ECO mode MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2012 Owner's Guide

Avoi
dusing the ful loutpu toft he engin edur-
ing this time.
SETUP :
Drive program (C /S /M )
; ESP ®
mode (ON /OFF )
= Suspension tuning (COMFORT /SPORT /
SPORT+ )
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspensio ntuning.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting the RACETIMER
G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on publi croads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for fol-
lowin gposted speed limits. :
Lap
; RACETIMER You can star
tthe RACETIME Rwhen the
engin eisrunnin gorift he key is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to selec tthe AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until the
RACETIME Risshown.
X To sta rt:press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time X
Press the =or; button to select
Interm .Time .
X Press ato confirm.
Th eintermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting anew lap :
RACETIMER
; Fastest lap time (best lap)
= Lap
X Press ato confirm NewL ap .
i It is possible to store amaximum of six-
teen laps. Lap 16 can only be stopped with
Finish Lap .Menus and submenus
287On-board computer and displays Z

Socket in th
eluggage compartment X
Lift up th ecover of socket :. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Observ ethe legal requirements of the country
in whic hyou are curren tlyd riving regarding
operatin gmobile communications equipment
in av ehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operat ecommuni-
cations equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you must only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. Otherwise, you coul dbedis-
trac tedf rom th etraffic conditions, caus ean
accident and injure yourself and others.
Two-way radios and fax equipment used with-
out low-reflection exterior aerials can inter-
fere with the vehicle's electronics and thereby
jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle
and your safety. Therefore, you must only use
this equipment if it is correctly connected to
as eparate reflection-free exterior aerial. G
WARNING
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Usin ganexterior aerial takes
into account current scientific discussions
relating to the possible health risk posed by
electromagnetic fields. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial
.This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R mutua linfluences between the vehicle
electronics and mobil ephones ar emini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conduct sthe electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by awireless device to the exterior.
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in avehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone brackets
that may be fitted in your vehicle; in some
cases, these are country-specific.
i You can connect aBluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND
Online via the Bluetooth ®
interface. This
also applies if your vehicle is equipped with
convenience telephony.
More information on suitable mobile phones,
mobile phone brackets and on connecting
Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phones with
Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained:
R at your Mercedes-Ben zService Centre
R on the In ternet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider.
Using amobile phone If th
emobile phon eisinserted in the mobile
pho nebracket ,you can speak to th eperson
you are calli ngusing the hands-free system.
X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 339).
X Insert the mobil ephone int othe mobile
phone bracket (see the separate installa-
tion instructions for the mobile phone fit-
ting). Features
351Stowing and featu res Z

i
On some mobile phone brackets, you first
hav etoc onnect the mobile phone via Blue-
tooth ®
to the mobile phone bracke t(see
the separate operating instructions for the
mobile phone bracket).
If this is the case, the mobile phone does
not hav etobei nsertedinto the bracket for
you to be able to use the telephone func-
tions .However, the charging function and
aerial function ar enot available.
Operating th emobile phone You can operate the telephone using the
6
and~ buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel. You can operate other mobile
phone functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 275).
When you remov ethe key from the ignition
lock ,the mobile phone stay sswitched on.
However, you can no longer use the hands-
free system.
If you have an active call and woul dlike to
take the key out of the ignition lock, first
remov ethe mobile phone from the bracket.
i When usin gabracke tconnected to the
mobile phone via Bluetooth ®
and you wish
to proceed with acall:
Switch to private mode before removing
the key from the ignition lock. Otherwise, it
may take up to 20 seconds before the
mobile phone separates from the system.
Only then can the telephone call continue.
Information on the necessary steps for set-
ting up "private mode" can be found in the
separate mobile phone operating instruc-
tions.
i Not all mobile phones support "private
mode". Garage door opener
Important safety notes The HomeLink
®
garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper-
ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
i The garage door opener is only available
for certain countries. Observe the legal
requirements for each individual country.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener is
compatible with most European garage and
gate opener drives. More information on
HomeLink ®
and/or compatible products is
available from:
R at aq ualified specialised workshop
R the HomeLink ®
hotline
(0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or
+49 (0) 683 8907 277 (charge sapply)
R on the Internet at:
http://www.homelink.com
Progra mming Programming buttons
G
WARNING
Only press the button on the integrated
garage door opener if there are no persons or
object spresent withi nthe sweep of the
garage door. Person scould otherwise be
injure dasthe door moves. Integrated garage door opene
rinthe rear-view mir-
ror 352
FeaturesStowin
gand features

Usefu
linfor mati on
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variation sare pos-
sible. Note that your vehicl emay not be
equippe dwith all of the function sdescri-
bed. This is also the case for system sand
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page25). Engine compartment
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedes tria np rotection) Operating principle
!
An activ ebonnet that had been triggered
must be repaired at aqualified specialist
workshop. The activ ebonnet function will
then be available again .The additional
pedestrian protection provided by the
activ ebonnet will then be restored.
i The activ ebonnet is only available in cer-
tain coun tries. It is available for all models,
except for AMG vehicles.
The activ ebonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in cer tain acciden tsituations.
Raising the active bonnet increases the clear-
anc etoh ard components, such as the engine.
If the active bonnet has been triggered, it will
be raised in the area of the bonnet hinges by
approximately 100 mm. The active bonnet is
triggered by pyrotechnics.
For the drive to the workshop, reset the trig-
gered active bonnet yourself .After be ing
reset, th eactive bonnet rest sinthe area of
the bonnet hinges on the seals, and the bon-
net hinges do not enga ge.For this rea son, we
recommend that you do not excee damaxi-
mum top spee dof130 km/h on the wa yto
the worksh op.Ift he active bonnet has been triggered, pedestrian protection ma
ybelimi-
ted.
Resetting G
WARNING
There is arisk of injur yifthe bonnet is open,
even if the engin eisnot running.
Som eengine components can become very
hot.
To avoi dthe risk of burns, only touc hthose
components described in the Owner's Manual
and observ ethe relevant safety notes. G
WARNING
Make sur ethat nobody can becom etrapp ed
as you close the bonnet. X
With you rhand flat near the bonnet hinges
(arrows), push down active bonnet :until
it rest sonthe seals.
Opening th ebonnet G
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. If you do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view. G
WARNING
There is arisk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engin eisnot run ning.
Som eengine component scan become very
hot. 360
Engine compa
rtmentMaintenance and ca re

R
ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewall softhe tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
whee lrims checked at aquali fied specialist
workshop with regar dtotheir furthe ruse. The
fault ytyre must be replaced.
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is atotal loss of
pressure in one or mor etyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an active tyre pressure loss
warning syste morwith an activ etyre pres-
sure monitor.
The maximum driving distance is approx-
imately 80 km when the vehicle is partially
laden, and approximatel y30kmwhen the
vehicle is fully laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the drivin gdis-
tance possible depends upon:
R speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The drivin gdistance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extrem edriving condi-
tions/manoeuvres ,oritcan be increased
through amoderate style of driving.
The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from
the moment the tyr epressure loss warning
appe arsint he multifunction display.
You must not exceed amaximum spee dof
80 km/h.
i When replacing one or all tyres, make
sure tha tyou only use tyres marked
"MOExtended". Make sure that you only
use the size of tyr especified for the vehicle.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with aTIREFIT kit at th efactory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with aTIREFIT kit
if yo ufit tyres that do not featur erun-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. ATIREFIT kit can be obtaine
dfrom aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. TIREFIT kit
Usin gthe TIREFIT kit TIREFIT is
atyre seal ant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up
to 4m m, particularl ythose in the tyr etread.
Yo uc an use TIREFI Tatoutside temperatures
down to Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on aflat tyre.
There is arisk of accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact aqualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not
inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tyre sealant away
from children. There is arisk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tyre sealant,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tyre sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
R If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately. Flat tyre
379Breakdown assistance
Z

!
Observe the following points when towing
wit hat ow rope:
R secur ethe tow rope on the sam eside on
both vehicles.
R the tow rope must not be longer than is
legally permitted. It should be marked in
the middle, e.g. with awhite cloth
(30 x30c m) so that other roa dusers are
aware that avehicle is being towed.
R the tow rope may only be attached to the
towing eyes.
R observ ethe brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain a
distanc esothat the tow rope does not
sag.
R do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. The vehicle could be dam-
aged.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with acrane.
! When towing, pu llaway slowly and
smoothly .Ifthe tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! To tow vehicles with KEYL ESS-GO,use
the key instead of the Star t/Stop button.
Th ea utomatic transmission may otherwise
switch to position Pwhen you open the
driver' sorfront-passenger door which
could damag ethe transmission.
! Vehicles with differential locks: make
sur ethe differential lock sare in automatic
mode. When towing, th edifferential locks
must not be switched on. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
! You may tow the vehicle for amaximum
of 50km .Atowing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towin gdistances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per- missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
Information on your vehicle' sgros svehicle
weight rating can be foun donthe vehicle
identification plat e(Ypage 422).
Observe the legal requirement sfor the rele-
vant countries when towing.
It is bette rtoh ave the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-
age, have it transported on atransporter or
trailer.
Th ea utomatic transmission must be in posi-
tion Nwhen the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2
R cannot release the electric parking brake
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
(Y page 283). You could otherwis ebe
locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection
(Y page 71) before the vehicle is towed. Towing and tow-starting
389Breakdown assistance Z

Usefu
linfor mati on
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variation sare pos-
sible. Note that your vehicl emay not be
equippe dwith all of the function sdescri-
bed. This is also the case for system sand
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page25). Impo
rtantsafety notes G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wron gsize are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is arisk of accident.
Always replac ewheels and tyr es with those
that fulfil th especifications of the original part
(designation ,manufacturer, model). G
WARNING
Af lat tyre severely impair sthe driving, steer-
ing and bra king characteristics of the vehicle.
There is arisk of accident.
Tyres withou trun-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with aflat tyre.
R immediately replac ethe fla ttyre with your
emergenc yspare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult aqualified specialist workshop.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyre s(tyres
with run-flat charac teristics).
Accessorie sthat ar enot approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Ben zorare not be ing
use dcorrectly can impair the operating
safety. Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visi
taqualified specialist work-
sho pand enquire about:
R suitability
R leg alstipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be
found in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" sec-
tion (Y page 409).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 175)
R in the "Tyre pressure" section
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 399)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is
heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling charac teristics,
e.g .pulling to one side .This ma yindicate that
the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect that atyre is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possibl etocheckthe wheels and tyres for
damage. Hidden tyr edamage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres
and wheel schecked at aqualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb or 396
OperationWheels and tyres

Snow chains
G
WARNING
If you hav efitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is arisk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the fron twheels
R fit snow chains to the rea rwheels in pairs.
! You must driv eatraised vehicle level if
snow chains have been fitted. The vehicle
could otherwise be damaged. Observe the
information in the "AIRMATIC package"
section.
! Do not use the Adaptive Damping System
(ADS )sports mode if you have fit teds now
chains .The vehicle could otherwise be
damaged.
! On some tyr esizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. In order to prevent
damage to the vehicle or the tyres, observe
the "Tyre and wheel combinations" section
under "Tyres and wheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of acorre-
spondin gstandard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains ,please bear
the following points in mind:
R only use snow chains when the road sur-
face is completely snow-covered. Remove
the snow chains as soon as possible when
you come to aroad that is not snow- cov-
ered.
R do not exceed the maximu mpermissible
speed of 50 km /h. R
local regulations may restric tthe use of
snow chains. Observ ethe appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to fit snow chains.
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyr ec ombinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combination s(Ypage 409).
i You may wish to deactivat eESP®
when
pull inga way with snow chains fitted
(Y page 67). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in acontrolled manner ,ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, se e(Ypage 414). Ty
re pr essure Tyr
epressure specifications G
WARNING
Tyres with too low or too high tyre pressure
contain the following hazards:
R they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is
heavily laden or when driven at high
speeds.
R the tyres can wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which can severely impair tyre
traction.
R the driving, steering and braking character-
istics may be severely impaired.
There is arisk of accident.
Follow recommended tyre inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tyres includ-
ing the spare wheel:
R at least every two weeks
R if the load changes
R before beginning along journey
R for changed operatin gconditions, e.g. off-
road driving
If necessary ,correct the tyr epressure. G
WARNING
If you fit unsuitabl eaccessories onto tyre
valves ,the tyr evalves may be overloaded and Tyr
epressure
399Wheels and ty res
Z

and, if applicable, the auxiliar
yheating before
refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardou stohealth.
Ther eisad anger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it com eintoc ontact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of th ereac hofchil-
dren.
If you or others com eintoc ontac twith fuel,
observe th efollowing:
R Wash th efuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughl ywith clean water immediately .Seek
imm ediate me dical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek imm ediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induc evomiting.
R Chang eany clothin gthat has com einto
contac twith fuel immediately.
Tank capacity Model Total capa-
city All models
100.0 l
Model Of which
reserve fuel All models
Approx.
12. 0l GL 63 AMG
App
rox.
14. 0l Petrol (EN 228,
EDIN 51626-1) Fuel grade
!
Do not use diese ltorefuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switc honthe igni tion
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel
system. Even smal lamount softhe wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel sys-
tem and the engine. The repair costs are
high. Notify
aqualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tan kand fue llin es
draine dcompletely.
! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at
leas t95R ON/85 MO Nthat conform sto
Euro pean stan dard EN 22 8orEDIN
51626-1 or an equivalent sp ecification.
Fue lwitht his specif ication may contain up
to 10 %ethanol.
! Do not us ethe following:
R E8 5( petro lwith85%e thanol)
R E100 (100 %ethanol)
R M15 (petro lwith 15 %methanol)
R M85 (petrol with 85 %methanol)
R M10 0(100 %methanol)
R Petro lwith metallic additives
R Diesel
Do not mix these fuels with petrol, and do
not use any additives. This can otherwise
lead to engin edamage. This does not
include cleanin gadditives for the removal
and prevention of residue build-up. Only
cleanin gadditives recommended by
Mercedes-Ben zshould be added to petrol,
see "Additives". You can obtai nfurther
information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Usuall yyou will fin dinformation abou tthe
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot fin dthe
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
i E10f uel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
i Asatemporary measure, if the recom-
mended fuel is not available, you may also
use unleaded petrol with an octane rating
of 91 RON/82 MON. This may reduce
engine performanc eand increas efuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle. 424
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

R
engin edamage
R malfunc tions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust
gas aftertreatmen tsystem
Assuring the purity of AdBlue ®
is particularly
importan twithr espec ttoavoiding malfunc-
tions in th eBlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment system.
If AdBlue ®
is pumped out of the AdBlue ®
tank,
e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid
to refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no
longer be guaranteed.
Capacities Model Tota
lcapacity GL 35
0Blue-
TEC 4MATIC 31.2 l
Engine oil
General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and servic
elife of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oil sthat correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engin eoilsm ay be use dinMercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Ben zService Centre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica-
ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB
Approval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approva l229.51.
Yo uc an call up an overview of approved
engine oil sonthe Internet at:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation ,e.g. 229.5.
Th et able sho wswhich engine oil shave been
approved for you rvehicle. Petrol engines MB App
roval GL 500 4MATIC Blue-
EFFICIENCY
GL 63 AMG
22
9.5 Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB Approval
GL 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
228.51,
229.31 ,229.51 Diese
lengines without
ad iesel particle filter MB Approval
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
22
8.31 ,228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5, 229.51 Use onl
ySAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AM Gvehicles.
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the followi ngengine
oils until the nex toil change:
R vehicles with apetrol engine: MB
Approval 22 9.12 29.3 or ACEA A3
R diesel engines: MB Approva l229.1,
229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
Use onl ySAE 0W -40o rSAE 5W -40e ngine
oil sf or AMG vehicles.
This ma yonly be topped up once, and the
quantity must not be greate rthan 1. 0l.
Ca pacities Th
ef ollowing va luesrefertoano il change
including the oil filter. 428
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ldata