Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL-Class User manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
your vehicle and read this manual. This will
help you to obtain the maximum pleasure
from your vehicle and to avoid endangering
yourself and others.
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Requipment
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 17
At a glance ........................................... 21
Safety ................................................... 33
Controls ............................................... 57
Operation ........................................... 171
Practical advice ................................ 207
Technical data ................................... 283
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ... 53
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 112
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......... 50
Display message .................... 212, 213
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Accident
Notes ............................................. 240
Acoustic warning tone
see Warning tone ........................... 239
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 199
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 51
Adaptive Damping System
See ADS ....................................... 129
AdBlue®
Display message ............................ 213
Service indicator ............................ 200
AdBlue®service indicator ................ 200
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 109
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 129
Airbags
Activation ......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 234
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Windowbag...................................... 39
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating ................. 140
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 146
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 147
Controlling automatically ............... 141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode)................. 147
Demisting the windscreen ............. 145
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 234
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 139
Rear window heating ..................... 146
Setting the air distribution ............. 144
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 143
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 142
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ..................................... 147
Thermatic 2-zone automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 138
Thermotronic luxury multi-zone
automatic climate control .............. 139
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................ 228
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Ambient lighting
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 169
Anti-lock braking system
See ABS ........................................... 50
Anti-theft alarm system
See EDW .......................................... 54
Anti-theft systems ............................... 54
Ashtray ............................................... 162
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 199
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Display message ............................ 199
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............ 54
Switching off the alarm .................... 54
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
Automatic car wash .......................... 201
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Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ....................... 92
Display mes-
sage .............................. 213, 216, 217
Driving tips ...................................... 94
Emergency running mode .............. 244
Gear indicator .................................. 93
Kickdown ......................................... 94
Malfunction ....................................244
Program selector button .................. 95
Shift ranges ..................................... 94
Trailer towing ................................... 94
Transmission positions .................... 93
Auxiliary heating ............................... 147
Display message .................... 231, 232
Notes ............................................. 147
Remote control .............................. 148
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 107
Auxiliary ventilation .......................... 147
B
Backrest angle
Adjusting (2nd row of seats) ............ 67
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 194
Folding in ....................................... 198
Folding out ..................................... 193
Removing ....................................... 198
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 50
Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) .............................. 254
Charging ........................................ 275
Checking (key) ............................... 253
Check lamp (key)........................... 253
Disconnecting ................................ 273
Display message ............................ 220
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 272
Reconnecting ................................. 276
Removing/fitting ........................... 274
Vehicle battery .............................. 272
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt height adjustment ....................... 77
Belt reel (Easy-Pack fix kit) .............. 160
Belt tensioners
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt warning ......................................... 77
BlueTEC
AdBlue®......................................... 288
Bonnet
Bonnet catch ................................. 175
Display message ............................ 219
Opening/closing ........................... 174
Bonnet release lever
Release lever................................. 175
Boot
Automatic opening ........................... 62
Boot lid
Opening/closing .............................. 60
Brake Assist
See BAS ........................................... 50
Brake fluid .......................................... 291
Display message ............................ 221
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................51
Display message ............................ 226
Brakes
Parking brake ................................... 91
Warning lamp ........................ 235, 236
Brake system
Display message ............................ 220
Bulbs .................................................. 254
Brake lamp .................................... 260
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 258
Display message ............................ 225
Licence plate lamp ......................... 260
Main-beam headlamps ................... 258
Overview ........................................ 256
Parking lamp .......................... 258, 260
Rear foglamp ................................. 260
Replacing ...............................258, 259
Reversing lamp .............................. 260
Side lamp ....................................... 258
Tail lamp ........................................ 260
Turn signal lamp .................... 258, 260
see Lamp
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C
Calling up a fault
see Display message ..................... 211
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 201
Care products ................................ 201
Cleaning agents ............................. 201
Dashboard ..................................... 204
Display ........................................... 204
Exterior .......................................... 201
Headlamps ..................................... 203
High-pressure cleaners .................. 202
Interior ........................................... 204
Paintwork ...................................... 202
Plastic trim .................................... 205
Reversing camera .......................... 203
Seat covers .................................... 204
Sensors ......................................... 203
Steering wheel boss ...................... 204
Tail pipes ....................................... 203
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 203
Trim strips ..................................... 205
Wheels ........................................... 202
Windows ........................................ 202
Wiper blades .................................. 202
Wooden trim .................................. 205
Care products .................................... 201
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 101
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 107
Key .................................................. 58
Central locking/unlocking button ..... 59
Central unlocking
Key .................................................. 58
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 29
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Checklist (off-road driving) .............. 189
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 49
Children
in the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint systems ............................ 41
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 43
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ............................................... 234
Child seat lock ................................ 47
Display message ............................ 216
ISOFIX .............................................. 47
On the front-passenger seat............ 42
Recommendations ........................... 46
Suitable positions ............................ 44
TopTether ........................................ 48
Child seat lock ..................................... 47
Cigarette lighter ................................ 163
Cleaning agents ................................. 201
Cleaning the sensors ........................ 203
Climate control
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141
Misted up windows ........................ 146
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 23
Collapsible wheel
Technical data ............................... 297
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Compass ............................................ 166
Display message ............................ 216
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights .............. 105
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 110
Convenience closing ........................... 87
Convenience opening .......................... 87
Coolant
Checking the level ......................... 177
Display mes-
sage .......................................219, 224
Mixture ratio .................................. 291
Temperature gauge ........................ 100
Cornering lights
Display message ............................ 225
Cruise control .................................... 117
Display message .................... 218, 219
Cup holder ......................................... 153
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D
Dashboard
Cleaning .........................................204
see Instrument cluster ..................... 96
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument lighting .................... 25
Date
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 104
Daytime driving lights ......................... 80
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 105
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 105
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 106
Diesel
Low outside temperatures ............. 174
Diesel engine
Winter driving ................................ 174
Differential locks ............................... 116
Display message .................... 222, 223
Digital speedometer ......................... 100
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 104
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 225
Symmetrical ................................... 193
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages ............................. 211
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 199
Symbol messages .................. 219, 249
Text messages ............................... 212
Distance warning function (vehi-
cles with Distronic) ............................. 53
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 109
Distance warning system
see Distance warning function ....... 109
Distronic ............................................ 119
Display mes-
sage .......................................214, 218
Driving tips .................................... 125
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 60
Display message ............................ 219
Emergency locking ........................ 251
Emergency unlocking ..................... 250
Opening (from the inside) ................ 59
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Downhill Speed Regulation
See DSR ........................................ 113
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ..................................... 38
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) ................. 58
Driver's seat position .......................... 78
Driving abroad ................................... 193
Driving information
Off-road ......................................... 189
Tyre ruts ........................................ 193
Driving safety systems ....................... 49
4ETS ................................................ 53
ABS .................................................. 50
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 51
BAS .................................................. 50
Distance warning system (vehi-
cles with Distronic) .......................... 53
EBV .................................................. 52
ESP®............................................... 51
Driving systems ................................ 117
Cruise control ................................ 117
Distronic ........................................ 119
Level control .................................. 129
Parktronic...................................... 133
Reversing camera .......................... 135
Speedtronic ................................... 126
Driving tips .......................................... 94
Braking .......................................... 187
Distronic ........................................ 125
Driving abroad .............................. 193
Driving on wet roads ..................... 188
Fording ................................. 188, 192
Trailer towing ................................. 196
Winter ............................................ 186
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 113
Display message ............................ 223
On-board computer ....................... 109
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DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 101
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 102
E
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 108
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 72
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 108
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 72
Crash-responsive ............................. 72
Easy-Pack fix kit ................................ 159
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 52
Display message ............................ 220
Electronic brake force distribution
See EBV ........................................... 52
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®......................................... 51
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS .......................................... 53
Emergency key element
Lost ............................................... 247
Emergency locking
Vehicle ...........................................251
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap................................. 251
Spare wheel bracket ...................... 251
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ................. 244
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ...........................................250
Engine
Running irregularly......................... 243
Starting problems .................. 242, 243
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............... 89
Starting with the key ........................ 88
Switching off .................................... 91
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp .................................................... 237
Engine electronics .............................284
Malfunction ....................................242
Engine number .................................. 287
Engine oil .......................................... 289
Capacities ...................................... 177
Checking the oil level (dipstick) ..... 177
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 176
Consumption ................................ 176
Display mes-
sage .............................. 176, 228, 229
Filler neck ...................................... 177
Topping up ..................................... 177
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 51
Activating/deactivating ................... 52
Display mes-
sages ............................................. 215
Trailer stabilisation.......................... 51
Warning lamp .................. 51, 235, 236
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 105
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 72
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 73
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 73
Folding in/out (electrically)............. 73
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 109
Malfunction ....................................246
Parking position ............................... 74
Resetting ......................................... 73
Storing settings ............................... 74
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22
F
Fault message
see Display message ..................... 211
Fire extinguisher ............................... 208
First-aid kit ......................................... 208
Flat tyre
Equipment ..................................... 262
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 262
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 263
Floormat .............................................168
Foglamps
Display message ............................ 227
Fording ....................................... 188, 192
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Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 298
Telephone ...................................... 285
Front airbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fuel ..................................................... 287
Diesel ............................................ 173
Loss ............................................... 241
Petrol ............................................. 173
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 288
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 251
Opening/closing ........................... 172
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 221
Fuel gauge ............................................ 25
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 111
Display ............................................. 25
Fuel line
Malfunction ....................................241
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 241
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 280
Fuse box
Dashboard ..................................... 281
Engine compartment ..................... 281
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Fuses .................................................. 280
G
Garage door
Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 166
Garage door opener .......................... 165
Clearing the memory ..................... 166
Frequencies ................................... 298
Programming the remote control ... 165
Gear indicator ...................................... 93
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 284
Glove compartment .......................... 152
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 191
H
Handbrake
Display message ............................ 221
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 178
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Cleaning system .............................. 83
Misting up ...................................... 245
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraints
Adjusting (front) ............................... 65
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 68
Luxury .............................................. 66
NECK-PRO ....................................... 40
Removing (rear) ............................... 69
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints .............................. 252
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints .................... 252
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners .................... 202
Hill start assist .................................... 90
HomeLink®
see Garage door opener
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 54
Indicator and warning lamp
Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction) ................................. 234
Brakes (red) ........................... 235, 236
Engine diagnostics ......................... 237
ESP®.............................................. 235
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ........ 43, 234
Reserve fuel ................................... 239
Seat belt ........................................ 238
SRS .......................................... 35, 236
Thermotronic (malfunction) ........... 234
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 235
Indicator lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp ..... 235
Instrument cluster .............................. 96
On-board computer ....................... 103
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Overview .......................................... 25
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 104
Instrument lighting ............................. 25
Intelligent Light System
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 106
Interior lighting
Ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 106
Automatic control system ................ 84
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 106
Emergency lighting .......................... 84
Manual control .................................83
Reading lamp ................................... 83
Interior motion sensor ........................ 55
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 110
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 47
J
Jack .....................................................209
Operation ....................................... 268
Jump-starting ..................................... 276
Jump leads ..................................... 276
K
Key ........................................................ 58
Checking the battery ..................... 253
Convenience closing ........................ 87
Convenience opening ...................... 87
Display mes-
sage
.............................................. 230, 231
Loss ............................................... 247
Malfunction ....................................247
Modifying the programming ............. 59
KEYLESS GO
Button .............................................. 63
Changing the battery ..................... 254
Checking the battery ..................... 253
Convenience closing ........................ 88
Locking ............................................ 58
Malfunction ....................................247
Starting the engine .......................... 89
Unlocking ......................................... 58
Key positions
Key .................................................. 63
KEYLESS GO .................................... 63
Kickdown ....................................... 94, 96
L
Lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp ..... 235
Lashing eyelets ................................. 156
Level control ...................................... 129
Licence plate lighting
Display message ............................ 227
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Active light function ......................... 82
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 80
Combination switch ......................... 78
Daytime driving lights ...................... 80
Dipped-beam headlamps ................. 80
Display messages .......................... 225
Foglamps ................................... 80, 83
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 81
Headlamp flasher ............................. 80
Light switch ..................................... 78
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 81
Motorway mode ............................... 82
Rear foglamp ................................... 81
Switching off (display message) ..... 227
Turn signals ..................................... 81
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 118
Distronic ........................................ 121
Variable Speedtronic ..................... 126
Loading guidelines ............................ 151
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 60
Emergency locking ........................ 251
From the inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 59
LOW RANGE
Display mes-
sage ............................................... 223
Off-road gear ................................ 114
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 114
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 154
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Luggage cover ................................... 157
Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell ............... 154
Front seats (behind) ....................... 154
Lumbar support
4-way ............................................... 66
Luxury head restraint ......................... 66
M
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 227
Maintenance
Battery ........................................... 272
Making calls
On-board computer ....................... 111
Memory card ...................................... 101
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 101
see separate operating instructions
Memory function ................................. 74
Menu
Overview of the menus .................... 99
Menu (on-board computer) ................. 99
Additional functions ....................... 109
Audio ............................................. 100
Distronic ........................................ 124
DVD ............................................... 102
Navi ............................................... 102
Off-road ......................................... 102
Resetting to factory settings .......... 103
Settings ......................................... 103
Standard display.............................. 99
Telephone ...................................... 111
Trip computer ................................ 110
TV .................................................. 101
Message
see Display message ..................... 211
see Indicator and warning lamp ..... 235
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data ............................... 297
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 162
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 164
Display message .................... 216, 232
Installation ..................................... 285
Operation (on-board computer) ..... 111
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 164
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 59
MP3 .................................................... 101
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 101
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 67
Multi-function display ......................... 98
Setting the display when the igni-
tion is switched off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 107
Multi-function steering wheel ............ 97
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation .......................................... 102
On-board computer ....................... 102
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints ................. 40
Resetting after being triggered ...... 252
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints ...... 40
Resetting after being triggered ...... 252
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 172
O
Odometer
see Trip meter ............................... 110
Off-road
4MATIC .......................................... 112
Differential locks ............................ 116
DSR ............................................... 113
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 114
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 53
Off-road ABS .................................... 50
Off-road 4ETS .......................................53
Off-road ABS ........................................ 50
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 189
Information .................................... 189
Off-road ESP®....................................... 52
Off-road terrain
Off-road ESP .................................... 52
Oil
Consumption ................................. 176
Topping up ..................................... 177
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Oil level
Checking (dipstick) ........................ 177
Checking (on-board computer) ...... 176
On-board computer ............................. 97
Additional functions menu ............. 109
Audio menu ................................... 100
Convenience submenu .................. 108
Display messages .......................... 211
DVD menu ..................................... 102
Factory settings ............................. 103
Heating submenu ........................... 107
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 103
Lighting submenu .......................... 105
Navi menu ..................................... 102
Off-road menu ............................... 102
Overview .......................................... 99
Settings menu ............................... 103
Standard display menu .................... 99
Telephone menu ............................ 111
Time/date submenu ...................... 104
Trip computer menu ...................... 110
TV menu ........................................ 101
Vehicle submenu ........................... 106
On-board computer language .......... 104
Operating system
see On-board computer ................... 97
Outside temperature display ............ 97
On-board computer ....................... 100
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 49
P
Paint code .......................................... 286
Paintwork
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Panel
Removing (third row of seats) .......... 68
Parking ................................................. 90
Parking aid
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 74
PARKTRONIC ................................. 133
Reversing camera .......................... 135
Parking brake ...................................... 91
Display message ............................ 221
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 74
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 133
Activating/deactivating ................. 135
Malfunction ....................................244
Range of the sensors ..................... 134
Trailer towing ................................. 135
Warning display............................. 134
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 43, 234
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC ................................... 112
Permanent Speedtronic .................... 128
Petrol
Minimum grade .............................173
see Fuel
Plastic trim
Cleaning ......................................... 205
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 199
Power window switch
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE®
PRE-SAFE®system .............................. 40
Display message ............................ 217
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ................... 95
Pulling away ......................................... 89
R
Radio
Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 100
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Installation ..................................... 168
Rain closing feature
Sliding/tilting sunroof ................... 151
Range (on-board computer) ............. 111
Rear bench seat
Folding forward/back .................... 155
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ........................... 140, 141
Setting the air vents ...................... 144
Setting the temperature ................ 142
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Rear-compartment seats .................... 67
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 227
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting ......................................... 72
Anti-dazzle (manual) ......................... 72
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 73
Rear window heating ........................ 146
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 234
Rear window wiper ............................. 85
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 262
Refuelling ........................................... 172
Remote control
Auxiliary heating ............................ 148
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 254
Garage door opener....................... 165
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 165
Reserve
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Reserve fuel ....................................... 287
Display message ............................ 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 287
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Reset button ........................................ 25
Restraint system
See SRS .......................................... 35
Restraint systems
For children ..................................... 41
Rev counter .......................................... 97
Reversing camera ............................. 135
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Roof carrier ....................................... 161
S
Safety net ...........................................158
Seat
Adjusting ................................... 64, 65
Correct driver's seat position ........... 78
Folding down/up (3rd row of
seats) ............................................... 67
Storing settings ............................... 74
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 77
Adjusting the height ......................... 77
Fastening ......................................... 75
Warning lamp ........................... 77, 238
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Seat heating .........................................70
Seat ventilation ................................... 69
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 233
Securing a load .................................. 156
Securing hooks .................................. 157
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 199
Service products ............................... 287
AdBlue®additives .......................... 288
Brake fluid ..................................... 291
Coolant .......................................... 291
Engine oil ....................................... 289
Fuel ................................................ 287
Windscreen washer fluid ................ 291
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 74
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 103
On-board computer ....................... 103
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer ................................. 103
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ................... 94
Sidebag ................................................ 39
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 87
Convenience opening ...................... 87
Fault .............................................. 246
Hinged side windows ....................... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 85
resetting .......................................... 86
Sliding/tilting sunroof ...................... 150
Convenience closing ........................ 87
Convenience opening ...................... 87
Rain closing feature ....................... 151
Resetting ....................................... 151
Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 186
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Socket ................................................ 163
Cockpit .......................................... 163
Luggage compartment ................... 164
Rear compartment ......................... 163
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................ 268
Storage location ............................ 209
Technical data ............................... 297
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 60
Emergency release ........................ 251
Speed limiter
Speedtronic ................................... 126
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 100
Segments ......................................... 97
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 103
Speedtronic ....................................... 126
Display message ............................ 218
Permanent ..................................... 128
Variable......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 35
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 236
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 99
Station
see Radio ....................................... 100
Status line (on-board computer) ........ 98
Selecting the display ......................104
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering wheel
Adjusting ................................... 70, 71
Buttons (on-board computer) ........... 97
Storing settings ............................... 74
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Steering wheel heating ....................... 71
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 233
Stowage compartments ................... 152
Armrest (under) ............................. 153
Centre console .............................. 152
Centre console (rear) ..................... 153
Cup holder ..................................... 153
Glove compartment ....................... 152
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 108
Heating .......................................... 107
Instrument cluster ......................... 103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 104
Vehicle ...........................................106
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 161
Supplemental Restraint System
See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 105
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 54
T
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 219
Limiting the opening angle ............... 63
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 287
Technical data
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 293
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 293
GL 450 4MATIC ............................. 292
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC ...................... 294
GL 500 4MATIC ............................. 292
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Tyres ...................................... 296, 297
Wheels ................................... 296, 297
Telescopic lever ................................ 193
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 160
Temperature
Outside temperature ........................ 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 234
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Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 234
Third brake lamp
Display message ............................ 226
Tightening torque .............................. 271
Time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 104
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 104
TIREFIT kit
Using ............................................. 263
TopTether ............................................. 48
Total distance recorder .................... 100
Tow-away protection .......................... 55
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 109
Towing ................................................ 279
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 278
Removing ....................................... 279
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 199
Coupling up .................................. 195
Decoupling ..................................... 196
Display message .................... 225, 226
Power supply ................................. 199
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 298
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 193
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Trailer towing
Driving tips .................................... 196
ESP®................................................ 51
Malfunction ....................................248
Mounting dimensions .................... 297
Parktronic...................................... 135
Transmission
Display message ............................ 216
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio .............. 285
Transmission positions ....................... 93
Transport (vehicle) ............................ 279
Travelling uphill ................................. 190
Trim strips
Cleaning ......................................... 205
Trip computer
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 110
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................110
Trip meter ............................................ 99
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 110
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................ 226
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 101
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 285
Type identification plate
see vehicle identification plate ...... 286
Tyre
Direction of rotation...................... 180
Tyre grip ............................................. 188
Tyre pressure ....................................180
Calling up (on-board computer) .... 183
Display message ........... 217, 218, 229
Tyre pressure loss warning system
............................................................ 182
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Tyres
General notes ................................ 179
Technical data ....................... 296, 297
Tyre tread ...........................................180
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ..................... 250
From the inside (central unlocking
button) ............................................. 59
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 162
Variable Speedtronic ........................ 126
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ............ 250, 251
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 103
Leaving parked up ......................... 249
Towing ........................................... 279
Transporting .................................. 279
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Vehicle battery .................................. 272
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 295
Vehicle electronics ........................... 284
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) .................................................. 286
Vehicle identification plate .............. 286
Vehicle level
Display mes-
sage
.............................................. 221, 222
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 209
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS (yellow) ................................... 235
ESP®........................................ 51, 236
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 118
LIM (Distronic) ............................... 121
LIM (variable Speedtronic) ............. 126
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 234
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 237
Warning tone ..................................... 239
Warning triangle ................................ 208
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 232
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 178, 291
Filling capacity ............................... 291
Wearing seat belts .............................. 75
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque ........................... 271
Wheel chock
Use ................................................ 268
Wheels
Cleaning ......................................... 202
General notes ................................ 179
Interchanging ................................. 184
Technical data ....................... 296, 297
Windowbag .......................................... 39
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 202
see Side windows
Windscreen
Infrared reflective .......................... 168
Windscreen washer fluid .................. 291
Topping up ..................................... 178
Windscreen washer system ..... 178, 291
Windscreen wipers ............................. 84
Malfunction ....................................245
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 261
Winter diesel ..................................... 174
Winter driving ............................ 185, 186
Winter tyres ....................................... 185
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 128
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Replacing ....................................... 261
Wooden trim
Cleaning ......................................... 205
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Protection of the environment
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which 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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Rmake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2/3of its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.
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