2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class start stop button

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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K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Display message ............................ 326
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop butto n... 169
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 167
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 179
Manual drive progra m.................... 183
Knee bag .............................................. 52 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 315
Function/information .................... 247
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 290
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 312
Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 222
Function/note s............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 215
Function/note s............................. 214
Important safety notes .................. 214
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 306
Light function, active Display message ............................ 307
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 287 Active light function ....................... 133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 128
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamp s................... 132
Light switch ................................... 128
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 286
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 285
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 286
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 286
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 308
Loading guidelines ............................ 342
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 287
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 138
Display message ............................ 305 Index
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Standing lamps
Display message ............................3 07
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 169
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering (display message) .............. 325
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 119
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 275
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 180
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 124
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 180
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 290
Stowage areas ................................... 342
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 344
Center console .............................. 344
Center console (rear) ..................... 344
Cup holders ................................... 350
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 344
Glove box ....................................... 343
Important safety information ......... 343
Stowage net ................................... 345
Stowage net ....................................... 345
Summer tires ..................................... 408
Sun visor ............................................ 352
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 286
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 224
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 289
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 161 T
Tachometer ........................................ 275
Tailgate Display message ............................ 324
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 455
Power closing .................................. 90
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 306
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 447
Emergency spare wheel ................. 443
Information .................................... 446
Tires/wheels ................................. 434
Trailer load s................................... 459
Vehicle data ................................... 455
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 361
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 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
180
0044
Combination switch 131
0087
Instrument cluster 35
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 176
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
225
006B
Overhead control panel 41
006C
Climate control systems 146
006D
Ignition lock 167
Start/Stop button 167 Function Page
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
119
006F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
119
Steering wheel heating 120
0070
Cruise control lever 204
0071
Opens the hood 372
0072
Diagnostics connection 28
0073
Electric parking brake 192
0074
Light switch 128
0075
Night View Assist Plus 24334
CockpitAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehi-
cle. Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system reduces the risk of occu-
pants hitting parts of the vehicle interior in the
event of an accident. Furthermore, the
restraint system may also reduce the forces
exerted on the vehicle occupants when an
accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
R Seat belt system
R Air bags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing system
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
offer the intended level of protection if all
vehicle occupants:
R are correctly wearing their seat belts.
(Y page 47)
R adjust their seat and head restraint prop-
erly (Y page 107).
The driver is also responsible for ensuring
that the steering wheel has been correctly
positioned. Observe the information relating
to the correct driver's seat position
(Y page 106).
Always ensure the air bag can inflate properly if deployed (Y page 50).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt and is an additional safety device
providing increased protection for vehicle
occupants in appropriate accident situations.
For example, if the protection already provi-
ded by a correctly fastened seat belt will suf-
fice, the air bags are not deployed. Further-
more, only the air bags that would increase
the degree of protection afforded to the vehi- cle occupants in the event of an accident are deployed. Seat belts and air bags generally do
not protect against objects penetrating the
vehicle from the outside.
Information on the restraint system operation can be found under "Triggering of belt ten-
sioners and air bags" (Y page 58).44
Occupant safetySafety

Characteristics of ESP
®General information
If the
00E5 ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP ®
remains in its previously selected sta-
tus. Example: if ESP®
was deactivated before
the engine was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. It may be best to deactivate ESP
®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® X
To switch off: press button0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch on: press button0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin. 74
Driving safety systemsSafety

No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
R the lighting is faulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate using the SmartKey:
unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X To deactivate using KEYLESS-GO: unlock
the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the tailgate
R the hood
X To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. 78
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes- sage or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. Theft deterrent locking system
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