2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class fuel consumption

Driving in winter ............................. 197
Driving on flooded roads ................ 196
Driving on sand .............................. 200
Driving on wet roads ...................... 196
Driving over obstacles ................... 201
Exhaust check ............................... 193
Fuel ................................................ 193
General .......................................... 192
Hydroplaning ................................. 196
Icy road surfaces ........................... 197
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 195
Off-road driving .............................. 199
Off-road fording ............................. 197
Snow chains .................................. 407
Tire ruts ......................................... 201
Towing a trailer .............................. 264
Traveling uphill ............................... 201
Wet road surface ........................... 195
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 313
Function/notes ............................. 257
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 279
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 285
Function/notes ............................. 123
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 124
Function/notes ............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 193
On-board computer ....................... 276
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 170
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 169
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
General information ....................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Introduction ................................... 169 Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 438
Important safety notes .................. 438
Removing ....................................... 439
Storage location ............................ 439
Technical data ............................... 441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 334
Display message ............................ 306
ECO start/stop function ................ 169
Engine number ............................... 447
Irregular running ............................ 172
Jump-starting ................................. 395
Starting (important safety notes) ... 167
Starting problems .......................... 172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 168
Switching off .................................. 189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
E

ngine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 372
Additives ........................................ 451
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 371
Display message ............................ 308
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Notes about oil grades ................... 450
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 371
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Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 287
Viscosity ........................................451
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 330
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust check ................................... 193
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 81
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 124
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 125
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 286
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 125
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 125
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 125
Setting ........................................... 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 127
Storing the parking position .......... 126
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 387
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 368
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 344 Fording
Off-road ......................................... 197
On flooded roads ........................... 196
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 444
Two-way radio ................................ 444
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 449
Consumption statistics .................. 276
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 276
Displaying the range ...................... 276
Driving tips .................................... 193
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 447
Low outside temperatures ............. 450
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Quality (diesel) ............................... 449
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 448
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 184
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 448
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 400
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 401
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 401
Important safety notes .................. 400
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 367
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 365
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 67
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 365
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental 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:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep 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
HEnvironmental 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 in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter 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.
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have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
GWARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on a downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in position N.
Rthe electric parking brake is applied.
RESP®is malfunctioning.
ECO start/stop function
Introduction
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop-
ped under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
:ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated
whenever you start the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the
¤ symbol is shown in the multifunction
display.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/
stop function is only available in drive pro-
gram C.
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
Rthe outside temperature is within the range that is suitable for the system.
Rthe engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged.
Rthe system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
Rthe hood is closed.
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
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If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not
needed.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine must be carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailing conditions. Your
driving style can significantly influence the
vehicle's consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
RAccel.
RConstant
RCoasting
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The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percent-
age indicates a more economical driving
style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
Rload
Rtire pressure
Rcold start
Rchoice of route
Relectrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
RAccel.(evaluation of all acceleration pro-
cesses):
-The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
-The bar empties: sporty acceleration
RConstant(assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
-The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
-The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
RCoasting(assessment of all deceleration
processes):
-The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
-The bar empties: frequent braking
iAn economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Accel.
and Constant, observe the gear-
shift recommendations.
iOn long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant
will change.
iThe ECO display summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. For this reason, the bars change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are
fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,
carry out a manual reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (
Ypage 276).
Braking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road sur-
face. This could cause damage to the drive
train. This type of damage is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Do not depress the brake pedal continuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. causing the
brakes to rub by constantly applying light
pressure to the pedal. This results in exces-
sive and premature wear to the brake pads.
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:Selector wheel
;To raise the level
=Indicator lamps
?To lower the level
XStart the engine.
XSelector wheel:engaged:briefly press
selector wheel :.
Selector wheel :extends.
If one or more indicator lamps =are on:
XTurn selector wheel :counter-clock-
wise ?until all indicator lamps =that are
lit start to flash.
The vehicle is lowered to highway level. As
soon as the next lowest level is reached,
the indicator lamp stops flashing and goes
out.
During the adjustment, the Loweringmes-
sage, for example, appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If you press the %ora button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message
will disappear. Once highway level has been
reached, all indicator lamps =go out. The vehicle automatically selects highway
level if you are driving at a speed above
70 mph (115 km/h) or if you drive at a speed
between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 70 mph
(115 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds.
The vehicle is lowered to high-speed level if
you are traveling at higher speeds.
Off-road levels
General notes
ROnly select off-road level 3 for driving off-
road in particularly rough terrain.
RAdjust your driving style to the altered han-
dling characteristics.
RDo not drive at speeds above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
Only select an off-road level when this is
appropriate for road conditions. Otherwise,
fuel consumption increases and handling may
be affected.
XStart the engine.
XSelector wheel
:engaged:briefly press
selector wheel :.
Selector wheel :extends.
XTo raise: turn selector wheel :clock-
wise ;.
The vehicle is raised.
or
XTo lower: turn selector wheel :counter-
clockwise ?.
The vehicle is lowered.
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If indicator lamp;is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes. The vehicle is
adjusting to highway/high-speed level.
During the adjustment, the Loweringmes-
sage, for example, appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If you press the %ora button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message
will disappear.
Once highway level has been reached, indi-
cator lamp ;goes out. The Lowering
mes-
sage disappears from the multifunction dis-
play.
The vehicle automatically adjusts to highway
level when you:
Rdrive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
Rdrive between 40 mph (64 km/h) and
50 mph (80 km/h) for approximately
20 seconds
Depending on the ADS mode selected
(
Ypage 218), the vehicle is lowered to high-
speed level at high speeds.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
GWARNING
The vehicle is lowered if:
Ryou have selected the Comfort or Sport
suspension tuning and
Rlock the vehicle after switching off the
engine
Persons in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the
underbody may thus become trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
wheel arch or the underbody when you switch
off the engine.
!The vehicle is lowered by approximately
10 mm if:
Ryou have selected the Sport or Comfort
suspension tuning and
Ryou switch off the engine and then
Rlock the vehicle
When parking, position your vehicle so that
it does not make contact with the curb as
the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
Vehicle level
Level control adapts the vehicle level auto-
matically to the current operating and driving
situation. Level control ensures the best pos-
sible suspension and constant ground clear-
ance, even with a laden vehicle. This improves
driving safety and fuel consumption.
The AIRMATIC package and ACTIVE CURVE
SYSTEM are always components of AMG
adaptive suspension system (
Ypage 218).
Due to the sportier suspension settings com-
pared to standard vehicles, the levels and
speed thresholds for sinking and raising the
vehicle are different.
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