tires 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

Cornering light function
Display message............................303
Function/notes.............................133
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting...............................................137
Crosswind driving assistance............74
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 202
Activation conditions.....................202
Cruise control lever.......................201
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message............................317
Driving system...............................201
Function/notes.............................201
Important safety notes..................201
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................202
Cup holder
Center console..............................349
Important safety notes..................348
Rear compartment.........................349
Temperature controlled.................349
Third row of seats..........................350
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)...28
Customer Relations Department.......28
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message............................305
Function/notes.............................128
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................283
Declarations of conformity................. 27
DEF
Adding...........................................186
Display message............................309
Filling capacity...............................449
Important safety notes..................448
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer)......................................284
Interior lighting..............................284
Diagnostics connection......................27
Diesel..................................................447
Differential locks (display message)311
Digital speedometer.........................276
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS................................374
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer).....290
Driving systems.............................309
Engine ............................................ 306
General notes................................290
Hiding (on-board computer)...........290
KEYLESS-GO..................................323
Lights .............................................303
Safety systems..............................291
SmartKey.......................................323
Tires ............................................... 318
Vehicle ...........................................320
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp)....336
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating.................281
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 336
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 206
Activation conditions.....................206
Cruise control lever.......................205
Deactivating ................................... 209
Display message............................315
Displays in the multifunction
display...........................................210
Driving tips....................................211
Function/notes.............................203
Important safety notes..................204
Setting the specified minimum
distance.........................................209
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................284
Automatic locking (switch) ...............88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................80
Control panel...................................40
Display message............................321
Emergency locking ........................... 88
8Index

Folding in/out (automatically).......123
Folding in/out (electrically)...........123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)......................................286
Out of position (troubleshooting)...123
Setting...........................................123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position..........124
Eyeglasses compartment.................342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................387
Preparing the vehicle.....................387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats...........................................367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back..................................344
Fording
Off-road.........................................195
On flooded roads...........................195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives........................................447
Consumption statistics..................275
Displaying the current
consumption..................................276
Displaying the range......................276
Driving tips....................................192
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Grade (gasoline)............................446
Important safety notes..................446
Low outside temperatures.............448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Quality (diesel)...............................447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel.............446
Fuel filler flap
Opening.........................................184
Fuel filter (display message)............309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................276
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................446
Problem (malfunction)...................185
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................400
Before changing.............................400
Dashboard fuse box.......................401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................401
Fuse box under rear bench seat....402
Important safety notes..................400
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................367
General notes................................364
Important safety notes..................364
Opening/closing the garage door..367
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................364
Gear indicator (on-board computer)287
Genuine parts......................................23
Glove box...........................................341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).........................................425
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................132
Headlamps
Fogging up.....................................135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.......................................108
Adjusting (electrically)...................109
Adjusting (manually)......................109
Adjusting (rear)..............................110
Installing/removing (rear)..............110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
Index11

Light function, active
Display message............................305
Lighting
Light switch...................................128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off.284
Active light function.......................133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist.............134
Automatic headlamp mode............128
Cornering light function.................133
Driving abroad...............................128
Hazard warning lamps...................132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps...................132
Low-beam headlamps....................129
Parking lamps................................130
Rear fog lamp................................130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer).........283
Standing lamps..............................131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 283
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................284
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)..........284
Turn signals...................................131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message).......306
Loading guidelines............................340
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................88
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking
button).............................................87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................285
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................138
Display message............................303
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical).................................128
Switching on/off...........................129
LOW RANGE
Display message............................312
Off-road gear.................................259
LOW RANGE off-road gear................259
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat)..................116
Luxury head restraints.....................109
M
M+S tires............................................ 406
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions)378
mbrace
Call priority....................................359
Display message............................297
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................359
Downloading routes.......................363
Emergency call..............................356
General notes................................355
Geo fencing...................................363
Locating a stolen vehicle...............362
MB info call button........................358
Remote vehicle locking..................361
Roadside Assistance button..........358
Search & Send...............................360
Self-test.........................................356
Speed alert....................................363
System..........................................356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................362
Vehicle remote unlocking..............361
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Inserting..........................................83
Locking vehicle................................88
Removing.........................................82
Unlocking the driver's door..............88
Index13

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
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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
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Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................161
T
Tachometer........................................ 273
Tailgate
Display message............................321
Emergency unlocking.......................93
Important safety notes....................89
Limiting the opening angle...............92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)...................................90
Opening/closing (from outside).......90
Opening dimensions......................453
Power closing..................................88
Tail lamps
Display message............................304
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge.......................................33
Technical data
Capacities......................................445
Emergency spare wheel.................441
Information....................................444
Tires/wheels.................................432
Trailer loads...................................457
Vehicle data...................................453
TELEAID
Call priority....................................359
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................359
Downloading routes.......................363
Emergency call..............................356
Geo fencing...................................363
Locating a stolen vehicle...............362
MB info call button........................358
Remote vehicle locking..................361
Roadside Assistance button..........358
Search & Send...............................360
Self-test.........................................356
Speed alert....................................363
System..........................................356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................362
Vehicle remote unlocking..............361
Tele Aid
General notes................................355
Telephone
Accepting a call.............................279
Display message............................322
Menu (on-board computer)............279
Number from the phone book ........280
Redialing........................................280
Rejecting/ending a call.................279
Temperature
Coolant..........................................272
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ......................273
Setting (climate control)................157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........77
Immobilizer......................................77
Through-loading................................343
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER).........................287
TIREFIT kit..........................................388
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....412
Checking manually........................411
Display message............................318
Important safety notes..................412
Maximum.......................................410
Notes.............................................409
Not reached (TIREFIT)....................390
Reached (TIREFIT)..........................390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes................................411
Important safety notes..................411
Restarting......................................412
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................414
Function/notes.............................412
General notes................................412
Important safety notes..................413
Restarting......................................415
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Warning lamp ................................. 337
Warning message..........................414
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................426
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................425
Bar (definition)...............................424
Changing a wheel..........................427
Characteristics..............................424
Checking ........................................ 405
Definition of terms.........................424
Direction of rotation......................428
Display message............................318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................427
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................424
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)............425
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition).....................................425
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition).....................................425
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition).....................................425
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition).........................425
Important safety notes..................404
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)......425
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition)...........425
Labeling (overview)........................421
Load bearing index (definition)......426
Load index.....................................423
Load index (definition)...................426
M+S tires.......................................406
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition).....................................425
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 426
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 426
Maximum tire load.........................423
Maximum tire load (definition).......426
MOExtended tires..........................406
Optional equipment weight
(definition).....................................426
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition).....................................426
Replacing.......................................427
Service life.....................................406
Sidewall (definition).......................426
Speed rating (definition)................425
Storing...........................................428
Structure and characteristics
(definition).....................................424
Temperature..................................420
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition).....................................426
Tire bead (definition)......................426
Tire pressure (definition)................426
Tire pressures (recommended)......425
Tire size (data)...............................432
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 421
Tire tread.......................................405
Tire tread (definition).....................426
Total load limit (definition).............427
Traction.........................................420
Traction (definition).......................427
Tread wear.....................................420
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition).................427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards......................................419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition)....................425
Unladen weight (definition)............426
Wear indicator (definition).............427
Wheel and tire combination...........435
Wheel rim (definition)....................425
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether............................................64
Towing
Important safety guidelines...........397
Installing the towing eye................398
Removing the towing eye...............399
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist.....................230
Axle load, permissible....................457
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 381
Coupling up a trailer......................266
Decoupling a trailer.......................268
Driving tips....................................264
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program).74
20Index

Vehicle emergency locking................88
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate..............444
Vehicle level
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system...........................................221
Vehicle level (display message).......310
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit..................................386
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 279
VIN......................................................444
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes...........................................326
Check Engine.................................333
Coolant..........................................334
Distance warning...........................336
DISTRONIC PLUS...........................336
ESP®..............................................329
ESP®OFF ....................................... 330
Overview..........................................34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF................49
Reserve fuel...................................333
Seat belt........................................324
SRS ................................................ 332
Tire pressure monitor....................337
Warranty..............................................24
Washer fluid
Display message............................322
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque...........432
Wheel chock......................................428
Wheels
Changing a wheel..........................427
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Cleaning (warning).........................428
Emergency spare wheel.................439
Important safety notes..................404
Interchanging/changing................427
Mounting a new wheel...................431
Mounting a wheel..........................428
Overview........................................404
Removing a wheel..........................431
Storing...........................................428
Tightening torque ........................... 432
Wheel size/tire size.......................432
Window curtain air bag
Display message............................300
Operation .........................................48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting......................................159
Infrared reflective..........................367
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid.......................374
Notes.............................................451
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction)...................143
Rear window wiper........................141
Replacing the wiper blades............141
Switching on/off...........................140
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces...................196
Snow chains..................................407
Winter operation
General notes................................406
Overview........................................406
Radiator cover...............................371
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Winter tires
M+S tires.......................................406
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Important safety notes..................141
Replacing.......................................141
Replacing (rear window)................142
Replacing (windshield)...................141
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions)382
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off...........................159
22Index

Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts (Ypage 444).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and
Warranty Information booklet, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange
for a replacement. The new Service and
Warranty Information booklet will be
posted to you.
24Introduction