2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL oil dipstick

Symmetrical low beam..................128
Tire ruts.........................................199
Towing a trailer..............................264
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Wet road surface...........................194
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message............................312
Function/notes.............................256
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer).....278
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer).....279
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating.................285
Function/notes.............................121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive...........................122
Function/notes.............................121
Switching on/off...........................285
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................293
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes.............................192
On-board computer.......................276
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door....................................88
Vehicle.............................................88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes................................439
Important safety notes..................439
Removing.......................................440
Storage location............................440
Technical data...............................441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines.............................43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate............................................93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 333
Display message............................306
Engine number......................444, 445
Irregular running............................172
Jump-starting.................................395
Starting problems..........................172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................169
Starting with KEYLESS-GO.............170
Switching off..................................189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................172
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding...........................................372
Additives........................................450
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick..........................................371
Display message............................308
Filling capacity...............................449
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption....371
Temperature (on-board computer).287
Viscosity........................................450
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
4ETS................................................72
AMG menu (on-board computer)...287
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating...................73
Display message............................291
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes..................................72
Important safety information...........72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Exhaust check...................................192
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions)381
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.......................................122
Dipping (automatic).......................123
10Index

!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release leverCon the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch
handleDup and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine:do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front
or bug cover. The readings of the on-board-
diagnostic system may otherwise be
inaccurate. Some of these readings are
required by law and must be accurate at all
times.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Rif the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
GWARNING
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.
Engine compartment371
Maintenance and care
Z

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engineXPull oil dipstickCout of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstickC.
XSlowly slide oil dipstickCinto the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark

Example: engine oil capXTurn capCcounter-clockwise and remove
it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of
engine oil.
XReplace capCon the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (Ypage 371).
Further information on engine oil
(Ypage 449).
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 167).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 167).
XCheck the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position
0(Ypage 167) in the ignition lock.
XSlowly turn capChalf a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
XTurn capCfurther counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar