2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class oil capacities

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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VIN
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
You will see the VIN.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 444)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 444) Engine number
:
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
; Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
DEF
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids.
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Service products and filling capacities
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!
Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R gasoline
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters: in
countries outside the EU, only use low
sulfur Euro diesel with a sulfur content of
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle
filter: in countries where only diesel fuel
with a high sulfur content is available, you
will need to carry out your vehicle's oil
change at shorter intervals. Further
information on oil change intervals can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
Information on refueling (Y page 183).
Bio-diesel – FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)
Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of bio-
diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The
concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may
not exceed 5% by volume.
Pure bio-diesel and diesel fuel with a higher
percentage of bio-diesel, such as B20, can
damage the engine and the fuel system. For
this reason, they are not approved.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff. The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline
pump must clearly state that the standard for
ULSD has been fulfilled. If the label is not
clear, do not refuel the vehicle. Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless
they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on refueling (Y
page 183).
Low outside temperatures
i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow
properties is available during the winter
months. Further information about fuel
properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at gas stations. DEF
Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling DEF
(Y
page 445).
DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R not poisonous
R colorless and odorless
R not flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may
experience a burning sensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. Coughing and watering of
the eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12 ‡ (-11 †). The vehicle is
delivered from the factory equipped with a
DEF preheating system. Winter operation can
thus be guaranteed even at temperatures
below 12 ‡ (-11 †).448
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Additives
!
Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with DEF and
do not dilute DEF with water. This may
destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly
important with respect to avoiding
malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, it must not be returned to
the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer
be guaranteed.
Filling capacities Model Total capacity
GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATI
C
8.2 US gal
(31.2 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment. Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 445).
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval GL 450 4MATIC
GL 550 4MATIC
278 229.5
AMG vehicles
157 229.5
GL 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51 i
MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.Service products and filling capacities
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Model Capacity
GL 450 4MATIC
GL 550 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
AMG vehicles
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) GL 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out
regular oil changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Y page 445).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine. 450
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Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 445).
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †),the boiling point of the
coolant during operation is approximately
266 ‡ (130 †).
The an tifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R no t exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will no t be dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1. i
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
i The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
GL 450 4MATIC
GL 550 4MATIC
Approx. 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l) GL 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l) AMG vehicles
Approx. 13.1 US qt
(12.4 l) i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze. Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 445). Service products and filling capacities
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At temperatures above freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14 ‡ ( Ò10 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
R Down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
R Down to Ò20.2 ‡ (Ò 29 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is
filled with refrigerant R-134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R-134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be
used. The approved PAG oil may not be
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant.
Otherwise, the climate control system may
be damaged.
Service work, such as topping-up refrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAE standard J639 included. Always have work on the climate control
system carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
:
Warning symbol
; Refrigerant filling capacity
= Applicable SAE standards
? PAG oil part number
A Type of refrigerant
Warning symbols :indicate:
R possible dangers
R having service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
AMG vehicles Capacity
Refrigerant
PAG oil
All other models Capacity
Refrigerant
44.1 ± 0.4 oz (1250
± 10 g) PAG oil
4.9 ± 0.4 oz (140 ±
10 g) 452
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