
strong and precise signal to the integrated
remote control on the rear-view mirror.
R When aiming the garage door remote
control at the transmitter buttons on the
rear-view mirror, hold garage door remote
control A at differing distances and angles
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