2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class pg 221

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 286
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 70
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes ....................68
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Active light function ......................... 122
Active Light System Display message ............................ 243
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 195
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 375
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 195
Air bags Display message ............................ 239
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag ..........................43
Window curtain air bag ....................44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 247
Air pressure see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................145
Rear ............................................... 146
Setting ........................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ...........145
Setting the side air vents ...............145
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........72
Approach/departure angle .............. 178
Ashtray ............................................... 284
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm ....................72
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 221
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 244
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 119
Automatic transmission Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................154
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............159
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Problem (malfunction) ...................159
Pulling away ................................... 151
Shift ranges ................................... 157
Starting the engine ........................150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Trailer towing ................................. 1574Index

Cargo compartment floor ................. 314
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 275
Important safety information .........274
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 272
Car wash (care) ................................. 306
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Backup lamp (LEDs) .......................127
High-beam headlamps ...................125
Important safety notes ..................123
License plate lighting .....................127
Low-beam headlamps ....................125
Overview of bulb types ..................124
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rear fog lamp (LEDs) .....................127
Side marker lamps (front) ..............126
Standing lamps (front) ...................126
Turn signals (front) ......................... 126
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................50
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................52
Display message ............................ 237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Troubleshooting ............................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 284Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 48
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 136
Controlling automatically ...............140
Cooling with air dehumidification ..139
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety notes ..................134
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 135, 138
Overview of systems ......................134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 140
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Rear control panel .........................136
Refrigerant ..................................... 375
Setting the air distribution .............142
Setting the airflow .........................142
Setting the air vents ......................145
Setting the temperature ................141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 144
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Switching residual heat on/off ......144
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 142
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 143
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 224
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 121
Compass Calling up ....................................... 296
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 2296Index

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

N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............222
On-board computer .......................222
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 54
Resetting after being triggered ........54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Resetting after being triggered ........54
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................61
System overview .............................. 38
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 372
Odometer ........................................... 220
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ......176
Checklist before driving off-road .... 175
General information .......................175
Important safety notes ..................174
Traveling uphill ............................... 178
Off-road program
Notes ............................................. 206
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 203
Differential locks ............................ 208
DSR ............................................... 204
LOW RANGE off-road gear .............206
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road drive program ..................206
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 71
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............228
Audio menu ................................... 221
Convenience submenu ..................227
Displaying a service message ........305
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 220
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 220
Display messages ..........................232
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 187
Factory settings ............................. 223
Important safety notes ..................216
Instrument cluster submenu ..........223
Lighting submenu .......................... 224
Menu overview .............................. 219
Message memory menu ................. 232
Navigation menu ............................ 222
Off-road menu ............................... 222
Operating video DVD .....................222
Operation ....................................... 217
Selecting the language ..................224
Settings menu ............................... 223
Standard display ............................ 220
Status bar ...................................... 224
Telephone menu ............................ 230
Time/Date submenu .....................224
Trip computer menu ......................229
Vehicle submenu ........................... 226
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 126
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....220
Display ........................................... 216
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66
P
Paint code number ............................ 369
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 308
Panic alarm .......................................... 67
Parking Important safety notes ..................166
Parking brake ................................ 167
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 113
Rear view camera .......................... 199
see Parking
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 236
Notes/function .............................. 167
see Parking brake
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 126
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................198
Driving system ............................... 196
Function/notes ............................. 196
Problem (malfunction) ...................199
Range of the sensors .....................196
Trailer towing ................................. 198
Warning display ............................. 197
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 45
Pedals ................................................. 168
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 310
Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 371
Power washers .................................. 307
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 53
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Warning lamp ................................. 265Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 21
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 151
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................227
Radiator cover ................................... 301
Radio Selecting a station .........................221
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 297
Reading lamp ..................................... 122
Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back ..................270
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 138
Setting the air vents ......................146
Setting the temperature ................141
Rear-compartment seat
see Rear seat
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................310
Function/notes ............................. 199
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................112
Dipping (automatic) .......................113
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
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Menus and submenus
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function:Standard display menu (Y page 220)
R tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) ( Y page 345)
R tire pressure monitor (USA only) ( Y page 347)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display ( Y page 305);Audio menu ( Y page 221)=Navigation menu (Y page 222)?Offroad menu (Y page 222)
R Level control ( Y page 189)
R Compass display ( Y page 296)
R Differential locks (status indicator) ( Y page 208)ADISTRONIC menu (Y page 187)BMessage memory 24
menu ( Y page 232)CSettings menu (Y page 223)DAdditional functions menu (Y page 228)24
The menu is only visible if there is a display message.Menus and submenus219On-board computer and displaysZ

XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.XPress the & or * button to select
digital speedometer or the outside
temperature.
Digital speedometer
Outside temperature
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
You can only change the waveband and store
new stations using COMAND.
XSwitch on COMAND and select Radio (see
the separate operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.:Waveband 25;Current stationXTo select a stored station:
briefly press
the & or * button.XTo select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the & or
* button.XTo select a station using station
search 26
: press and briefly hold the &
or * button.
Operating audio player or audio media
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on COMAND and select the audio
device or medium (see the separate
operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
CD changer display (example)
:Current CD;Current track25
If current station ; has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed.
26 Only if no station list is received.Menus and submenus221On-board computer and displaysZ