2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class tire pressure

Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 161T
Tachometer ........................................ 273
Tailgate Display message ............................ 321
Emergency unlocking .......................93
Important safety notes ....................89
Limiting the opening angle ...............92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from outside) .......90
Opening dimensions ......................453
Power closing .................................. 88
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 304
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 445
Emergency spare wheel .................441
Information .................................... 444
Tires/wheels ................................. 432
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Vehicle data ................................... 453
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 359
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes .......................363
Emergency call .............................. 356
Geo fencing ................................... 363
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............362
MB info call button ........................358
Remote vehicle locking ..................361
Roadside Assistance button ..........358
Search & Send ............................... 360
Self-test ......................................... 356
Speed alert .................................... 363
System .......................................... 356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 362
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............361
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 355
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 279
Display message ............................ 322
Menu (on-board computer) ............279
Number from the phone book ....... .280
Redialing ........................................ 280
Rejecting/ending a call .................279
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 272
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ..................... .273
Setting (climate control) ................157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........77
Immobilizer ...................................... 77
Through-loading ................................ 343
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................287
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 388
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....412
Checking manually ........................411
Display message ............................ 318
Important safety notes ..................412
Maximum ....................................... 410
Notes ............................................. 409
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................390
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning
system General notes ................................ 411
Important safety notes ..................411
Restarting ...................................... 412
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 414
Function/notes ............................. 412
General notes ................................ 412
Important safety notes ..................413
Restarting ...................................... 415 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 337
Warning message .......................... 414
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................426
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................425
Bar (definition) ............................... 424
Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Characteristics .............................. 424
Checking ........................................ 405
Definition of terms .........................424
Direction of rotatio n...................... 428
Display message ............................ 318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................427
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .424
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............425
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................425
Important safety notes ..................404
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......425
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........425
Labeling (overview )........................ 421
Load bearing index (definition) ......426
Load index ..................................... 423
Load index (definition) ...................426
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 425
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 426
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 426
Maximum tire loa d......................... 423
Maximum tire load (definition) .......426
MOExtended tires ..........................406
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 426
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 426Replacing
....................................... 427
Service life ..................................... 406
Sidewall (definition) .......................426
Speed rating (definition) ................425
Storing ........................................... 428
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 424
Temperature .................................. 420
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 426
Tire bead (definition) ......................426
Tire pressure (definition) ................426
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 425
Tire size (data) ............................... 432
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 421
Tire tread ....................................... 405
Tire tread (definition) .....................426
Total load limit (definition) .............427
Traction ......................................... 420
Traction (definition) .......................427
Tread wea r..................................... 420
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................425
Unladen weight (definition) ............426
Wear indicator (definition) .............427
Wheel and tire combination ...........435
Wheel rim (definition) ....................425
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........397
Installing the towing eye ................398
Removing the towing eye ...............399
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist .....................230
Axle load, permissible ....................457
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 381
Coupling up a trailer ......................266
Decoupling a trailer .......................268
Driving tips .................................... 264
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .7420
Index

Vehicle emergency locking
................88
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............444
Vehicle level AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
Vehicle level (display message) .......310
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 386
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 279
VIN ...................................................... 444W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes ........................................... 326
Check Engine ................................. 333
Coolant .......................................... 334
Distance warning ........................... 336
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 336
ESP ®
.............................................. 329
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 330
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 324
SRS ................................................ 332
Tire pressure monitor ....................337
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 322
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........432
Wheel chock ...................................... 428
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Cleaning (warning) .........................428
Emergency spare wheel .................439
Important safety notes ..................404
Interchanging/changing ................427
Mounting a new wheel ...................431Mounting a wheel
.......................... 428
Overview ........................................ 404
Removing a wheel ..........................431
Storing ........................................... 428
Tightening torque ........................... 432
Wheel size/tire size .......................432
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 300
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 159
Infrared reflective .......................... 367
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................374
Notes ............................................. 451
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Rear window wiper ........................141
Replacing the wiper blades ............141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ...................196
Snow chains .................................. 407
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 406
Overview ........................................ 406
Radiator cover ............................... 371
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Important safety notes ..................141
Replacing ....................................... 141
Replacing (rear window) ................142
Replacing (windshield )................... 141
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 382
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 15922
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
23 Z

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Low-beam
headlamps 129
;
T
Parking lamps 130
=
÷
ESP® 329
?
K
High-beam
headlamps 132
A
Electric parking brake (red) 332
F
(USA only) !
(Canada only) B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 332
C
·
Distance warning 336
D
#!
Turn signals 131
E
h
Tire pressure monitor 337 Function Page
F
6
SRS 332
G
ü
Seat belt 324
H
%
Diesel engine:
preglow 169
I
?
Coolant 334
J
R
Rear fog lamp 130
K
;
Check Engine 333
L
8
Reserve fuel M
å
ESP®
OFF 329
N
!
ABS 327
O
Brakes: 326
$
(USA only) J
(Canada only) 34
Instrument clusterAt a glance

R
BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus)
(Y page 68)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (distance
warning function and adaptive Brake
Assist) (Y page 69)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 72)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Y page 74)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 75)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 75)
R STEER CONTROL (Y page 76) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the notes on tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 404).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The
! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 67). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Ypage 326) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 291).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal. Driving safety systems
67Safety Z

Opening the fuel filler flap
:
To open the fuel filler flap
; To insert the fuel filler cap
= Fuel type to be used
? Tire pressure table
X Switch the engine off.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler
neck is designed for refueling at diesel
filling pumps.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out. Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 8reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 333).
A message appears in the multifunction
display ( Ypage 308).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 333). 184
RefuelingDriving and parking

a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof carriers when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident is greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation. Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine must be carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
Example: ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the
selected settings and prevailing conditions.
Your driving style can significantly influence
the vehicle's consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration Acceleration
R Constant
Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher
percentage indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count 192
Driving tipsDriving and parking