steering wheel MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual

Index.......................................................4
Introduction.........................................23
At a glance...........................................31
Safety...................................................41
Opening and closing...........................79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors..105
Lights and windshield wipers..........127
Climate control.................................145
Driving and parking..........................165
On-board computer and displays....271
Stowage and features......................339
Maintenance and care......................369
Breakdown assistance.....................385
Wheels and tires...............................403
Technical data...................................443
Contents3

AMG adaptive sport suspension
system................................................ 221
AMG menu (on-board computer).....287
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle..............200
Ashtray...............................................351
Assistance display (on-board
computer)..........................................280
Assistance menu (on-board
computer)..........................................280
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message........375
Hiding a service message..............375
Notes.............................................374
Resetting the service interval
display...........................................375
Service message ............................ 374
Special service requirements ......... 375
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating...................77
Function ...........................................77
Switching off the alarm....................77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................281
Display message............................309
Function/notes.............................239
Audio menu (on-board computer)....278
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message............................306
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode..............128
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program...............178
Changing gear...............................176
DIRECT SELECT lever.....................173
Display message............................320
Drive program display....................173
Driving tips....................................176
Emergency running mode..............182
Engaging drive position .................. 175
Engaging neutral............................174
Engaging park position
automatically.................................174
Engaging reverse gear...................174
Engaging the park position............173
Kickdown.......................................176
Manual drive program....................178
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles)........................................179
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package)..179
Overview........................................173
Problem (malfunction)...................182
Program selector button................177
Pulling away...................................170
Starting the engine........................169
Steering wheel paddle shifters......177
Trailer towing.................................176
Transmission position display........173
Transmission positions..................175
Automatic transmission
emergency mode............................... 182
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing)...............................................457
B
Bag hook............................................346
Ball coupling
Installing........................................265
Removing.......................................269
Storing...........................................269
BAS (Brake Assist System).................68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)....................................................68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes....................83
Replacing.........................................83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging........................................394
Display message............................307
Important safety notes..................391
Jump starting.................................395
Overview........................................391
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Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating.................281
Display message............................314
Notes/function..............................243
Trailer towing.................................245
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF....................................186
BlueTEC (DEF)....................................448
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message............................297
Notes.............................................450
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs..............................140
Display message............................304
Brakes
ABS..................................................67
Adaptive Brake Assist......................71
BAS..................................................68
BAS PLUS........................................68
Brake fluid (notes).........................450
Display message............................291
High-performance brake system....195
Important safety notes..................193
Maintenance..................................194
Parking brake................................189
Riding tips ...................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees....................25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera.................................380
Carpets..........................................383
Car wash ........................................ 376
Display...........................................381
Exhaust pipe..................................381
Exterior lights................................379
Gear or selector lever....................382
Interior...........................................381
Matte finish...................................378
Night View Assist Plus...................381
Notes.............................................376
Paint..............................................378
Plastic trim....................................382
Power washer................................377
Rear view camera..........................380
Roof lining ...................................... 383
Seat belt........................................383
Seat cover.....................................383
Sensors.........................................380
Steering wheel...............................382
Trim pieces....................................382
Washing by hand...........................377
Wheels...........................................379
Windows........................................379
Wiper blades..................................379
Wooden trim..................................382
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use.........................346
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes..................344
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing............................347
Stowage well (under).....................347
Cargo tie down rings.........................345
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care).................................376
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer)..........................................278
Center console
Lower section..................................37
Upper section..................................36
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Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio).........................278
Memory function...............................125
Message memory (on-board
computer)..........................................290
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............279
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................81
MOExtended tires.............................. 387
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle......................432
Mounting a new wheel...................431
Preparing the vehicle.....................428
Raising the vehicle.........................429
Removing a wheel..........................431
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................428
MP3
Operation ....................................... 278
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes.............................274
Permanent display.........................283
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.273
Overview..........................................35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............277
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating.................241
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Problem (malfunction)...................243
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle166
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test...............................51
Occupant safety
Air bags...........................................44
Important safety notes....................42
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection).......................54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)...........................................43
OCS
Faults...............................................53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test...............................51
Odometer...........................................275
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle............455
Checklist after driving off-road......198
Checklist before driving off-road .... 198
Fording depth................................454
General information.......................197
Important safety notes..................197
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display...262
Function/notes.............................258
Off-road program 1........................258
Off-road program 2........................259
Off-road system
4MATIC..........................................256
DSR...............................................256
LOW RANGE off-road gear.............259
Off-road 4ETS..................................72
Off-road ABS....................................68
Off-road ESP®..................................74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)..........258
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer)..........................................286
14Index

Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................98
Opening/closing..............................99
Problem (malfunction)...................103
Resetting.......................................100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................83
Changing the programming.............81
Checking the battery.......................83
Convenience closing feature............96
Convenience opening feature..........95
Display message............................323
Door central locking/unlocking.......80
Important safety notes....................80
Loss.................................................85
Mechanical key................................82
Overview..........................................80
Positions (ignition lock).................167
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Starting the engine........................169
Snow chains
Information....................................407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console..............................353
General notes................................352
Luggage compartment...................353
Rear compartment.........................353
Specialist workshop............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor.................. 63
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital............................................276
In the Instrument cluster.................33
Segments......................................273
Selecting the unit of measurement 282
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................299
Introduction.....................................43
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message............................305
Switching on/off...........................131
Starting (engine)................................ 169
STEER CONTROL..................................76
Steering (display message)..............322
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)...................120
Adjusting (manually)......................119
Button overview...............................35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 273
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Important safety notes..................119
Paddle shifters...............................177
Steering wheel heating..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction)...................121
Switching on/off...........................120
Steering wheel paddle shifters........177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 287
Stowage areas...................................340
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under).............................342
Center console..............................342
Cup holders...................................348
Eyeglasses compartment...............342
Glove box .......................................341
Important safety information.........341
Stowage net ................................... 343
Stowage net.......................................343
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................342
Summer tires.....................................406
Sun visor............................................350
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................284
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................221
SETUP (on-board computer)..........287
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle).......................26
18Index

Dashboard...........................................32
Instrument cluster..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel.............35
Center console....................................36
Overhead control panel......................39
Door control panel..............................40
31
At a glance

Dashboard
FunctionPage
CSteering wheel paddle
shifters177
DCombination switch131

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
CMultifunction display274
DCOMAND display; see the
separate operating
instructions

RDo not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
-padded steering wheel boss
-knee bag covers
-front-passenger air bag cover
-outer side of front seat bolsters
-outer side of rear bench seat backrest
seat bolsters
-roof lining trim
RDo not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
RKeep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
RDo not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
RAir bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
RNever place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
RFor your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
RGiven the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or
even prevent deployment of the air bags
integrated into the seats. Consequently, the
air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as
they are designed to do. In addition, the
function of the air bag deactivation system
could be restricted. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
Rfrontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
Rside impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
Rrollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
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vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.
GWARNING
In order to reduce the potential danger of
injuries caused during the deployment of the
front air bags, the driver and front passenger
must always be correctly seated and wear
their seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure
that it is correctly positioned on your body.
As the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
Rsit with the seat belt fastened correctly and
in a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the backrest.
Rmove the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You
should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Rdo not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag
inflates.
Radjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
Roccupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious or fatal injuries should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual.
If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard and does not indicate that there
is a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause
some temporary breathing difficulty for
people with asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out
of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
You can also open the window to allow fresh
air to enter the vehicle interior. TheuSRS
warning lamp lights up.
The air bag installation locations are
identified by the AIR BAG symbol.
The air bags are deployed if the air bag control
unit detects the need for deployment. Only in
the event of such a situation will the air bags
provide their supplemental protection.
If the driver and front passenger do not wear
their seat belts, it is not possible for the air
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