2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL audio

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G WARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others.
H Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
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that must be followed.
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eral steps.
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page) This symbol tells you where you can
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As at 16.09.2014

Amb ient lighting
Se tting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Se tting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .2 84
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 222
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 287
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 201
Ashtray ............................................... 351
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 81
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 81
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 75
Hiding a service message .............. 375
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 375
Service message ............................ 374
Special service requirements ......... 375
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function .......................................... .7 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 282
Display message ............................ 310
Function/notes ............................. 240
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 278
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 306
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 376
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 170 A
utomatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 169
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 130
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 176
Automatic drive program ............... 178
Changing gear ............................... 176
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 173
Display message ............................ 320
Drive program display .................... 174
Driving tips .................................... 176
Emergency running mode .............. 182
Engaging drive position .................. 175
Engaging neutral ............................ 175
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 174
Engaging reverse gear ................... 174
Engaging the park position ............ 174
Kickdown ....................................... 177
Manual drive program .................... 178
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 180
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package) .. 180
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 287
Overview ........................................ 173
Problem (malfunction) ................... 182
Program selector button ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 168
Starting the engine ........................ 167
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 178
Trailer towing ................................. 177
Transmission position display ........ 174
Transmission positions .................. 176
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 182
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 458
B
Bag hook ............................................ 346
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 265
Removing ....................................... 269
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69Index 5

Emergency call .............................. 357
General notes ................................ 356
Geo fencing ................................... 364
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 362
MB info call button ........................ 359
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 363
Remote vehicle locking .................. 362
Roadside Assistance button .......... 358
Search & Send ............................... 361
Self-test ......................................... 357
Speed alert .................................... 364
System .......................................... 357
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 362
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 92
Removing ......................................... 85
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 342
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 279
Memory function ............................... 127
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 248
Active Parking Assist ..................... 227
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
General notes ................................ 202
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 246
PARKTRONIC ................................. 224
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 290
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 444
Installation ..................................... 444
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
Transmission output (maximum) .... 444
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 84 MOExtended tires .............................. 387
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 431
Mounting a new wheel ................... 431
Preparing the veh icle ..................... 428
Ra i
sing the vehicle ......................... 429
Removing a wheel .......................... 430
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 428
MP3
Operation ....................................... 279
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 275
Permanent display ......................... 283
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r. .2 73
Overview .......................................... 37
N Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 277
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Problem (malfunction) ................... 244
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 164
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .4 4
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 5314
Index

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) .............................. .6 0
Restrain t system warnin g lamp ........ 45
OCS
Condition s ...................................... .5 3
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Odometer ........................................... 275
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 456
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 200
Checklist before driving off-road .... 199
Fording depth ................................ 455
General information ....................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 198
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 456
Traveling uphill ............................... 201
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 262
Function/notes ............................. 258
Off-road program 1 ........................ 258
Off-road program 2 ........................ 259
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 256
DSR ............................................... 257
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 259
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 73
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 75
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 258
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 287
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 287
Assistance menu ........................... 281
Audio menu ................................... 278
Convenience submenu .................. 285
Display messages .......................... 290 Displaying a service message ........ 375
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 211
Factory settings submenu ............. 286
Importa nt safety notes .................. 272
Instrument
cluster submenu .......... 283
Lighting submenu .......................... 284
Menu overview .............................. 275
Message memory .......................... 290
Navigation menu ............................ 277
On and Offroad menu .................... 287
Operation ....................................... 273
RACETIMER ................................... 288
Service menu ................................. 283
Settings menu ............................... 283
Standard display ............................ 275
Telephone menu ............................ 279
Trip menu ...................................... 275
Vehicle submenu ........................... 285
Video DVD operation ..................... 279
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 254
Function/notes ............................. 254
Snow program ............................... 255
SPORT program ............................. 255
Trailer program .............................. 256
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 138
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 ........... 273
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67
P
Paint code number ............................ 446
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 378
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing ............................ 104 Index 15

Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Display message ............................ 322
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 380
Displays in the Audio display ......... 232
Displays in the COMAND display ... 232
Function/notes ............................. 231
Switching on/off ........................... 232
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Switching on/off ........................... 158
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 124
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 125
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 453
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 182
Refueling process .......................... 183
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 364
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 365
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 136
Overview of bulb types .................. 137
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 137
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 309
Warning lamp ................................. 334
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 159
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 299
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 333 Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roller sunblinds ............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 98
Sliding sunroof ............................... 103
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 305
Roadside Assi stance (breakdown) .... 26
Ro
ller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 104
Rear side windows ......................... 351
Roof carrier ........................................ 348
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 384
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 454
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 277
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 49
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 286
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 383
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 116 Index 17

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
C
Audio 20 or COMAND; see
the separate operating
instructions
D
r Seat heating
118

Center console, lower section
i Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package
Function Page
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Cup holder 349
Ashtray 351
Cigarette lighter 352
Socket 353
o
Audio or COMAND control-
ler (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
p

i Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack-
age and Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Function Page
n
Cup holder 349
Ashtray 351
Cigarette lighter 352
Socket 353
o
Audio or COMAND control-
ler (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
p