tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2011 User Guide

If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
For the tailgate to be opened fully, there must
be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling
of 7.40 ft (2.25 m).
The tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from
outside
R opened and closed automatically from
inside
Opening and closing from the outside
Opening
You can only open the tailgate after unlocking
it first.
XPress the % button on the SmartKey.XPull handle :.XRaise the tailgate.
Closing
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
XPull the tailgate down using recess :.XPush the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.XLock the vehicle if necessary with
the & button on the SmartKey or with
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Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelinesGWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
For the tailgate to be opened fully, there must
be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling
of 7.40 ft (2.25 m).
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing
GWarning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
R Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
R Press the tailgate closing switch.
RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
R When no SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button 5
or the
locking button 6
.
Closing button and locking button (example:
vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-
GO)
XTo close: press closing button : on the
tailgate.
or
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.XTo close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ; on the tailgate.
i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i Only with KEYLESS-GO: if you leave a
KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
5 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
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The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected.
Automatic opening and closing from
the inside
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the opening procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
When the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
You can open/close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.XTo open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.XTo close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
If the tailgate touches an object, the closing
procedure is interrupted and the tailgate
reopens.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure: pull
or push the remote operating switch for
tailgate :.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
GWarning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from
the inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Always make sure there is sufficient
space when opening.
You can unlock and open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle.
The handle is on the lower part of the tailgate
window on the right-hand side when viewed
in the direction of travel.
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XPress handle : in the direction of
arrow ; as far as it will go and hold it there.XFrom this position, pull handle : in the
direction of arrow = as far as it will go and
hold it there.XSwing the tailgate upwards.
i Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate:
If you do not open the tailgate after
unlocking, it will lock again automatically
after a few seconds.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety guidelines
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate
in the top half of its opening range. This could
be useful, for example, if there is insufficient
space above the tailgate.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating the tailgate
XTo open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.XTo stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the close button(Y page 82) on the tailgate or pull the
handle on the outside of the tailgate again.XTo store the position: press and hold the
closing button on the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating the tailgate
XPress and hold the closing button
( Y page 82) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWarning
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
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The switches for folding the left or right seats
up and down are marked: L for the left seat
when viewed in the direction of travel, R for
the right seat when viewed in the direction of
travel.
If the right-hand rear door is open
XTo fold up: fold the right-hand outer seat
in the second row of seats forwards
( Y page 101).XBriefly press switch :.
The seat folds up.XTo fold down: briefly press switch ;.
The seat folds down.
If the tailgate is open
XTo fold up: briefly press switch :.
The seat folds up.XTo fold down: briefly press switch ;.
The seat folds down.
Detachable panel (third row of seats)
If you drop objects underneath the seats in
the third row, you can remove the panel in
order to reach beneath the seat.
! If there are objects underneath the seat,
the seat can no longer be folded up or down
fully. The seat could be damaged.
Only drive with the panel completely
installed.XTo open: fold the corresponding seat up or
down ( Y page 100).XWhen the seat is halfway folded up or down,
lock the backrest manually.XGrasp the panel recess.XPull the panel in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.XTo close: fold the corresponding seat up or
down ( Y page 100).XWhen the seat is halfway folded up or down,
lock the backrest manually.XAttach the panel using the guide pins.XPush the panel downwards until it engages.XFold the seat up and down fully to check
that the panel is seated correctly.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (third row
of seats)
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, the second-row
seat backrests must be properly locked either
in the upright position or, when using the
expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded
position while the vehicle is in motion.
If the right outer seat in the second row of
seats is in the entry/exit position, the display
message: 2nd row of seats, right-
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XInsert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.XClose the side trim panel (Y page 123).
License plate lamp
XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the tailgate.XRemove screws :.XRemove the license plate lamp.XReplace the bulb.XInsert the license plate lamp.XReplace and tighten screws :.
Setting the headlamps
:V vertical axis;H (horizontal) height, measured from the
center
Setting the headlamps correctly is extremely
important. Setting the high-beam headlamps
also sets the low-beam headlamps. (The term
headlamps covers both high and low beam.)
To check and adapt the headlamp setting,
proceed as follows:
XPark the vehicle on level ground at a
distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from a wall or
similar.
XMake sure that the vehicle load is in the
normal range.
XSwitch on the L low-beam headlamps.
If the light of the headlamps is not distributed
as shown in the illustration above, follow the
instructions below:
XOpen the hood (Y page 294).
The adjustment screws are located under the
cover.
XInsert a suitable tool into the openings in
the cover. The directions of arrow =
and ? indicate the angle at which the tool
needs to be inserted in order to reach the
adjustment screws.
XTurn both screws uniformly until the
vertical setting corresponds to :. Turn the
screws clockwise to adjust the headlamp
upwards and counterclockwise to adjust it
downwards.
Gradation:
RScrew at arrow =: 0.67Ëš angle of
inclination
RScrew at arrow ?: 0.50Ëš angle of
inclination
The left and right headlamp need to be
adjusted individually.
iIf it is not possible to adjust the
headlamps accurately, have the
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XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: the driver's door is open.
This returns the ignition to position 0,
which corresponds to the SmartKey being
removed. The driver's door can be closed
again.XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.XOpen the fuel filler flap.XTurn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
XReplace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents
the fuel filler flap from closing after the
vehicle has been locked.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Emergency fuel filler flap release
GWarning!
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is located behind the
side trim panel in the cargo compartment.
XOpen the tailgate.XOpen the right-hand side trim panel
( Y page 123).XPull emergency release : in the direction
of the arrow.
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GRisk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or fuel tank is defective.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0(Y page 147) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.The fuel filler flap is not released.
or
The SmartKey batteries are discharged.XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( Y page 75).XOpen the tailgate.XManually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 161).The fuel filler flap is released, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.XManually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 161).XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The fuel tank in a diesel
engine vehicle has
been run completely
dry and the engine will
not start.There is air in the fuel system.XRefuel the vehicle with at least 5.3 US qt (5 liters) of diesel.XTurn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the SmartKey
to position 2(Y page 147) in the ignition lock.XStart the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
XTurn the ignition on again for approximately 10 seconds. Turn
the SmartKey to position 2(Y page 147) in the ignition lock.XStart the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
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! AdBlue ®
is not a additive and must not be
added to the diesel tank. If AdBlue ®
is
added to the diesel tank this could damage
the engine.
i If you are adding between maintenance
intervals, add approximately 1 gallon (3.8 l)
of AdBlue ®
to the AdBlue ®
tank. 1 gallon
(3.8 l) of AdBlue ®
is approximately
2 AdBlue ®
refill bottles.
Further information about
AdBlue ®
(Y page 367).
The AdBlue ®
filler neck is under the luggage
compartment floor.XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the tailgate.XLift the luggage compartment floor
( Y page 310).XTurn AdBlue ®
cap : anti-clockwise and
remove it.XTurn AdBlue ®
filler cap ; anti-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap ; is secured with a plastic strap.XUnscrew the covering cap from AdBlue ®
refill bottle =.XPlace AdBlue ®
refill bottle = on the filler
neck as shown and screw on clockwise
hand-tight.
! Only screw on the AdBlue ®
refill bottle
hand-tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
XPress AdBlue ®
refill bottle = down.
The AdBlue ®
tank is filled. This may take up
to one minute.
i If the AdBlue ®
refill bottle is no longer
pressed down, the filling process stops and
the partially emptied bottle can be
removed.
XRelease AdBlue ®
refill bottle =.XTurn AdBlue ®
refill bottle = anti-clockwise
and remove it.XPlace AdBlue ®
filler cap ; on the filler
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XInsert AdBlue®
cap : as shown and turn
it clockwise as far as it will go.XFold the load compartment floor down.XClose the tailgate.XDrive at a speed above 10 mph (16 km/h).
The Check Additive – See
Operator's Manual disappears after
approximately one minute.
i If the Check Additive – See
Operator's Manual is still displayed in
the multifunction display, top up with
another bottle of AdBlue ®
.
i Then, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked
and filled completely if necessary.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a qualified specialist workshop such as an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWarning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement may result in serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the
following before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle:
R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
R Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
R Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Switching off the engine
Important safety instructions
GWarning
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
the brake and steering systems. In this case,
it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
i If you cannot turn off the engine as
described here, see "Emergency engine
shut down" ( Y page 331).
Vehicles with automatic transmission
GWarning!
Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone
only will shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission into
park position P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
XShift the transmission to position P.
Using the SmartKey
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.XApply the parking brake firmly.
i If you turn off the engine with the
SmartKey and then remove it from the
ignition lock or open a front door, the
automatic transmission switches to P
automatically.
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