2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class washer fluid

Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................281
Display message ............................ 314
Notes/function .............................. 243
Trailer towing ................................. 245
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 186
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 448
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 297
Notes ............................................. 450
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 140
Display message ............................ 304
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................71
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................450
Display message ............................ 291
High-performance brake system ....195
Important safety notes ..................193
Maintenance .................................. 194
Parking brake ................................ 189
Riding tips ...................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 380
Carpets .......................................... 383
Car wash ........................................ 376
Display ........................................... 381
Exhaust pipe .................................. 381
Exterior lights ................................ 379
Gear or selector lever ....................382
Interior ........................................... 381
Matte finish ................................... 378
Night View Assist Plus ...................381
Notes ............................................. 376
Paint .............................................. 378
Plastic trim .................................... 382
Power washer ................................ 377
Rear view camera .......................... 380
Roof lining ...................................... 383
Seat belt ........................................ 383
Seat cover ..................................... 383
Sensors ......................................... 380
Steering wheel ............................... 382
Trim pieces .................................... 382
Washing by hand ........................... 377
Wheels ........................................... 379
Windows ........................................ 379
Wiper blades .................................. 379
Wooden trim .................................. 382
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use .........................346
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes ..................344
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 347
Stowage well (under) .....................347
Cargo tie down rings .........................345
Car key see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 376
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 278
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 366
Index

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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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

Brake lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the service flap (Y page 139).
X Turn bulb holder :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Take bulb out of bulb holder :.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
X Insert bulb holder :into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Close the service flap (Y page 139).Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. !
Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wiper off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
C î To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Äposition, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. 140
Windshield wipersLights and
windshield wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Rear window wiper switch
2 b To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 ô To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 167).
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window. Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the
windshield. X
Firmly press release knob :and pull wiper
blade ;upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow. Windshield wipers
141Lights and windshield wipers Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions _
2nd 2nd
Seat
Seat Row,
Row,Left
Left
Not Locked
Not Locked or2nd
2nd
Seat Row, Right
Seat Row, Right
Not Locked Not Locked The second row of seats is not engaged on the left-hand or right-
hand side.
X
Fold back the second row of seats until it engages. _
3rd 3rd
Seat
Seat Row,
Row,Left
Left
Not Locked
Not Locked or3rd
3rd
Seat Row, Right
Seat Row, Right
Not Locked Not Locked The third row of seats is not engaged on the left-hand or right-hand
side.
X
Fold back the third row of seats until it engages. Ð
Power Steering Power Steering
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. ¥
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 374). Wiper Wiper
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning Hazard Warning
Flashers Flashers
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 322
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

X
If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 450).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. 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. Example: washer fluid reservoir
Example: washer fluid reservoir in AMG vehicles
X
To open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the
recommended minimum of 1 liter, a message
appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to add washer fluid
(Y page 322).
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y page 451). ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet). 374
ASSYST PLUSMaintenance and care

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
445Technical data Z