2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 Bluetec GL450 GL550 Owners Manual

GL Operator's Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz 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 avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or product designation of your vehicle may vary depending on: R model R order R country specification R availability Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: R design R equipment R technical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the data, illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual. The following are integral parts of the vehicle: R Operator's Manual R Brief Instructions 1 R Service Booklet R Supplements relating to vehicle equipment Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. When you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner. The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. A Daimler Company 1 Canada only. 1645843883 É1645843883LËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 19 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety ................................................... 35 Opening and closing ........................... 71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 113 Climate control ................................. 129 Driving and parking .......................... 145 On-board computer and displays .... 213 Loading, stowing and features ........ 263 Maintenance and care ...................... 293 Roadside assistance ......................... 307 Tires and wheels ............................... 333 Technical data ................................... 361 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 282 12 V socket ........................................ 281 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ................................ 67 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 202 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235 Function/notes ................................ 65 Warning lamp ................................. 256 Accident (notes) ................................ 309 Active light function (display message) ............................................ 240 Active service system see Service interval display Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 194 AdBlue ® Adding ........................................... 163 Display message ............................ 243 Additional functions (on-board computer) .......................................... 226 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 194 Air bags Display message ............................ 232 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 39 Important safety information ........... 38 Knee bag .......................................... 40 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 48 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 42 Safety guidelines ............................. 37 Side impact air bag .......................... 41 Window curtain air bag .................... 42 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air dehumidification Activating/deactivating with cooling ........................................... 137 Air distribution Setting ........................................... 140 Air filter (display message) .............. 243 Airflow Setting ........................................... 140 Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 143 Air pressure see Tire pressure Air-recirculation mode Activating/deactivating ................. 141 Air vents ............................................. 143 Important safety information ......... 142 Rear ............................................... 143 Setting the center air vents ........... 143 Setting the side air vents ............... 143 Alarm system see ATA Ambient lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 223 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA Anti-theft system ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69 Approach/departure angle .............. 177 Ashtray ............................................... 279 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 69 Function ........................................... 69 Switching off the alarm .................... 69 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 219 AUTO lights see Light sensor Automatic car wash .......................... 300 Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 152 Display message ............................ 250 Driving tips .................................... 155 Emergency running mode .............. 157 Kickdown ....................................... 155 Malfunction .................................... 157 Pulling away ................................... 149 Starting .......................................... 148 Trailer towing ................................. 155 4 Index

B BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66 Battery Charging ........................................ 323 Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 76 Display message ............................ 242 Important safety guidelines (SmartKey) ....................................... 75 Jump-starting ................................. 325 Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 76 Safety notes .................................. 322 Belt see Seat belts Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 226 Display message ............................ 246 Function/notes ............................. 200 Trailer towing ................................. 202 BlueTEC AdBlue ® ......................................... 367 Adding AdBlue ® ............................. 163 Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 369 Brake fluid level ................................ 298 Brake lamp (display message) ......... 238 Brakes ABS .................................................. 65 BAS .................................................. 66 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 369 Display message ............................ 236 Maintenance .................................. 169 Parking brake ........................ 166, 170 Warning lamp ................................. 254 Braking Important safety instructions ......... 168 Breakdown see Accident (notes) see Flat tire Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 123 High-beam headlamps ................... 122 License plate lamp ......................... 124 Low-beam headlamps .................... 121 Overview ........................................ 120 Parking lamps ................................ 122 Rear fog lamp ................................ 123 Replacing ....................................... 123 Standing lamps (front) ................... 122 Turn signals (front) ......................... 122 C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ......... 22 California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 20 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Care Carpets .......................................... 305 Car wash ........................................ 300 Display ........................................... 303 Gear or selector lever .................... 304 Headlamps ..................................... 302 Notes ............................................. 299 Paint .............................................. 301 Plastic trim .................................... 304 Power washer ................................ 301 Rear view camera .......................... 303 Roof lining ...................................... 305 Seat belt ........................................ 305 Seat covers .................................... 304 Sensors ......................................... 303 Steering wheel ............................... 304 Tail pipes ....................................... 303 Trim strips ..................................... 304 Washing by hand ........................... 301 Wheels ........................................... 301 Windows ........................................ 302 Wiper blades .................................. 302 Wooden trim .................................. 304 Cargo compartment cover ............... 269 Cargo compartment enlargement ... 266 Cargo compartment floor ................. 310 Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 270 Important safety information ......... 270 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 268 CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 219 Center console ..................................... 31 Index 5

Central locking Automatic 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 ..................................... 369 Setting 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 Customer Relations Department ....... 23 6 Index

D 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 .................................... 187 Setting 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 Driving on sand .............................. 176 Index 7

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 Setting ........................................... 108 8 Index

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 Bluetec GL450 GL550 Owners Manual

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