technical data MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2013 X166 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 23 At
ag lance ........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..101 Lights and windshield wipers
..........123 Climate control
................................. 141 Driving and parking
..........................161 On-board computer and displays
....265 Stowage and features
......................335 Maintenance and care
......................365 Breakdown assistance
.....................381 Wheels and tires
............................... 399 Technical data
................................... 437 Contents
3

Function/notes
............................. 196
Important safety notes ..................195
Storing and maintaining current
spee d............................................. 196
Cu p holder
Center console .............................. 345
Important safety notes ..................344
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 345
Temperature controlle d................. 345
Third row of seats ..........................346
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...28
Customer Relations Department .......28 D
Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 124
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF Adding ........................................... 181
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 443
Important safety notes ..................442
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 279
Interior lighting .............................. 280
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel ................................................. .441
Differential locks (display message) 308
Digital speedometer .........................271
DIREC TSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 370
Calling up (on-board computer) .....286
Driving systems ............................. 306
Engine ............................................ 303
General notes ................................ 286Hiding (on-board computer)
...........286
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 319
Lights ............................................ .299
Safety systems .............................. 287
SmartKey ....................................... 319
Tires ............................................... 314
Vehicle .......................................... .316
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 276
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....332
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................276
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 332
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 200
Activation conditions .....................200
Cruise control leve r....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 204
Display message ............................ 312
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 205
Driving tips .................................... 206
Function/notes ............................. 198
Important safety notes ..................198
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .79
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 317
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking .......................86
Important safety notes ....................84
Opening (from inside) ......................85
Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing feature ......................86
Drinking and driving .........................186
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 173
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......169 8
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

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

Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
agai nwith a Mercedes-Ben zCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzC
anada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 57 5pursuan tto the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA )in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds tha ta
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov 28
Introduction

plates and those for the towing vehicle under
"Technical data" (Y
page 449).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be differen tincomparison
with when driving without atrailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and
gradient-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning radius
This could impair the handling
characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather
conditions. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for yourv ehicle/trailer
combination.
General notes R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
R Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R If you no longer need the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess.
This will reduce the risk of damage to the
ball coupling.
i When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y
page 421).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 448).
The maximum noseweight of the trailer
drawbar on the ball coupling is 600 lbs
(272 kg).
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be
found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer
identification plates. The lowest weight
applies.
Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC ( Ypage 217) and Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 237) are only available with
limitations, or not at all.
Driving tips i
Observe the information on ESP ®
trailer
stabilization (Y page 72) and on pulling
away with a trailer (Y page 166).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the
maximum permissible speed is. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed in the
relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benzv ehicles, the
maximum permissible rear axle load is
increased when towing a trailer. See
"Technical data" to find out whether this
applies to your vehicle (Y page 449). If you
utilize any of the added maximum rear axle
load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/trailer
combination may not exceed a maximum
speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for reasons
concerning the operating permit .This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations is above 60 mph (100 km/h). 258
Towing
atrailerDriving an d parking

GL 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL
3 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Winter tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S
0002 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 41
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt yourd riving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
! AMG vehicles with "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: use the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel only
on the rear axle . If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the front axle, this could resul
tindamage to the
brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an
intact wheel from the rear axle must first
be replaced with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel .The defective
wheel on the front axle can then be
replaced with the intact wheel from the rear
axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 424).
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 404). The applicable value
can be found on the wheel or under
"Technical data" (Y page 436).
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 434
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Technical data
"Minispare "emergency spare wheel Tires Allo
ywheels T 165/90 R19 119 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm)436
Emergencys
pare wheelWheels and tires

Useful information
............................438
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 438
Warranty ............................................ 438
Identification plates .........................438
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 439
Vehicle data ...................................... 446
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 448 437Technical data

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 28).Information regarding technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed 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:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State 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.
i
If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0002. Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
0003
Paint code
0021 VIN 438
Identification platesTechnical data