2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 140
High-beam headlamps ...................139
Low-beam headlamps ....................138
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ...............63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 352
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 380
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 381
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 152
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 150
Controlling automatically ...............156
Cooling with air dehumidification ..155
Defrosting the windows .................160
Defrosting the windshield ..............159
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 147
Important safety notes ..................146
Indicator lamp ................................ 156
Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control ..............154
Maximum cooling .......................... 159
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............149
Overview of systems ......................146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 156
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 161
Rear control panel .........................150Rear control panel (3-zone
automatic climate control with
additional rear-compartment
climate control)
............................. 152
Refrigerant ..................................... 452
Refrigerant filling capacity .............452
Setting the air distribution .............158
Setting the airflow .........................158
Setting the air vents ......................162
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 157
Setting the temperature ................157
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 161
Switching on/off ........................... 154
Switching residual heat on/off ......161
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 160
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 159
Coat hooks ......................................... 347
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes .............................. 69
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu .....................262
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Combination switch ..........................131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 275
Convenience closing feature ..............95
Convenience opening feature ............95
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................373
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Important safety notes ..................450
Temperature (on-board computer) .287
Temperature gauge ........................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30 Index
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Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 133
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 137
Crosswind driving assistance ............74
Cruise control Activating ....................................... 202
Activation conditions .....................202
Cruise control lever .......................201
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 317
Driving system ............................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes ..................201
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .202
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 349
Important safety notes ..................348
Rear compartment .........................349
Temperature controlled .................349
Third row of seats ..........................350
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...28
Customer Relations Department .......28 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 128
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF Adding ........................................... 186
Display message ............................ 309
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Important safety notes ..................448
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Interior lighting .............................. 284
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel ................................................. .447
Differential locks (display message) 311Digital speedometer
.........................276
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 374
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .....290
Driving systems ............................. 309
Engine ............................................ 306
General notes ................................ 290
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........290
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 323
Lights ............................................ .303
Safety systems .............................. 291
SmartKey ....................................... 323
Tires ............................................... 318
Vehicle .......................................... .320
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....336
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................281
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 336
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 206
Activation conditions .....................206
Cruise control lever .......................205
Deactivating ................................... 209
Display message ............................ 315
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 210
Driving tips .................................... 211
Function/notes ............................. 203
Important safety notes ..................204
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 209
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .80
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 321
Emergency locking ........................... 88 8
Index

Emergency unlocking
.......................88
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening (from inside) ......................87
Overview .......................................... 86
Power closing feature ......................88
Drinking and driving .........................192
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 178
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......173
Manual .......................................... .178
Manual (AMG vehicles) ..................179
Manual (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................179
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) ..........258
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........287
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................376
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 128
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 200
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...72
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................71
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....69
Distance warning function ...............69
Electronic brake force distribution ...74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .72
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 235
Active Blind Spot Assist .................247
Active Curve System ......................218
Active Driving Assistance package 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............251
Active Parking Assist .....................226
ADS ............................................... 217
AIRMATIC package ........................217
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................239
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 243
Cruise control ................................ 201
Display message ............................ 309
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 203
HOLD function ............................... 216
Lane Keeping Assist ......................245
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) .......................218
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................212
On-road programs .......................... 253
PARKTRONIC ................................. 222
Rear view camera .......................... 230
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................176
Brakes ........................................... 193
Break-in period .............................. 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 211
Downhill gradient ........................... 193
Drinking and driving .......................192
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................ .196
Driving on flooded roads ................195
Driving on sand .............................. 199
Driving on wet roads ......................195
Driving over obstacles ...................199
Exhaust check ............................... 192
Fuel ................................................ 192
General .......................................... 191
Hydroplaning ................................. 195
Icy road surfaces ........................... 196
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 194
Off-road driving .............................. 197
Off-road fording ............................. 195
Snow chains .................................. 407 Index
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Symmetrical low beam
..................128
Tire ruts ......................................... 199
Towing a trailer .............................. 264
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Wet road surface ........................... 194
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 312
Function/notes ............................. 256
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....278
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....279 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................285
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 192
On-board computer .......................276
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 439
Important safety notes ..................439
Removing ....................................... 440
Storage location ............................ 440
Technical data ............................... 441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....24 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 333
Display message ............................ 306
Engine number ...................... 444, 445
Irregular running ............................ 172
Jump-starting ................................. 395
Starting problems ..........................172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 169
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............170
Switching off .................................. 189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 372
Additives ........................................ 450
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 371
Display message ............................ 308
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption ....371
Temperature (on-board computer) .287
Viscosity ........................................ 450
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 72
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...287
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating ...................73
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ...........72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Exhaust check ................................... 192
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 381
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) .......................12310
Index

Folding in/out (automatically
)....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 286
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...123
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position ..........124
Eyeglasses compartment .................342 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires ..........................387
Preparing the vehicle .....................387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 344
Fording Off-road ......................................... 195
On flooded roads ........................... 195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 447
Consumption statistics ..................275
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 276
Displaying the range ......................276
Driving tips .................................... 192
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 446
Important safety notes ..................446
Low outside temperatures .............448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .446
Problem (malfunction) ...................185
Quality (diesel )............................... 447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel .............446
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 184
Fuel filter (display message) ............309Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 446
Problem (malfunction) ...................185
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Dashboard fuse box .......................401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 401
Fuse box under rear bench seat ....402
Important safety notes ..................400 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................367
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes ..................364
Opening/closing the garage door ..367
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 364
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 287
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 425 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................132
Headlamps Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Adjusting (electrically) ...................109
Adjusting (manually). .....................109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Installing/removing (rear) ..............110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control Index
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High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............134
Changing bulbs .............................. 139
Display message ............................ 304
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 171
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 217
Display message ............................ 312
Function/notes ............................. 216
Hood
Closing .......................................... .371
Display message ............................ 321
Important safety notes ..................370
Opening ......................................... 370
Hydroplaning ..................................... 195I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 77
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ....371
Inspection see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ...........34
Instrument cluster lighting ..............272
Interior lighting ................................. 135
Automatic control ..........................136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Emergency lighting ........................137
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........283 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 386
Using ............................................. 429
Jump starting (engine) ......................395 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............96
Display message ............................ 323
Locking ............................................ 81
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine ........................170
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 167
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 176
Manual drive program ....................180
Knee bag .............................................. 47 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................282
Display message ............................ 313
Function/informatio n.................... 245
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................287
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ......310
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes ..................218
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes ..................212
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 304 12
Index

Light function, active
Display message ............................ 305
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .284
Active light function .......................133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............134
Automatic headlamp mode ............128
Cornering light function .................133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ...................132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ...................132
Low-beam headlamps ....................129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........283
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 283
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 284
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........284
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......306
Loading guidelines ............................340
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 285Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 138
Display message ............................ 303
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 129
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 312
Off-road gear ................................. 259
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................259
Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) ..................116
Luxury head restraints .....................109 M
M+S tires ............................................ 406
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 378
mbrace Call priority .................................... 359
Display message ............................ 297
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes .......................363
Emergency call .............................. 356
General notes ................................ 355
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 82
Unlocking the driver's door ..............88 Index
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Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) .........................278
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 290
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............279
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 81
MOExtended tires .............................. 387
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................432
Mounting a new wheel ...................431
Preparing the vehicle .....................428
Raising the vehicle .........................429
Removing a wheel ..........................431
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 428
MP3
Operation ....................................... 278
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 274
Permanent displa y......................... 283
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .273
Overview .......................................... 35N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............277
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................241
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Problem (malfunction) ...................243
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 166 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ........................................... 43
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 275
Off-road driving Approach/departure angl e............ 455
Checklist after driving off-road ......198
Checklist before driving off-road .... 198
Fording depth ................................ 454
General information .......................197
Important safety notes ..................197
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND displa y... 262
Function/notes ............................. 258
Off-road program 1 ........................258
Off-road program 2 ........................259
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 256
DSR ............................................... 256
LOW RANGE off-road gear .............259
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 68
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) ..........258
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 28614
Index