MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2010 Owners Manual

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:
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Automotive Corp.
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and PRE-SAFE ®
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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and will provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
R Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
R Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
R Please pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company1645841583 É1645841583&ËÍ
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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 20At a glance ........................................... 25Safety and security .............................35Controls in detail ................................. 69Operation ........................................... 225Practical hints ................................... 283Technical data ................................... 359
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1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 213
3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 64
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62
Indicator lamp ................................ 315
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 288, 300
Accessory weight .............................. 254
Accidents ........................................... 112
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............155
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............215
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 53
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
see Headlamps
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
AdBlue ®
...................................... 346, 373
Capacity, AdBlue ®
tank ................. 369
Refilling ......................................... 347
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 371
Gasoline ......................................... 372
Address change ................................... 22
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 159
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 239
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 297, 313
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..215
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 322
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 371
Air distribution .......................... 178, 188
Air filter .............................................. 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 255
Air recirculation mode .............. 180, 190
Air suspension program
Comfortable driving style ...............159
Introduction ................................... 159
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Sporty driving style ........................159
Suspension tuning .........................159
Vehicle level control ......................159
Air volume ................................. 179, 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 284, 343
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 166
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 374
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................66
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
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Ashtrays ............................................. 211
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 255
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 129
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 138
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control .. 101
Automatic locking when driving ...... 138
Automatic transmission ................... 114
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) ............................................ 119
Gear range indicator ......................118
Gear ranges ................................... 118
Gear selector lever ........................114
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Kickdown ....................................... 117
One-touch gearshifting ..................118
Shifting procedure .........................116
Steering wheel gearshift control ....118
Towing a trailer .............................. 118
Transmission position indicator .....116
Transmission positions ..................116
AUX socket ........................................ 207
Axle oils .............................................. 369
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 326
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 348
Charging ........................................ 350
Jump starting ................................. 350
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Bead (tire) .......................................... 255
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 345
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 346
AdBlue ®
tank capacity ...................369
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 233
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 277
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Brakes ................................................ 260
Parking brake ........................ 112, 261
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Break-in period .................................. 226
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 230
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 142
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 368
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 206
Cargo volume, expanding ..............201
Cover blind .................................... 205
Fuse box ........................................ 357
Hooks ............................................ 201
Tie-down rings ............................... 200
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 205
Cargo net ........................................... 206
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 200
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 280
Carriers .............................................. 196
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 33
Upper part ....................................... 31
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Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 138
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Locking/unlocking from inside ........75
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75
Certification label .............................. 360
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........60
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type ....59
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 60
Safety notes ..................................... 55
Tether anchorage points ..................58
Top tether ........................................ 58
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 281
Cigarette lighter ................................ 212
Climate control system .................... 172
3-zone automatic climate control ..181
Air conditioning .....................177, 186
Air conditioning refrigerant ............371
Air distribution ....................... 178, 188
Air recirculation mode ...........180, 190
Air volume ............................. 179, 189
Automatic mode ....................178, 187
Climate control .............................. 175
Deactivating system ..............177, 185
Front defroster ...................... 179, 189
Residual heat and
ventilation .............................. 180, 191
Temperature .......................... 178, 187
Clock ............................................ 28, 135
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 255Collapsible wheel chock ................... 286
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 100
Comfort submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 139
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 140
Seat belt adjustment feature .........139
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 223
Control system .................................. 125
Multifunction display .....................127
Multifunction steering wheel .........125
Resetting to factory settings ..........132
Control system menus ...................... 127
Audio/DVD .................................... 129
Distronic ........................................ 131
Navigation ..................................... 130
Off-road ......................................... 131
Settings ......................................... 132
Standard display ............................ 128
Telephone ...................................... 142
Trip computer ................................ 141
Vehicle configuration .....................140
Vehicle status message memory ...131
Control system submenus
Comfort ......................................... 139
Instrument cluster .........................133
Lighting .......................................... 136
Time/Date ..................................... 135
Vehicle ........................................... 138
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............374
Capacities ...................................... 369
Checking level ............................... 231
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 306
Cruise control .................................... 144
Activating ....................................... 145
Canceling ....................................... 146
Changing the set speed .................146
Last stored speed ..........................147
Lever .............................................. 145
Messages in the mutlifunction
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Resume function ............................ 147
Setting current speed ....................145
Cup holders ........................................ 209
Curb weight ....................................... 255
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 24
Date, Setting ...................................... 135
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 99
Switching on or off ......................... 136
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window .................................. 191
Windshield ............................. 179, 189
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 137
Interior lighting .............................. 138
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp ....................29
Diesel fuel
see Fuel
Differential locks ............................... 121
A few words about .........................122
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 123, 302
Switching ....................................... 122
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 111
With starting .................................. 110
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer ......................... 129
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 246
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................129
Distronic ........................................ 149
Maintenance service indicator .......273
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Multifunction display .....................127
Outside temperature .............129, 135
Symbol messages ..........................299
Text messages ............................... 288
Trip computer ................................ 141
Vehicle status message memory ...131
Vehicle system settings .................132
Distronic ............................................ 147
Cleaning system sensor cover .......278
Control system .............................. 131
Distance warning function .............155
Distance warning
lamp ...................................... 149, 319
Driving with .................................... 153
Menu ............................................. 150
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Resume function ............................ 152
Sensor cover .................................. 278
Speed settings ............................... 151
Door control panel .............................. 34
Door handles ........................................ 34
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 60
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 304
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......219
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........323
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 255
Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR
Drinking and driving ......................... 259
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 272
Hydroplaning ................................. 262
Instructions ........................... 108, 259
In winter ........................................ 258
Off-road ......................................... 262
Problems ....................................... 111
Safety systems ................................ 61
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Through standing water .................262
With Distronic ................................ 153
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 108
Driving off .................................. 110, 261
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
4-ETS ............................................... 64
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 63
EBP .................................................. 63
ESP ®
................................................ 63
Driving systems
Air suspension program .................159
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 166
Cruise control ................................ 144
Distronic ........................................ 147
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ..155
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Off-road driving program ...............158
Parktronic system ..........................166
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 117
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 155
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 139
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 63
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 23
Power outlets ................................. 212
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 284
Flat tire .......................................... 336
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 216
Towing the vehicle .........................352
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 215
Emergency engine shutdown ........... 357
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......219
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 272
Information label ............................ 361
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............226
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Compartment ................................ 228
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 320
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 306
Number .......................................... 361
Starting .......................................... 108
Turning off ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 230
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 231
Additives ........................................ 371
Checking level ............................... 230
Consumption ................................. 230
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 308
Oil dipstick ..................................... 230
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 370
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 63
4-ETS ............................................... 64
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 289, 300
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 65
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