2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class cruise control

Convenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening feature ............ 91
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................303
Display message ............................ 244
Notes ............................................. 376
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 241
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 123
Crossbar Installing ........................................ 278
Setting the span width ...................280
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................180
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 250
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes ..................179
LIM indicator lamp .........................180
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 180
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 282
Important safety notes ..................282
Rear compartment .........................282
third row of seats ........................... 282
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 25
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 224
Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 243
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Switching on/off (switch) ..............119
DEF
Adding ........................................... 164
Display message ............................ 247
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Interior lighting .............................. 226
Diesel particle filter .......................... 169
Differential locks Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 208
Digital speedometer
Displaying ...................................... 220
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 310
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....232
Driving systems ............................. 248
Engine ............................................ 244
General notes ................................ 232
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........232
Key ................................................ 256
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256
Lights ............................................. 241
Safety systems .............................. 233
Service interval display ..................305
Tires ............................................... 252
Vehicle ........................................... 254
Distance recorder ............................. 220
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Notes ............................................... 72
DISTRONIC
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 251
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 187
Driving tips .................................... 188
Important safety notes ..................182
Notes/function .............................. 182Index7

Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 186
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Door
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......76
Control panel ................................... 36
Important safety notes ....................83
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Display message ............................ 255
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Opening (from inside) ......................84
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 168
Drinks holder see Cup holders
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................305
Symmetrical low beam ..................118
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............178
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...70
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............69
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ...............72
Electronic brake force distribution ...71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
Important safety information ...........68
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 179
Display message ............................ 248
DISTRONIC .................................... 182Level control .................................. 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 196
Rear view camera .......................... 199
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................157
Brakes ........................................... 169
Break-in period .............................. 148
DISTRONIC .................................... 188
Downhill gradient ........................... 169
Drinking and driving .......................168
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Driving on flooded roads ................171
Driving on sand .............................. 176
Driving on wet roads ......................171
Driving over obstacles ...................177
Exhaust check ............................... 169
Fuel ................................................ 168
General .......................................... 168
Hydroplaning ................................. 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 170
Off-road driving .............................. 175
Off-road fording ............................. 171
Pedals ............................................ 168
Snow chains .......................... 173, 341
Symmetrical low beam ..................118
Tire ruts ......................................... 177
Towing a trailer .............................. 210
Traveling uphill ............................... 178
Wet road surface ........................... 170
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 204
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 228
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 221
E
EASY-ENTRY feature 3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Activating/deactivating .................227
Function/notes ............................. 111
EASY-EXIT feature
3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 227
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................119
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........225
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 244
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 180
DISTRONIC .................................... 184
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 226
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 125
Display message ............................ 241
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 249
Off-road gear ................................. 206
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 206
Luggage net ....................................... 270
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 108
Luxury head restraints ..................... 101
M
M+S tires ................................... 172, 340
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 25
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 308
mbrace Call priority .................................... 291
Display message ............................ 236
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 292
Emergency call .............................. 288
Important safety notes ..................287
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
System .......................................... 288
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............85
Memory card (audio) ......................... 221
Memory function ............................... 114
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............230
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 79
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 325
MP3 Operating ....................................... 221
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display ........................ 218
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 3112Index

Notes ............................................. 305
Service messages ..........................305
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 375
Capacities ...................................... 371
Coolant (engine) ............................ 376
DEF special additives .....................374
Engine oil ....................................... 375
Fuel ................................................ 372
Important safety notes ..................370
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 375
Washer fluid ................................... 377
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........223
On-board computer .......................223
Setting the air distribution ............... 142
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Side impact air bag ............................. 43
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 243
Side marker lamps Changing bulbs (front) ...................126
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........91
Hinged side windows .......................91
Important safety information ...........90
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) .....................93
Resetting ......................................... 92
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Resetting ......................................... 94
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................80
Changing the programming .............79
Checking the battery .......................80
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........91
Display message ............................ 256
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 82
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Positions (ignition lock) .................149Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Starting the engine ........................150
Snow chains .............................. 173, 341
Sockets Center console .............................. 286
Front-passenger footwell ...............286
Luggage compartment ...................286
Points to observe before use .........285
Rear compartment .........................286
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 365
Storage location ............................ 315
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 223
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 237
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 126
Display message ............................ 243
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Starting (engine) ................................ 150
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 255
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................110
Adjusting (manually) ......................110
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Important safety notes ..................109
Paddle shifters ............................... 15716Index

W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 260
Brakes ........................................... 259
Check Engine ................................. 264
Cruise control ................................ 180
Distance warning ........................... 265
ESP ®
.............................................. 261
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 262
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
LIM (DISTRONIC) ........................... 184
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................45
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 258
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor ....................265
Warranty ............................................ 368
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 256
see Windshield washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................362
Changing a wheel .......................... 321
Checking ........................................ 339
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Important safety notes ..................338
Mounting a wheel .......................... 324
Removing a wheel ..........................323
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 325
Wheel size/tire size .......................363
Window curtain air bag ....................... 44
Windows Cleaning ......................................... 309
see Side windows Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Infrared reflective .......................... 297
Windshield washer system .............. 303
Notes ............................................. 377
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................131
Rear window wiper ........................129
Replacing the wiper blades ............129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................340
Slippery road surfaces ...................174
Snow chains .......................... 173, 341
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 301
Winter tires
M+S tires ............................... 172, 340
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Important safety notes ..................129
Replacing (rear window) ................130
Replacing (windshield) ...................130
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 31120Index

CockpitFunctionPage:Combination switch121;Cruise control lever180=Instrument cluster29?HornASteering wheel paddle
shifters
157
BDIRECT SELECT lever154CPARKTRONIC warning
display
196
DOverhead control panel35EClimate control systems134FIgnition lock149Start/Stop button149FunctionPageGAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
109
HOn-board diagnostics
socketIOpens the hood300JParking brake167KReleases the parking brake167LLight switch118MAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
109
Steering wheel heating11028CockpitAt a glance

Slippery road surfacesGWARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
GWARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of control loss.
Do not engage the transfer case in position
LOW when driving on ice or packed snow. At
speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h) vehicle
steering is adversely affected by the Off-road
ABS.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
i
For more information on driving with
snow chains, see ( Y page 173).
GWARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Grains of sand, particles of dirt and other
abrasive materials can enter the brake
system. This can lead to excessive wear and
unpredictable braking efficiency.
After the brakes have been exposed to dirty
conditions, have them checked and cleaned
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Otherwise, there is a risk that braking power
may be insufficient in the event of an
emergency, or that the braking effect may be
unpredictable.GWARNING
Do not load items on the crossbars. It may
cause instability during some maneuvers
which could result in an accident.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected
obstacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehicle
cannot complete the attempted climb, back it
down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing so
the vehicle begins to show a tendency to roll,
immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you use
only the service brake. For information on
driving downhill, see "Driving downhill".
GWARNING
Please be aware that by raising the vehicle
level, the center of gravity also rises.
Therefore, always ensure that the vehicle
level is as low as possible. With higher ride
height the ESP ®
may activate earlier in certain
situations.
GWARNING
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Driving
with reduced tire inflation pressure increases
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GWARNING
Never turn the vehicle around on steep inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the vehicle cannot
complete the attempted climb, back it down in reverse gear.
i Hill start assist will aid you when pulling away on a hill.
For more information, see "Hill start assist" ( Y page 151).
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/
departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability
depends on the off-road conditions.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep
terrain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the
wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
i Vehicles with the Enhanced Off-Road
Package have a differential lock for the
transfer case and a differential lock for the
rear axle to improve vehicle traction.
Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly
reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the
hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive
over the top of the hill.
This style of driving prevents:
R the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the
brow of a hill
R loss of traction
R the vehicle from traveling too quickly down
the other side
Driving downhill
R Drive slowly.
R Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip and rollover.
R Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1.
R Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake
gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line
of fall.
R Check that the brakes are working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
i The special off-road ABS setting enables
a precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels, causing them to dig into the
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if
completely braked and therefore lose their
ability to steer.
Driving systems
Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must
select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine, which relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Driving systems179Driving and parkingZ