2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

essary (Ypage 408). The value on the wheel
or as given in the "Wheels and tires" section is
valid (
Ypage 441).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem or tire pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun-
ted emergency spare wheel is not the same
as the current tire pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel under the cargo compart-
ment floor
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(
Ypage 428).
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
XTo remove the emergency spare wheel:
lift the cargo compartment floor up
(
Ypage 347).
XVehicles with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: remove the stowage tray.
XRelease the Velcro fastener (Ypage 386).
XTake out the jack.
XTurn emergency spare wheel retainer :
counter-clockwise and remove it.
XRemove stowage well ;.
XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel=.
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel in the emergency spare
wheel bag
On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-
tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
is packed in an emergency spare wheel bag.
The emergency spare wheel bag is secured to
the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo com-
partment.
Emergency spare wheel439
Wheels and tires
Z

XTo remove the emergency spare wheel:detach fastening straps ;.
XUnhook retaining spring hooks :and =
of fastening straps ;from the cargo tie-
down rings.
XRemove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
XOpen the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
XTo stow the emergency spare wheel:
place the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel into the emergency spare wheel bag
and close the emergency spare wheel bag.
XPlace the emergency spare wheel bag with
the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
into the cargo compartment with the car-
rying strap at the back.
XHook retaining spring hooks :and =of
fastening straps ;into the cargo tie-down
rings.
XTighten fastening straps ;.
440Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Technical data
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
TiresAlloy wheels
T 165/90 R1911 9 M
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)
Emergency spare wheel441
Wheels and tires
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442

Useful information............................444
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 444
Vehicle electronics ...........................444
Identification plates .........................446
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 447
Vehicle data ....................................... 454
Vehicle data for off-road driving ......455
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 457
443
Technical data

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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 29).
Information regarding technical data
i
The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Vehicle electronics
Retrofitting two-way radios and
mobile phones (RF transmitters)
GWARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from modified
or incorrectly retrofitted RF-transmitters can
interfere with the vehicle electronics. This can compromise the operational safety of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
You should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from incor-
rectly operated RF transmitters can interfere
with the vehicle electronics, for example:
Rif the RF transmitter is not connected with
an exterior antenna
Rthe exterior antenna has been installed
incorrectly or is not a low-reflection type
This can compromise the operational safety
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the low-reflection exterior antenna
mounted at a qualified specialist workshop.
When operating RF transmitters in the vehi-
cle, always connect them with the low-reflec-
tion exterior antenna.
!The operating permit may be invalidated if
the instructions for installation and use of
RF transmitters are not observed.
In particular, the following conditions must
be complied with:
Ronly approved wavebands may be used.
Rcompliance with the maximum permissi-
ble output in these wavebands is
required.
Ronly approved antenna positions may be used.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior antenna
takes into account current scientific discus-
sions relating to the possible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
The following antenna positions may be used if RF transmitters have been properly instal-
led:
444Vehicle electronics
Technical data

Approved antenna positions
:
Rear roof area
;Rear fender
iOn the rear fenders, it is recommended to
position the antenna on the side of the
vehicle closest to the center of the road.
Use the Technical Specification ISO/TS
21609 when retrofitting RF transmitters
(Road Vehicles - EMC guidelines for installa-
tion of aftermarket radio frequency transmit-
ting equipment). Observe the legal require-
ments for retrofittings.
If your vehicle has installations for two-way
radio equipment, use the power supply or
antenna connections intended for use with
the basic wiring. Be sure to observe the man- ufacturer's additional instructions when
installing.
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-
mum transmission outputs or antenna posi-
tions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at
the base of the antenna must not exceed the
following values:
WavebandMaximum
transmission output
Short wave
3 - 54 MHz100 W
4 m waveband
74 - 88 MHz30 W
WavebandMaximum
transmission output
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz35 W
Mobile communications
(2G/3G/4G)10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with-
out restrictions:
RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
RRF transmitters with transmitter frequen-
cies in the 380 - 410 MHz waveband and a
maximum transmission output of up to 2 W
(trunked radio/Tetra)
RMobile telephones (2G/3G/4G)
There is no restriction for antenna positions
on the outside of the vehicle for the following
wavebands:
RTrunked radio/Tetra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Vehicle electronics445
Technical data
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Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
XOpen thedriver's door.
You willsee vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicleidentification plat e(US Aonly)
;
Paint co de
=VIN
Example: vehicl eidentification plat e(Canada only)
;
Paint co de
=VIN
iThe data shown on the vehicleidentifica-
tion plate isused only as an example. This
data isdifferent for every vehicle and can
deviate from the data shown here. You can
find the data applicable to your vehicle on
the vehicle identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the front right-hand door.
XOpen cover :inthe direction of the arrow
and remove it.
You willsee the VIN.
The VIN can also befound inthe following
locations:
Ron the lower edge of the windshield
(
Ypage 447)
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(
Ypage 446)
446Identification plates
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