2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class brakes

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS).................................................... 69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 394
Display message ............................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 391
Jump starting ................................. 395
Overview ........................................ 391
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 282
Display message ............................ 314
Notes/function .............................. 244
Trailer towing ................................. 246
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 186
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 450
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 297
Notes ............................................. 451
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 139
Display message ............................ 304
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS ........................................ 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 451
Display message ............................ 291
High-performance brake system .... 196
Important safety notes .................. 194
Maintenance .................................. 195
Parking brake ................................ 190
Riding tips ...................................... 194
Warning lamp ................................. 326 Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 386
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 380
Car wash ........................................ 376
Carpets .......................................... 384
Display ........................................... 381
Exhaust pipe .................................. 381
Exterior lights ................................ 379
Gear or selector lever .................... 382
Interior ........................................... 381
Matte finish ................................... 378
Night View Assist Plus ................... 382
Notes ............................................. 375
Paint .............................................. 378
Plastic trim .................................... 382
Power washer ................................ 377
Rear view camera .......................... 380
Roof lining ...................................... 384
Seat belt ........................................ 383
Seat cover ..................................... 383
Sensors ......................................... 380
Side running board ........................ 380
Steering wheel ............................... 382
Trim pieces .................................... 382
Washing by hand ........................... 377
Wheels ........................................... 379
Windows ........................................ 379
Wiper blades .................................. 379
Wooden trim .................................. 382
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Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 212
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 206
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 210
Stopping ........................................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 337
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 285
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 91
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 322
Emergency locking ........................... 92
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from inside) ...................... 90
Overview .......................................... 90
Power closing feature ...................... 92
Drinking and driving ......................... 193
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 178
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 174
Manual ........................................... 178
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 180
Manual (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 180
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 258
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 375
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 201
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 70
Distance warning function ............... 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bu
tion) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 236
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 248
Active Curve System ...................... 219
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 248
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 251
Active Parking Assist ..................... 227
ADS ............................................... 218
AIRMATIC package ........................ 218
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 222
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 240
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
Cruise control ................................ 202
Display message ............................ 310
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
HOLD function ............................... 217
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 246
Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package) ............................. 219
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 213
On-road programs .......................... 254
PARKTRONIC ................................. 224
Rear view camera .......................... 231
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 176
Brakes ........................................... 194
Break-in period .............................. 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 212
Downhill gradient ........................... 194
Drinking and driving ....................... 193
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Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 382
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 276
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 275
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 277
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 304
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 444
Installation ..................................... 444
Transmission output (maximum) .... 444
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 426
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 287
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 351
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 320
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 283
Limited Warranty ............................. 30
Loading .......................................... 416
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 92
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 431
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 192
Pulling away ................................... 168
Raising ........................................... 429 Reporting problems .........................2
9
Securing from rolling away ............ 428
Towing away .................................. 397
Transporting .................................. 399
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82
Vehicle data ................................... 454
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 454
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 456
Fording depth ................................ 455
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 456
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 454
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 92
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 446
Vehicle level
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 222
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 310
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 386
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 279
VIN ...................................................... 446
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes ........................................... 326
Check Engine ................................. 334
Coolant .......................................... 335
Distance warning ........................... 337
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 337
ESP
®.............................................. 330
ESP®OFF ....................................... 331
Fuel tank ........................................ 334
Overview .......................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 334
Restraint system ............................ 333
Seat belt ........................................ 325
Tire pressure monitor .................... 338
Warranty .............................................. 25
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Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
131
;T Parking lamps131
=÷ESP®330
?KHigh-beam head-
lamps
132
AElectric parking brake (red)333
F (USA only)
!(Canada only)
B!Electric parking brake
(yellow)
333
C· Distance warning337
D#! Turn signals132
EhTire pressure monitor338
FunctionPage
F6 Restraint system44
GüSeat belts325
H%Diesel engine: pre-
glow
167
I? Coolant335
JRRear fog lamp131
K;Check Engine334
L8 Reserve fuel334
MåESP®OFF330
N!ABS327
OBrakes326
$(USA only)
J(Canada only)
36Instrument cluster
At a glance

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
Off-road ABS
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
Ypage 258).
At speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), the front
wheels lock cyclically during braking. The dig- ging-in effect achieved in the process reduces
the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This
limits steering capability.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
General information
BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of
a collision with a vehicle or reduce the effects
of such a collision. If BAS PLUS detects a
danger of collision, you are assisted when
braking.
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 68).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles equip-
ped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor system must be operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
Rintervene unnecessarily
Rnot intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
GWARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
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As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in allcritical situations. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the rec-
ognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything elsecovering the sensors
Rthere is interference by other radar sources
Rthere are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function
To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the brake force necessary if:
Ryou approach an obstacle, and
RBAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision
When driving at a speed under 20 mph
(30 km/h) : if you depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake
pressure will be carried out at the last possi-
ble moment.
When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h) : if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the traf-
fic situation.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz-
ardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 4 mph (7 km/h) and
155 mph (250 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also react to sta-
tionary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
iIf BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger pro-
tection measures (PRE-SAFE
®) are activa-
ted simultaneously.
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes func-
tion as usual aga
in, if:
Ryou release the brake pedal.
Rthere is no longer a risk of collision.
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
If you have activated DSR (
Ypage 257), BAS
PLUS is likewise deactivated.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
General notes
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of
Adaptive Brake Assist and the distance warn-
ing function, which are described in the fol-
lowing.
Distance warning function
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 68).
GWARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
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Adaptive Brake Assist
iObserveth e"Importan tsafet ynotes" sec -
tion (
Ypage 68) .
Adaptive Brake Assis tprovide sbraking assis-
tance in hazardous situation sat speeds
abov e 4mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor
technology to assess th etraffic situation .
GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assis tcanno talways clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In suc hcases, Adaptive Brake Assis tcan :
Rinterven eunnecessarily
Rno tinterven e
There is aris kof an accident.
Always pay careful attention to th etraffic sit -
uation and be read yto brake. Terminate th e
intervention in anon-critical drivin gsituation .
GWARNIN G
Adaptive Brake Assis tdoes no treact:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncomin gvehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rto stationary obstacles
Rwhen cornering
As aresult ,th eAdaptive Brake Assis tmay no t
interven ein all critical conditions. There is a
ris kof an accident.
Always pay careful attention to th etraffic sit -
uation and be read yto brake.
Due to th enature of th esystem, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tion smay also caus eBrake Assis tto inter-
vene.
Wit hth ehelp of Adaptive Brake Assist, th e
distanc ewarning signal can detec tobstacles
that are in th epat hof your vehicl efor an
extended period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assis thas detecte dthat
there is aris kof acollision ,it calculates th e
braking force necessar yto avoi d acollision .Should you apply th
ebrakes vigorously,
Adaptive Brake As sistwill automatically
increas eth ebraking force to alevel suitable
for th etraffic conditions.
XKee pth ebrak epedal depressed until th e
emergenc ybraking situation is over.
AB Sprevents th ewheels from locking .
The brakes will wor knormally again if:
Ryou release th ebrak epedal .
Rthere is no longer any danger of acollision .
Rno obstacle is detecte din fron tof your
vehicle.
Adaptive Brake As sistis then deactivated.
Vehicles wit hPRE-SAFE
®:if adaptive Brake
Assis trequire sparticularly high brak epre s-
sure, preventive passenger protection meas -
ures (PRE-SAF E
®)are deployed simultane-
ously.
Up to vehicl espeeds of aroun d15 5mph
(25 0km/h), adaptive Brake Assis tis capable
of reacting to moving objects that hav e
already been recognized as suc hat least once
ove rth eperiod of observation .Adaptive
Brake Assis tdoes no treac tto stationary
obstacles.
If Adaptive Brake As sistis no tavailable due to
a malfunction in th eradar sensor system, th e
brak esystem remain savailable wit hfull
brak eboosting effec tand BAS.
In particular, th edetection of obstacles can
be impaire dif there is:
Rthere is dirt on th e sensorsor anythingelse
covering th e sensors
Rthere issnow or heav yrain
Rthere is interferenc eby other radar source s
Rthere arestrongradar reflections, for
exampl ein parking garages
Ranarrow vehicl etraveling in front, e.g. a
motorbik e
Ravehicl etraveling in fron ton adifferen tlin e
relative to th ecenter of your vehicl e
Rnewvehicles or after th eCOLLISION PRE -
VENTION ASSIST system has been serv-
ice d
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Observe the notes in the section on break-ing-in (
Ypage 164).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 68).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
In appropriate driving situations, activate the
off-road program (
Ypage 258).
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
Ypage 258).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of
ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer.
Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
!A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a two-axle dyna-
mometer. Before you operate the vehicle
on such a dynamometer, please consult a
qualified workshop. You could otherwise
damage the drive train or the brake system.
ESP
®is only deactivated if the åwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the åwarn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
®is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 330) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 291).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP®function
properly.
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