MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2012 Owners Manual

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Usefu
linfor mation ............................ 420
Information on technical data .........420
Genuine Mercedes-Benz pa rts......... 420
Vehicle electronics ...........................421
Identification pla tes......................... 422
Service products and capacities .....423
Vehicle da ta...................................... 431
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 432
24 GH zradar sensor system ...........433 419Technical data

Usefu
linfor mati on
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variation sare pos-
sible. Note that your vehicl emay not be
equippe dwith all of the function sdescri-
bed. This is also the case for system sand
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page25). Informatio
nontechnical data
You can find curren ttechnical data on the
In te rnet at:
ht tp ://www.mercedes -benz.com
i The technical data was determined in
accordanc ewith EC Directives .All data
applies to the vehicle' sstandard equip-
ment .The data ma ytherefor ediffer for
vehicles with optional equipment .You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. Genuine Mercedes-Benz pa
rtsG
WA
RNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts ,tyres and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R doo rpillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carr yout
repairs or welding .You coul dimpair the
operatin gefficiency of th erestraint sys-
tems.
Hav eaccessories retrofitted at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz
accepts no responsibility for the use of parts
that have been independently or officially
approved.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installatio normodification if
they comply with legal requirements. This
also applies to some other coun tries. All gen-
uine Mercedes-Benz part smeet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts
may invalidat ethe vehicle' sgeneral operating
permit. 420
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This is the case:
R
if they cause achange of the vehicle type
from that for whic hthe vehicle' sgeneral
operating permit was gran ted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) (Y page 422)and the engine num-
ber (Y page423) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Vehicle electronics
Tamperin
gwith the engine electron-
ics G
WARNING
Alway shave work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at aquali-
fied specialist workshop .Otherwise, the vehi-
cle's operating safety could be affected.
! Only have work carried out on the engine
electro nics and its associated parts ,such
as control units, sensors and connector
leads ,ataq ualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle component smay otherwise wear
more quickly and the vehicle's operating
permit may be invalidated. Retrofitting two-way radios and
mobile phones (RF transmitters)
G
WARNING
Incorrect retrofittin gofRFtransmitters can
caus ethe vehicle electronics to malfunc tion.
The vehicle' soperating safety and thus your
own safety are impaired.
Hav eaftermarket radi ofrequency transmit-
tin ge quipmen tinstalled at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Incorrect retrofittin gofRFtransmitters can
lead to increased electromagnetic radiation in
th ev ehicle interior. Usin ganexterior aerial
takes into account curren tscientific discus-
sions relating to the possible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit-
ting equipment installed at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
! The operating permit may be invalidated
if the instructions for installation and use of
RF transmitters are not observed.
In particular, the following conditions must
be complied with:
R only approved wavebands may be used.
R the maximum permissible output in
thes ewavebands must be complied with.
R the approved aerial positions must be
complied with. Approved aerial positions
:
Rear roof area
; Rear wing
i On the rear wing, it is recommended that
you position the aerial on the side of the
vehicle closes ttothe cen treoft he road.
Use Technical Specifi cation ISO/TS 21609
(Road Vehicle s–"EMC guideline sfor fitting
aftermarket radi ofrequenc ytransmitting
equipment") when retrofitting RF (radi ofre-
quenc y)transmitters .Compl ywith the legal
requirements for add-on parts. Vehicle electronics
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If yo
urvehicle has fittings for two-way radio
equipment, use the power supply or aerial
connections intended for use with the basic
wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's
additional instructions whe ninstalling.
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-
mum transmissio noutputs or aerial positions
must be approved by Mercedes -Benz.
The maximu mtransmission outpu t(PEAK) at
the base of the aerial must not exceed the
following values: Waveband Maximum
transmission output Short wave (f
<54MHz) 100 W
4mw
aveband 30 W
2mw
aveband 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W
70 cm waveband 35 W
GSM/DCS/PCS
850/900/1800/1900 10 W
UMTS/LTE 10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with-
out restrictions:
R
RF transmitters with amaximum transmis-
sion output of up to 10 0mW
R mobil ephones (GS M/DCS/PCS/UMTS/
LTE)
Ther eare no restrictions whe npositioning the
aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol-
lowin gwavebands:
R Trunked radio/Tetra
R 70 cm waveband
R GSM/DCS/PCS
R UMTS/LTE Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :. Example: vehicle identification plate
:
Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
= EU type approval number (only for certain
countries)
? VIN
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weigh t(kg)
B Maximum permissible mass of vehicle/
trailer combination (kg)
C Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)
D Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)
E Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate is example data. Thi sdata is dif-
ferent for every vehicle and can deviate
from the data shown here. You can find the 422
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data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi-
cle&#39; sidentification plate. VIN
X
Open the fron tright-han ddoor.
X Open cover :in the dire ction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VI Ncan be seen.
The VIN can also be foun donthe vehi cle
identification plate (Y page 422).Engine number
The engin enumber is stamped ont othe
crankcase .You can obtain further informa-
tion fr om any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Whe nhandling ,storing and disposing of any
servic eproducts, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could othe rwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep servic eproducts awa yfromc hildren.
To protec tyour health, do no tallow service
products to com eintoc ontac twith your eyes
or open wounds. See adoctor immediately if
any servic eproduct is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products includ ethe following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R exhaust gas after treatmen tadditives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubrican ts(e.g. engin eoil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R clima te control systemrefrigerant
Components and servic eproducts mus tbe
matched. Mercedes-Benz reco mmends that
you use produc tstested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owne r&#39;sM anual in the appro-
priat esection.
You can identif yservice product sapproved
by Mercedes-Ben zbythe fol lowinginscrip-
tion sonthe container:
R MB Freigab e(e.g. MB Freigab e229.51)
R MB Approva l(e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designation sorrecommendation sind i-
cat eal evel of qualit yora specification in
ac cord ance wit hanMBS heet Nu mber (e.g.
MB 229.5). They hav enot necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further informatio ncan be obtained from any
Mercedes -Ben zS ervice Cent reor on the
In te rnet at ht tp://bevo.mercedes -benz.co m. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fir eand explo-
sio n.
You must avoi dfire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switc hoff the engine Servic
eproducts and capacities
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Z

and, if applicable, the auxiliar
yheating before
refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardou stohealth.
Ther eisad anger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it com eintoc ontact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of th ereac hofchil-
dren.
If you or others com eintoc ontac twith fuel,
observe th efollowing:
R Wash th efuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughl ywith clean water immediately .Seek
imm ediate me dical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek imm ediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induc evomiting.
R Chang eany clothin gthat has com einto
contac twith fuel immediately.
Tank capacity Model Total capa-
city All models
100.0 l
Model Of which
reserve fuel All models
Approx.
12. 0l GL 63 AMG
App
rox.
14. 0l Petrol (EN 228,
EDIN 51626-1) Fuel grade
!
Do not use diese ltorefuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switc honthe igni tion
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel
system. Even smal lamount softhe wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel sys-
tem and the engine. The repair costs are
high. Notify
aqualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tan kand fue llin es
draine dcompletely.
! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at
leas t95R ON/85 MO Nthat conform sto
Euro pean stan dard EN 22 8orEDIN
51626-1 or an equivalent sp ecification.
Fue lwitht his specif ication may contain up
to 10 %ethanol.
! Do not us ethe following:
R E8 5( petro lwith85%e thanol)
R E100 (100 %ethanol)
R M15 (petro lwith 15 %methanol)
R M85 (petrol with 85 %methanol)
R M10 0(100 %methanol)
R Petro lwith metallic additives
R Diesel
Do not mix these fuels with petrol, and do
not use any additives. This can otherwise
lead to engin edamage. This does not
include cleanin gadditives for the removal
and prevention of residue build-up. Only
cleanin gadditives recommended by
Mercedes-Ben zshould be added to petrol,
see &#34;Additives&#34;. You can obtai nfurther
information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Usuall yyou will fin dinformation abou tthe
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot fin dthe
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
i E10f uel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
i Asatemporary measure, if the recom-
mended fuel is not available, you may also
use unleaded petrol with an octane rating
of 91 RON/82 MON. This may reduce
engine performanc eand increas efuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle. 424
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Information on refuelling (Y
page 175).
AMG vehicles
! Only refuel using supe runleaded petrol
with at leas t98RON/88 MO Nthat con-
forms to Europea nstandard EN 228 or an
equival ents pecif ication.
Yo uc an otherwise impai rengine outpu tor
damage the engine.
! Premium-grade unleaded petro lwith an
octane ratin gof95R ON/85 MON ma ybe
used as atemporar ymeasur eifthe recom-
mended fuel is not available. This may
reduce engin eperforman ceand increase
fuel consumption .Asmuch as possible,
avoid driving at full throttle.
! Regular unleade dpetrol with an octane
rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be
used as atemporary measure if the recom-
mended fuel is not available.
Doing so result sinnoticeably higher fuel
consumption ,and the engine power output
is noticeably reduced .Avoi dd riving at full
throt tle.
If only regular unleaded petrol with an
octane ratingof91R ON/82.5 MO Nor
lowe risa vailable ,you must have the vehi-
cle adapted to this fuel at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitabl efor use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
Additives
! Operatin gthe engin ewith fuel additives
can cause wear in the fuel high-pressure
pump and contaminate the entire fuel sys-
tem. The repair costs are high. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue build-up. Petrol must
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz .More information about
recommended additives can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre. One of the major problem
swith low-grade
fuel is the creation of carbon deposits during
the process of burnin gfuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel brands that
have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
longer period of time, there may be abuild-up
of carbon deposits. Thes ewill form especially
on the inlet valves and in the combustion
chamber.
This could lead to engine runnin gproblems,
e.g.:
R longe rengine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R los so fpower
In areas where petrol with the required addi-
tives is not available, carbon deposits can
build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends the use of additives that have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles; see
http:/ /bevo.mer cedes-benz.com.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be sufficien t.Residue could
build up as aresult. In such cases, and in
consultation with aMercedes-Ben zService
Cent re,the petrol ma ybemixed with the
additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(part no. A000989254510). You must
observe the notes and mixin gratios specified
on the container.
Consult aMercedes-Ben zService Cent reto
view alist of approved products. Observe the
instruc tions for use in the product descrip-
tion.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary cost sand could damage
the engi ne. Service products and capacities
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Diesel (EN 590)
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fue lwithp etrol, th eflash
poin toft his fuel mixtur eislower than that of
pur ediesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is arisk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalen tquality .Fuel that does
not con form to EN 59 0can lead to
increased wear as well as damag etothe
engin eand exhaust sys tem.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwis elead to engine damage .This
does not include flo wimprover additives.
For further information, se e&#34;Flow improv-
ers&#34;.
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulphur Eur odiesel with asulphur con-
ten tunde r50p pm; otherwise the emission
contro lsystem could be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
ah igh sulphur conten tisavailable ,you will
need to carry out your vehicle&#39; soil change
at shorter intervals. More information
abou tthe interval for oil change can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usually you will fin dinformation about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
labe lont he petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Infor mation on refuelling (Y page 175).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoide dbyrefuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low
outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient .Accordingly, dies elfue lfrom
warmer areas may not be suitabl efor opera-
tion in colder climat icconditions.
i Further informatio noncountry-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow imp rovers
To improve the low-temperatur eresistanc eof
diesel fuel, aflow improver can be attached.
The effec tiveness of aflow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Durin guse, please
observe the information on operation.
Correc tdosage and sufficien tmixing are deci-
sive in improving low-temperature resistance
with the flow improver. Overdosage can
potentially even decrease low-temperature
resistanc eand must therefor ebeavoided.
Follo wthe manufacturer&#39;s guidelines on dos-
age.
Mix the additive int othe diesel in good time,
before the flo wcharacteristic softhe diesel
becom einsufficie nt.O therwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking in aheated garage. 426
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More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption informa tion H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effec t).Y our
vehicle&#39; sCO
2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficien tuse of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non -technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle&#39;s CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefull yand having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usua lin
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing atrailer
i Only for certain countries :you can find
the curren tconsumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
documents ar edelivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were in each case
based on the curren tlya pplicable version:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles tha tcompl ywith or exceed
the EUR O5standard ,inaccordanc ewith
Regulatio n(EC )N o. 715/2007
Deviation sfrom thes evalues may occur
under normal operating conditions. AdBlue
®
Important safety notes AdBlue
®
is aw ater-soluble fluid for the
exhaust gas aftertreatmen tofdiesel engines.
It is:
R not poisonous
R colourless and odourless
R not flam mable
When you open the AdBlue ®
container, small
amou ntsofa mmonia vapou rmay be
released.
Ammonia vapours have apungen todour and
are particularly irritatin gtothe skin ,to
mucous membranes and to th eeyes. You may
experie nceab urnin gsensation in your eyes,
nose and throat. Coughing and waterin gof
the eyes are possible.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at atemperatur eofapprox-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with
an AdBlue ®
preheati ngsyste matt he factory.
Winter operation can therefor ebeguaran-
teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other
servic eproducts, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emissio nvalues
R damage to the catalytic converter Service product
sand capacities
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