2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class dimensions

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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Important safety notes
..................263
Installing the ball coupling .............265
Mounting dimensions ....................456
Power supply ................................. 270
Pulling away with a trailer ..............170
Removing the ball coupling ............269
Storing the ball coupling ................269
Trailer drive program .....................255
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......399
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............400
Important safety notes ..................397
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 269
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist .................250
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............253
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 245
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................269
Transfer case ..................................... 182
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........173
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................173
Transporting the vehicle ..................399
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 200
Driving downhill ............................. 201
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 200
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .382
Trip computer (on-board computer) 275
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 275
Resetting (on-board computer) ......276
Trunk
see Tailgate Turn signals
Display message ............................ 303
Switching on/off ........................... 131
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 427
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........350
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 320
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings ..........................282
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 415
Locking (in an emergency) ...............88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 80
Lowering ........................................ 432
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 191
Pulling away ................................... 170
Raising ........................................... 429
Reporting problems .........................28
Securing from rolling away ............428
Towing away .................................. 397
Transporting .................................. 399
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........88
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................80
Vehicle data ................................... 453
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 453
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 455
Fording depth ................................ 454
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Vehicle dimensions ...........................453 Index
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X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 82).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 453).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 340).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
You can:
R close the tailgate manually from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate from inside with the
emergency release Tailgate reversing feature
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing
feature, the tailgate is equipped with
automatic obstacle recognition with a
reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or
restricts the tailgate when automatically Cargo compartment
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R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 453).
i Notes on the reversing feature for the
tailgate (Y page 89).
Opening the tailgate automatically You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
X
Press and hold the Fbutton on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
X If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle
and let it go again immediately.
Closing the tailgate automatically G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. Closing and locking button (example: vehicle with
KEYLESS-GO)
X
To close: press closing button :on the
tailgate.
or
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: you can
simultaneously close and lock the tailgate.
X Press locking button ;on the tailgate.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside
the vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks.
All the doors must be shut and the
SmartKey located in the vicinity of the
tailgate.
i The tailgate cannot be opened and closed
with the SmartKey if there is a SmartKey in
the ignition.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock. Cargo compartment
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Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 453).
i Notes on the reversing feature for the
tailgate (Y page 89). Opening and closing
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X To open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate :until the tailgate is closed. Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 4 in
(10 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button92
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(Y
page 90) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 90) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 453).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 82).
X Insert mechanical key ;into the opening
in paneling :. X
Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key ;in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y page 88),
the cargo compartment is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Side windows
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R
uphill or downhill gradient in percentage
R on-road/off-road program selected
R condition of the differential lock for the
transfer case
R the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected
R condition of the LOW RANGE off-road
gear
R the on-road trailer program is selected Towing a trailer
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
result in overloading of the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle. This applies especially if the
ball coupling in question is longer or angled
differently. This could seriously impair the
driving characteristics and the trailer can
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
You should only ever install a ball coupling
that has the permissible dimensions and that
is designed to meet your trailer-towing
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling
or the trailer tow hitch.
You will find the values approved by the
manufacturer on the vehicle identification
plates and those for the towing vehicle under
"Technical data" ( Ypage 457). G
WARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or
not secured with the bolt provided and the
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter. G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
G
WARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The
vehicle/trailer combination could even
rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a
detachable trailer coupling is used.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which
must not be exceeded, can be found:
R in the vehicle documents
R on the identification plates for the trailer
tow hitch and the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies. Towing a trailer
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When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and
gradient-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning radius
This could impair the handling
characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather
conditions. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for your vehicle/trailer
combination. Notes on towing a trailer
General notes R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
R Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R If you no longer need the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess.
This will reduce the risk of damage to the
ball coupling.
i When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y
page 425).
Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC ( Ypage 222) and Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 243) are only available with
limitations, or not at all.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (Y page 456).
Driving tips i
Observe the information on ESP ®
trailer
stabilization (Y page 74) and on pulling
away with a trailer (Y page 170).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the
maximum permissible speed is. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed in the
relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the
maximum permissible rear axle load is
increased when towing a trailer. See
"Technical data" to find out whether this
applies to your vehicle (Y page 457). If you
utilize any of the added maximum rear axle
load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/trailer
combination may not exceed a maximum
speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for reasons
concerning the operating permit. This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations is above 60 mph (100 km/h).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
Use the left-hand paddle shifter to shift into
a lower gear in good time on long and steep
downhill gradients.
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so that less braking will be required to
maintain the speed. This relieves the load on 264
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