2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL check oil

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 feature
Activating/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
En g
ine 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 .... 37110
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

Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 116
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 113
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 117
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 115
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem .................... 120
Seat ventilation problem ................ 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 127
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 118
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 120
Section
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 380
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 283
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 451
Coolant (engine) ............................ 452
DEF special additives ..................... 450
Engine oil ....................................... 450
Fuel ................................................ 447
Important safety notes .................. 447
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 453
Washer fluid ................................... 453
Setting the air distribution ............... 156
Setting the airflow ............................ 156
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 286
On-board computer ....................... 283
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 287
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 305
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 379 Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Hinged side windows ....................... 98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/ closing .............................. 98
Overvie w .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 323
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 167
Snow chains
Information .................................... 407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console .............................. 353
General notes ................................ 353
Luggage compartment ................... 354
Rear compartment ......................... 353
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 277
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 27218
Index

Search & Send ............................... 361
Self-test ......................................... 357
Speed alert .................................... 364
System .......................................... 357
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle Health Check .................... 363
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 362
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 280
Display message ............................ 322
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
Number from the phone book ........ 280
Redialing ........................................ 280
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 280
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 273
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 287
Outside temperature ...................... 273
Setting (climate control) ................ 155
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 287
Through-loading feature ................... 343
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 288
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 412
Checking manually ........................ 411
Display message ............................ 318
Maximum ....................................... 411
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 390
Notes ............................................. 409
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 411
Important safety notes .................. 411
Restarting ...................................... 412
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 414
Function/notes ............................. 412
General notes ................................ 412
Important safety notes .................. 413 Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 415
Restarting ...................................... 415
Warning lamp ................................. 338
Warning message .......................... 414
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 388
Tire pressure not rea ched .............. 390
Tire p ressure reached .................... 390
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 426
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 425
Bar (definition) ............................... 424
Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Characteristics .............................. 424
Checking ........................................ 405
Curb weight (definition) ................. 426
Definition of terms ......................... 424
Direction of rotation ...................... 427
Display message ............................ 318
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 427
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 425
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 424
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 425
General notes ................................ 432
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 425
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 425
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 425
Important safety notes .................. 404
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 425
Information on driving .................... 404
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 425
Labeling (overview) ........................ 421
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 426
Load index ..................................... 423
Load index (definition) ................... 425
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 42620
Index

G WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.: R
shoes with thick soles R
shoes with high heels R
slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can: R
overheat and cause a fire R
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full throt-
tle until the engine has reached its operat-
ing temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine
oil temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine oper-
ation, avoid driving at full throttle when the
engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
Z
To remove the SmartKey G
Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers H
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position I
To start the engine
i The SmartKey can be turned in the igni-
tion lock even if it is not the correct Smart-
Key for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
a SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop but-
ton.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example,
when starting the engine.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button. Driving 165
Driving and parking Z

Problems with the transmission Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil. X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.X
Stop the vehicle. X
Shift the transmission to position P .X
Switch off the engine. X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine. X
Shift the transmission to position D or R .
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Transfer case
! Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer case could otherwise be
damaged. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop for a performance test.
! Because ESP ®
is an automatic system,
the engine and ignition must be switched
off (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 or Start/
Stop button in position 0 or 1 ) when the
electric parking brake is being tested on a
brake dynamometer (maximum
10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-
mitted to both axles. Refueling
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.182
Refueling
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ues are required by law and must therefore
always be accurate.
The out side temperature indicator is not
designed to ser ve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indic ated temperatures just above the freez-
ing poin t do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especial ly in wooded areas or on bridges. You
should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around the
freezing poin t.
For more information on driving wit h snow
chains, see ( Y
page 407).
For more information on driving wit h summer
tires, see ( Y
page 406).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section ( Y
page 406).
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
G WARNIN G
If you driv e on a steep inclin e at an angle or
tur n when driving on an incline, th e vehicl e
could slip sideways, ti p and rollover. Ther e is a
ris k of an accident.
Always driv e on a steep inclin e in th e lin e of
fall (straight up or down ) and do no t tur n th e
vehicle.
G WARNIN G
Flammable materia l suc h as leaves, gras s or
twigs may ignit e if they come int o contact wit h
hot part s of th e exhaust system. Ther e is a ris k
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check th e vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove part s of plants or other
flammable materials whic h have become
trapped . In th e cas e of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G WARNIN G
If th e vehicl e leve l is high , th e vehicl e cente r of
gravity is raised. This could caus e th e vehicl e
to tip ove r mor e easil y on uphill or downhill
gradients . Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Selec t th e lowes t possible vehicl e level.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road R
you driv e too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road R
a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations lik e this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being vis ible. Components damaged in th is
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an acc iden t, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combusti ble materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact wit h hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch
fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualif ied spec ialist worksho p. If on con-
tinuing your jo urney you notice that driv ing
safety is impaired, pull over and st op the
v eh
icle immediately, paying attention to
road and traff ic cond it ions. In such cases,
consult a qualif ied spec ialist worksho p.
When driv ing off-road, substances such as
san d, mud and water or water mixed wit h oil
may get into the brakes. This could result in a
reduced braking effect or in total brake failure
and also in increased wear and tear. The brak-
ing characteristics change depe nding on the
material ingressing the brakes. Clean the
brakes after driv ing off-road. If you detect a
reduced braking effect or grinding noises,
have the brake system checked in a qualif ied198
Driving tips
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specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Adapt your driving style to the different brak-
ing characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of
damage to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead
to failure of the mechanical assembly or sys-
tems. Adapt your driving style to suit the ter-
rain conditions. Drive carefully. Have damage
to the vehicle rectified immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Do not switch to transmission position N
when driving off-road. If you try to brake the
vehicle using the service brake, you could
lose control of the vehicle. If the gradient is
too steep for your vehicle, drive back down in
reverse gear.
General notes Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics
of your vehicle and the gear shift operation
before driving through difficult terrain.
The following driving systems are specially
adapted to off-road driving: R
Off-road program 1 and 2 (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ( Y
page 258)R
LOW RANGE off-road gear (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
( Y
page 259) R
Differential lock (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ( Y
page 259)R
Off-road ABS ( Y
page 69)R
Off-road 4ETS ( Y
page 73)R
AIRMATIC package (vehicle level)
( Y
page 218) R
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
( Y
page 257)
Observe the following notes: R
Stop the vehicle before starting to drive
along an off-road route. R
Select a vehicle level that is suitable for the
terrain. To avoid damaging the vehicle, make sure there is always sufficient ground
clearance. R
Check that items of luggage and loads are
stowed safely and are well secured
( Y
page 345). R
Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a downhill gradient. Acti-
vate DSR ( Y
page 257). R
Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a slope. R
Adapt your speed to the terrain. The
rougher, steeper or more ruts on the ter-
rain, the slower your speed should be. R
Do not jump with the vehicle as this will
interrupt the vehicle's propulsion. R
Drive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-
road routes where visibility is poor. For
safety reasons, get out of the vehicle first
and survey the off-road route. R
Look out for obstacles, such as rocks,
holes, tree stumps and furrows. R
Always keep the doors, the tailgate, the
side windows and the sliding sunroof
closed while the vehicle is in motion. R
Do not shift the automatic transmission to
transmission position N .R
Observe the notes on off-road fording
( Y
page 197).
i Do not use the HOLD function when driv-
ing off-road, on steep uphill or downhill gra-
dients or on slippery or loose surfaces. The
HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle on
such surfaces.
Checklist before driving off-road
! If the engine oil warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place as soon as possible.
Check the engine oil level. The engine oil
warning lamp warning must not be ignored.
Continuing the journey while the symbol is
displayed could lead to engine damage. X
Engine oil level: check the engine oil level
and add oil if necessary. Driving tips 199
Driving and parking Z