2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class audio

AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
................................................ 221
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....287
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............200
Ashtray ............................................... 351
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........375
Hiding a service message ..............375
Notes ............................................. 374
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 375
Service message ............................ 374
Special service requirements ......... 375
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................77
Function .......................................... .77
Switching off the alarm ....................77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................281
Display message ............................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 239
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....278
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 306
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ..............128
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............178
Changing gea r............................... 176
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................173
Display message ............................ 320
Drive program displa y.................... 173
Driving tips .................................... 176Emergency running mode
..............182
Engaging drive position .................. 175
Engaging neutral ............................ 174
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 174
Engaging reverse gear ...................174
Engaging the park position ............173
Kickdown ....................................... 176
Manual drive program ....................178
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package) ..179
Overview ........................................ 173
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Program selector button ................177
Pulling away ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................169
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......177
Trailer towing ................................. 176
Transmission position displa y........ 173
Transmission positions ..................175
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 182
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 457 B
Bag hook ............................................ 346
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 265
Removing ....................................... 269
Storing ........................................... 269
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes ....................83
Replacing ......................................... 83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 394
Display message ............................ 307
Important safety notes ..................391
Jump starting ................................. 395
Overview ........................................ 391 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

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

On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .287
Assistance menu ........................... 280
Audio menu ................................... 278
Convenience submenu ..................285
Displaying a service message ........375
Display messages ..........................290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210
Factory settings submenu .............286
Important safety notes ..................272
Instrument cluster submenu ..........282
Lighting submenu .......................... 283
Menu overview .............................. 275
Message memory .......................... 290
Navigation menu ............................ 277
On and Offroad menu ....................286
Operation ....................................... 273
RACETIMER ................................... 287
Service menu ................................. 282
Settings menu ............................... 282
Standard displa y............................ 275
Telephone menu ............................ 279
Trip menu ...................................... 275
Vehicle submenu ........................... 284
Video DVD operation .....................279
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 254
Function/notes ............................. 253
Snow program ............................... 255
SPORT program ............................. 254
Trailer program .............................. 255
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 139
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................27
Important safety notes ....................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................24
Outside temperature display ...........273
Overhead control panel ......................39
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66 P
Paint code number ............................444
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...378
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 101
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Parking ............................................... 188
Important safety notes ..................188
Parking brake ................................ 189
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 230
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................226
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 294
Electric parking brake ....................189
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................224
Driving system ............................... 222
Function/notes ............................. 222
Important safety notes ..................222
Problem (malfunction) ...................226
Range of the sensors .....................223
Trailer towing ................................. 225
Warning displa y............................. 224
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 301
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .382 Index
15

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

Left control panel
=
; R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 9
:
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 9
:
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R In the Audio Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute Back button
%
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip Tripmenu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory %
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Multifunction display
:
Time
; Permanent display: outside temperature
or speed (Y page 283)
= Text field
? Menu bar 274
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

A
Drive program (Y page 173)
B Transmission position (Y page 173)
X To show menu bar ?:press the =
or ; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ?disappears after a few seconds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio
system or COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
XjY Active Parking Assist
(Y page 226)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 201)
LOW LOW
RANGE RANGE LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y
page 259)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 134)
ë HOLD function ( Ypage 216) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 273).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 275)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 277)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 278)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 279)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 280)
R Serv
Serv menu (Y page 282)
R Sett
Sett menu (settings) (Y page 282) R
ON&OFFROAD
ON&OFFROAD menu (Ypage 286)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 287) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Tripmenu with
trip odometer :and odometer ;is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press 9or: to select From Start From Start
or From Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset From Resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 276).
The From Start From Start trip computer is
automatically reset when: Menus and submenus
275On-board computer and displays Z

R
"From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i If you reset the values in the ECO display,
the values in the "From start" trip computer
are also reset. If you reset the values in the
"From start" trip computer, the values in
the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
For more information, see the separate
operating instructions.
X Switch on the audio system with Becker ®
MAP PILOT or COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Navi
Navi menu.
Route guidance not active :
Direction of travel
; Current road
Route guidance active No change of direction announced
:
Distance to the destination
; Distance to the next change of direction =
Current road
? "Follow the road's course" symbol
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation :
Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol =for the change of direction
and distance graphic ;. The distance
indicator shortens towards the top of the
display as you approach the point of the
announced change of direction.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation :
Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= New lane during a change of direction
? Uninterrupted lane
A Lane recommendation
B Change-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, the system can display
lane recommendation =for the next change
of direction. During the change of direction,
additional lanes may be displayed. Menus and submenus
277On-board computer and displays Z