engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2013 X166 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 349
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .376
Function/notes ............................. 229
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....71
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 250A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes ....................66
Warning lamp ................................. 323
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................151
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 310
Function/informatio n.................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 244
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 213
Active Driving Assistance package .241
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 310
Function/informatio n.................... 245
Trailer towing ................................. 247
Active light function .........................129
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 311
Function/notes ............................. 222
Important safety notes ..................221
Towing atrailer .............................. 225
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 294
Function/notes ................................ 69 Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ............................. 129
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Additives (engine oil) ........................444
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/notes ............................. 212
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 298
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 46
Important safety notes ....................44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact airb ag.......................... 47
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (display message) ..............305
AIRF LOW ........................................... 153
AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...212
Function/notes ............................. 212
Level control .................................. 213
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 159
Important safet ynotes .................. 158
Rea r............................................... 159
Setting ........................................... 158
Setting the center air vents ...........158
Setting the side air vents ...............159
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 216
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....282
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4
Index

E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................281
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 118
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 281
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes ................................ 73
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................434
Points to remember .......................434
Removing ....................................... 435
Storage location ............................ 435
Technical data ............................... 436
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 329
Display message ............................ 303
Engine number ............................... 439
Irregularr unning............................ 168
Jump-starting ................................. 391
Starting problems ..........................168
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............165
Switching off .................................. 184
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 396
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................168
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 368
Additives ........................................ 444Checking the oil level ..................... 367
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick
.......................................... 368
Display message ............................ 304
Filling capacity ............................... 444
Notes about oil grades ................... 443
Notes on oil level/consumption ....367
Temperature (on-board computer) .282
Viscosity ........................................ 444
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 71
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...283
Deactivating/activating ...................72
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety information ...........71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 186
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 376
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjustin g....................................... 118
Dipping (automatic) .......................119
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......119
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........119
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 281
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...119
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory function) 121
Storing the parking position ..........120
Eyeglasses compartment .................338 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 382
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................384
Preparing the vehicle .....................383
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 385
Floormats ........................................... 363
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 34010
Index

Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .268
Overview .......................................... 35N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............272
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................235
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Problem (malfunction) ...................237
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 162 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes ....................42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 51
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-roa d...... 192
Checklist before driving off-road .... 192
General information .......................191
Important safety notes ..................191
Traveling uphill ............................... 194
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package)
Function/notes ............................. 252
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND displa y... 256
Function/notes ............................. 252
Off-road program 1........................ 253
Off-road program 2........................ 253
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 250
DSR ............................................... 250LOW RANGE off-road gear
.............254
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 71
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 252
Off-road programs (vehicle swith
the ON&OFFROAD package) ..........252
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 282
On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 282
Assistance menu ........................... 276
Audi omenu ................................... 273
Convenience submenu ..................281
Displaying a service message ........371
Display messages ..........................286
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 205
Factory settings submenu .............282
Important safety notes ..................266
Instrument cluster submenu ..........278
Lighting submenu .......................... 278
Menu overview .............................. 270
Message memory .......................... 286
Navigation menu ............................ 272
On and Offroa dmenu .................... 282
Operation ....................................... 268
RACETIMER ................................... 283
Service menu ................................. 277
Settings menu ............................... 278
Standard displa y............................ 270
Telephone menu ............................ 274
Trip menu ...................................... 270
Vehicle submenu ........................... 280
Video DVD operatio n..................... 274
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 248
Function/notes ............................. 247
Snow program ............................... 249
SPORT program ............................. 248
Trailer program .............................. 249
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 135
Operating system see On-board computer 14
Index

Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......375
Service menu (on-board computer) .277
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 444
Coolant (engine) ............................ 445
DEF special additive s..................... 442
Engine oil ....................................... 443
Fuel ................................................ 440
Important safety notes ..................439
Washer fluid .................................. .446
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........282
On-board computer .......................278
Setting the air distribution ...............154
Setting the airflow ............................154
SETUP (on-board computer) .............283
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 301
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 374
Convenience closing feature ............93
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Hinged sid ewindows ....................... 93
Important safety information ...........91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................96
Resetting ......................................... 95
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................81
Changing the programming .............80
Checking the battery .......................81
Convenience closing feature ............94
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Display message ............................ 319
Door central locking/unlocking .......79
Important safety notes ....................78
Loss ................................................. 83Mechanical key
................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................163
Problem (malfunction) .....................83
Starting the engine ........................165
Snow chains
Information .................................... 403
Snow drive program ....................... 249
Sockets
Center console .............................. 349
General notes ................................ 348
Luggage compartment ...................349
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 349
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 62
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 271
In the Instrument cluster .........33, 267
Segments ...................................... 268
Selecting the unit of measurement 278
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 295
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Starting (engine) ................................ 165
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 75
Steering (display message) ..............318
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................116
Adjusting (manually). .....................115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 268
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Important safety notes ..................115
Paddle shifters ............................... 173
Steering wheel heating ..................116
Storing settings (memory function) 121 Index
17

Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........173
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 283
Stowage areas ................................... 336
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 338
Center console .............................. 338
Cuph olders ................................... 344
Eyeglasses compartment ...............338
Glove box ...................................... .337
Important safety information .........337
Stowage net ................................... 339
Stowage net ....................................... 339
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................338
Summer tires ..................................... 402
Sun visor ............................................ 346
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 279
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........283
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 157
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............76 T
Tachometer ........................................ 268
Tailgate Display message ............................ 317
Emergency unlocking .......................91
Important safety notes ....................87
Limiting the opening angle ...............91
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Opening/closing (from outside) .......88 Opening dimensions
......................446
Power closing .................................. 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 300
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 439
Emergency spare wheel .................436
Information .................................... 438
Tires/wheels ................................. 428
Trailer loads ................................... 449
Vehicle data ................................... 446
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 355
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 355
Downloading route s....................... 359
Emergency call .............................. 352
Geo fencing ................................... 359
Important safety notes ..................351
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 358
MB info call button ........................354
Remote vehicle locking ..................357
Roadside Assistance button ..........354
Search &Send ............................... 356
Self-test ......................................... 352
Speed alert .................................... 359
System .......................................... 352
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 358
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............357
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 275
Display message ............................ 318
Menu (on-board computer) ............274
Number from the phone book ....... .275
Redialing ........................................ 275
Rejecting/ending acall................. 275
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 267
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 282
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 282
Outside temperature ..................... .268
Setting (climate control) ................15318
Index

Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the SmartKey:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the
temperature-controlled cup holder.
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be
recognized. SmartKey functions
0002
000C To lock the vehicle
0003 0004 To open/close the tailgate
0021 000D To unlock the vehicle
X To unloc kcentrally: press the 000D
button.
If you do not open th evehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the000Cbutton.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y
page 280).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 279). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the
000Cbutton on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. This happens:
R when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion SmartKey
79Opening and closing Z

Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect .You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident .Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡(+20 †), the
maximu mengine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine .To protec tthe
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold. Key positions
SmartKey 000D
To remove the SmartKey
0004 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
0005 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0006 To start the engine
i The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
R
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the
KEYLESS-GO key.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the
temperature-controlled cup holder
(Y page 345). Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO
key will not be recognized.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
aS martKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop
button. Driving
163Driving and parking Z

Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Transfer case
! Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer case could otherwise be
damaged. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop for a performance test.
! Because ESP ®
is an automatic system,
the engine and ignition must be switched
off (SmartKey in position 0or 1or Start/
Stop button in position 0or 1) when the
electric parking brake is being tested on a
brake dynamometer (maximum
10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always
transmitted to both axles. Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children. Refueling
177Driving and parking
Z

R
Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a downhill gradient.
Activate DSR (Y page 250).
R Always keep the doors, tailgate, windows
and sliding sunroo fclosed while driving.
R Adapt your speed to the terrain. The
rougher, steeper or more ruts on the
terrain, the slower your speed should be.
R Drive slowly and at an even speed through
the water .Ensure tha tabow wave does not
form as you drive.
R Drive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-
road routes where visibility is poor. For
safety reasons, get out of the vehicle first
and survey the off-road route.
R Look out for obstacles, such as rocks,
holes, tree stumps and furrows.
R Check the depth of water before fording
rivers and streams.
R When fording, do not stop and do not
switch off the engine.
R On sand, drive quickly to overcome the
rolling resistance. Otherwise the vehicle's
wheels could become stuc kinloose
ground.
R Do not jump with the vehicle as this will
interrupt the vehicle's propulsion.
R Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a slope.
R Do not shift the automatic transmission to
transmission position N.
i Do not use the HOLD function when
driving off-road, on steep uphill or downhill
gradients or on slippery or loose surfaces.
The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle
on such surfaces.
Checklist before driving off-road !
If the engine oil warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, stop the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible.
Check the engine oil level. The engine oil
warning lamp warning must not be ignored.
Continuing the journey while the symbol is
displayed could lead to engine damage. X
Engine oil level: check the engine oil level
and add oil if necessary.
When driving on steep gradients, the
engine oil level must be sufficiently high to
ensure a correc toil supply in the vehicle.
X DEF tank (BlueTEC vehicles): check the
fluid level and, if necessary, refill to the
maximum (13 l) (Y page 181).
X Wheel-changing tool kit: check that the
jac kis working and make sure you have the
lug wrench, a robust tow cable and a folding
spade in the vehicle.
X Wheels and tires: check the tire tread
depth and tire pressure.
X Check for damage and remove any foreign
objects, e.g. small stones, from the
wheels/tires.
X Replace any missing valve caps.
X Replace dented or damaged wheels.
X Rims: dented or bent rims can result in a
loss of tire pressure and damage the tire
bead. Therefore, check your rims before
driving off-road and replace them as
required.
Checklist after driving off-road !
If you detect damage to the vehicle after
driving off-road, have the vehicle checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Deactivate DSR (Y page 250).
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
lower the vehicle to a ride height suitable
for the road conditions, e.g. to the
highway/high-speed level.
X Cleant he headlamps and rear lights and
check for damage.
X Cleant he front and rear license plates.
X Cleant he wheels/tires with a water jet and
remove any foreign objects.
X Cleant he wheels, wheel housings and the
vehicle underside with a water jet; check
for any foreign objects and damage. 192
Driving tipsDriving and parking

X
Press 0004or0003 to select the Auto. Mirror Folding function.
If the Auto. Mirror Folding function is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting. 0002
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched the Auto. MirrorFolding on and you fold the exterior mirrors
in using button 0002, they will not fold out
automatically (Y page 119).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 0002.
Restoring the factory settings X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm.
The Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select
No or
Yes .
X Press 000Bto confirm the selection.
If you select Yes , the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime RunningLights function in the
Lights submenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. ON&OFFROAD menu
Multifunction display (example)
X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the ON&OFFROAD menu.
You can set the following curren tsettings to
appear in the ON&OFFROAD menu:
R On-road program (Y page 247)
R Off-road program (Y page 252) AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays 0002
Digital speedometer
0003 Gear indicator
0021 Upshift indicator
0020 Engine oil temperature
001E Coolant temperature
001F Status indicator (indicator not available in
USA/Canada)
X Press 0002or0005 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
Upshift indicator UP 0021
indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP 0021
fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †) the oil temperature is shown in blue. 282
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays