2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class audio

Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 286
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .286
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 223
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 289
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 202
Ashtray ............................................... 353
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .283
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .283
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ....... .377
Hiding a service message .............. 377
Notes ............................................. 376
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 377
Service message ............................ 376
Special service requirements ......... 377
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 312
Function/note s............................. 241
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 280
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 308
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 378
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 172 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 172
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 128
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 179
Automatic drive program ............... 181
Changing gear ............................... 179
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 176
Display message ............................ 323
Drive program display .................... 176
Driving tips .................................... 179
Emergency running mode .............. 185
Engaging drive position .................. 178
Engaging neutral ............................ 177
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 177
Engaging reverse gear ................... 177
Engaging the park position ............ 176
Kickdown ....................................... 179
Manual drive progra m.................... 181
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 182
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package) .. 182
Overview ........................................ 176
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Program selector button ................ 180
Pulling away ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 180
Trailer towing ................................. 179
Transmission position display ........ 176
Transmission positions .................. 178
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 185
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 459 B
Bag hook ............................................ 348
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 266
Removing ....................................... 270
Storing ........................................... 270
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 69 Index
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Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 128
Switching on/of f........................... 129
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 314
Off-road gear ................................. 261
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 261
Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 116
Luxury head restraints ..................... 109M
M+S tires ............................................ 408
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 380
mbrace Call priority .................................... 361
Display message ............................ 299
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 361
Downloading routes ....................... 364
Emergency call .............................. 358
General notes ................................ 357
Geo fencing ................................... 365
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 363
MB info call button ........................ 360
Remote vehicle locking .................. 363
Roadside Assistance button .......... 359
Search & Send ............................... 362
Self-test ......................................... 358
Speed alert .................................... 365
System .......................................... 358
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 365
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 364
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 363
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 84
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Removing ......................................... 84
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 281 Memory function
............................... 124
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 292
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 389
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 434
Mounting a new whee l................... 433
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 430
Raising the vehicl e......................... 431
Removing a whee l.......................... 433
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 430
MP3
Operation ....................................... 281
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 276
Permanent display ......................... 285
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 75
Overview .......................................... 37 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 243
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Problem (malfunction) ................... 245
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 166 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57 14
Index

Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ...............................56
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................60
Children in the vehicle .................... .61
Important safety notes .................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation .........................................54
System self-test ............................... 56
Odometer ........................................... 277
Off-road driving Approach/departure angle ............ 457
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 201
Checklist before driving off-road .... 200
Fording depth ................................ 456
General information ....................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 199
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 457
Traveling uphill ............................... 202
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 263
Function/note s............................. 259
Off-road program 1 ........................ 260
Off-road program 2 ........................ 260
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 257
DSR ............................................... 258
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 261
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 73
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 75
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 259
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 289 On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 289
Assistance menu ........................... 283
Audio menu ................................... 280
Convenience submenu .................. 287
Displaying a service message ........ 377
Display messages .......................... 292
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Factory settings submenu ............. 289
Important safety notes .................. 274
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 285
Lighting submenu .......................... 285
Menu overview .............................. 277
Message memory .......................... 292
Navigation menu ............................ 279
On and Offroad menu .................... 289
Operation ....................................... 275
RACETIMER ................................... 290
Service menu ................................. 284
Settings menu ............................... 285
Standard display ............................ 277
Telephone menu ............................ 281
Trip menu ...................................... 277
Vehicle submenu ........................... 287
Video DVD operation ..................... 281
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 255
Function/note s............................. 255
Snow program ............................... 256
SPORT program ............................. 256
Trailer program .............................. 257
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 139
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 275
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 67 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive 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 environmen-
tally 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 con-
sumption.
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 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate 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 Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe 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 sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 24
Introduction

Left control panel
0059
0065 R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 0063
0064 Press briefly:
R Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel
Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 0063
0064 Press and hold:
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel
Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open 0076 R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R In the Audio Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
0076 R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial mem-
ory 0061 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory 0081
0082 R
Adjusts the volume 0063 R
Mute Back button
0038 Press briefly:
R Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate oper-
ating instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip Tripmenu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 0038 Press and hold:
R Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Multifunction display
0043
Time
0044 Permanent display: outside temperature
or speed (Y page 285)
0087 Text field
0085 Menu bar 276
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

0083
Drive program (Y page 176)
0084 Transmission position (Y page 176)
X To show menu bar 0085:press the 0059
or 0065 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0085disappears after a few seconds.
Text field 0087shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND; see the separate operat-
ing instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
0097 Gearshift recommendation, when
shifting manually (Y page 181)
0095005D0096 Active Parking Assist
(Ypage 228)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 203)
LOW
LOW
RANGE RANGE LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y
page 261)
00CE Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 134)
00A7 ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 171)
00D9 HOLD function (Y page 218) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a
menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 275).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip Trip menu (Y page 277)
R Navi
Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 279)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 280)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 281)R
DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 283)
R Serv
Serv menu (Y page 284)
R Sett
Sett menu (settings) (Y page 285)
R ON&OFFROAD
ON&OFFROAD menu (Ypage 289)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 289) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Tripmenu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043
Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press 0063or0064 to select From Start
From Start
or From Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset
From Resetsubmenu are Menus and submenus
277On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the 0076button.
X Press the 0064button to select Yes
Yesand
press the 0076button to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i If you reset the values in the ECO display,
the values in the "From start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the
"From start" trip computer, the values in
the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi
Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
For more information, see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
X Switch on the audio system with Becker ®
MAP PILOT or COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Navi Navimenu.
Route guidance not active 0043
Direction of travel
0044 Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced
0043
Distance to the destination
0044 Distance to the next change of direction
0087 Current road
0085 "Follow the road's course" symbol
Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation 0043
Road into which the change of direction
leads
0044 Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
0087 Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol 0087for the change of direction
and distance graphic 0044. The distance indi-
cator shortens towards the top of the display
as you approach the point of the announced
change of direction. Menus and submenus
279On-board computer and displays Z

Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation 0043
Road into which the change of direction
leads
0044 Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
0087 Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction
0085 Lanes not recommended
0083 Recommended lane
0084 Change-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, new lane recommenda-
tions can be displayed for the next change of
direction if the digital map supports this data.
During the change of direction, new lanes
may be added.
Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction 0087: in this lane you will be
able to complete the next two changes of
direction without changing lane.
Lane not recommended 0085: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Recommended lane 0083: in this lane you will
only be able to complete the next change of
direction without changing lane.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system R
004B: you have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
R New Route... New Route... orCalculating Route
Calculating Route:
calculating a new route.
R Off Map
Off Map orOff
Off Mapped
Mapped Road
Road: the vehicle
position is outside the area of the digital
map (off-map position).
R No Route
No Route : no route could be calculated to
the selected destination. Audio menu
Selecting a radio station 0043
Waveband
0044 Station frequency with memory position
i Station
0044is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with sta-
tion 0044if this has been stored.
X Switch on COMAND and select Radio; see
the separate operating instructions.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
Audio menu.
X To select a stored station: briefly press
the 0063 or0064 button.
X To select a station from the station list:
press and briefly hold the 0063or0064
button.
If no station list is received: X To select a station using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 0063
or 0064 button.
i For information on switching waveband
and storing stations; see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions. 280
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays