2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (GL350 BLUETEC / GL450 / GL550) Owners Manual

GL Operator’s Manual

Symbols Trademarks ® : R AdBlue ® is a registered trademark of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). R BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. R ESP ® and PRE-SAFE ® are registered trademarks of Daimler. R HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: G Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. X This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. X A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Y page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. YY This continuation symbol marks a warning or procedure which is continued on the next page. Display Text in displays, such as the control system, are printed in the type shown here.

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: R Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. R Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. R Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 1645841583 É1645841583&ËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 69 Operation ........................................... 225 Practical hints ................................... 283 Technical data ................................... 359 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 115V AC Socket ................................. 213 3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 64 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62 Indicator lamp ................................ 315 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 288, 300 Accessory weight .............................. 254 Accidents ........................................... 112 Air bags ........................................... 37 Distance warning function ............. 155 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 215 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 53 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 310 see Headlamps Adaptive Damping System see ADS AdBlue ® ...................................... 346, 373 Capacity, AdBlue ® tank ................. 369 Refilling ......................................... 347 Additives Engine oil ....................................... 371 Gasoline ......................................... 372 Address change ................................... 22 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 159 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 239 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 297, 313 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 215 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 322 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 322 Knee bag .......................................... 40 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 291 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact ...................................... 41 Window curtain ................................ 42 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 371 Air distribution .......................... 178, 188 Air filter .............................................. 309 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 255 Air recirculation mode .............. 180, 190 Air suspension program Comfortable driving style ............... 159 Introduction ................................... 159 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 301 Sporty driving style ........................ 159 Suspension tuning ......................... 159 Vehicle level control ...................... 159 Air volume ................................. 179, 189 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) .............................................. 284, 343 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 166 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 296, 308 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 374 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 66 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 66 Immobilizer ...................................... 66 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest, front Storage compartment .................... 208 4 Index

Ashtrays ............................................. 211 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 255 Audio/DVD menu .............................. 129 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94 Automatic central locking .......... 74, 138 Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98 Automatic interior lighting control .. 101 Automatic locking when driving ...... 138 Automatic transmission ................... 114 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) ............................................ 119 Gear range indicator ...................... 118 Gear ranges ................................... 118 Gear selector lever ........................ 114 Hill-start assist system .................. 155 Kickdown ....................................... 117 One-touch gearshifting .................. 118 Shifting procedure ......................... 116 Steering wheel gearshift control .... 118 Towing a trailer .............................. 118 Transmission position indicator ..... 116 Transmission positions .................. 116 AUX socket ........................................ 207 Axle oils .............................................. 369 B BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............. 46 Self-test ........................................... 47 Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 310 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 255 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 73 Replacing ....................................... 326 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 348 Charging ........................................ 350 Jump starting ................................. 350 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 296, 308 Bead (tire) .......................................... 255 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) ............................................... 345 BlueTEC AdBlue ® tank ................................. 346 AdBlue ® tank capacity ................... 369 Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 233 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 300 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 277 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 299 Brakes ................................................ 260 Parking brake ........................ 112, 261 Warning lamp ................................. 316 Break-in period .................................. 226 Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 230 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 21 Calls (phone) ...................................... 142 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 368 Cargo compartment Cargo net ....................................... 206 Cargo volume, expanding .............. 201 Cover blind .................................... 205 Fuse box ........................................ 357 Hooks ............................................ 201 Tie-down rings ............................... 200 Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 205 Cargo net ........................................... 206 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 200 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 280 Carriers .............................................. 196 Center console Lower part ....................................... 33 Upper part ....................................... 31 Index 5

Central locking Automatic ................................ 74, 138 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71 Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75 SmartKey ......................................... 70 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75 Certification label .............................. 360 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 46 Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 60 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type .... 59 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 46 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42 Infant and child restraint systems .... 56 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Override switch ................................ 60 Safety notes ..................................... 55 Tether anchorage points .................. 58 Top tether ........................................ 58 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 281 Cigarette lighter ................................ 212 Climate control system .................... 172 3-zone automatic climate control . . 181 Air conditioning ..................... 177, 186 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 371 Air distribution ....................... 178, 188 Air recirculation mode ........... 180, 190 Air volume ............................. 179, 189 Automatic mode .................... 178, 187 Climate control .............................. 175 Deactivating system .............. 177, 185 Front defroster ...................... 179, 189 Residual heat and ventilation .............................. 180, 191 Temperature .......................... 178, 187 Clock ............................................ 28, 135 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 255 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 286 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 100 Comfort submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 139 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ................................... 140 Seat belt adjustment feature ......... 139 Compass Calling up ....................................... 223 Control system .................................. 125 Multifunction display ..................... 127 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 125 Resetting to factory settings .......... 132 Control system menus ...................... 127 Audio/DVD .................................... 129 Distronic ........................................ 131 Navigation ..................................... 130 Off-road ......................................... 131 Settings ......................................... 132 Standard display ............................ 128 Telephone ...................................... 142 Trip computer ................................ 141 Vehicle configuration ..................... 140 Vehicle status message memory . . . 131 Control system submenus Comfort ......................................... 139 Instrument cluster ......................... 133 Lighting .......................................... 136 Time/Date ..................................... 135 Vehicle ........................................... 138 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 374 Capacities ...................................... 369 Checking level ............................... 231 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 306 Cruise control .................................... 144 Activating ....................................... 145 Canceling ....................................... 146 Changing the set speed ................. 146 Last stored speed .......................... 147 Lever .............................................. 145 Messages in the mutlifunction display ........................................... 294 6 Index

Resume function ............................ 147 Setting current speed .................... 145 Cup holders ........................................ 209 Curb weight ....................................... 255 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23 Customer Relations Department ....... 23 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 24 Date, Setting ...................................... 135 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 99 Switching on or off ......................... 136 Deep water see Standing water Defroster Rear window .................................. 191 Windshield ............................. 179, 189 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 137 Interior lighting .............................. 138 Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine Preglow indicator lamp .................... 29 Diesel fuel see Fuel Differential locks ............................... 121 A few words about ......................... 122 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 123, 302 Switching ....................................... 122 Difficulties While driving .................................. 111 With starting .................................. 110 Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer ......................... 129 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 246 Displays Digital speedometer ...................... 129 Distronic ........................................ 149 Maintenance service indicator ....... 273 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 287 Multifunction display ..................... 127 Outside temperature ............. 129, 135 Symbol messages .......................... 299 Text messages ............................... 288 Trip computer ................................ 141 Vehicle status message memory . . . 131 Vehicle system settings ................. 132 Distronic ............................................ 147 Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 278 Control system .............................. 131 Distance warning function ............. 155 Distance warning lamp ...................................... 149, 319 Driving with .................................... 153 Menu ............................................. 150 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 294 Resume function ............................ 152 Sensor cover .................................. 278 Speed settings ............................... 151 Door control panel .............................. 34 Door handles ........................................ 34 Doors Child safety locks ............................ 60 Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 71 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 304 Opening from inside ......................... 74 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 219 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 323 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 255 Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR Drinking and driving ......................... 259 Driving Abroad ........................................... 272 Hydroplaning ................................. 262 Instructions ........................... 108, 259 In winter ........................................ 258 Off-road ......................................... 262 Problems ....................................... 111 Safety systems ................................ 61 Systems ......................................... 144 Index 7

Through standing water ................. 262 With Distronic ................................ 153 Driving and parking Safety notes .................................. 108 Driving off .................................. 110, 261 Driving safety systems ....................... 61 4-ETS ............................................... 64 ABS .................................................. 62 BAS .................................................. 63 EBP .................................................. 63 ESP ® ................................................ 63 Driving systems Air suspension program ................. 159 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 166 Cruise control ................................ 144 Distronic ........................................ 147 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) . . 155 Hill-start assist system .................. 155 Off-road driving program ............... 158 Parktronic system .......................... 166 Rear view camera .......................... 169 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 117 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 155 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 303 E Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 139 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 63 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 23 Power outlets ................................. 212 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Program see ESP ® Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 284 Flat tire .......................................... 336 Hazard warning flasher .................. 101 Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 216 Towing the vehicle ......................... 352 Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 215 Emergency engine shutdown ........... 357 Emergency operations Limp-home mode ........................... 119 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 219 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 272 Information label ............................ 361 System warranties ........................... 20 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 226 Cleaning ......................................... 276 Compartment ................................ 228 Malfunction indicator lamp ........................................ 29, 320 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 306 Number .......................................... 361 Starting .......................................... 108 Turning off ..................................... 113 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine compartment Radiator ......................................... 230 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 231 Additives ........................................ 371 Checking level ............................... 230 Consumption ................................. 230 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 308 Oil dipstick ..................................... 230 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 370 ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) .............................................. 63 4-ETS ............................................... 64 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 289, 300 Off-road ESP ® .................................. 65 Trailer stabilization ........................... 65 Warning lamp ................................. 318 8 Index

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (GL350 BLUETEC / GL450 / GL550) Owners Manual

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