Mercedes-benz GL-Class 2015 User Manual

GLOperator's ManualOrder no. 6515 0547 13 Part no. 1665846501Edition A 2015É1665846501ZËÍ1665846501GL Operator's Manual

Combination switch ... 131Consumption statistics (on-boardcomputer) ... 277Convenience c

i Notes on the automatic reversing featurefor:Rthe side window (Y page 95)Rthe sliding sunroof (Y page 100)Using the SmartKeyThe SmartKey must be in t

Problems with the side windowsGWARNINGIf you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side windowcloses with incr

!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free ofsnow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions mayoccur.Do not allow anything to protrude from thesliding sunroo

Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not movesmoothly.XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.XRaise the sliding sunroof fully at th

ped in these situations. There is a risk ofinjury.When closing make sure that no parts of thebody are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.If somebody

Problems with the sliding sunroofYour vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel. In this section,

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Useful information ... 106Correct driver's seat position ... 106Seats ...

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XCheck whether you have fastened seatbelt ; properly (Y page 48).The seat belt should:Rfit snugly across your bodyRbe routed across the middle of your

DISTRONIC PLUSActivating ...208Activation conditions ... 208Cruise control lever ...

we strongly recommend that children beplaced in the rear seat whenever possible.Regardless of seating position, children 12years old and under must be

Do not rotate the head restraints of the frontand rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjustthe height and angle of the head restraints tothe correct po

Rear seat head restraintsAdjusting the rear seat head restraintheightXOnce the head restraint is fully lowered,press release catch :.XTo raise: pull t

When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Neverleave children unsupervised in the vehicle.GWARNINGWhen you adju

XTo fold down: briefly press switch :.The seat folds down.XTo stop the automatic folding: brieflypress switch : again.Folding down/up in the cargo com

no longer offer the intended level of pro-tection and could even cause injuries.RA child restraint system would no longer beanchored or positioned cor

Entry positionExit positionGWARNINGWhen you adjust a seat, you or other vehicleoccupants could become trapped, e.g. on theseat guide rail. There is a

Always make sure that the seat and backrestare engaged as described:Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seatwith the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureRafter

XPress button :.The head restraint retracts, the backrestfolds forwards and the seat folds forwards.The seat can be manually returned to itsinitial po

The system automatically switches offapproximately 35 minutes after it is set tolevel 1.XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y p

PARKTRONIC ... 225Rear view camera ... 232Driving tipsAutomatic transmission ... 17

Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched o

Problems with the seat ventilationProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat ventilation hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot besw

Adjusting the steering wheel electri-cally:To adjust the steering wheel height;To adjust the steering wheel position(fore-and-aft adjustment)The steer

Problems with the steering wheel heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe steering wheelheating has switchedoff prematurely or c

when you store the setting with the memoryfunction (Y page 124).Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT featureIf the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature istriggere

Folding the exterior mirrors in or outelectricallyXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y page 167).XBriefly press button :.Both

Parking position for the exterior mir-ror on the front-passenger sideSetting and storing the parking positionUsing reverse gear:Button for the driver&

the vehicle as a result of the adjustmentsbeing made. There is a risk of an accident.Only use the memory function on the driver'sside when the ve

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Useful information ... 128Exterior lighting ... 128Interior lighting ...

Checking the oil level ...373Checking the oil level using thedipstick ... 373Display message

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automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weatherconditions such as spray. There is a risk of anaccident.In suc

1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2 XRight-hand standing lamps3 TParking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting4 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, contr

1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2 XRight-hand standing lamps3 TParking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting4 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, contr

High-beam headlamps:High-beam headlamps;Turn signal, right=High-beam flasher?Turn signal, leftXTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey

The hazard warning lamps automaticallyswitch on if:Ran air bag is deployed orRthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from aspeed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) an

Adaptive Highbeam AssistGeneral notesYou can use this function to set the head-lamps to change between low beam and highbeam automatically. The system

light sensor activates the low-beam head-lamps.If you are driving at speeds above approx-imately 16 mph (25 km/h):The headlamp range is set automatica

Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats):Reading lampInterior lighting controlGeneral notesIn order to prevent the vehicle's battery from

Ap To switch the right-hand front read-ing lamp on/offBTo switch the automatic interior lightingcontrol onXTo switch the front interior lighting on:se

Fuse box under rear bench seat ... 404Important safety notes ... 402GGarage door openerClearing the memory ... 368Ge

Overview: changing bulbs/bulb typesYou can change the following bulbs. The bulbtype can be found in the legend.Halogen headlamps:Low-beam headlamp: H7

XAlign housing cover : and turn it clock-wise until it engages.XReplace the cover in the front wheel hous-ing (Y page 138).High-beam headlamps (haloge

Brake lampXSwitch off the lights.XOpen the cargo compartment.XOpen the service flap (Y page 139).XTurn bulb holder : counter-clockwise andremove it.XT

Switching the rear window wiper on/offCombination switch:è Rear window wiper switch2b To wipe with washer fluid3I To switch on intermittent wiping40 T

Installing the wiper bladesXPosition new wiper blade : in the retaineron the wiper arm and slide it into place inthe direction of the arrow.The wiper

Problems with the windshield wipersProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe windshield wipersare jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, ma

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Useful information ... 146Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 146Operati

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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate controlUSA onlyFront control panel:To set the temperature, left (Y page 157);To defrost the windshield (

KKEYLESS-GOConvenience closing feature ... 98Display message ... 326Locking ...

Canada onlyFront control panel:To set the temperature, left (Y page 157);To defrost the windshield (Y page 159)=To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y

=To direct the airflow through the rear air vents?To direct the airflow through the footwell ventsOptimum use of dual-zone automaticclimate controlThe

Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate controlUSA onlyFront control panel:To set the temperature, left (Y page 157);To defrost the windshield (Y p

Canada onlyFront control panel:To set the temperature, left (Y page 157);To defrost the windshield (Y page 159)=To switch the residual heat function o

Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-com-partment climate controlUSA onlyFront control panel:To set the temperature

QTo switch rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 154)RTo reduce the airflow (Y page 158)Canada onlyFront control panel:To set the temperatur

QTo switch rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 154)RTo reduce the airflow (Y page 158)Optimum use of 3-zone automatic cli-mate controlThe

Activating/deactivating cooling withair dehumidificationGeneral notesIf you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-midification" function, th

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe ¿

Adjusting the climate mode settingsYou can select the following climate modesettings in automatic mode:FOCUS high airflow that is set slightlycoolerME

Setting for driving abroad (sym-metrical) ... 128Switching on/off ... 129LOW RANGEDisplay

Setting the air distributionAir distribution settingsFront control panelPDirects the airflow through the centerventsODirects air through the footwell

Switching the ZONE function on/offXTo switch on: press the á button.The indicator lamp above the á buttonlights up.Dual-zone automatic climate control

MAX COOL is only operational when theengine is running.XTo activate: press the Ù button.The indicator lamp in the button lights up.XTo activate: press

Problems with the rear window defrosterProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe rear windowdefroster has deactiva-ted prematurely or ca

Switching on/offXTo activate: press the Ì / Á button.The indicator lamp in the Ì/Á but-ton lights up.iThe blower will run at a low speed regard-less o

Setting the side air vents:Side window defroster vent;Side air vent=Control for side air ventXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel = up ordown.Setting the g

B-pillar air vent in the headliner:B-pillar air vent;Thumbwheel for B-pillar air ventXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel ; up ordown.Third row of seatsB-p

Useful information ... 166Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle... 166

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GWARNINGUnsuitable footwear can hinder correct usageof the pedals, e.g.:Rshoes with thick solesRshoes with high heelsRslippersThere is a risk of an ac

Operation ... 54System self-test ...56Occupant safetyAutomatic measures after an acc

the case if you are not depressing the brakepedal.If you depress the brake pedal and press theStart/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-ately.A chec

=Start/Stop button USA?Start/Stop button CanadaRemoving the Start/Stop buttonYou can remove the Start/Stop button fromthe ignition lock and start the

Automatic transmissionXShift the transmission to position P(Y page 176).The transmission position display in themultifunction display showsP (Y page 1

Pulling away with a trailerTo ensure that you do not roll backwardswhen pulling away on an uphill slope, engagethe electric parking brake.XPress and h

General notes:ECO start/stop displayIf the ¤ symbol is shown in green in themultifunction display, the ECO start/stopfunction switches the engine off

Ryou move the transmission out of positionP.Ryou switch to drive program S or M (AMGvehicles).Ryou switch to an off-road program (exceptfor AMG vehicl

case, the ECO start/stop function is notavailable.iIf indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated man-ually or as the re

Problems with the engineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

Automatic transmissionImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf the engine speed is above the idling speedand you engage transmission position D or R,the vehic

jPark position with parking lockkReverse geariNeutralhDriveXPush the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-tion of arrow P.Engaging park position P automat

PPaint code number ...446Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 379Panic alarm ... 44Pa

RIf the electric parking brake is engaged,release it.RSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart-Key in the ignition lock.Using KEYLESS-GO:RMake sure

ANeutralDo not shift the transmission to Nwhile driving. Otherwise, the auto-matic transmission could be dam-aged.No power is transmitted from theengi

Program selector buttonGeneral notesVehicles with the ON&OFFROAD packageXBriefly press program selector button :.The letter M appears in the multi

Further information about permanent driveprogram M (Y page 182).Further information about temporary driveprogram M (Y page 181).iYou can only change g

transmission automatically shifts up inorder to prevent engine damage.XTo shift down: pull on the left-hand steer-ing wheel paddle shifter (Y page 180

XAMG vehicles: press the program selectorbutton (Y page 180) until M appears in themultifunction display.XVehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack-age: p

iAMG vehicles: it is not possible to usekickdown in manual drive program M.Switching off the manual drive programXVehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pac

Problems with the transmissionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

If you or others come into contact with fuel,observe the following:RWash away fuel from skin immediatelyusing soap and water.RIf fuel comes into conta

Opening the fuel filler flap:To open the fuel filler flap;To insert the fuel filler cap=Fuel type to be used?Tire pressure tableXSwitch the engine off

Rear seatsAdjusting ... 111Display message ... 324Rear view cameraCleaning instructions .

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankThis section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptionsof and solutions to f

Important safety notes on the refillingprocedureDEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaustgas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:Rnot poisonous

DEF refill bottle!Only screw on the DEF refill bottle hand-tight. It could otherwise be damaged.XUnscrew the protective cap from DEF refillbottle :.XP

more effort to steer and brake. There is a riskof an accident.Do not switch off the ignition while driving.GWARNINGIf you leave children unsupervised

Electric parking brakeGeneral notesGWARNINGIf you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:Rrelease th

In addition, at least one of the following con-ditions must be fulfilled:Rthe engine is switched off.Rthe driver's door is open and the seat belt

XVisit a qualified specialist workshop andseek advice.Driving tipsGeneral notesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf you switch off the ignition while driv

These systems only work at peak efficiency ifthey are serviced exactly in accordance withthe manufacturer's specifications. For thisreason, all w

fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,carry out a manual reset.For further information on the ECO display,see (Y page 278).BrakingImportant safety n

Servicing the brakes!If the red brake warning lamp lights up inthe instrument cluster and you hear a warn-ing tone while the engine is running, thebra

Publication detailsInternetFurther information about Mercedes-Benzvehicles and about Daimler AG can be foundon the following websites:http://www.mbusa

Correct driver's seat position ... 106Entry position (3rd row of seats) ... 113Exit position (3rd row of seats) ... 114Folding down/up (

your driving and braking accordingly duringthis break-in period.Excessive heavy braking results in corre-spondingly high brake wear. Observe the# brak

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-ing on a slippery road surface.GDANGERIf the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequateventilation is not possib

Driving off-road increases the likelihood ofdamage to the vehicle, which, in turn, can leadto failure of the mechanical assembly or sys-tems. Adapt yo

Check the engine oil level. The engine oilwarning lamp warning must not be ignored.Continuing the journey while the symbol isdisplayed could lead to e

RUse the left-hand steering wheel paddleshifter to shift to a lower gear appropriateto the terrain.RDrive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-ance.

RWhen driving down an incline, make use ofthe engine's braking effect. Observe theengine speed; do not overrev the engine.RBefore driving on extr

iCruise control should not be activatedwhen driving off-road.Important safety notesIf you fail to adapt your driving style, cruisecontrol can neither

Storing or calling up a speedGWARNINGIf you call up the stored speed and it differsfrom the current speed, the vehicle acceler-ates or decelerates. If

Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:Ryou engage the electric parking brakeRyou are driving at less than 20 mph(30 km/h)RESP®intervenes or y

Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user's authority tooperate the equipment.Important safety notesGWARNINGDISTRONIC PLUS

Standing lampsDisplay message ...307Switching on/off ... 131Start/stop functionsee ECO start/stop fun

This speed may:Rbe too high if you are driving in a filter laneor an exit laneRbe so high when driving in the right-handlane that you overtake vehicle

the pressure point for a higher speed ordown = for a lower speed.Every time the cruise control lever ispressed up or down, the last speed storedis inc

If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle infront has slowed down, it brakes your vehicle.In this way, the distance you have selected ismaintained.If

Setting a speedKeep in mind that it may take a brief momentuntil the vehicle has accelerated or braked tothe speed set.XPress the cruise control lever

Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUSThere are several ways to deactivate DIS-TRONIC PLUS:XBriefly press the cruise control lever for-wards :.orXBrake, unless t

Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti-vated:Vehicle in front, if detected;Distance indicator, current distance tothe vehicle in front=Specified minimu

Vehicles traveling on a different lineDISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehiclestraveling on a different line. The distance tothe vehicle in front will be

Make changes to the vehicle level while thevehicle is in motion. This enables the vehicleto adjust to the new level as quickly as pos-sible.The vehicl

The individual vehicle levels differ from high-way level as follows:Rhighway level: +/–0 in (+/–0 mm)Rhigh-speed level: –0.6 in (–15 mm)Roff-road leve

Only select an off-road level when this isappropriate for road conditions. Otherwise,fuel consumption increases and handling maybe affected.XStart the

TelephoneAccepting a call ... 282Display message ... 325Menu (on-board computer) ... 281Nu

Lowering the vehicleIf you maintain or reduce your speed, you willsee a message in white in the display whilethe vehicle is being lowered, such as the

!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD functionis activated, the vehicle brakes automati-cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-age to the vehicle, deact

ADS (Adaptive Damping System)General notesADS adapts the damping characteristics tothe current operating and driving situation.This depends on:Ryour d

Level controlImportant safety notesGWARNINGWhen the vehicle is being lowered, peoplecould become trapped if their limbs arebetween the vehicle body an

the vehicle is only lowered when the doors areclosed. Lowering is interrupted if a door isopened, and it continues once the door hasbeen closed.Basic

:Level control button;Level control indicator lampXStart the engine.If indicator lamp ; is lit:XPress button :.Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle i

Vehicle levelLevel control adapts the vehicle level auto-matically to the current operating and drivingsituation. Level control ensures the best pos-s

Comfort modeIn comfort mode, the driving characteristicsof your vehicle are more comfortable. Selectthis mode if you prefer a comfortable drivingstyle

Side viewTop viewThe sensors must be free from dirt, ice orslush. They can otherwise not function cor-rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, takingcare

TransmissionpositionWarning displayDFront area activatedR, N or the vehicleis rolling back-wardsRear and front areasactivatedPNo areas activatedOne or

Replacing ...429Service life ... 408Sidewall (definition) ...

Problems with PARKTRONICProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Active Parking Assist may possibly indicateparking spaces which are not suitable forparking, for example:Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibitedRin f

Active Parking Assist will only detect parkingspaces:Rthat are parallel to the direction of travelRthat are at least 59 in (1.5 m) wideRthat are at le

As soon as the parking procedure is com-plete, the ParkPark AssistAssist switchedswitched offoff mes-sage appears and a warning tone sounds.Active Par

the Park Assist FinishedPark Assist Finished messageappears in the multifunction display. You willthen have to steer and merge into traffic onyour own

Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:Rif the tailgate is openRin heavy rain,

:White guide line without turning the steer-ing wheel, vehicle width including theexterior mirrors (static);Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-

=Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of thevehicle?Red guide line at a distance of approx-imately 10 in (0.25

:Red guide line at a distance of approx-imately 10 in (0.25 m) from the rear of thevehicle;White guide line without turning the steer-ing wheel=End of

apply to objects that are at the same levelas the ball coupling.XBack up carefully, making sure that trailerdrawbar marker assistant = pointsapproxima

Turn signalsDisplay message ... 305Switching on/off ... 131TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-nition) .

Rif the tailgate is openRin heavy rain, snow or fogRat night or in very dark placesRif the cameras are exposed to very brightlightRif the area is lit

XTo switch to full screen mode: selectFull ScreenFull Screen by turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W to con-firm.Displays in the COMAND displa

AYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front of thevehicleBRed guide line at a distance of approx-imately 12 in (0.3

Wide-angle functionExample: full screen mode with PARKTRONIC dis-play:Symbol for the full screen setting with rearview camera image;PARKTRONIC warning

Activating ATTENTION ASSISTXActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-board computer (Y page 284).When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, theé symbol appea

Pedestrian recognition may be impaired orinoperative if:Rpedestrians are partially or entirelyobscured by objects, e.g. parked vehiclesRthe silhouette

It may be the case that objects are highlightedas well as pedestrians.Fogged up or dirty windshieldIf the windshield in front of the camera is fog-ged

Problems with Night View Assist PlusProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe picture quality ofNight View Assist Plushas deteriorated.T

warranties, and is not permitted by theFCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use inany non-approved way.Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could

sponding side lights up red. This warning isalways emitted when a vehicle enters theblind spot monitoring range from behind orfrom the side. When you

Interchanging/changing ... 429Mounting a new wheel ... 433Mounting a wheel ... 430Overview ...

In this case, Lane Keeping Assist may:Rgive an unnecessary warningRnot give a warningThere is a risk of an accident.Always pay particular attention to

The warning vibration occurs earlier if:Ryou approach the outer lane marking on abend.Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a high-way.Rthe system recog

rear sensors must not be covered, e.g. bybicycle racks or overhanging loads. Followinga severe impact or in the event of damage tothe bumpers, have th

from the side. When you overtake a vehicle,the warning only occurs if the difference inspeed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).The yellow indicator lamp go

Rthe LOW RANGE off-road gear is activated(vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package).Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire isdetected.Switching

In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assistcan:Rgive an unnecessary warning and thenmake a course-correcting brake applicationto the vehicleRnot give a

If a lane-correcting brake application occurs,display : appears in the multifunction dis-play.If you leave your lane, under certain circum-stances the

Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.ABS, B

SPORT programSelect the SPORT program for sporty,dynamic handling.Your selection remains stored even if youremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

RHighway level is set.RADS (Adaptive Damping System) adaptscomfortable damping characteristics tothe current operating and driving condi-tions.R4ETS a

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.The obje

qualified workshop. You could otherwisedamage the drive train or the brake system.4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-manently driven. Togethe

If the current vehicle speed is too high, theà DSR symbol appears in the multifunc-tion display with the Max. speed 25 mphMax. speed 25 mphmessage (Ca

Off-road program 1XSelector wheel :: engaged: briefly pressselector wheel :.Selector wheel : extends.XTo select: turn selector wheel : until indi-cato

The differential lock improves the vehicle'straction. 4ETS (Y page 73) controls the bal-ance between both wheels on an axle.You can only activate

LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section(Y page 68).From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE!Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGHRANGE if:Rthe engine is running.

Messages in the multifunction displayIf a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed inthe multifunction dis

Ruphill or downhill gradient in percentageRon-road/off-road program selectedRcondition of the differential lock for thetransfer caseRthe LOW RANGE off

When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handlingcharacteristics will be different in comparisonwith when driving without a trailer.The vehicle/trai

overheating and wearing too quickly. If youneed additional braking, depress the brakepedal repeatedly rather than continuously.Driving tipsIf the trai

Ball coupling recessHoles in the ball coupling and ball coupling recessXInsert the ball coupling horizontally into ballcoupling recess ; in the direct

You could jeopardize the operating safety ofyour vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheelsas well as accessories relevant to safetywhich have not bee

of the towing vehicle, as the latter is equip-ped with an anti-lock brake system. Doingso will result in a loss of function of thebrake systems of bot

using the brake controller and checkwhether the brakes function correctly.RSecure any objects on the trailer to preventthe cargo from slipping when th

XDetach the trailer cable and decouple thetrailer.XSwitch off the engine.Permissible trailer loads and drawbarloadsWeight specificationsMaximum permis

Rbrake sharplyRchange direction suddenlyRare involved in an accidentTrailer power supply!You can connect accessories with a max-imum power consumption

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Useful information ... 274Important safety notes ... 274Displays and operation ... 274Menus

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The coolant temperature gauge is in theinstrument cluster on the right-hand side(Y page 35).Under normal operating conditions and withthe specified co

Left control panel=;RCalls up the menu and menu bar9:Press briefly:RScrolls in listsRSelects a submenu or functionRIn the AudioAudio menu: selects ast

ADrive program (Y page 176)BTransmission position (Y page 176)XTo show menu bar ?: press the =or ; button on the steering wheel.Menu bar ? disappears

Information for customers in Califor-niaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or l

calculated from the last time the submenuwas reset (Y page 278).The From StartFrom Start trip computer is automati-cally reset when:Rthe ignition has

XPress the a button.XPress the : button to select YesYes andpress the a button to confirm.You can reset the values of the following func-tions:RTrip o

Change of direction announced with alane recommendation:Road into which the change of directionleads;Distance to change of direction and visualdistanc

Operating an audio player or audiomediaAudio data from various audio devices ormedia can be played, depending on the equip-ment installed in the vehic

You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:RPhone READYPhone READY or the name of the networkprovider: the mobil

Assistance menuIntroductionIn the DriveAssistDriveAssist menu, you have the fol-lowing options:RDisplaying the assistance graphic(Y page 283)RActivati

Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®BrakePRE‑SAFE®Brake is only available in vehicleswith DISTRONIC PLUS.XPress = or ; on the steering wheelto select the

RChecking the tire pressure electronically(Y page 414)RCalling up the service due date(Y page 377)Settings menuIntroductionIn the Sett.Sett. menu, you

XPress a to confirm.XPress : or 9 to select the DaytimeDaytimeRunning LightsRunning Lights function.If the Daytime Running LightsDaytime Running Light

RParking lampsRDaytime running lampsRSide marker lampsRSurround lighting in the exterior mirrorsActivating/deactivating the interior light-ing delayed

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-63

occupants – particularly children – couldbecome trapped. There is a risk of injury.While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-ing adjustments, make sure

Restoring the factory settingsXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Sett.Sett. menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select theFact

SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) mode and thesuspension tuning.XPress = or ; on the steering wheelto select the A

Deleting all lapsIf you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER isreset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps aredeleted.You cannot delete individu

Display messagesIntroductionGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in s

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe brake system continues to function normally, but without thefunctions listed above. T

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷Inoperative SeeInoperative SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualESP®, BAS, PRE

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsF(USAonly)!(Canadaonly)Please ReleasePlease ReleaseParking BrakeParking BrakeThe red F (U

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lampflashes and the yellow ! warning lamp

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzWe urge you to read this Operator's Manualcarefully and familiarize yourself with thevehicle before driving.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads,check the vehicle's underside regularly. Inparticular, remove parts of plants or otherflammable materia

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$(USAonly)J(Canadaonly)Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevelThere is not enough br

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPRE-SAFEPRE-SAFEFunctions Cur‐Functions Cur‐rentlyrently LimitedLimited SeeSeeOperator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPRE-SAFEPRE-SAFEFunctions Cur‐Functions Cur‐rentlyrently LimitedLimited SeeSeeOperator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6FrontFront LeftLeft Malfunc‐Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequired or FrontFro

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag DisabledAirbag DisabledSeeSee Operator'sOperato

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag EnabledAirbag EnabledSeeSee Operator'sOperator&

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsIf these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can beoccupied again. Whether

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftTurn SignalTurn Signal orCheck Front RightCheck Front Ri

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftParking LampParking Lamp orCheck Front RightCheck Front

the operating safety of the vehicle could beaffected. There is a risk of an accident.Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-tics connection in the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbAutoAuto LampLamp FunctionFunctionInoperativeInoperativeThe light sensor is defective.XV

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?Coolant Too HotCoolant Too HotStop Vehicle TurnStop Vehicle TurnEngine OffEngine OffThe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#Stop Vehicle SeeStop Vehicle SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualThe battery

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions8Gas Cap LooseGas Cap LooseThe fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is no

Driving systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÀAttention Assist:Attention Assist:Take a Break!Take a Break!Based on cert

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÁMax. Speed 12 mphMax. Speed 12 mphYou are exceeding the speed permissible for the select

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions8Different. LockDifferent. LockSys. MalfunctionSys. MalfunctionThe differential lock is f

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsëOffOffThe HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding.A warning tone also soun

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsBlind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistCurrently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.XUse Active Parking Assist again l

The following text is published as required ofmanufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the"National Tr

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailableSeeSee Operator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCruise ControlCruise ControlInoperativeInoperativeCruise control is defective.XVisit a qu

TiresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCheck Tire Pres‐Check Tire Pres‐sure Soonsure SoonThe tire pressure loss warning sys

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPlease CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsWarning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsShift to 'P' orShift to 'P' or'N''N' toto

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsAThe tailgate is open.GWARNINGWhen the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the veh

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÐPowerPower SteeringSteering Mal‐Mal‐function See Oper‐function See Oper‐ator's Manu

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÂReplaceReplace KeyKey BatteryBatteryThe batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.X

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterSafetySeat beltsProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsüAfter starting theengine, th

crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data isrecorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded bythe EDR under

Safety systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake systemwarning lamp comes onwhile the engine

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is de

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.ABS is temporarily unavailable. Ther

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.EBD is mal

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷The yellow ESP®warn-ing lamp flashes whilethe vehicle is in motion.ESP®or traction control has in

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP®andESP®OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®,

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsF (USA only)! (Canada only)The red electric parkingbrake indicator lampflashes or lights upand/or!

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp lights up whilethe engine is runningand the coolant tem-perature ga

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.The coolant level is too low.!

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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXObserve the additional display messages in the multifunctiondisplay.XPull over and stop the vehic

TiresProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionshThe yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pres

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RUse the cargo tie-down rings and the parcelnets to transport loads and luggage.RUse cargo tie-down rings and fasteningmaterials appropriate for the w

Stowage compartment under the arm-restXTo open: pull handle : up.The armrest folds out.In the stowage compartment, there is a stow-age tray.iDepending

iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,there may be open stowage spaces aboveand below the stowage compartment.Stowage netsGWARNINGVehicles with t

XPull the center head restraint on the rearbench seat into the uppermost position(Y page 108).XSlide release catch : to the left and swingflap ; to th

XPull release handle = in the direction ofthe arrow.The backrest is released.XFold the backrest forwards until it reachesthe cargo compartment positio

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Cargo compartmentThere are four cargo tie-down rings : in thecargo compartment.Bag hookGWARNINGThe bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objectsor items of

XTo extend: pull the cargo compartmentcover back by grab handle : and clip it intoretainers ; on the left and right.XTo retract: unhook the cargo comp

XAttach hook = to the cargo compart-ment's upper seal ?.XTo close: detach hook = from the cargocompartment's upper seal ?.XFasten hook = to

RAlways stow objects so that they cannot bethrown around in such situations.RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-trude from stowage spaces, parce

Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean thecup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.Cup holder in the rear seat armrest!Do not sit on or suppor

Roller sunblinds on the rear side win-dows!Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.Do not let it snap back suddenly as thiswould damage the automatic

XTo open: briefly press cover ; at the top.The ashtray opens.XTo remove the insert: push into recess =from the right.Ashtray insert : slides out sligh

to the sockets is automatically cut. Thisensures that there is sufficient power tostart the engine.Socket in the front-compartment centerconsole!The s

!Note that work and repairs on the 115 Vpower socket should only be carried out byqualified specialist personnel.General notes115 V power socket provi

Problems with the 115 V power socketProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe warning lamp onthe 115 V power socketis not lit.The on-boa

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 180;Combination switch 131=Instrument cluster 35?HornADIRECT SELECT lever 176BPARKTRONIC warning di

The mbrace systemTo adjust the volume during a call, proceed asfollows:XPress the W or X button on the mul-tifunction steering wheel.orXUse the volume

General notesAn emergency call is dialed automatically if anair bag or Emergency Tensioning Device istriggered.iYou cannot end an automatically trig-g

XPress Roadside Assistance button :.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistancebutt

If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:Rcurren

iThe destination download function isavailable if the relevant mobile phone net-work is available and data transfer is pos-sible.iThe destination down

Vehicle remote openingYou can use the vehicle remote opening if youhave unintentionally locked your vehicle anda replacement SmartKey is not available

iIf the anti-theft alarm system is activatedfor longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center is auto-matically notified.Vehicl

the card into the card slot on the COMANDsystem before saving.A route can be prepared and sent either by acustomer service representative or via themb

control. Please also read the operatinginstructions for the garage door system.When programing a garage door opener, parkthe vehicle outside the garag

XPress and hold button B on remote controlA until indicator lamp : lights up green.When indicator lamp : lights up green:programing is finished.When i

Instrument clusterDisplays and controlsFunction Page:Speedometer with seg-ments 275;Fuel gage=Tachometer 275Function Page?Coolant temperature 274AMult

When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro-graming was successful. The next step is tosynchronize the rolling code.XRelease button B of remote control A

FloormatsGWARNINGObjects in the driver's footwell can restrict thepedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.The operating and road safety of the

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!Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XMake sure th

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engineExample: vehicles with a diesel engineXPull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guidetube.XWipe off oil dipstic

Example: engine oil capXTurn cap : counter-clockwise and removeit.XAdd engine oil.If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark onthe oil dipstick, add

For further information on coolant, see(Y page 452).Adding washer fluid to the windshieldwasher systemGWARNINGCertain components in the engine compart

time during which the battery is disconnec-ted.Maintaining the time-dependent serviceschedule:XNote down the service due date displayedin the multifun

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:L Low-beam head-lamps129;T Parking lamps130=÷ ESP®331?K High-beam head-lamps 132AElectric parking brake (red)

!For cleaning your vehicle, do not use anyof the following:Rdry, rough or hard clothsRabrasive cleaning agentsRsolventsRcleaning agents containing sol

XMake sure the vehicle is stationary and theignition is switched off.XTurn the SmartKey to position2 (Y page 167) in the ignition lock.Use the SmartKe

Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affectedby corrosion and damage caused by inade-quate care cannot always be completelyrepaired. In such cases, vi

should drive for a few minutes after clean-ing. Braking heats the brake discs and thebrake pads/linings, thus drying them. Thevehicle can then be park

the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.Information about the correct distance isavailable from the equipment manufac-turer.XClean sensors : of the dr

!Please note the care instructions in thetrailer coupling manufacturer's operatinginstructions.The ball coupling must be cleaned if itbecomes dir

Cleaning the plastic trimGWARNINGCare products and cleaning agents containingsolvents cause surfaces in the cockpit tobecome porous. As a result, plas

Rdifferences in the textureRmarks caused by growth and injuryRslight nuances of colorThese are characteristics of leather and notmaterial defects.Seat

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Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 276;COMAND display; see theseparate operating instruc-tions= ?Switches on the Voice Co

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CWheel boltsDTowing eyeXLift the cargo compartment floor up(Y page 349).Flat tirePreparing the vehicleYour vehicle may be equipped with:RMOExtended ti

If the pressure loss warning messageappears in the multifunction display:RObserve the instructions in the displaymessages (Y page 320).RCheck the tire

GWARNINGThe tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-tion. It must not come into contact with yourskin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do notinhal

XInsert connector ? into a 12 V socket inyour vehicle.Observe the notes on sockets(Y page 354).XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-tion lock

to the instrument cluster in the driver'sfield of vision.XStop after driving for approximately tenminutes and check the tire pressure withthe tir

GWARNINGElectrostatic build-up can lead to the creationof sparks, which could ignite the highly explo-sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of anex

Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys-tem may be damaged.Rthe transmission is locked in position Pafter disconnecting the battery. The vehi-cle

ventilation while charging and jump-starting.Do not lean over a battery.GWARNINGBattery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.Avoid contact with

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the

Center consoleCenter console, upper sectionFunction Page:COMAND; see the separateoperating instructions;c Seat heating116=s Seat ventilation118?c PARK

Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,the engine can be jump-started from another vehic

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device.XSlide cover : of positive terminal ; in t

!Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at thetowing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle couldbe damaged.!Do not use the trailer tow hitch for recov-ery or towi

XRemove the towing eye from the vehicletool kit (Y page 388).XTo open the cover at the front: press themark on cover : inwards in the directionof the

axle or steering components. Otherwise,the vehicle could be damaged.The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicleonto a trailer or transporter for tr

vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure theignition is switched off (Y page 167).All indicator lamps in the instrument clustermust be off.The fuses are lo

XFold down cover : and close clamps ;.XClose the hood.Fuse box under the rear bench seatPay attention to the important safety notes(Y page 402).!Make

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When parking your vehicle, make sure thatthe tires do not get deformed by the curb orother obstacles. If it is necessary to drive overcurbs, speed hum

Center console, lower sectioniVehicles with the ON&OFFROAD packageFunction PageFCup holder 350Ashtray 353Cigarette lighter 354Socket 354GCOMAND co

approximately á in (1.6 mm). If this is thecase, the tire is so worn that it must bereplaced.Selecting, mounting and replacingtiresROnly mount tires a

Only winter tires bearing the i snowflakesymbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-ditions.Only these t

Tire pressureTire pressure specificationsImportant safety notesGWARNINGUnderinflated or overinflated tires pose thefollowing risks:Rthe tires may burs

operating conditions, i.e. differing load andspeed conditions.Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensionsIf a tire size precedes a tire pressure

The tires are cold:Rif the vehicle has been parked withoutdirect sunlight on the tires for at least threehours andRif the vehicle has not been driven

when adjusting the tire pressure(Y page 410).iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-specific and may deviate from the values inthe illustration.Chec

Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-nering at high speeds or driving with highrates of acceleration).Ryou are towing a very heavy or large tra

Example: current tire pressure displayFor information on the message display, referto the "Checking the tire pressure electroni-cally" secti

tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In theevent of a sudden loss of pressure, bring thevehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoidabrupt steerin

too low and must be corrected at the nextopportunity.RIf the CheckCheck TiresTires message appears in themultifunction display, the tire pressure inon

iVehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack-age and AMG vehiclesFunction PageFCup holder 350Ashtray 353Cigarette lighter 354Socket 354GCOMAND controller

Loading the vehicleInstruction labels for tires and loadsGWARNINGOverloaded tires can overheat, causing ablowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the

permissible gross vehicle weight rating foryour vehicle on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation placard.Number of seatsMaximum number of seats : indicate

Example: steps 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and num

Step 3Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Permissible load(maximum gross vehi-cle weight rating fromthe Tire and LoadingInformation placardminus the grosswei

Example:RTreadwear grade: 200RTraction grade: AARTemperature grade: AAll passenger car tires must conform to thestatutory safety requirements in addit

Tire labelingOverview:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard(Y page 427);DOT, Tire Identification Number(Y page 426)=Maximum tire load (Y page 425)?Max

ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width bythe tire height.Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type."R" represents radial tires;

All-weather tires and winter tiresIndex Speed ratingQ M+S2up to 100 mph (160 km/h)T M+S2up to 118 mph (190 km/h)H M+S2up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S2up

ble load can be found on the vehicle's Tire andLoading Information placard on the B-pillar onthe driver's side (Y page 418).iThe actual valu

DOT (Department of Transportation)DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements ofthe United States Department of Transporta-tion.Normal occupant weightTh

Overhead control panelFunction Page:p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off135;c Switches the frontinterior lighting on 136=u Switches the rearin

the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capa-city more precisely.Curb weightThe weight of a vehicle with standard equip-ment including the maximum c

Treadwear indicatorsNarrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread islevel with the bars, the wear limit o

Storing wheelsStore wheels that are not being used in a cool,dry and preferably dark place. Protect thetires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.Cle

XFold both plates upwards :.XFold out lower plate ;.XGuide the lugs on the lower plate fully intothe openings in base plate =.Securing the vehicle on

RDo not use wooden blocks or similarobjects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, thejack will not be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity due to the re

Removing a wheel!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on adirty surface. The bolt and wheel hubthreads could otherwise be damaged whenyou screw them in

XClean the wheel and wheel hub contactsurfaces.XSlide the wheel to be mounted onto thealignment bolt and push it on.XTighten the wheel bolts until the

Information on tires, wheels and approvedcombinations can be obtained from anyqualified specialist workshop.!Retreaded tires are neither tested nor re

TiresGL 350 BlueTEC 4MATICAll-weather tiresR 19Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)R 20Tires All

R 19Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)R 20Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S i BA: 8

Door control panelFunction Page:Opens the door 89;%&Unlocks/locksthe vehicle 89=r 45 =Stores settings for the seat,exterior mirrors and steer-ing

R 20Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S i BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)GL 450 4MATICAll-weather tiresR 19Tires Alloy wheelsBA

GL 550 4MATICAll-weather tiresR 20Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S3, 4BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)R 21Tires Alloy wheelsB

GL 63 AMG 4MATICSummer tiresR 21Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL3BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)Winter tiresR 20Tires Alloy

essary (Y page 410). The value on the wheelor as given in the "Wheels and tires" section isvalid (Y page 443).An emergency spare wheel may a

XTo stow the emergency spare wheel:place the "Minispare" emergency sparewheel into the emergency spare wheel bagand close the emergency spar

Technical data"Minispare" emergency spare wheelTires Alloy wheelsT 165/90 R19 119 MTire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)4.5 B x 19 H2Wheel

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VINXOpen the front right-hand door.XOpen cover : in the direction of the arrowand remove it.You will see the VIN.The VIN can also be found in the foll

Useful information ... 44Panic alarm ... 44Occupant safety ...

Other designations or recommendations indi-cate a level of quality or a specification inaccordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.MB 229.5). They have n

RGasoline with metalliferous additivesRDieselDo not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-tives. This can otherw

!Do not use the following:Rmarine dieselRheating oilRbio-dieselRvegetable oilRgasolineRparaffinRkeroseneDo not mix such fuels with diesel fuel anddo n

Additives!Only use DEF in accordance with ISO22241. Do not use additives with DEF anddo not dilute DEF with water. This maydestroy the BlueTEC exhaust

Model CapacityGL 4507.4 US qt (7.0 l)GL 350 Blue-TEC 4MATIC8.5 US qt (8.0 l)AMG vehiclesWithout external oilcooler: 9.0 US qt(8.5 l)All other models9.

Further information on coolants can befound in the Mercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.on the Internet athttp://bevo.

At temperatures above freezing:XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixtureof water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.MB SummerFit.Add 1 part MB Sum

Vehicle dataGeneral notesPlease note that for the specified vehicledata:Rthe heights specified may vary as a resultof:-tires-load-condition of the sus

All other modelsVehicle width includingexterior mirrors84.3 in(2141 mm)Maximum vehicle height75.2 in(1910 mm)Maximum vehicle height(ON&OFFROAD pac

Approach/departure angleAll vehicles (except vehicles with AMGbodystyling):: ;;Vehicles without theON&OFFROAD packageHighway level 25° 20°Raised l

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Trailer tow hitchMounting dimensions!If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,changes to the cooling system and drivetrain may be necessary, depend

Trailer loadsTrailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loadsMissing values were not available at time of going to print.GL 450Permissible tr

Ball positionBall position of the ball couplingWhen choosing a ball coupling, the dimen-sions stated in the illustration must not beexceeded.460Traile

See “Children in the vehicle” for informationon children traveling with you as well as vehi-cle restraint systems (Y page 61).Important safety notesGW

Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must either be disabled or enabled; seethe following points. You

incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-tion. This p

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ney. Also make sure that all vehicle occu-pants are always wearing the seat belt cor-rectly while the vehicle is in motion.When fastening the seat bel

The shoulder section of the seat belt mustalways be routed across the center of theshoulder. Adjust the belt sash guide if neces-sary.XTo raise: slide

continuously or flash. In addition, there maybe a warning tone.Regardless of whether the driver's and front-passenger seat belts have already bee

erwise be in the deployment area of the airbag.RFor this reason, always secure persons lessthan 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraintsystems. Up to

Front-passenger air bag ; is only deployedif:Rthe Occupant Classification System (OCS)recognizes that the front-passenger seat isoccupied (Y page 53)R

Window curtain air bagsWindow curtain air bags : are integratedinto the side of the roof frame and deploy inthe area extending from the front door (A-

Occupant Classification System opera-tion (OCS)PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :informs you whether the front-passengerfront air bag is deactivat

GWARNINGIf you secure a child in a forward-facing childrestraint system on the front-passenger seatand you position the front-passenger seat tooclose

If the driver's air bag deploys, this does notmean that the front-passenger front air bagwill also deploy. The Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 56).ProblemPossible causes/

1, 2, 3 ...115 V socket ... 35512 V socketsee Sockets360° cameraCleaning ...3

Deployment of Emergency TensioningDevices and air bagsImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed. There

If the restraint system control unit detects ahigh accident severity, additional compo-nents of the restraint system are activatedindependently of one

How the air bag system works is deter-mined by the severity of the accident detec-ted, especially the vehicle deceleration oracceleration, and the app

Rin vehicles with a memory function: theelectrically adjustable steering wheel israisedRthe engine is switched offRvehicles with mbrace: automatic eme

portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannotbe immediately refastened. There is anincreased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.Stop the vehicle imm

You will find further information on stowingobjects, luggage or loads under "Loadingguidelines" (Y page 342).GWARNINGChild restraint systems

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings for the outerseat in the second row of seatsInstallation indicator : shows the installa-tion location of LATCH-type

Top Tether anchorage pointsThe Top Tether anchorages for the secondrow of seats are fitted on the rear of the rearseat backrests. For the third row of

the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-ted. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp is permanently lit (Y page 45)is the front-passenge

GWARNINGIf the child restraint system is subjected todirect sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-dren may burn themselves on these parts,particularl

Ambient lightingSetting the brightness (on-boardcomputer) ... 286Setting the color (on-board com-puter) ...

Driving safety systemsOverview of driving safety systemsIn this section, you will find information aboutthe following driving safety systems:RABS (Ant

BrakingXIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress thebrake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-uation is over.XTo make a full brake application:depres

GWARNINGBAS PLUS does not react:Rto people or animalsRto oncoming vehiclesRto crossing trafficRwhen corneringAs a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene i

GWARNINGThe distance warning function does not react:Rto people or animalsRto oncoming vehiclesRto crossing trafficRwhen corneringThus, the distance w

sions at low speeds where there is no visibledamage to the front of the vehicle.Adaptive Brake AssistiObserve the "Important safety notes" s

Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different linerelative to the center of your vehicleRnew vehicles or after the COLLISION PRE-VENTION ASSIST system

Characteristics of ESP®General informationIf the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out beforebeginning the journey, ESP®is automaticallyactive.If ESP®intervenes

The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-ting action for better traction on loose sur-faces.Rtraction control is still activated.RESP®still provide

the brake system checked at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.Observe information regarding indicator andwarning lamps (Y page 329) as well as dis-play

Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. amotorbikeRa vehicle traveling in front on a different linerelative to the center of your vehicleFollowing

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No steering support is provided from STEERCONTROL, if:RESP®is malfunctioning.Rthe lighting is faulty.Power steering will, however, continue tofunction

XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-Key must be outside the vehicle.The alarm is switched off.orXPress the St

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If you do not open the vehicle withinapproximately 40 seconds of unlocking:Rthe vehicle is locked again.Rthe theft deterrent locking system isarmed ag

the battery check lamp flashes twice(Y page 85).i If the setting of the locking system ischanged within the signal range of the vehi-cle, pressing the

Inserting the mechanical keyXPush mechanical key ; completely intothe SmartKey until it engages and releasecatch : is back in its basic position.Smart

XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against yourpalm until battery = falls out.XInsert the new battery with the positive ter-minal facing upwards. Use a lint

Problems with the SmartKeyProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

Car keysee SmartKeyCD player/CD changer (on-boardcomputer) ... 281Center consoleLower section ...

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-esse

Unlocking and opening doors fromthe insideYou can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked. You can only openthe rear doors from

Automatic locking featureXTo disarm: press and hold button : forabout five seconds until a tone sounds.XTo arm: press and hold button ; for aboutfive

XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Y page 84).XInsert the mechanical key into the lock ofthe driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn

procedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stop-ped during the closing procedure, it will openagain automatically. The automatic obstaclerecognition wit

GWARNINGCombustion engines emit poisonous exhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgateis open when the engine is running, particu-larly if th

Opening/closing automatically frominsideImportant safety notesGWARNINGParts of the body could become trapped dur-ing automatic closing of the tailgate

(Y page 92) in the tailgate or pull the handleon the outside of the tailgate again.XTo store the position: press and hold theclosing button in the tai

blocks or restricts a side window during theclosing process, the side window opens againautomatically. However, the automaticreversing feature is only

XTo close fully: pull switch : and release.XTo stop the closing procedure: pressswitch : again.Both hinged side windows open fully.iIf the hinged side