2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class fuel

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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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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Power closing feature
.........................88
Power washers .................................. 377
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 297
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................281
Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Program selector button ..................177
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 170
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 170 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........28 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....287
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................285
Display message ............................ 312
Radiator cover ................................... 371
Radio Selecting a station .........................278
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (installing) 367
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................27
Reading lamp ..................................... 135
Rear compartment Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................ .113
Setting the air vents ......................163
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 130Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Display message ............................ 322
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................380
Function/notes ............................. 230
Switching on/off ........................... 231
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................122
Dipping (automatic) .......................123
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 142
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................452
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................182
Refueling proces s.......................... 183
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 364
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................137
Overview of bulb type s.................. 138
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 138
Reporting safety defects ....................29
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 308
Warning lamp ................................. 333
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........161
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 99
Roller sunblinds ............................. 100
Side windows ................................... 9416
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Sliding sunroof
................................. 99
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Reversing lamps (display message) 305
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....25
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding pane l.................................. 100
Rear side windows .........................351
Roof carrier ........................................ 348
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 383
Roof load (maximum) ........................453
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............277 S
Safety Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................285
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting the head restraint ..........108
Cleaning the cover .........................383
Correct driver's seat position ........106
Entry position (3rd row of seats) ....113
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ......114 Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................
.111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 344
Important safety notes ..................107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat heating problem ....................118
Seat ventilation problem ................119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off .......116
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......380
Service menu (on-board computer) .282
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 450
Coolant (engine) ............................ 450
DEF special additives .....................448
Engine oil ....................................... 449
Fuel ................................................ 446
Important safety notes ..................445
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 452
Washer fluid .................................. .451
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........286
On-board computer .......................282
Setting the air distribution ...............158
Setting the airflow ............................158
SETUP (on-board computer) .............287
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 305
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 379
Convenience closing feature ............95
Convenience opening feature ..........95
Hinged side windows .......................94
Important safety information ...........93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Resetting ......................................... 96 Index
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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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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

If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Sports Utility Vehicle
G
WARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with 26
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