winter tires MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2013 User Guide

All-weather tires and winter tires
Index Speed rating
Q M+S
2 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
2 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
2 up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V M+S
2 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
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Not all tires with the M+S marking provide
the driving characteristics of winter tires.
In addition to the M+S marking, winte rtires
also have the 0002snowflake symbol on
the tire wall. Tires with this marking fulfill
the requirements of the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the
Rubber Association of Canada (RAC)
regarding the tire traction on snow. They
have been especially developed for driving
on snow.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle fro mexceeding the following speeds:
R all vehicles (excep tAMG vehicles):
130 mph (210 km/h)
R AMG vehicles: 155 mph (250 km/h)
R AMG vehicles with increased top speed:
174 mph (280 km/h)
The speed rating of tires mounted at the
factory may be higher than the maximum
speed that the electronic speed limiter
permits.
Make sure that your tires have the required
speed rating, e.g. when buying new tires. The
required speed rating for your vehicle can be
found in the "Tires" section (Y page 428).
Further information about reading tire data
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop. Load index
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index
0002may be imprinted after the letters
that identify the speed index 001Fon the
sidewall of the tire (Y page 417).
R If no specification is given: no text (as in the
example above), represents astandard
load (SL) tire
R XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced
tire
R Ligh tLoad: represents a light load tire
R C, D, E: represents a load range that
depends on the maximum load that the tire
can carry at a certain pressure
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Maximum load rating Maximum tire load
0002is the maximum
permissible weight for which the tire is
approved.
2 Or M+S0002 for winter tires. All about wheels and tires
419Wheels and tires Z

These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE =Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicle noise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be
detected on retreaded tires. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tires are mounted. Do
not mount used tires if you have no
information about their previous usage.
Overview of abbreviations usedint he
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
R
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(Y page 404).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
equip the vehicle with:
R tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
right)
R the same type of tires at a given time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles with MOExtended tires are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT
kit if you moun ttires that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tires. ATIREFIT kit
may be obtained from a qualified specialist
workshop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheelr ims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
at the factory as standard equipmen tor
optional extras.
If you would like to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, you may also, in
certain circumstances, require rims of the
appropriate size. The sizes of the approved
winter tires may deviate from that of the
standard tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory. Wheel and tire combinations
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Tires
GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC All-weather tires
R 19
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 275/50 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+SMOExtended
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+S BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.22 in (56.5 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.22 in (56.5 mm)
3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
4 MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor. Wheel and tire combinations
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R 19
Tires Allo
ywheels BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
GL 450 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
All-weather tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+SMOExtended
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
4 MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor. 432
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

GL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
All-weather tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+SMOExtended
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/40 R 21 111 V XL M+S
3 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+S
0002 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
4 MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combinatio nwith an activated tire pressure
loss warning syste mortire pressure monitor. Wheel and tire combinations
433Wheels and tires Z

GL 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL
3 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Winter tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S
0002 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 41
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt yourd riving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
! AMG vehicles with "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: use the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel only
on the rear axle . If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the front axle, this could resul
tindamage to the
brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an
intact wheel from the rear axle must first
be replaced with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel .The defective
wheel on the front axle can then be
replaced with the intact wheel from the rear
axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 424).
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 404). The applicable value
can be found on the wheel or under
"Technical data" (Y page 436).
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 434
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Filling capacities
Model Capacity
GL 450 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
GL 550 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
Approx. 12.7 US qt
(12.0 l) GL 63 AMG
4MATIC
Approx. 12.5 US qt
(11.8 l) GL 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l) i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze. Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washe rconcentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling washer fluid
(Y page 439). At temperatures above freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14 ‡ (002210 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
R Down to 00224 ‡ (002220 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
R Down to 002220.2 ‡ (002229 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-Tires
- Load
- Condition of the suspension
- Optional equipment 446
Vehicle dataTechnical data