ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 BlueTEC 2011 X164 Owner's Manual

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Before you drive off, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and read this
manual, especially the safety and warning
notices. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to
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Central lockingAutomatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 120
Changing gears .................................. 154
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 175
Before driving off-road ...................175
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 62
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Climate control Activating/deactivating .................136
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................141
Controlling automatically ...............138
Cooling with air dehumidification ..137
Defrosting the windshield ..............140
Demisting the windows .................. 141
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety information .........130
Indicator lamp ................................ 138
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 132
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 138
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 141
Rear control panel .................133, 136
Refrigerant ..................................... 369Setting the air distribution .............140
Setting the airflow .........................140
Setting the air vents ......................143
Setting the temperature ................139
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 139
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 140
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 141
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 142
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 222
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Combination switch .......................... 117
Compass ............................................ 291
Calling up ....................................... 291
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................297
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 369
Temperature gauge ........................ 218
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 237
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 119
Crossbar Installing ........................................ 274
Setting the span width ...................276
Cross bar ............................................ 273
Cruise control .................................... 179
Cruise control lever .......................179
Display message ............................ 246
Cup holder ......................................... 277
Center console .............................. 277
Rear compartment .........................278
third row of seats ........................... 278
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 227
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 22
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Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 222
Daytime driving lights Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Diesel particle filter .......................... 168
Differential locks ............................... 207
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 245
Digital speedometer Displaying ...................................... 218
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 303
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 235
Calling up (on-board computer) .....229
Clearing (on-board computer) ........229
Engine ............................................ 240
Lamps ............................................ 240
Safety systems .............................. 230
Service interval display ..................298
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 250
Distance recorder ............................. 218
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 69
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 226
Distance warning lamp ..................... 260
DISTRONIC ......................................... 181
Display message ............................ 247
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 186
Driving tips .................................... 187Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 34
Doors
Important safety notes ....................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 167
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Driving abroad ................................... 178
Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............177
Driving on flooded roads .................. 170
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
Important safety information ...........65
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...67
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............66
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ...............69
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 179
DISTRONIC .................................... 181
Level control .................................. 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Driving tips ........................................ 155
DISTRONIC .................................... 187
Downhill gradients .........................168
Driving on flooded roads ................170
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Driving over obstacles ...................176
Off-road driving .............................. 174
Off-road fording ............................. 171
Tire ruts ......................................... 176
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 169
Winter ............................................ 173
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) ......................................... 203
Display message ............................ 246
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 226
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 219
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 271
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 271
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 161
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................157
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 311
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 151
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 165
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics) ................................... 259
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 151
Engine emergency stop .................... 331
Engine number .................................. 364
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 296
Checking the oil level ..................... 295
Display message ............................ 242
Lubricant additives ........................369
Notes about oil grades ................... 368
Viscosity ........................................ 369
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................67
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety information ...........66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Exhaust check ................................... 168
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Folding in/out (automatically) .......109
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Out of position ............................... 109
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Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 254
DISTRONIC .................................... 260
Engine diagnostics .........................259
ESP ®
.............................................. 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
Reserve fuel ................................... 259
Seat belt ........................................ 255
SRS ................................................ 258
Tire pressure monitor ....................260
Insect protection on the radiator .... 295
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Submenu (on-board computer) ......221
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................119
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Emergency lighting ........................119
Manual control ............................... 119
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 62
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 310
Using ............................................. 318
Jump-starting ..................................... 325
K
Key Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 252
Starting the engine ........................148
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 147
Convenience closing feature ............87
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 147
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown ........................................... 155
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 222
Level control ...................................... 189
Level control (display message) ...... 244
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................224
Active light function .......................118
Automatic headlamp mode ............115
Daytime running lamps ..................115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 116
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
High-beam headlamps ...................117
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps ....................115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 223
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........223
Light sensor (display message) ....... 240
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OCSFaults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 366
Odometer ........................................... 218
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 202
Differential locks ............................ 207
DSR ............................................... 203
LOW RANGE off-road gear .....158, 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 67
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................204
Off-road drive program ..................... 204
Off-road driving ................................. 174
Important safety instructions ......... 173
Off-road fording ................................. 171
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP .................................... 68
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............226
Audio menu ................................... 219
Convenience submenu ..................225
Displaying a service message ........299
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 218
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 218
Display messages ..........................229
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 186
Factory settings ............................. 221
Important safety notes ..................214
Instrument cluster submenu ..........221
Lighting submenu .......................... 223
Message memory menu ................. 229
Navigation menu ............................ 220
Off-road menu ............................... 220
Operating video DVD .....................220
Operation ....................................... 215
Overview of menus ........................217
Selecting the language ..................222
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display menu ..................218
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Time/Date submenu .....................222Trip computer menu ......................227
Vehicle submenu ........................... 224
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....218
Display ........................................... 214
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
P
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panel Removing (third row of seats) ........101
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parking ............................................... 165
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Parking brake .................................... 166
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 239
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 109
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 195
Activating/deactivating .................197
Malfunction .................................... 198
Problem ......................................... 198
Range of the sensors .....................195
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Warning display ............................. 196
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 167
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 304
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 212
Power washers .................................. 301
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Unladen weight (definition) ............355
Wear indicator (definition) .............356
Wheel rim (definition) ....................355
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 334
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........327
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 209
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................327
Removing the towing eye ...............328
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 209
Decoupling ..................................... 211
Display message ............................ 237
Power supply ................................. 212
Towing ........................................... 210
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 211
Trailer towing .................................... 155
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 202
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 197
Transfer case ..................................... 157
Shift ranges ................................... 158
Transmission position display ......... 153
Transmission positions .................... 154
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 178
Driving downhill ............................. 178
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 178
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 218
Resetting (on-board computer) ......227
Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Turn signal (display message) ......... 237
Turn signals ....................................... 117
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 356
Type plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 278
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release ..........................80
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Loading .......................................... 344
Lowering ........................................ 320
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 166
Raising ........................................... 318
Reporting problems .........................22
Towing away .................................. 327
Tow-starting ................................... 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 363
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 310
Video (DVD) ........................................ 220
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 220
VIN ...................................................... 363
W
Warning and indicator lamps Overview .......................................... 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Warranty ............................................ 362
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 320
Wheel chock ...................................... 317
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to
make an assessment for other products and
therefore cannot be held responsible for
them, even if in individual cases an official
approval or authorization by governmental or
other agencies should exist. Use of such parts
and accessories could adversely affect the
safety, performance or reliability of your
vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-
Benz therefore recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved
conversion parts and accessories are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This manual describes all the standard and
optional equipment of your vehicle available
at the time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all functions described. This
also refers to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair any factory-fitted parts
based on the terms and conditions of the
following warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting malfunctions relevant to
safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
Reporting safety defects
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 that a
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 http://
www.safercar.gov ); go to: ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov .
Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including California Code Supplement
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace 3
data
is transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information serves, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
R in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
R for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
R as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please observe the mbrace 3
order agreement
regarding further details on data that this
system records and transmits.
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