2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL transmission

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

Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 276
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .3 73
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 453
Important safety notes .................. 452
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 87
Temperature gauge ........................ 273
Warning lamp ................................. 335
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................ .1 33
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 136
Crosswind Assist ................................. 75
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 75
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 204
Activation conditions ..................... 203
Cruise control lever ....................... 203
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 317
Driving system ............................... 202
Function/notes ............................ .2 02
Important safety notes .................. 203
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 204
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 349
Rear compartment ......................... 350
Temperature controlled ................. 349
Third row of seats .......................... 350
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................ .1 30
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 284
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Adding .......................................... .1 86
Display message ............................ 310
Filling capacity ............................... 450
Important safety notes .................. 450
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 284
Interior lighting .............................. 285
Diagnostics connection ..................... .2 8
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .3 12
Digital speedometer ......................... 277
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 374
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 290
Driving systems ............................ .3 10
Engine ............................................ 306
General notes ................................ 290
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 290
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 323
Lights ............................................. 303
Safety systems .............................. 291
SmartKey ....................................... 323
Tires ............................................... 318
Vehicle .......................................... .3 20
Distance recorder ............................ .2 75
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 337
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Function/notes ................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 337
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 207
Activation conditions ..................... 207
Cruise control lever ....................... 207
Deactivating ................................... 210
Display message ............................ 3168
Index

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 Index 9

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

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

Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .................................... .4 25
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .4 26
Maximum tire load ......................... 423
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 426
MOExtended tires .......................... 406
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 426
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .4 26
Replacing ....................................... 427
Service life ..................................... 406
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 426
Speed rating (definition) ................ 425
Storing .......................................... .4 27
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 424
Temperature .................................. 420
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 426
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .4 26
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 426
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 425
Tire size (data) ............................... 432
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 421
Tire tread ....................................... 405
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 426
Total load limit (definition) ............. 427
Traction ......................................... 420
Traction (definition) ....................... 426
Tread wear ..................................... 420
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 426
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 425
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 427
Wheel and tire combination ........... 434
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 425
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Tow -s
tarting
Emergency engine starting ............ 400 Important safety notes .................. 397
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 231
Axle load, permissible .................... 458
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 381
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 266
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 268
Driving tips .................................... 264
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety notes .................. 263
Installing the ball coupling ............. 265
Lights display message .................. 303
Mounting dimensions .................... 457
Power supply ................................. 269
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 168
Removing the ball coupling ............ 269
Trailer drive program ..................... 256
Trailer loads ................................... 458
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 397
Installing the towing eye ................ 398
Removing the towing eye ............... 399
With both axles on the ground ....... 399
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 269
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 251
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 254
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 246
PARKTRONIC ................................. 226
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 269
Transfer case ..................................... 182
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 174
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 174
Transporting the vehicle .................. 399
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 202
Driving downhill ............................. 202
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bili ty ............................................... 202 Index 21

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
UUnlocking
Emergency 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 .............................................. 2522
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H Environmental 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: R
operating conditions of your vehicle R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions: R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption. R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them. R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals. R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine. R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to