2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class maintenance reset

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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WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 28
Introduction

You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Y page 371).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in .. Days
Service A in .. Days
R Service A Due Service A Due
R Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter A Aor B
B, possibly in connection with
a number or another letter, shows the type of
service. A
A stands for a minor service and B
Bfor
a major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is
disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before
disconnecting the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display. Hiding a service message
X Press the %ora button on the
steering wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Serv.
Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
ASSYST PLUS ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by
pressing the abutton.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
display has been inadvertently reset, this
setting can be corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
after the service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.
Special service requirements The specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenance work must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
R
regular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances ASSYST PLUS
375Maintenance and care Z