Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 2010, GL-Class 2010, GL550 2010 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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Contents 3

Index .......................................................	4
Introduction .........................................	20

At a glance ...........................................	25
Safety and security .............................	35
Controls in detail .................................	69
Operation ...........................................	225
Practical hints ...................................	283
Technical data ...................................	359

4Index

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

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

	Index		5
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

6Index

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

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

	Index		7
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

8Index

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

ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) .................................................	52
Safety guidelines .............................	39
Express operation
Power windows ..............................	105
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................	192
Exterior lamp switch ...........................	97
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................	94
Fold-in function ........................	95, 140
Parking position ...............................	95
Power-folding ...................................	95
Exterior view of vehicle ......................	26
F
Fastening the seat belts .....................	50
First aid kit .........................................	284
Flat tire ...............................................	336
Lowering the vehicle ......................	344
Mounting the spare wheel .............	340
Preparing the vehicle .....................	336
Spare wheel ...........................	336, 368
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................	337
Floormats ...........................................	223
Fluids
AdBlue® .........................................	369
Automatic transmission fluid .........	369
Brake fluid .....................................	369
Capacities ......................................	368
Engine coolant ...............................	369
Engine oil .......................................	369
Power steering fluid .......................	369
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ...........................................	370
Fog lamps .............................................	99
Messages in the multifunction
display ...................................	310, 312
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................	95, 140
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ......................................	369
Front lamps
see Headlamps

	Index		9
Front passenger front air bag ............		40
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		291
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) .....		46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ..........		42, 322
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Fuel .....................................................		226
Additives ........................................		372
Capacity, fuel tank .........................		369
Diesel fuel .............................	369, 372
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................		259
Fuel consumption statistics ...........		141
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................		227
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................		29, 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ...	369, 371
Refueling ........................................		226
Requirements ................................		371
Fuel filler flap .....................................		227
Opening manually ..........................		324
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ......................................		368
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ...............................................		345
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................		369
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................		227
Refueling ........................................		226
Fuses ..................................................		355
G
Garage door opener ....................		33, 219
Gasoline
see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)		... 255
Gear range .........................................		118
Indicator ........................................		118
Limiting ..........................................		119
Shifting into optimal ......................		119
Transfer case .................................		120
Gear selector lever ............................		114
Cleaning .........................................		280
Gearshift pattern ...........................		114
Shifting procedure .........................		116

10 Index

Transmission position indicator	..... 116
Transmission positions ..................	116
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ...........................................	207
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) ..............	255
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............	255
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................	255
H
Halogen headlamps
see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....	279
Hazard warning flasher ....................	101
Headlamp cleaning system ..............	101
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............	97
Adjusting aim .................................	333
Automatic headlamp mode ..............	98
Bi-Xenon ..................................	97, 329
Cleaning lenses .............................	277
Cleaning system ............................	101
Daytime running lamp mode ............	99
Delayed shut-off ............................	137
Halogen .........................................	329
High-beam flasher .........................	101
High-beam headlamps ...................	100
Low-beam headlamps ......................	98
Replacing bulbs .............................	328
Switch ..............................................	97
Headliner, cleaning and care of .......	280
Head restraints ....................................	82
Adjustment ................................	82, 84
Comfort head restraint ....................	84

NECK-PRO active front head
restraints .........................................	53
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints, resetting .......................	325
Heated steering wheel ........................	93
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................	51
Seats ...............................................	82
Vehicle level control ......................	159
High-beam flasher .............................	101
High-beam headlamps ..............	100, 329
Indicator lamp ..................................	29
Hill-start assist system .....................	155
Hinged quarter windows ..................	106
Hood ...................................................	228
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	304
Hooks .................................................	201
Horn ......................................................	27
HVAC
see Climate control system
Hydroplaning .....................................	262
I
Identification labels ..........................	360
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ...................................................	361
Ignition .........................................	80, 109
Immobilizer ..........................................	66
Indicator lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........	223
Inside door handle ..............................	74
Instrument cluster ............................	124
Illumination ....................................	124
Lamps ............................................	314
Multifunction display .....................	127
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit

Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................	138
Emergency lighting ........................	102
Front ..............................................	101
Front reading lamps .......................	101
Rear ...............................................	102
Rear reading lamps ........................	102
Interior rear view mirror .....................	93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .......	94
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rain sensor ....................................	103
J
Jack .....................................................	286
Jump starting .....................................	350
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of .............................................	73
Replacing .........................................	74
Unlocking/locking manually ..........	323
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................	73
Checking batteries ...........................	73
Factory setting ...........................	71, 72
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) ..................................................	73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................	71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ............................................	72, 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................	71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....	72
Locking/unlocking ...........................	70
Loss of .............................................	73
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	304
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof .........................	107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control ................................	70
Replacing .........................................	74
Replacing batteries ........................	326
Restoring to factory setting .......	71, 73

		Index 11
Selective setting ........................		71, 73
Starter switch positions ...................		80
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................		80
Kickdown ...........................................		117
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........		255
Knee bag ..............................................		40
L
Labels
Certification ...................................		360
Emission control information		......... 361
Tire and Loading Information
placard ...........................................		242
Tire inflation pressure ....................		236
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................		97
Front ..............................................		329
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		310
Rear ...............................................		329
Switching on/off ..............................		97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ..........................................		28, 315
Brakes .....................................		28, 316
Center console ................................		31
Differential locks ............................		123
Distance warning
lamp ..............................	149, 155, 319
Engine malfunction ..................		29, 320
ESP® ........................................		28, 318
Fog lamps ........................................		99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) ..........................		46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................		42, 322
Fuel tank reserve .....................		29, 320
High-beam headlamps .............		29, 100
Instrument cluster ...................		28, 314
Low-beam headlamps ................		29, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................		28, 321
Seat belt telltale ................		29, 51, 317
SRS ....................................		29, 36, 318
Turn signals .....................................		28
Language, selecting ..........................		134

12 Index

LATCH-type child seat anchors
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	311
Replacing bulbs .............................	330
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............	279
Lighter
see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................	97
Daytime running lamp mode ............	99
Exterior ............................................	97
Interior ...........................................	101
Limp-home mode ..............................	119
Load index (tires) ......................	251, 255
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting .................................	136
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) ..................................................	73
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO ....................................	71
Manually ........................................	324
SmartKey .........................................	70
Loss of
Key ..................................................	73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet ..........................................	360
Low-beam headlamps .........................	98
Exterior lamp switch ........................	97
Indicator lamp ..................................	29
Switching on ....................................	98
LOW RANGE mode .............................	120
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	303
Switching .......................................	121
Lubricants ..........................................	368
Lumbar support ...................................	87
M
Maintenance ........................................	21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................	274
Service indicator message .............	273
Service term exceeded ..................	274

Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................	98
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight	..... 256
Maximum load rating (tires) .............	255
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ..............................	256
Mechanical key ..................................	323
Media interface .................................	207
Memory function .................................	96
Menus
see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors ..................................................	93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	....... 94
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................	95
Exterior rear view mirrors ................	94
Interior rear view mirror ...................	93
Memory function ..............................	96
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors .............................................	95
Vanity mirror ..................................	210
MOExtended system .........................	345
MOExtended tires .....................	345, 365
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........	371
Motor Octane Number
see MON
Multicontour seat ................................	90
Multifunction display ........................	127
Symbol messages ..........................	299
Text messages ...............................	288
Vehicle status messages ...............	287
Multifunction display messages
ABS .......................................	288, 300
Active headlamps ..........................	310
Advanced TPMS .....................	297, 313
Air bags .........................................	291
Air filter ..........................................	309
Air suspension program .................	301
Alternator ..............................	296, 308
Automatic
transmission ..................................	296
Battery ...................................	296, 308
Brake fluid .....................................	300

Brake pads .....................................	299
Coolant ..........................................	306
Cruise control ................................	294
Differential locks ...................	123, 302
Distronic ........................................	294
Doors .............................................	304
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) . . 303
EBP ................................................	300
Engine oil .......................................	308
ESP® ......................................	289, 300
Fog lamps ..............................	310, 312
Front passenger front air bag ........	291
Gas cap ..........................................	309
High-beam lamps ...........................	311
Hood ..............................................	304
License plate lamps .......................	311
Light sensor ...................................	311
Low-beam lamps ............................	312
LOW RANGE mode .........................	303
Parking brake ................................	300
Parking lamps ................................	311
PRE-SAFE® ....................................	290
Reserve fuel ...................................	309
Reverse lamp .................................	310
Side marker lamps .........................	311
SmartKey .......................................	304
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........	304
SRS ................................................	301
Tailgate ..........................................	304
Tail lamps ......................................	312
Tele Aid ..........................................	301
Tire inflation pressure ............	297, 313
Tire pressure monitor ....................	297
Tires ......................................	297, 313
Trailer brake lamps ........................	312
Trailer tail lamps ............................	312
Trailer turn signal lamps ................	312
Turn signals ...................................	313
Washer fluid ...................................	305
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ......................................	91
Buttons ..........................................	125
Cleaning .........................................	280
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........	92, 139
Gearshift control ............................	118
Heating ............................................	93
Memory function ..............................	96
Overview ..........................................	30

	Index 13
N
Navigation menu ...............................			130
Navigation system
see Separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints .............................................			53
Resetting .......................................			325
Nets, parcel .......................................			200
Night security illumination ..............			137
Normal occupant weight ..................			256
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ...................................................			361
O
Occupant Classification System
see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution .......................			256
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................			37
BabySmart™ ....................................			46
Children and air bags .......................			37
Children in the vehicle .....................			55
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type			.... 59
Fastening the seat belts ...................			50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................		46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........		42, 322
Infant and child restraint systems ....			56
Introduction .....................................			36
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ...........................................			42
PRE-SAFE® .......................................			52
Seat belts ..................................			39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................			42
Self-test ...........................................			45
Odometer ...........................................			127
Off-road driving .................................			262
Checklist ...............................	264, 268
Crossing obstacles ........................			267
Driving instructions ........................			262
Driving on sand ..............................			267
Driving through water ....................			266

14 Index

Returning .......................................	268
Ruts ...............................................	267
Steep terrain ..................................	264
Off-road driving program ..................	158
Off-road menu ...................................	131
Oil, oil level
see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................	118
Operating safety ..................................	23
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......	277
Outside temperature
see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................	33
P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................	276
Paintwork code .................................	361
Panic alarm ..........................................	61
Panorama roof
Sunshade .......................................	211
Parcel nets .........................................	200
Parking ...............................................	112
Parktronic system ..........................	166
Parking brake ............................	112, 261
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	300
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................	95
Transmission position ....................	116
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............	278
Malfunction ....................................	169
Minimum distance .........................	167
Sensor range .................................	167
Switching on/off ...........................	168
System sensors .............................	167
Warning indicators ...................	27, 168
Parts service ......................................	360
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only)
see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only)
see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals .................................................	259
Phone
see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ......................	279
Power assistance ..............................	259
Power outlets ....................................	212
Power seats
see Seats
Power tailgate
Closing .............................................	76
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	304
Opening ...........................................	76
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation .......................................	192
Synchronizing ................................	194
Power washer ....................................	276
Power windows .................................	105
Cleaning .........................................	278
Door windows ................................	106
Hinged quarter windows ................	106
Operation .......................................	105
Rear door window, override
switch ..............................................	60
Synchronizing ................................	107
Practical hints ...................................	284
Preglow indicator lamp ..............	29, 109
PRE-SAFE® ............................................	52
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	290
Problems
While driving ..................................	111
With vehicle .....................................	23
With wipers ....................................	105
Product information ............................	20
Production options weight ...............	256
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) .......................	256

R
Radiator .....................................	230, 257
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................	129
Radio transmitters ............................	272
Rain sensor
see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil .......................................	369
Rear center console ashtray
see Ashtrays
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................	60
Rear door window
Override switch ................................	60
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seats
see Seats
Rear view camera ..............................	169
Cleaning the camera lens ..............	278
Rear window defroster .....................	191
Rear window wiper/washer .............	104
Recommended tire inflation
pressure .....................................	234, 256
Refilling
AdBlue® .........................................	347
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............	371
Refueling ............................................	226
Regular checks ..................................	228
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........	219
Replacing
Key ..................................................	74
Replacing bulbs .................................	328
Reporting safety defects ....................	24
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	309
Warning lamp ...................................	29
Reset button ................................	28, 124

	Index 15
Reset tool (NECK-PRO active front
head restraints) .................................	325
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims ...........................................	256, 365
Roadside Assistance ...................	21, 216
RON (Research Octane Number)	..... 371
Rubber parts, cleaning ......................	279
Run-flat tires
see MOExtended tires
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................	61
Occupant safety ...............................	36
Reporting defects ............................	24
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .........................	52
Seat belts .............................................	48
Adjustment function ........................	51
Children in the vehicle .....................	55
Cleaning .........................................	280
Fastening .........................................	50
Height adjustment ...........................	51
Proper use of ...................................	49
Safety guidelines .............................	39
Safety notes .....................................	48
Telltale .....................................	29, 317
Seat heating .........................................	90
Seating capacity ................................	243
Seats .....................................................	82
Adjustment ......................................	82
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................	92
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 201
Heating ............................................	90
Memory function ..............................	96
Multicontour seat ............................	90
Rear seats ........................................	87
Ventilation .......................................	90
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ......................	200
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever

16 Index

Self-test
BabySmart™ ....................................		47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ...........................................		45
Tele Aid ..........................................		215
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts ....................................		360
Service and warranty information		..... 20
Service intervals
see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) ..............................		247
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........		72
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............		71
Memory function ..............................		96
Menu .............................................		132
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO)	.......	73
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............		71
Side impact air bags ...........................		41
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses .............................		277
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		311
Sidewall (tires) ..................................		256
Side windows
see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ......................................		258
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Spare wheel .......................................		365
Mounting .......................................		340
Storage location ............................		286
Speedometer ...............................		28, 149
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................		145
Distronic ........................................		151
Resume function ...................	147, 152
Sport Utility Vehicle
see SUV

SRS
Indicator lamp ...................	29, 36, 318
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		301
Standing water, driving through ......		262
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO ....................................		80
SmartKey .........................................		80
Starting difficulties (engine) ............		110
Starting the engine ...........................		108
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....		118
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .		. . 219
Storage compartments .....................		207
Storing tires .......................................		248
Stranded vehicle ...............................		355
Sunroof
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear panorama roof .......................		211
Sun visors ..........................................		210
Suspension tuning
see Air suspension program
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .................		22
T
Tachometer ..................................		29, 125
Overspeed range ...........................		125
Tailgate
Closing .............................................		75
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		304
Opening ...........................................		75
Power tailgate ..................................		76
Tail lamps ...........................................		329
Cleaning lenses .............................		277
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................		312
Tar stains ...........................................		276
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ............		371
Brake fluid .....................................		371

Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................	368
Coolant ..........................................	373
Engine oil additives ........................	371
Engine oils .....................................	370
Fuel requirements ..........................	371
Gasoline additives ..........................	372
Identification labels .......................	360
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........	371
Rims and tires ................................	365
Spare wheel ...................................	368
Vehicle specification
GL 350 BlueTEC .............................	362
Vehicle specification GL 450 .........	362
Vehicle specification GL 550 .........	363
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ...................................	370, 375
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ...............................................	214
Emergency calls .............................	215
Information button .........................	217
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................	216
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	301
Remote door unlock ......................	219
Roadside Assistance button ..........	216
Search & Send ...............................	218
SOS button ....................................	216
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 219
System self-test .............................	215
Telephone .............................................	30
Answering/ending a call ................	143
Hands-free microphone ...................	34
Menu .............................................	142
Operation .......................................	142
Phone book ....................................	143
Redialing ........................................	144
Temperature
Interior temperature ..............	178, 187
Outside ..................................	129, 135

	Index 17
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ...................................		200
Tightening torque
Wheels ...........................................		344
Time setting .......................................		135
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ......		256
Tire and Loading Information
placard ...............................................		242
Tire and loading terminology ...........		254
TIREFIT ...............................................		337
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................		237
Important notes on ........................		235
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................		236
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar	.....	242
Tire labeling .......................................		250
Tire load rating ..................................		255
Tire ply composition and material
used ....................................................		256
Tire pressure loss warning system .		237
Tire repair kit
see TIREFIT
Tires ...........................................	233, 365
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................		239
Air pressure ...................................		234
Care and maintenance ...................		247
Cleaning .........................................		248
Direction of rotation, spinning .......		246
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................		235
Inflation pressure ..................	236, 237
Information placard .......................		242
Inspection ......................................		247
Labeling .........................................		250
Load index .............................	251, 255
Load rating ....................................		255
Messages in the multifunction
display ...................................	297, 313
MOExtended ..................................		365
Ply composition and material
used ...............................................		256

18 Index

Problems under-/overinflation	...... 236
Retreads ........................................	233
Rims and tires (technical data) ......	365
Rotation .........................................	249
Service life .....................................	247
Sizes ..............................................	365
Snow chains ..................................	258
Speed rating ..........................	252, 256
Storing ...........................................	248
Temperature ..........................	235, 249
Terminology ...................................	254
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................	337
Tire Identification Number .............	256
Tire pressure loss warning system . 237
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................	321
Traction .................................	248, 256
Tread .............................................	257
Tread depth ...........................	247, 257
Treadwear ......................................	248
Treadwear indicators .............	247, 257
Vehicle maximum load on ..............	257
Wear pattern ..................................	249
Winter tires ............................	257, 365
Tire speed rating .......................	252, 256
Tongue Weight Rating
see TWR
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ...................................	256
Towing
Towing eye bolt ..............................	353
Trailer ....................................	118, 269
Vehicle ...........................................	352
Towing eye bolt .................................	353
Traction ......................................	248, 256
Trailer towing ............................	118, 269
Coupling a trailer ...........................	270
Decoupling .....................................	271
Electrical connections ....................	269
Towing ...........................................	270
Trailer hitch ...................................	269
Weights and ratings .......................	269
Transfer case .....................................	119
Gear ranges ...................................	120
LOW RANGE mode .........................	120
Switching LOW RANGE mode ........	121

Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level ....................	231
Transmission gear selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................	116
Traveling abroad ...............................	272
Tread (tires) .......................................	257
Tread depth (tires) ....................	247, 257
Treadwear ..........................................	248
Treadwear indicators (tires) ....	247, 257
Trip computer menu .........................	141
Trip odometer, resetting ...................	125
Turning off the engine ......................	113
Turn signals .......................................	100
Cleaning lenses .............................	277
Indicator lamps ................................	28
Messages in the multifunction
display ...........................................	313
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) ...........	257
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ..................................	248, 257
Units
Selecting digital speedometer
display mode .................................	134
Selecting speedometer/
odometer display mode .................	134
Unleaded gasoline, premium ...........	371
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO ....................................	71
Manually ........................................	323
SmartKey .........................................	70
Upholstery, cleaning .........................	280
Useful features ..................................	209
V
Vehicle
Battery ...........................................	348
Care ...............................................	275
Control system ..............................	125
Identification Number (VIN) ...........	360
Locking/unlocking ...........................	70
Lowering (wheel change) ...............	344

				Index 19
	Modifications and alterations,		Washer fluid
	Operating safety ..............................	23	Messages in the multifunction
	Towing ...........................................	352	display ...........................................	305
	Unlocking/locking manually ..........	323	Mixing ratio ....................................	375
	Vehicle configuration menu .............	140	Refilling ..........................................	232
	Vehicle dimensions		Washing the vehicle ..........................	275
	see Vehicle specification		Wear pattern (tires) ..........................	249
	Vehicle Identification Number		Weights (vehicle)
	(VIN) ...................................................	360	see Vehicle specification
	Vehicle jack		Wheel
	see Jack		Changing .......................................	336
	Vehicle level control		Removing .......................................	343
	see Air suspension program		Spare .............................................	336
	Vehicle lighting ....................................	97	Tightening torque ...........................	344
	Vehicle loading		Wheels, sizes .....................................	365
	Cargo tie-down rings ......................	200	Wheels, Tires and ..............................	233
	Cargo volume, expanding ..............	201	Window curtain air bags .....................	42
	Carriers ..........................................	196	Windows
	Instructions ....................................	194	see Power windows
	Load limit .......................................	243	Windows, cleaning ............................	278
	Terminology ...................................	254	Windshield
	Vehicle maximum load on the tire ...	257	Cleaning wiper blades ....................	278
	Vehicle specification		Infrared reflecting ..........................	223
	GL 350 BlueTEC .............................	362	Washer fluid ...................................	375
	GL 450 ...........................................	362	Wipers ...........................................	103
	GL 550 ...........................................	363	Windshield wipers
	Vehicle status message memory ....	131	Replacing wiper blades ..................	334
	Vehicle tool kit ..................................	284	Winter cover ..............................	230, 257
	Vehicle washing		Winter driving
	see Vehicle care		Instructions ....................................	258
	Vehicle weights		Radiator cover ...............................	257
	see Vehicle specification		Snow chains ..................................	258
			Tires ...............................................	257
	W		................................Winter tires	257, 365
	Warning lamps		........................Wood trims, cleaning	280
	see Lamps, Indicator and warning
	Warning sounds
	Distance warning function .............	155
	Distronic ........................................	149
	Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....	51
	Parking brake ................................	300
	Parktronic system ..........................	169
	Seat belt telltale ............................	317
	Warranty coverage ............................	360
	Washer and headlamp cleaning
	system ................................................	375

20 Introduction

Product Information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz 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.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved conversion parts and accessories are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center. In addition, you will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations.

Operator’s Manual

Notes

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful 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.

We continuously strive to improve our product and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations, and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Vehicle equipment

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about operating particular equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are specialorder items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:

RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission System Warranty REmission Performance Warranty

RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission

Control System Warranty1

RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon

Laws)

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1)the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2)the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

1 Applicable to vehicles with gasoline engine only.

Introduction 21

Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Roadside Assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guidelines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Center technician or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.

Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as

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22 Introduction

determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (in the USA) or the Roadside Assistance section of the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (in Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

RService facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

RUnleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available;

the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts.

RGasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Sport Utility Vehicle

G Warning!

This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use.

This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Operating safety

G Warning!

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

G Warning!

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle as occurred:

Rturn on your hazard warning flashers Rslow down carefully

Rdrive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

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Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:

Rthe safety precautions in this manual Rthe “Technical data” section in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations

Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards

G Warning!

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. Do not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removing warning labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management or, if necessary, contact us at one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Reporting safety defects

For the USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under 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); go to www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www.safercar.gov.

This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. Daimler may access the information and share it with others

Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

Rin response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

Rfor use in dispute resolution involving Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

Ras otherwise required or permitted by law

Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.

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Exterior view .......................................	26
Cockpit .................................................	27
Instrument cluster ..............................	28
Multifunction steering wheel .............	30
Center console ....................................	31
Overhead control panel ......................	33
Door control panel ..............................	34

At a glance

26 Exterior view

Exterior view

At a glance

i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

	Function	Page
:	Tailgate	75
	Power tailgate	76
;	Rear window defroster	191
=	Rear window wiper/washer	104
	Wiper blade, replacing	334
	Wiper blade, cleaning	278
?	Rear lamps	328
A	Fuel filler flap	226

BDoors:

	Locking and unlocking	70,
		323
C	Exterior rear view mirrors	94
D	Towing eyes	353

	Function	Page
F	Hood	228
G	Wipers	103
	Wiper blades, replacing	334
	Wiper blades, cleaning	278

HWindshield:

	Wiping with washer fluid	104
	Cleaning	278
I	Power tilt/sliding sunroof	192
J	Carriers	196
	Crossbars	196
K	Tires and wheels	233
	Rims and tires	365
L	Headlamp cleaning system	101

E	Front lamps	328	M LED daytime running lamps	97

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Cockpit

At a glance

	Function	Page

:Cruise control lever:

	Cruise control	144
	Distronic	147
;	Instrument cluster	28,
		124
=	Multifunction steering	30,
	wheel	125
?	Horn

ASteering wheel gearshift

	control	118
B	Gear selector lever	114

CFront Parktronic warning

	indicators	166
D	Overhead control panel	33
E	Glove box lid release, glove
	box lock	208
F	Glove box	207
G	Power outlet	212
H	Center console	31

	Function	Page
I	Starter switch	80

JSteering wheel adjustment,

manual

91

KOn-board diagnostics (OBD) socket

L	Hood lock release	228
M	Parking brake release	112
N	Parking brake pedal	112
O	Door control panel	34
P	Exterior lamp switch	97

QSteering wheel adjustment,

electrical	91
Heated steering wheel	93

RCombination switch:

Turn signals	100
Wipers	103
High beam	100

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Instrument cluster

At a glance

	Function	Page

:# Left turn signal indicator lamp

;To dim instrument cluster

illumination

124

=Reset button for:

Trip odometer	125
Settings	132

?To brighten instrument

cluster illumination

124

A! Right turn signal indicator lamp

	Function	Page
	$Brake warning lamp,	316
	USA only
	d ESP® warning lamp	318
	·Distance warning
	lamp3	319
	JBrake warning lamp,
	Canada only	316
	hCombination low tire
	pressure/TPMS	239,
	malfunction telltale, USA
	only	321

B	Clock	135

CSpeedometer with: !Antilock Brake

System (ABS) indicator

lamp 315 ÈVariable speed limiter indicator lamp2

2 Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

3Vehicles without Distronic: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.