Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL550 - Manual

4 Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . 115 Automatic interior lighting control . 120 Automatic locking when driving . . . 163 Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 135 Emergency operation (limp-homemode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . ...

5 Center console Lower part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Upper part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Central locking Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 163Locking/unlocking from inside . . . . 89 Central locking/unlocking switch . . . 89 Certification label . . . . ...

12 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356, 357, 359Corner-illuminating front foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340Differentia...

17 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 273Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Direction of rotation, spinning . . . . 275Important notes on tire inflationpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . 280, 281Information placard . ...

Operator’s Manual 20 Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety an...

Operator’s Manual 21 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Informationbooklet contains detailed information aboutthe warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,including: R New Truck Limited Warranty R Emission System Warranty R Emission Performance Warranty R California, Connecticut...

Operator’s Manual 22 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all thenecessary maintenance work which shouldbe performed at regular intervals.Always have the Maintenance Booklet withyou when you take the vehicle to anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center forservice. The service advisor will record ea...

Operating safety 23 Sport Utility Vehicle G Warning! This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed forboth on-road and off-road use. It can goplaces and perform tasks for whichconventional 2-wheel drive passenger carsare not intended. This vehicle will handleand maneuver differently fromconventional passen...

Problems with your vehicle 24 operating safety of your vehicle. If you feela sudden significant vibration or ridedisturbance, or you suspect that damage toyour vehicle has occurred, you should turnon your hazard warning flashers, carefullyslow down, and drive with caution to anarea which is a safe d...

Vehicle data recording 25 Reporting safety defects For the USA only:The following text is published as required ofmanufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Actof 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe tha...

27 Exterior view ....................................... 28Cockpit ................................................. 30Instrument cluster .............................. 32Storage compartments ....................... 36Multifunction steering wheel ............. 38Center console .........................

Instrument cluster 32 Instrument cluster At a glance

Storage compartments 36 Storage compartments At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel 38 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page 1 Multifunction display 150 2 Press button s • to take a call 167 • to dial 4 167 • to redial 4 167 Press button t • to end a call 167 • to reject an incoming call 167 Press button æ or ç • to select submenus in the Settings ...

Center console 40 Center console Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package) Function Page 1 COMAND system, seeseparate operatinginstructions 2 Climate control 202 3-zone automatic climatecontrol 210 Rear window defroster 223 3 Seat heating, frontpassenger side 107 4 Seat ventilation, fr...

Center console 41 Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package, Canada only) Function Page 1 COMAND system, seeseparate operatinginstructions 2 Climate control 202 3-zone automatic climatecontrol 210 Rear window defroster 223 3 Seat heating, frontpassenger side 107 4 Seat ventilation, frontpa...

Center console 42 Lower part Function Page 1 Storage compartment 243 or Ashtray 247 2 Cup holder 245 3 Front armrest storagecompartment 244 4 Card, ticket holder 245 At a glance

Overhead control panel 43 Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Left front reading lamp on/off 120 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 120 3 Automatic interior lighting 120 4 Front interior lighting on/off 120 5 Right reading lamp on/off 120 6 Front right interior lamp 120 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroofs...

Door control panel 44 Door control panel Function Page 1 Inside door handle 88 2 Central locking/unlockingswitch 89 3 Exterior rear view mirroradjustment 111 4 Selection buttons forexterior rear view mirroradjustment 111 Power-folding exterior rearview mirrors 112 5 Switches for opening/closing fron...

45 Vehicle equipment .............................. 46Occupant safety .................................. 46Panic alarm .......................................... 75Driving safety systems ....................... 75Anti-theft systems .............................. 80 Safety and security

Occupant safety 46 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In ...

Occupant safety 47 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle andrestraint systems for infants and children,see “Children in thevehicle” ( Y page 68). SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test whenthe ignition is switched on and in regularintervals while...

Occupant safety 48 a properly seated position and to wear theirrespective seat belt.For maximum protection in the event of acollision always be in normal seatedposition with your back against the seatbackrest. Fasten your seat belt and makesure it is properly positioned on your body.Since the air ba...

Occupant safety 49 To help avoid the possibility of injury,please follow these guidelines: (1) Always sit as upright as possible,properly use the seat belts, andfor children 12 years old andunder, use an appropriatelysized infant restraint, toddlerrestraint, or booster seatrecommended for the size a...

Occupant safety 50 steering wheel hub, front passenger frontair bag cover, outboard sides of the seatbackrests, door trim panels, or doorframe trims, and installation of additionalelectrical/electronic equipment on ornear SRS components and wiring. Keeparea between air bags and occupantsfree of obje...

Occupant safety 51 R if the system determines that air bagdeployment can offer additional protectionto that provided by the seat belt R depending on whether the seat belt is inuse R independently of the side impact air bagsand/or the window curtain air bags The front air bags in this vehicle have be...

Occupant safety 52 1 Front side impact air bag 2 Rear side impact air bag When deployed, the side impact air bags aredesigned to provide increased protection forthe thorax (but not the head, neck and arms)of the occupants on the side of the vehicle onwhich the impact occurs.The side impact air bags ...

Occupant safety 53 Window curtain air bags 1 are deployed R on the impacted side of the vehicle R in side impacts exceeding a presetdeployment threshold R independently of the front air bags R regardless of whether the front passengerseat is occupied R regardless of whether the seat belt is in use R...

Occupant safety 55 accordance with the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions.Occupants, especially children, shouldalways sit as upright as possible, wear theseat belt properly and use an appropriatelysized infant restraint, toddler restraint, orbooster seat recommended for the size andweight of the...

Occupant safety 56 sufficient severity to deploy the driver frontair bag R that the seat was occupied by a smallindividual (such as a young teenager or asmall adult) or a child who weighs morethan the weight of a typical 12-month-oldchild in a standard child restraint – both ofwhich are instances wh...

Occupant safety 57 illuminate and go out after approximately 6seconds.If the seat is not occupied and the systemclassifies the front passenger seat as beingempty, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. G Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is notfunctioni...

Occupant safety 59 The system does not deactivate the sideimpact air bag, the window curtain air bag andthe Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD). Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO sta...

Occupant safety 60 your seat belt buckled, you are much morelikely to hit the interior of the vehicle or beejected from it. You can be seriously injuredor killed.In the same crash, the possibility of injuryor death is lessened if you are properlywearing your seat belt. The air bags canonly protect a...

Occupant safety 61 increase the chance of head and neckinjuries. The seat belt would also applytoo much force to the ribs or abdomen,which could severely injure internalorgans such as your liver or spleen.Adjust the seat belt so that the shouldersection is located as close as possible tothe middle o...

Occupant safety 62 Failure to wear and properly fasten andposition your seat belt greatly increasesyour risk of injuries and their likely severityin an accident.If you are ever in an accident, your injuriescan be considerably more severe withoutyour seat belt properly buckled. Withoutyour seat belt ...

Occupant safety 63 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Seat belt release button X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt outof seat belt outlet 1 . X Place the shoulder portion of the seat beltacross the top of your shoulder and the lapportion across your hips. X Push latch plate 2 into bu...

Occupant safety 64 Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belttelltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengersto fasten your seat belts.If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened whenthe engine is started, an additional warningchime...

Occupant safety 66 Active head restraints The active head restraints are intended tooffer the driver and front passenger increasedprotection from whiplash-type injuries. In theevent of a rear-end collision, the active headrestraints on the driver’s and frontpassenger’s seat are designed to moveforwa...

Occupant safety 67 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 3 Seat X Position seat 3 ( Y page 98) and head restraint properly ( Y page 100). G Observe Safety notes, see page 97. Observe the following points: R Always be in a properly seated position. R The position should be as far rearward fromthe front air ba...

Occupant safety 68 Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in thevehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or childrestraint appropriate to the age and size ofthe child. X Make sure the infant or child is properlysecured at all times while the vehicle is in...

Occupant safety 71 are not properly secured in the vehicleand/or the child is not properly secured inthe child restraint.Children too big for a toddler restraint mustride in seats using regular seat belts.Position shoulder belt across chest andshoulder, not face or neck. A booster seatmay be necessa...

Occupant safety 72 2 Anchorage rings 3 Hook X Move the respective head restraint to itsuppermost position ( Y page 104). 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook 4 Top tether strap X Guide top tether strap 4 between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. X Securely fasten hook 3 , which is part of top tether s...

Occupant safety 73 A booster seat may be necessary to achieveproper seat belt positioning for childrenover 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a heightwhere a lap/shoulder belt fits properlywithout a booster.Install child seat according tomanufacturer’s instructions.The child seat must be firmly attached...

Occupant safety 74 1 Releasing 2 Securing X Securing: Press the lever down in direction of arrow 2 . X Check to make sure the child safety locksare working properly. X Releasing: Press the lever up in direction of arrow 1 . Override switch G Observe Safety notes, see page 68. With the override switc...

Driving safety systems 75 Panic alarm 1 Â button i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that ...

Driving safety systems 76 prevent the natural laws of physics fromacting on the vehicle. They cannot increasebraking or steering efficiency beyond thatafforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded.Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver canprevent accidents.Th...

Driving safety systems 77 For more information, see “What to doif …?” ( Y page 371). Off-road ABS With the off-road driving program switchedon, or with the transmission in LOW RANGE,mode the ABS is designed for off-road isautomatically activated.When applying the brakes at speeds below18 mph (30 km/...

Driving safety systems 78 The ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP ® is engaged. G Warning! Never switch off the ESP ® when you see the ESP ® warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed asfollows: R When driving off, apply as little throttle...

Driving safety systems 79 Switching off the ESP ® G Warning! The ESP ® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in thecircumstances described below. Disablingthe system will reduce vehicle stability indriving maneuvers.Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare wheel is mounted. To ...

Anti-theft systems 80 ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP ® switched off. This may cause serious damage to thedrivetrain which is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on the ESP ® X Press ESP ® switch 1 until the ESP ® warning lamp v in the in...

Anti-theft systems 81 Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, avisual and audible alarm is triggered whensomeone opens: R a door R the tailgate R the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activatingelement (a door, for example) is immediatelyclosed.The alarm system will also ...

83 Vehicle equipment .............................. 84Locking and unlocking ....................... 84Starter switch positions ..................... 95Seats .................................................... 97Multifunction steering wheel .......... 108Mirrors ........................................

Locking and unlocking 84 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Note...

Locking and unlocking 85 1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for tailgate 3 k Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must...

Locking and unlocking 86 When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicleunlocks R the doors R the fuel filler flap R the tailgate i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this...

Locking and unlocking 87 Detected appears in the multifunction display - with the engine running, the message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off Find the SmartKey or change its presentlocation immediately (e.g. place it on thefront passenger seat or insert it in ...

Locking and unlocking 88 X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door handle. X Global unlocking: Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside doorhandle. X Global locking: Press lock button 1 on an outside door handle. Checking SmartKey batteries ...

Locking and unlocking 89 Automatic central locking The doors and the tailgate lock automaticallywhen the vehicle is set into motion.You can open a locked door from the inside.Open door only when conditions are safe todo so.The doors are designed to unlockautomatically after an accident if the force ...

Locking and unlocking 90 Tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when theengine is running and while driving. Amongother dangers, deadly carbon monoxide(CO) gases may enter vehicle interiorresulting in unconsciousness and death. A minimum height clearance of 7.40 ft(2.25 m) is required ...

Locking and unlocking 91 ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. You can unlock the tailgate from the third-rowseats and then open it manually. 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift X Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 and hold it there. X From this position, lift handle 1 in direction of arr...

Locking and unlocking 93 X Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly or press and hold button i on the SmartKey.The tailgate closes. Depending onproduction date, an acoustic warningsounds when the tailgate closes. If the tailgate comes into contact with anobject while closing (e.g. luggage that hasbee...

Locking and unlocking 94 signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarmwill be triggered when the tailgate is opened. Opening/closing the tailgate from the inside Opening G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rearof the vehicle while operating the tailgatewith the door-mounted remote tai...

Starter switch positions 95 Activating X Open tailgate: Pull on handle ( Y page 90) or press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens. X Stop opening procedure: When the tailgate is in the desired position, presstailgate closing switch ( Y page 93) or press button i on the SmartKey...

Seats 97 i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button R once more, the ignition (position 2) is switched on R twice more the power supply is againswitched off Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttontwice.This supplies power for all electricalconsumers.All lamps (exc...

Seats 98 an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervisedaccess to a vehicle could result in anaccident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating position. Thus, we strongly...

Seats 99 the uppermost position, it could hit anddamage the sun visor. i Vehicles without memory function: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutesafter either front door has been opened.The counter resets each time R you open or close a front door R you insert the SmartKey into the starterswitch ...

Seats 100 X Raising: Adjust the height of head restraint 1 manually by pulling it upward. If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push release button 2 in direction of arrow and pull head restraint 1 upward. X Lowering: Push release button 2 in direction of arrow and press down on headrestraint 1 . ...

Seats 101 1 Easy-entry lever X Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 once again in direction of arrow at resistancepoint. X Lift up the right second-row seat until itfolds forward.You should now have sufficient space toaccess the vehicle’s third-row seat. i Vehicles with memory function: The front passen...

Seats 102 You should now have sufficient space toexit the vehicle’s third-row seat. i Vehicles with memory function: The front passenger seat moved slightlyforward. While the easy-entry feature is activated, youwill see, for example, the following messagein the multifunction display: 2nd Row Of Seat...

Seats 103 G Warning! To help avoid personal injury when foldingthe seat backrest forward, make sure youmove both feet and legs all the way backand out of the way to avoid them contactingthe seat as it pivots forward.In order to prevent an accident or any otherpotentially dangerous situations whenope...

Seats 104 under the seat belt in a collision. If you slideunder it, the belt would apply force at theabdomen or neck. That could cause seriousor fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seatbelts provide the best restraint when thewearer is in a nearly upright position andseat belts are properly positi...

Seats 105 of the head restraint supports the back ofthe head at eye level. This will reduce thepotential for injury to the head and neck inthe event of an accident or similar situation. Second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button X Raising: Manually adjust the height of head res...

Seats 106 Second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button Removing X Second-row seat: Fold the seat backrestforward ( Y page 104). X Third-row seat: Fold the seat backrestforward ( Y page 235). X Pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost position. X Press release button 2 and pull out ...

Seats 107 X Move the seat backrest support cushion tothe bottom with button 4 or to the center with button 3 . X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide goodlateral support using switch 2 . Seat ventilation 1 Seat ventilation switch 2 Indicator lamps The blue indic...

Multifunction steering wheel 108 X Continue pressing switch 1 until desired seat heating level is reached. X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 go out. If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 in the seat heating switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage a...

Multifunction steering wheel 109 Steering wheel adjustment, electrical 1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move stalk in direction of arrows 1 . X Adjusting steering wheel up or down: Move stalk in direction of arrows 2 ....

Multifunction steering wheel 110 G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustmentprocedure before setting the vehicle inmotion. All steering wheel adjustment mustbe completed before setting the vehicle inmotion. Driving off with the steering wheelstill adjusting could cause the driver to losecontro...

Mirrors 111 Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear viewmirrors before driving so that you have a goodview of the road and traffic conditions. Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirrormanually. For more information, see “Auto-dimmingrear view mirrors” ( Y page 112)...

Mirrors 112 If an exterior rear view mirror housing isforcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear)or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from front),press fold button to fold mirrors in, thenpress fold button again to fold mirrors out.Do not force mirrors by hand as this maydamage the adjustment mechanism....

Memory function 113 Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate ifthey are not folded out completely. 1 Button for folding exterior rear viewmirrors in and out X Switch on the ignition. X Folding in: Briefly press button 1 . Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. i If yo...

Lighting 114 M Memory button 1, 2, 3 Memory position button Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, additionally adjust thesteering wheel and exterior rear viewmirrors to the desired positions. X Press memory button M. X Release memory button M and press memory posi...

Lighting 115 Exterior lamp switch $ a Standing lamps, left % g Standing lamps, right & M OffDaytime running lamp mode ( U Automatic headlamp modeDaytime running lamp mode ) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,license plate lamps, side markerlamps and instrument panel lamps) * B Low-beam headlamps o...

Lighting 116 traffic and/or ambient lighting conditionsrequire you to do so.In low ambient lighting conditions, onlyswitch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so whiledriving in low ambient lighti...

Lighting 117 USA onlyWith the exterior lamp switch in position M , you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps.The high-beam flasher is available at all times.For nighttime driving turn the exterior lampswitch to position B or U to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps.When the engine is run...

Lighting 118 High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B ( Y page 115). X Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 . The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 t...

Lighting 119 right turn signals will operate when theignition is switched on. X Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again. i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazardwarning flasher switch 1 once to switch off. Headlamp cleaning system The headlamp...

Lighting 120 Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out. Interior lighting in the front 1 X Left front reading lamp on/off 2 ò Rear interior lighting on/off 3 ] Automatic cont...

Lighting 121 Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ONposition for extended periods of time withthe engine turned off could result in adischarged battery. X Switching on/off front interior lighting: Press switch ð . X Switching on/off rear interior lighting: Press switch ò . X Switching on/off front...

Wipers 122 Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the windshield/rear window is dry. Dust thataccumulates on a windshield/rear windowmight scratch the glass and/or damage thewiper blades when wiping occurs on a drywindshield/rear window. If it is necessaryto operate the wipers in dry weatherc...

Wipers 123 Intermittent wiping will be continued when alldoors are closed and R the automatic transmission is in driveposition D or reverse gear R or R the wiper setting is changed using thecombination switch Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly indirection of arrow 1 to the resistance...

Power windows 124 display, indicating that the rear windowwiper is deactivated. X Wiping with washer fluid: Turn and hold rear window wiper switch 1 in position % or ) until the rear window is clean. For information on filling up the washerreservoir, see “Washer system and headlampcleaning system” (...

Power windows 126 X Express operation: Press or pull switch 1 to 4 past the resistance point and release.The corresponding window opens or closescompletely. X Stopping during express operation: Press or pull the respective switch again. Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that...

Power windows 127 X Pull and hold the respective switch oncemore immediately until the door window iscompletely closed. X Hold the respective switch forapproximately 1 second.The door window is synchronized. Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate thevehicle before driving o...

Driving and parking 128 With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must belocated outside the vehicle withinapproximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. X Press and hold the lock button on anoutside door handle ( Y page 87) until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroofare completel...

Driving and parking 129 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 1 Button for selecting park position P Á Park position  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information on how to operate thegear selector lever, see “Automatictransmission” ( Y page 13...

Driving and parking 130 X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton is inserted in the starter switch. i If you wish to start the engine with the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GOfunction, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch andproceed as described in “WithSmartKey” ( Y ...

Driving and parking 131 Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshiftin order to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip and reducedvehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will notprevent this type of loss of control. ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds...

Driving and parking 132 For more information on driving, see “Drivinginstructions” ( Y page 299). For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” ( Y page 303). Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires R Gasoline engine: An ignition cable maybe damaged. R The engin...

Driving and parking 133 from the starter switch, or press theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button. R Take the SmartKey with you and lock thevehicle when leaving. Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while thevehicle is in motion can cause the rearwheels to lock up. You could lose control ofth...

Driving and parking 134 neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” ( Y page 136). With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 0. X Remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch.The immobilizer is activated. If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey,and remove t...

Automatic transmission 136 When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud orsnow, see “Rocking thevehicle” ( Y page 139). i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed.Without the brake pedal depressed, thegear selector lever can be moved up...

Automatic transmission 137 With SmartKey: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress thebrake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch o...

Automatic transmission 138 If the current transmission position does notappear in the multifunction display due to amalfunction, for example, make sure that theautomatic transmission is in the desiredposition: X Shift the automatic transmission into driveposition D. X Do not limit the gear range. X ...

Automatic transmission 139 EffectThe automatic transmission shiftsautomatically. All forward gearsare available. Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximumacceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.Depending on the engine speed theautomatic transmission shifts into a lower...

Automatic transmission 140 Effect è With this selection you can use thebraking effect of the engine. ç Allows the use of engine’s brakingpower when driving R on steep downgrades R in mountainous regions R under extreme operatingconditions æ For maximum use of engine’sbraking effect on very steep orl...

Transfer case 141 i If you press on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached therevolution limit of the current gear range,the automatic transmission will upshiftbeyond any gear range limit selected. Canceling gear range limit X Pull and hold right gearshift control 2 until the gear range i...

Transfer case 142 LOW RANGE mode (Canada only) The LOW RANGE mode is available onvehicles with enhanced off-road package.In the following situations you should switchto the LOW RANGE mode: R during off-road driving R before driving through water R when towing up or down on steep gradients With LOW R...

Transfer case 143 Switching LOW RANGE mode 1 LOW RANGE switch 2 Indicator lamp 3 LOW RANGE indicator Switching LOW RANGE mode on (switching from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE) ! The shifting procedure can only be performed when the following conditionsare met: R The engine is running. R The automatic tran...

Differential locks (Canada only) 145 the combined (or average) speed of the frontwheels is identical to the combined rearwheel speed. When the rear differential islocked, both rear wheels turn at the samespeed, independent of the individual torque.Please be aware that engaging the differentiallocks ...

Differential locks (Canada only) 146 Center and rear axle differential locks G Warning! Never drive on a paved surface with thecenter and rear axle differential locksmanually engaged. Ability to steer thevehicle is greatly reduced when thedifferential locks are manually engaged,increasing the risk o...

Instrument cluster 147 Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrumentcluster, see “Instrumentcluster” ( Y page 32). G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either theinstrument cluster or the multifunctiondisplay is inoperative.As a result, you will not be able to...

Control system 148 Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standarddisplay ( Y page 152) in the multifunction display. X Press and hold the reset button in theinstrument cluster ( Y page 147) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer( Y page 35) d...

Control system 149 1 Multifunction display 2 Press button s to take a callto dial 6 to redial 6 t to end a callto reject an incoming call Press button æç to select submenus in the Settings menu to set valuesto set the volume Press button ! to turn Voice Control Systemon 7 , see separate operating in...

Control system 150 using these submenus, see “Settingsmenu” ( Y page 157). The number of menus available in the systemdepends on which optional equipment isinstalled in your vehicle. Multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Transmission position/gear rangeindicator 4 Outside temperatu...

Control system 151 Menus and submenus Controls in detail Z

Control system 152 i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within thesystem and are not necessarily identical tothose shown in the multifunction display.The first function displayed in each menuwill automatically show you which part ofthe system you are in. Funct...

Control system 153 out of the vehicle and do not stand near thevehicle until the engine has cooled down. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in themultifunction display. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature mayrise c...

Control system 154 The following functions are available: R Selecting radio station ( Y page 154) R Operating audio devices/audio media( Y page 154) R Operating video DVD ( Y page 155) Selecting radio station The HD-radio with SIRIUS satellite radio istreated as a radio application.For more informat...

Control system 155 Operating video DVD X Turn on the COMAND system and selectDVD-Video. Refer to separate COMANDsystem operating instructions. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display. 1 Disc number 2 Current scene X Press button k or j to select...

Control system 156 For information on the compass, see “Vehiclesubmenu” ( Y page 163) and “Compass” ( Y page 260). Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system.The information shown in the multifunctiondisplay depends on whether the Distronicsystem ...

Control system 157 Except for high-priority messages, the vehiclestatus message memory will be cleared whenyou switch off the ignition. Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu there are two functions: The function To reset, press reset button for 3 seconds , with which you can reset all the ...

Control system 158 Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j . The collection of the submenus appears inthe multifunction display. There are moresubmenus than can be simultaneouslydisplayed. X Press b...

Control system 159 The following functions are available: R Selecting speedometer display mode( Y page 159) R Selecting language ( Y page 159) R Selecting display (digital speedometer oroutside temperature) for status indicator( Y page 159) Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection mar...

Control system 160 Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time and date displaysettings.The following functions are available: R Setting the time ( Y page 160) R Setting the date ( Y page 160) If your vehicle is equipped with the...

Control system 161 Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Lamp Circuit Headlamp appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the currentsetting. X Press...

Control system 162 X Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function On or Off . X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U when exiting the vehicle. The locator lighting feature is activated. Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)Use this function to...

Control system 163 X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the currentsetting. X Press button æ or ç to switch the int...

Control system 164 X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Comfort submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the currentsetting. X Press button æ or ç to switch the easy-entry feature ...

Control system 165 X Press button æ or ç to switch the distance warning function On or Off . 1 Symbol for activated distance warningfunction If the distance warning function is activatedyou will see the symbol : in the Standard display. When the distance warning functionis deactivated the symbol : w...

Control system 166 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start All statistics stored since the last engine startwill be reset approximately 4 hours after theSmartKey in the starter switch is turned toposition 0 or remove...

Control system 167 Telephone menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must alwaysbe his/her primary focus when driving. Foryour safety and the safety of others, werecommend that you pull over to a safelocation and stop before placing or takinga telephone call. If you choose to use thetelepho...

Control system 168 X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in themultifunction display.If you press and hold button j or k for longer than 1 second, the system scrolls rapidly through...

Driving systems 169 Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following drivingsystems of your vehicle: R Cruise control and Distronic R Distance warning function is only availablewith Distronic R Hill start assist system R Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) R Off-road driving program (ve...

Driving systems 170 1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 Canceling the cruise control 4 Activating the cruise control or resumingto last set speed Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at avehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).You cannot activat...

Driving systems 171 Depressing the accelerator pedal does notdeactivate the cruise control. After a briefacceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruisecontrol will resume the last set speed. Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a briefmoment until the vehicle has made thenece...

Driving systems 172 Distronic Safety notes When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruisecontrol increases the driving convenienceafforded by the cruise control while travelingon expressways and other major roadways. R If the Distronic distance sensor detects aslower moving vehicle directly ahead, yo...

Driving systems 173 while braking or accelerating, and thevehicle could skid. R the Distronic system sensor cover is dirtyor visibility is diminished due to snow,rain or fog, for example. The distancecontrol system functionality could beimpaired. Always pay attention to surrounding trafficconditions...

Driving systems 174 Distronic displays in the speedometer 1 Set speed If the Distronic is activated, one or two cruisecontrol speed segments come on around theset speed.The vehicle speed displayed on thespeedometer can briefly vary from the speedsetting on the Distronic system. 1 Set speed 2 Cruise ...

Driving systems 175 G Warning! The Distronic brakes your vehicle with amaximum deceleration of 6.5 ft/s 2 (2 m/s 2 ). This corresponds to approximately 20% of the maximumdeceleration of your vehicle.The Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effortto restore the preset distance or tomaintain the set spe...

Driving systems 176 1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 Deactivating the Distronic 4 Activating the Distronic or resuming tothe last set speed Activating Distronic You can activate the Distronic when thevehicle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h)and 110 mph (180 km/h)....

Driving systems 177 Increase the set vehicle speed to a valuethat the prevailing road conditions and legalspeed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden andunexpected acceleration of the vehiclecould cause an accident and/or seriousinjury to you and others. You can increase the set speed in 1 mph(Canada: 1 ...

Driving systems 178 X Briefly press the cruise control lever downpast the resistance point in direction ofarrow 2 . X Release the cruise control lever.The new speed is set and the vehicle willdecelerate. Keep in mind that it may take abrief moment until the vehicle has reachedthe set speed. Setting ...

Driving systems 179 setting and the current speed of your vehicle,Distronic calculates and sets the requiredfollowing distance to the preceding vehicle.The set distance will be shown in themultifunction display. G Warning! It is up to the driver to exercise discretionto select the appropriate settin...

Driving systems 180 In such a case, Distronic will switch off, andthe message DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable – See Operator’s Manual appears in the multifunction display.For cleaning and care of the Distronic systemsensor cover, see ( Y page 321). i If the message DISTRONIC Available Again appears ...

Driving systems 182 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) G Warning! The Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) is aconvenience system designed to assist thedriver during vehicle operation. The systemmust be set to be appropriate for thetopographical and weather conditionsencountered which can change quickly.The...

Driving systems 183 Vehicles with enhanced off-road package 1 DSR switch 2 Indicator lamp G Warning! If the accelerator pedal is depressed whilethe Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) isactivated, the vehicle can drive faster thanthe programmed set speed. You shouldtherefore drive downhill with particul...

Driving systems 184 Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Reduce set speed You can change the set speed between3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h).You can increase or reduce the set speed intwo ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (C...

Driving systems 185 the DSR will use the programmed defaultspeed ( Y page 165). Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package) The off-road driving program is designed toassist the driver when driving off-road interrain and crossing water. The off-roaddriving program adjusts t...

Driving systems 186 Vehicles without enhanced off-road package 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting Vehicles with enhanced off-road package 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting The following settings are availa...

Driving systems 187 G Warning! Make sure no one is near the wheel housingor under the vehicle when you lower thevehicle while it is standing still. Limbs couldbecome wedged into or under the vehicle.For safety reasons, the vehicle can only belowered with all doors and the tailgateclosed. Lowering is...

Driving systems 188 i Vehicles with ADS: Depending on the ADS setting( Y page 185), the vehicle will be lowered to the highspeed level when traveling athigher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph(64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returnedto the highway level. i The highspeed level is not available when t...

Driving systems 189 i The message can be cleared by pressing the è , · , j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel. When the highway level is reached, indicatorlamp 2 goes out and the following message appears in the multifunction display for5 seconds: i The vehicle is lowered to the highway...

Driving systems 190 Level Ride height Off-road 1 +1.2 in (30 mm) Highway 9 +/-0 in (0 mm) Highspeed -0.6 in (-15 mm) i Vehicles with ADS: Depending on the ADS setting( Y page 185), the vehicle will be lowered to the highspeed level when traveling athigher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph(64 km/h) at t...

Driving systems 193 i The message can be cleared by pressing the è , · , j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel. When the highway level is reached, theindicator lamps 3 go out and the following message appears in the multifunction displayfor 5 seconds: i The vehicle is lowered to the high...

Driving systems 194 and R the automatic transmission is in driveposition D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N The Parktronic system deactivates at speedsabove approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). Atlower speeds, the Parktronic system switcheson again.The Parktronic system also deactivates whenyou shi...

Driving systems 195 Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an obstaclein this range, ...

Driving systems 196 Current transmission position Warning indicator D Front area activated R or N Front and rear areaactivated As your vehicle approaches an object, one ormore distance segments will illuminate,depending on the distance. When the seventhdistance segment illuminates, you havereached t...

Driving systems 197 Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronicsystem, if only the red distance segmentsilluminate and an acoustic warning sounds.The Parktronic system will switch offautomatically after 20 seconds and indicatorlamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1 comes on. X Have...

Driving systems 198 In this case, have the position and settingof the camera checked by a qualifiedspecialist workshop. Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you contact aMercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in thesesituations. Otherwise you could injureyourself or others an...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 199 Overview of climate control system functions and air vents Your vehicle is equipped with either of the following climate control systems: Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control USA only Canada only Rear automatic climate contro...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 200 Air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the airthat enters the passenger compartmentthrough the air vents can be very hot or verycold (depending on the set temperature).This may cause burns or frostbite tounprotected ski...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 201 Rear center console air vents 1 Left rear center air vent, adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent, adjustable 3 Rear climate control panel When the front climate control panel isswitched on or off, the air supply through therear center ...

Climate control 202 Climate control Control panel Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Temperature control, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 207) 2 U Air distribution and air volume (automatic mode) i Switches on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp in button U comes on. ( Y p...

Climate control 205 Notes on climate control The climate control is operational wheneverthe engine is running. You can operate theclimate control system in either theautomatic or manual mode. The system coolsor heats the interior depending on theselected interior temperature and the currentoutside t...

Climate control 206 Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while theengine is running and cools the interior air tothe temperature set by the operator. Inaddition, the air conditioning dehumidifiesthe interior air and helps prevent windowfogging. G Warning! If you switch off the coolin...

Climate control 207 X Deactivating: Press button · or Q . The indicator lamp in button U goes out. The automatic operation of air volumeswitches off. The selected blower speed isshown in air volume display b ( Y page 202). or X Press air distribution button { , a , or Y . The indicator lamp in butto...

Climate control 208 R most efficient blower speed and heatingpower, depending on outsidetemperature R air flows onto the windshield and thefront door windows (side air vents mustbe open) R the air conditioning compressorswitches on at outside temperaturesabove approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-drying A...

Climate control 209 i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outsidetemperatures.The indicator lamp in button : is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switchedon automatically.A quantity of outside air is added afterapproximately 30 minutes.If you have turned off the ai...

3-zone automatic climate control 210 3-zone automatic climate control Control panels USA only Controls in detail

3-zone automatic climate control 213 Canada only Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Temperature control, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 219) 2 U Air distribution and air volume (automatic mode) i Switches on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp in button U comes on. ( Y pa...

3-zone automatic climate control 216 Rear automatic climate control 1 Increasing air volume 2 Temperature control 3 Air distribution and air volume (automaticmode) 4 Air distribution (directs air through theside air vents) 5 Air distribution (directs air through thefootwells and side air vents) 6 Re...

3-zone automatic climate control 217 Deactivating the climate control system G Warning! When the climate control system isswitched off, the outside air supply andcirculation are also switched off. Onlychoose this setting for a short time.Otherwise the windows could fog up,impairing visibility and en...

3-zone automatic climate control 220 Rear temperature with rear climate control panel X Increasing/decreasing: Turn temperature control 2 ( Y page 216) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise. Adjusting air distribution USA only The air distribution can be adjusted manually.The symbols on the buttons...

3-zone automatic climate control 221 Adjusting air volume USA only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or Q . The automatic mode is switched off. Theselected blower speed is shown in airvolume display b ( Y page 210). Canada only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or Q . The automatic mode is switc...

3-zone automatic climate control 222 The previous settings are once again ineffect. The air conditioning compressorremains switched on. i To deactivate, you can also press button ´ or U . Windshield fogged on the outside X Switch the windshield wipers on( Y page 122). X Press button U . The indicato...

Rear window defroster 223 Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible tocontinue to heat or ventilate the interior forup to 30 minutes. This feature makes use ofthe residual heat produced by the engine. i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant ...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 224 As soon as the battery has sufficientvoltage, the rear window defrosterswitches back on automatically. Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/slidingsunroof, make sure there is no danger ofanyone being harmed by the o...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 225 ! Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly.Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroofwhen leaving the vehicle. If water entersthe vehicle interior, vehicle electronicscould be damaged which is not covered bythe Mercedes-Benz Limited War...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 226 Raising X Rasing manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point indirection of arrow 1 . X Release the sunroof switch when thedesired position is reached. X Express operation: To raise the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press thesunroof switch p...

Loading and storing 227 as with the SmartKey removed from thestarter switch). The driver’s door then canbe closed again. X Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunrooffrom the fuse box ( Y page 415). X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold the sunroof switch i...

Loading and storing 228 never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The GVWRand GAWR for your vehicle are indicated onthe certification label located on the driver’sdoor B-pillar ( Y page 275). For more information, see “Tire and LoadingInformation” ( Y page 275). T...

Loading and storing 229 i The following accessories are available for your Mercedes-Benz: R Roof Cargo Container – Small, Medium,or Large R Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Standard R Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Deluxe(Only in connection with correspondingadapter.) For more information on Mercedes-Benzac...

Loading and storing 230 from your vehicle, together with the objectsattached to them causing an accident,thereby injuring you and other personsand/or causing damage to property,including damage to your vehicle. G Warning! Only install the crossbars at the exactlocations designated on the roof rails....

Loading and storing 232 X Attach cover caps ( Y page 230) and lock them. X Store key and Allen wrench back into thestorage well ( Y page 326). Adjusting the clamping widths of the crossbars G Warning! Only install the crossbars at the exactlocations designated on the roof rails. Thedesignated locati...

Loading and storing 233 Removing the crossbars 1 Key 2 Cover cap 3 Sticker FRONT (or REAR) 4 Screw for clamping claw 5 Clamping claw X Unlock cover cap 2 with key 1 . X Remove cover cap 2 . X Turn screws for clamping claws 5 counterclockwise until the crossbars canbe lifted from the roof rails. Shor...

Loading and storing 234 Cargo tie-down rings Your vehicle is equipped with eight cargo tie-down rings.Carefully secure cargo by applying even loadon all rings with rope of sufficient strength tohold down the cargo.Always follow loading instructions( Y page 227). Cargo compartment 1 Cargo tie-down ri...

Loading and storing 235 1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light-weight itemsonly. The maximum permissible weight perhook is 9 lbs (4 kg). Expanding cargo volume You can separately fold the left and right rearseat backrests to expand the cargo volume. G Warning! When expanding the cargo volume, alwaysfu...

Loading and storing 236 Two buttons are located on the passenger-side in the cargo compartment. Example, button for the right third-row seats 1 Button for returning third-row seats toupright position 2 Button for folding the third-row seats i It is only possible to fold the third-row seats down when...

Loading and storing 238 Two buttons are located on the passenger-side in the cargo compartment. Example, button for the right third-row seats 1 Button for returning third-row seats toupright position 2 Button for folding the third-row seats X Push in the head restraints of the third-rowseats all the...

Loading and storing 239 Step 2: 1 Seat backrest 2 Lever X Pull and hold lever 2 in direction of arrow at resistance point. X Fold seat backrest 1 rearward until it engages. X Check for secure locking by pushing andpulling on seat backrest 1 . 3 Seat cushion X Fold seat cushion 3 rearward until it lo...

Loading and storing 240 Before installing cargo compartment coverblind behind the second-row seats, fold thethird-row seats forward ( Y page 235). Blind installed behind second-row seats 1 Release button 2 Blind X Removing: Pull blind 2 to the left until it engages. X Installing: Remove the mount co...

Loading and storing 241 Use of the cargo net is a particularlyimportant safety factor when the vehicle isloaded higher than the top of the seatbackrests with smaller objects. For yoursafety, always use the cargo net whentransporting cargo.The cargo net can be installed in twolocations: 1 Holder behi...

Loading and storing 242 X Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring 2 in direction of arrow. X Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in direction of arrow until the cargo net ispulled tight. X After driving a short distance, make surethe cargo net is still tight and, if necessary,pull it tight aga...

Loading and storing 243 mode or on media interface, see separateCOMAND system operating instructions. 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid X Opening: Pull glove box lid release 1 . X Closing: Push glove box lid 2 up until it engages. Locking and unlocking the glove box separatelyYou can lock the ...

Loading and storing 244 Front armrest storage compartment 1 Button to open storage compartment i The Roadside Assistance button p ( Y page 253) and the Information button ¡ ( Y page 254) are located in the storage compartment. 2 Storage compartment 3 Coin holder X Opening storage compartment: Pull b...

Useful features 245 Useful features Cup holders G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids onvehicle occupants and/or vehicleequipment, only use containers that fit intothe cup holder. Use lids on open containersand do not fill containers to a height wherethe contents, especially hot liqui...

Useful features 246 1 Cup holder Sun visors G Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visorsclosed while vehicle is in motion. Reflectedglare can endanger you and others. 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor 3 Vanity mirror lamp 4 Vanity mirror cover 5 Va...

Useful features 247 Vanity mirror The mirror lamp only functions when the sunvisor is engaged in mounting. X Flip sun visor 1 down. X Lift up vanity mirror cover 4 . Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on. Rear panorama roof sunshade The rear panorama roof sunshade over thethird-row seats prevents the sun fr...

Useful features 248 X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Install ashtray insert 1 . X Closing: Push cover 2 . Rear center console ashtray ! Close the ashtray when not in use and before folding the second-row seats.Otherwise you could damage the ashtray. 1 Ashtray insert 2 Cover X Opening: Briefly press co...

Useful features 249 i If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively, the vehiclebattery may become discharged. Power outlets i You can use the power outlets even if the ignition is switched off.An emergency shut-off feature is designedto prevent the vehicle’s on-board volt...

Useful features 250 G Warning! A device that you connect must have asuitable plug that complies with U.S.standards. Never pull on the cable tounplug a plug from the 115V AC socket. Donot use a damaged connection cable. The115V AC socket may not be connected toanother 115V AC power source. This could...

Useful features 251 X Pull the plug of the small device out ofthe 115V AC socket and plug it in againafter waiting a few minutes. R Some small devices have a continuouspower rating of less than 150 W but a veryhigh switch-on current. Such devices willnot operate. When connecting such adevice, the so...

Useful features 252 System self-test The system performs a self-test after youhave switched on the ignition. G Warning! If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, inthe Roadside Assistance button p and/ or in the Information button ¡ do not come on during the system self-test, or ifany of these indic...

Useful features 253 Initiating an emergency call manually 1 Cover 2 SOS button X Briefly press on cover 1 to open. X Press SOS button 2 briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded. X Wait for a voice connection to theResponse Center. X Close cover 1 a...

Useful features 254 Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to towyour vehicle to the nearest authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. For services such aslabor and/or towing, charges may apply.Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual formore information.The following is only available in the USA:Sign and Drive s...

Useful features 255 X Terminating calls: Press button t on the multifunction steering wheel. or X Press the respective button for ending atelephone call on the COMAND system. Call priority If other service calls such as a RoadsideAssistance call or Information call are active,an emergency call is st...

Useful features 256 X Contact the Response Center at1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).You will be asked to provide your password. X Then return to your vehicle at the timearranged with the Response Center andpull the tailgate recessed handle( Y page 90) for a minimum of 20 sec...

Useful features 257 A garage door that cannot detect an object- signaling the door to stop and reverse -does not meet current U.S. federal safetystandards.When programming a garage door opener,park vehicle outside the garage.Do not run the engine while programmingthe integrated remote control. Inhal...

Useful features 260 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) away or the sameangle at varying distances. R If another hand-held remote control isavailable for the same device, try theprogramming steps again using that otherhand-held remote control. Make sure newbatteries are in the hand-held remotecontrol before b...

Useful features 261 necessary. A loose floormat could slip andhinder proper functioning of the pedals.Do not place several floormats on top ofeach other as this may impair pedalmovement. i To install or remove the floormat more easily, move the driver’s seat or frontpassenger seat as far to the rear...

263 Vehicle equipment ............................ 264The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 264At the gas station ............................. 265Engine compartment ........................ 267Tires and wheels ............................... 272Winter driving ................................... 29...

At the gas station 265 At the gas station Refueling G Warning! Gasoline and diesel fuels are highlyflammable and poisonous. They burnviolently and can cause serious injury.Never allow sparks, flames or smokingmaterials near gasoline or diesel fuel!Turn off the engine before refueling.Whenever you ar...

At the gas station 266 i Gasoline engine: Only use premium unleaded gasoline witha minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91(average of 96 RON/86 MON).Information on gasoline quality cannormally be found on the fuel pump. Pleasecontact gas station personnel in caselabels on the pump cannot be found.For mor...

Engine compartment 267 X Closing: Turn fuel filler cap 2 clockwise until it audibly engages. i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before locking your vehicle as the flaplocking pin prevents closing after you havelocked the vehicle. X Close fuel filler flap 1 . Low outside temperatures (diesel e...

Engine compartment 269 Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use extremecaution not to catch hands or fingers. Becareful that you do not close the hood onanyone.Make sure the hood is securely engagedbefore driving off. Do not continue drivingif the hood can no longer engage after anaccident, for...

Engine compartment 270 X Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtainaccurate reading.The oil level is correct when it is betweenlower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark 2 of oil dipstick 1 . i The filling quantity b...

Engine compartment 271 Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water andanticorrosion/antifreeze.When checking the coolant level, the vehiclemust be parked on level ground, and thecoolant temperature must be below 158‡(70†). G Warning! In order to avoid any potentially seriousburns: R Use e...

Tires and wheels 272 ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid candamage the plastic lenses of theheadlamps. ! Do not use distilled or de-ionized water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, thewasher fluid level sensor could bedamaged. 1 Cap for washer f...

Tires and wheels 273 result in the bolts loosening and possibly anaccident.Retreaded tires are not tested orrecommended by Mercedes-Benz, sinceprevious damage cannot always berecognized on retreads. The operatingsafety of the vehicle cannot be assuredwhen such tires are used. G Warning! If you feel ...

Tires and wheels 274 Replace the tire if you find any of the aboveconditions.Make sure you also inspect the spare tireperiodically for condition and inflation. Sparetires will age and become worn over time evenif never used, and thus should be inspectedand replaced when necessary. Life of tire G War...

Tires and wheels 275 Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantages,such as better hydroplaning performance. Tobenefit, however, you must make sure thetires rotate in the direction specified.An arrow on the sidewall indicates theintended direction of rotation (spinning) ofthe tire...

Tires and wheels 276 Tire and Loading Information G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires c...

Tires and wheels 277 1 Seating capacity information on the Tireand Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed asrequired of all manufacturers under Title 49,Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuant to the “National Traffic a...

Tires and wheels 278 Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configuration Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit ...

Tires and wheels 279 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The totalallowable weight that can be carried by asingle axle (front or rear).To assure that your vehicle does not exceedthe maximum permissible weight limits(GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle),have the loaded vehicle (including driver,passen...

Tires and wheels 280 1 Tire and Loading Information placard withrecommended cold tire inflationpressures The Tire and Loading Information placard liststhe recommended cold tire inflationpressures for maximum loaded vehicleweight. The tire inflation pressures listedapply to the tires installed as ori...

Tires and wheels 281 Underinflated tires can R cause excessive and uneven tire wear R adversely affect fuel economy R lead to tire failure from being overheated R adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflationpressures.Do not overinflate tir...

Tires and wheels 282 X If you have overfilled the tire, release tireinflation pressure by pushing the metalstem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.Then recheck the tire inflation pressurewith the tire gauge. X Install the valve cap. X Repeat this procedure for each tire. Run Flat Indicator (Canad...

Tires and wheels 283 applying the brakes and avoiding abruptsteering maneuvers. Restarting the Run Flat IndicatorThe Run Flat Indicator must be restarted inthe following situations: R after you have changed the tire inflationpressure R after you have replaced the wheels or tires R after you have ins...

Tires and wheels 285 replacing one or more tires or wheels onyour vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow theTPMS to continue to function properly. i If a condition causing the TPMS to malfunction develops, it may take up to10 minutes for the system to signal amalfu...

Tires and wheels 286 until the standard display appears in themultifunction display ( Y page 152). X Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedlyuntil the following message appears in themultifunction display: Tire Pressure Monitor Active Menu: R-Button X Press the reset button...

Tires and wheels 287 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material ( Y page 293) 7 Tire size designation, load and speedrating ( Y page 287) 8 Load identification ( Y page 289) 9 Tire name i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle andmay vary from data shown in aboveil...

Tires and wheels 288 Tire load rating G Warning! The tire load rating must always be at leasthalf of the GAWR of your vehicle.Otherwise, tire failure may be the resultwhich may cause an accident and/orserious injury to you or others.Always replace rims and tires with the samedesignation, manufacture...

Tires and wheels 289 capability of the tire, the servicedescription for the tire must be referred to.The service description is comprised of tireload rating 5 and tire speed rating 6 . If your tire includes “ZR” in the sizedesignation and no service description isgiven, the tire manufacturer must be...

Tires and wheels 290 In addition to tire load rating, special loadidentification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating thetire speed rating 6 ( Y page 287). R No specification given: absence of any text(like in above example) indicates astandard load (SL) tire. R XL...

Tires and wheels 291 Maximum tire load G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires can alsoresu...

Tires and wheels 292 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S.Government requirement designed to givedrivers consistent and reliable informationregarding tire performance. Tiremanufacturers are required to grade tiresbased on three performance factors:treadwea...

Tires and wheels 293 Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires( Y page 297) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normalbalanced handling characteristics. Onpacked snow, they can reduce your stoppingdistance compared to summer tire...

Tires and wheels 295 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of airpressure that should ever be put in the tire. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle isdesigned to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lb). Occupant distribution The distrib...

Winter driving 297 Winter driving General information Have your vehicle winterized at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. Winter tires G Warning! Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1 / 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation. G Warning! If you use your...

Winter driving 298 or axle components. The tires or the vehiclecould be damaged as a result. R Only use snow chains that are approved byMercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you onthis subject. R Use of snow chains may be prohibiteddepending on location. Always ch...

Driving instructions 299 should be tested as soon as possible afterdriving is resumed. G Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other roadusers when carrying out these brakingmaneuvers. Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel you should: R Keep tires at the recommended inflation...

Driving instructions 300 longer brake or accelerate. This could leadto accidents and injury. Power assistance G Warning! There is no power assistance for thesteering and the service brake when theengine is not running.Steering and braking requires significantlymore effort and you could lose control ...

Driving instructions 301 increased braking distance, which couldlead to an accident.To avoid this danger, you should: R occasionally brake carefully when youare driving on salt-covered roads, so thatany layer of salt that may have built upon the brake discs and the brake liningsis removed without pu...

Driving instructions 303 For more information, see “Driving throughwater” ( Y page 306). Off-road driving G Warning! Do not load items on the crossbars. It maycause instability during some maneuverswhich could result in an accident.Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This willmake it easier to recogniz...

Driving instructions 304 R Make sure you select a vehicle level( Y page 186) appropriate to the topographical conditions. Always makesure the vehicle has enough groundclearance. R Fasten items being carried as securely aspossible ( Y page 227). R Always navigate gradients with the engineon and with ...

Driving instructions 305 Rims R Dented or bent rims can cause tire inflationpressure loss and damage the tire beads.For this reason, check and, if necessary,change rims before driving off-road. Vehicle tool kit R Check if the vehicle jack ( Y page 329) is functional. R In all cases take the vehicle ...

Driving instructions 306 Traction in steep terrainThe maximum vehicle climbing ability is a100% grade which is equivalent to a slopeangle of 45°. Keep in mind that the climbingability of the vehicle depends on terrainconditions.Be easy on the accelerator and watch forcontinuous wheel traction when d...

Driving instructions 307 Vehicles with air suspension program (raised level) 1 Vehicles withBlueTEC 14.00 in (35 cm) All other vehicles 20.00 in (50 cm) Vehicles with enhanced off-road package 1 Off-road 1 level 20.00 in (50 cm) Off-road 2 level 20.00 in (50 cm) Off-road 3 level 23.60 in (60 cm) R B...

Driving instructions 308 possible use the assistance of a secondperson outside the vehicle to scout thepath you intend to take and check foradequate ground clearance when you crossobstacles with your vehicle. The personassisting you outside the vehicle shouldalways be a safe distance away from theve...

Driving instructions 309 ! Check that the ruts are not too deep and your vehicle’s clearance is sufficient.Otherwise: R your vehicle may be damaged R the underbody of the vehicle may comein contact with the ground and you mayget stuck R Avoid high engine speeds. R Shift automatic transmission into g...

Driving instructions 310 Trailer towing G Warning! Failure to use proper equipment and drivingtechnique can result in a loss of vehiclecontrol when towing a trailer.Improper towing or failure to follow theinstructions in this manual can result invehicle damage and/or serious personalinjury. Follow t...

Driving instructions 311 driver. The weight of other accessories,passengers and cargo will reduce themaximum trailer weight and TW yourvehicle can tow. Checking weights of vehicle and trailer R To assure that the towing vehicle and trailerare in compliance with the maximumpermissible weight limits, ...

Driving instructions 312 i When you are towing a trailer, the vehicle level always remains in the highway setting.The following applies additionally whentowing a trailer: R The vehicle is lowered to the highwaylevel when it reaches a speed of 5 mph(8 km/h) if not set to highway level. R The highspee...

Driving instructions 313 1, switch on off-road driving program ( Y page 185) or LOW RANGE mode ( Y page 142). R When going down an incline, shift into alower gear and use the engine’s brakingeffect.Avoid riding the brakes, thus overheatingthe vehicle and trailer brakes (if soequipped). R If the engi...

Driving instructions 314 Driving abroad If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S.or Canada, you should request dealernetwork information for your destination fromany authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes G Warning! Please do not forget that ...

Maintenance 315 Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keepthe toxic components of the exhaust gaseswithin permissible limits required by law.These systems will function properly onlywhen maintained strictly according to factoryspecifications. Any adjustments on theengine should, th...

Maintenance 316 Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator messagewill notify you when the next maintenanceservice is due.Starting approximately 1 month before thenext maintenance service is due, one of thefollowing messages will appear in themultifunction display while ...

Maintenance 317 In addition, a signal sounds when themessage appears.Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center willreset the maintenance service indicatorfollowing a completed maintenance service. Calling up the maintenance service indicator display i The menu overview can be found on ( Y page 151). You c...

Vehicle care 318 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintainthe value of your vehicle. G Warning! Many cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are poisonous, others are flammable.Always follow the instructions on theparticular container. Always o...

Vehicle care 319 products at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion ordamage due to negligent or incorrect carecannot always be removed or repaired withthe vehicle-care products recommendedhere. In such cases it is best to seek aid at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Ce...

Vehicle care 320 approximately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, itcould be inadvertently locked or unlocked. Hand-wash X Do not use hot water or wash your vehiclein direct sunlight. X Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge toclean the vehicle. X Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent,such as Mercedes-Benz a...

Vehicle care 321 Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses X Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such asMercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,with plenty of water. ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.Window cleaning solutions which ar...

Vehicle care 322 remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benzapproved Car Shampoo with plenty of water. ! Do not clean the camera and the area around the camera R with a high-pressure cleaner R with a dry cloth and strong pressure R with aggressive cleaning agents You could otherwise damage the camera. Cl...

Vehicle care 323 Wheel Care products, take care not tospray them on the brake disks. Plastic and rubber parts X Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or milddetergent for delicate fabrics as a washingsolution. X Wipe with a cloth moistened in a lukewarmsolution.The surface may temporarily change color....

Vehicle care 324 G Warning! Only use seat or head restraint coverswhich have been tested and approved byMercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.Using other seat or head restraint coversmay interfere with or prevent R deployment of the front side impact airbags R deployment of the rear side impact airba...

325 Vehicle equipment ............................ 326Where will I find ...? .......................... 326Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 330What to do if … .................................. 370Unlocking/locking manually ........... 384Resetting activat...

Where will I find ...? 329 X Setting up: Tilt both plates upward 1 . X Fold the lower plate outward 2 . X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the wayinto the openings of base plate 3 . For information on where to place wheelchocks when changing a wheel, see “Liftingthe vehicle” ( Y page 398). Jack...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 330 1 Retaining screw 2 Spare wheel 3 Storage well casing X Remove retaining screw 1 by turning it counterclockwise. i If retaining screw 1 does not come loose, turn storage well casing 3 slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw 1 should then co...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 332 Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The brake system is still functioningnormally but due to a malfunction, theABS, the BAS and the ESP ® are...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 334 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP Unavailable See Operator’s Manual The self-diagnosis might not becompleted yet. The display will clear after driving a short distanceat a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h)...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 335 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual USA only:The front passenger front air bag isactivated while driving even though achild, small individual, or object below thesy...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 336 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp in the center console ( Y page 56) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( Y page 32) for the following:With the seat unoccupied and t...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 337 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionOCS, the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.If above conditions are not met, the system is notworking properly. Have the system checked assoon as possible at an auth...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 340 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionsoon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. G Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performin...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 341 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Inoperative The Distronic or the display aremalfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centeras soon as possible. DISTRONIC Override You have accelerated. The D...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 342 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual Distronic is deactivated because thefunctionality is impaired by externalinterferences, e.g. high-frequencysources such as toll...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 343 Vehicle Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Depress brake to shift out of P. You have attempted to shift the automatictransmission into drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without depressing the bra...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 344 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Only shift to P when vehicle is at a standstill. You have attempted to shift the automatictransmission into park position P although the vehicle was still in motion. X Stop the vehi...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 345 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Check Tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that thepressure is too low in one or more tires. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoidingabrupt steering and bra...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 346 G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued drivingwith a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 347 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The brake system is still functioningnormally but due to a malfunction, theABS, the BAS, the EBP and the...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 348 G Warning! Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can res...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 349 Driving systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution n Level Selection Not Permitted The selected vehicle level cannotadjusted, because R you are driving too fast for the desiredvehicle level R you are towing a trailer...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 350 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution n Compressor Cooling Down You have selected a higher vehicle level.Due to frequent level changes within ashort period, the compressor must cooldown first. ! When the message Compres...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 351 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution p Reduce speed to under 12 MPH You are driving too fast for the set vehiclelevel. G Warning! Adapt your driving style to the modifieddriving conditions. Avoid extreme, quicksteering...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 352 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution < Stop vehicle, engage parking brake. A shifting procedure could not becompleted. LOW RANGE is in neutralposition. There is no connection betweenthe engine and the drive wheels. ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 353 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution m Shifting Process Canceled Reactivate The shifting procedure was not carriedout. X Repeat the shifting procedure if desired. { Inoperative Downhill Speed Regulation ismalfunctionin...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 354 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution I Don’t Forget Your Key This display appears for a maximum of60 seconds if the driver’s door is openedwith the engine turned off and noSmartKey in the starter switch. Thismessage is...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 356 Engine Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution B Top Up Coolant See Operator’s Manual The coolant level is too low. X Add coolant ( Y page 271). X If you have to add coolant frequently, have thecooling system checked at a...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 357 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it issafe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 358 ! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Practical hints

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 359 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it issafe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 360 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì The cooling fan for the coolant ismalfunctioning. X Observe the coolant temperature in themultifunction display.If the coolant temperature is below 248‡(120†), you may continue dr...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 361 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle The battery is defective. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soonas it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not continue to ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 362 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ¿ The fuel level is low. X Refuel at the next gas station. 4 Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below thereserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. 4 Ultra Low-sulfur Dies...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 363 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution û Remaining Starts: 20 The AdBlue ® supply has dropped to the minimum level. X Have the AdBlue ® tank refilled immediately ( Y page 405). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center....

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 364 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . 3rd Brake Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp ismalfunctioning. This message will onlyappear if all LEDs have stopped working. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centeras soon as ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 368 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Tire pressure(s) Please Correct The tire pressure is too low in one or moretires.orThe tire pressure of the individual tiresdiffer from each other significantly. X Check and...

What to do if … 370 What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrumentcluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, havethe respective bulb checked and replaced ifnecessary.When you switch on the ignition, all lamp...

What to do if … 371 Brake Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicatorlamp comes on while theengine is running. The ABS has detected amalfunction and switched off.The BAS, ESP ® , EBP and Electronic Traction System(4-ETS) are also switched off (seemessages in mul...

What to do if … 372 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicatorlamp comes on while theengine is running. The self-diagnosis has not yetbeen completed yet. The indicator lamp will go out after driving a short distance at a vehiclespeed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). ...

What to do if … 373 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lampcomes on while the engine isrunning and you hear a warningsound. There is insufficient brake fluid inthe reservoir. X Risk of accident! Do not drive any further. Stop the...

What to do if … 374 Safety systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt telltalecomes on for a maximumof 6 seconds after startingthe engine. The seat belt telltale reminds youand your passengers to fastenyour seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat ...

What to do if … 378 Vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow fuel tank reservewarning lamp in the fuelgauge comes on whiledriving. The fuel level has gone below thereserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. Practical hints

What to do if … 379 Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunctionindicator lamp comes on whenthe engine is running. There may be a malfunction in: R The fuel management system R The ignition system R The emission control syst...

What to do if … 380 Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H USA only:Combination low tirepressure telltale/TPMSmalfunction telltale for theTPMS illuminatescontinuously. The TPMS detects a loss ofpressure in at least one tire. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding a...

What to do if … 381 possible, and inflate them to the properpressure. Driving on a significantlyunderinflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure.Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please ...

What to do if … 383 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions USA only: 59 The indicator lamp does notilluminate and/or does notremain illuminated with theweight of a typical 12-month-oldchild in a standard child restraintor less on the front passengerseat. The system is malfunctioning....

Unlocking/locking manually 384 Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with theSmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock thedriver’s door using the mechanical key. i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’sdoor will trigger the anti-t...

Resetting activated head restraints 385 X Exit the vehicle. X Close the rear left door.The vehicle is locked. i This procedure does not arm the anti- theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuelfiller flap. Fuel filler flap G Warning! Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as theymay contain sharp ed...

Replacing SmartKey batteries 386 i For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Pull 2 Adjust downward 3 Press X Pull the top of the head restraint cushion indirection of arrow 1 as far as it will go. X Adjust the head restraint cushi...

Replacing bulbs 388 Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends on properexterior lighting and signaling to a largedegree.Correct headlamp adjustment is extremelyimportant. Have headlamps checked andreadjusted at regular intervals and when abulb has been replaced. Contact anauthorize...

Replacing bulbs 389 Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Parking and standinglamp W 5 W 2 Halogen headlamp:High-beam lamp/High-beam flasher lamp H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon headlamp:High-beam flasherlamp/High-beamflasher spot lamp H7 (55 W) 3 Halogen headlamp:Low beam H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon headlamp:Low and high beam 17 D1S-...

Replacing bulbs 390 Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a frontlamp, do the following: X Switch off the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M . X Open the hood ( Y page 267). 1 Housing cover for low-beam halogen or Bi-Xenon headlamp 2 Housing cove...

Replacing bulbs 391 X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket 7 . X Place bulb socket 7 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. X Align housing cover 2 and turn it clockwise until it engages. Parking and standing lamp bulb, front turn signal lamp bulb, side marker lamp bulb ...

Replacing bulbs 392 3 Bulb socket for front fog lamp bulb X Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3 . X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket 3 . X Place bulb socket 3 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. X P...

Replacing bulbs 393 Opening the passenger side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover X Insert a suitable object such as a coin intothe slot of lock 1 . X Turn lock 1 by 90° in direction of the arrow. X Remove cover 2 . Replacing bulbs Example illustration rear lamp driver’s side 1 Bulb socket 2 Clamp X Press an...

Replacing bulbs 394 X Make sure bulb 1 socket is attached properly. X Close the respective cover in the cargocompartment. X Close the tailgate. License plate lamps 1 Screws 2 Lamp cover X Loosen screws 1 of lamp cover to be removed. X Remove lamp cover 2 . X Replace the bulb. X Reinstall lamp cover ...

Replacing wiper blades 395 The left and right headlamps must beadjusted individually. i If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp adjustment, have the systemchecked at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers andr...

Replacing wiper blades 396 1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Wiper arm X Press tabs 2 together. X Tilt wiper blade 1 away from wiper arm 3 . X Take off wiper blade 1 in direction of arrow. Rear wiper blade ! Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It could tear. 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade X Fold wiper arm 1 away ...

Flat tire 397 X Check whether the wiper blade is securelyfastened. X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on thewindshield.Make sure you hold on to the wiper armwhen folding it back. ! Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper bladesmay cause windshield damage. Rea...

Flat tire 398 Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare wheel is mounted. G Warning! Your vehicle is equipped with airsuspension program. Do not open or closeany doors or the tailgate while mounting aspare wheel. The vehicle could rise or lowerto a previously selected level. You or otherscould be inj...

Flat tire 399 take-up bracket. The jack must always bevertical when in use, especially on inclinesor declines.The jack is intended only for lifting thevehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is notsuited for performing maintenance workunder the vehicle. To help avoid personalinjury, use the jack only ...

Flat tire 400 Changing wheel on passenger side (example illustration) X Place the wheel chock and another sizeableobject in front of both wheels on the sideopposite to the side on which the wheel isto be changed. Changing wheel on a slight inclineAlways try lifting the vehicle using the jack ona lev...

Flat tire 401 ! Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle, as this may cause damage tothe vehicle. 2 Take-up bracket 3 Jack 4 Ratchet X Attach reversible ratchet 4 to jack 3 in such a way that the word UP can be seen. X Place jack 3 on firm ground. X Position jack 3 under take-up bracket 2...

Flat tire 402 Attaching the spare wheel G Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that aredamaged or rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should berepaired immediately. Do not continue todrive under these circumstances! Contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center orcal...

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) 404 Therefore, your driving style must beadapted accordingly. Avoid abrupt steeringand driving maneuvers, as well as drivingover obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road areas). This is especially important ifthe vehicle is heavily loaded.The emergen...

AdBlue ® (diesel engine only) 405 X Wait for approximately 2 minutes. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 3 and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runssurge-free. If the engine still does not start, do not makeany further attempts to start the engine.Conta...

AdBlue ® (diesel engine only) 407 X Turn filler cap 2 counterclockwise and open it.Filler cap 2 is tethered with a plastic strap. 3 AdBlue ® refill container X Pull dust cap off of AdBlue ® refill container 3 . X Place AdBlue ® refill container 3 on the filler neck as illustrated and tighten itmoder...

Battery 408 Battery Safety notes A battery should always be sufficientlycharged in order to achieve its rated servicelife. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for batterymaintenance intervals.If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have thebattery charge checked more frequ...

Battery 409 therefore do not have cell caps and thebattery cover is non-removable. Do notattempt to open the battery as otherwisethe battery will be damaged.Even though VRLA batteries do not requiretopping-up of the electrolyte level andcannot be opened to check the electrolytelevel, the battery con...

Jump starting 410 batteries yourself, follow the operatinginstructions for your charging device.Only use a battery charge unit with amaximum charging voltage of 14.8 V. X Charge battery in accordance with theinstructions of the battery chargermanufacturer. Jump starting G Warning! Failure to follow ...

Towing the vehicle 412 negative terminal 5 of the charged battery first. X Start engine of the vehicle with thedischarged battery and run at idle speed.You can now turn on the electricalconsumers. Do not switch on theheadlamps under any circumstances. X Remove the jumper cables first fromnegative te...

Towing the vehicle 413 Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing avehicle or you are being towed, the towing eyebolt can be screwed into threaded holeswhich are located behind covers on eachbumper.The towing eye bolt is supplied with thevehicle tool kit, located in the cargocomp...

Towing the vehicle 414 Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt 1 counterclockwise with wheel wrench. X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1 . X Reinstalling cover: Engage cover 1 ( Y page 413) at top and press at bottom. X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrenchback into the vehicle tool kit. Towi...

Fuses 415 Note the following when freeing a strandedvehicle: R Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly ordiagonally, since it could result in damageto the chassis alignment. R Never try to free a vehicle that is stillcoupled to a trailer. R If possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailerhitch receiver sho...

Fuses 416 Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to open the fuse box cover inthe dashboard. You could damage the fusebox cover or the dashboard. The fuse box is located behind a cover in thedashboard on the front passenger side. 1 Fuse box cover X Opening...

Fuses 417 Fuse box in cargo compartment 1 Lock 2 Cover X Opening: Open the cargo compartment. X Insert a suitable object such as a coin intothe slot of lock 1 . X Turn lock 1 by 90 ° in direction of arrow. X Remove cover 2 . X Closing: Install cover 2 in reverse order. Emergency engine shutdown If t...

419 Vehicle equipment ............................ 420Parts service ..................................... 420Warranty coverage ........................... 420Identification labels .......................... 421Engine ................................................ 423Rims and tires ...................

Warranty coverage 420 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized ...

Identification labels 421 Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet Should you lose your Service and WarrantyInformation booklet, have an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplacement. It will be mailed to you. Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s doorB-pillar) T...

Engine 423 Engine Model GL 320 BlueTEC (164.825) 21 GL 450 (164.871) 21 GL 550 (164.886) 21 Engine 642 273 273 Mode of operation Diesel 4-stroke engine 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 8 8 Bore 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.86 in (9...

Engine 424 Model GL 320 BlueTEC (164.825) 21 GL 450 (164.871) 21 GL 550 (164.886) 21 Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Poly-V-belt 2 035 mm 2 404 mm 2 404 mm Technical data

Rims and tires 425 Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tiresapproved by Mercedes-Benz are developedto provide best possible performance inconjunction with the driving safety systemson your vehicle such as the ABS or theESP ® . Tires specially d...

Rims and tires 426 Same size tires Model GL 450 GL 320 BlueTEC Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2.20 in (56 mm) 2.20 in (56 mm) All-season tires 23 275/55 R19 111H M+S 24 — Winter tires 23,25 265/55 R19 109H M+S . 265/55 R19 109H M+S . 26 All-terrain tires 23,25 275/55 R19...

Rims and tires 428 Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operat...

Electrical system 429 Electrical system Model GL 320 BlueTEC GL 450 GL 550 Alternator 14 V / 220 A 14 V / 180 A Starter motor 12 V / 2.0 kW 12 V / 1.4 kW Battery 12 V / 95 Ah 12 V / 95 Ah Spark plugs Type — NGK PLKR 7A Electrode gap — 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque — 15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm ...

Main dimensions 430 Main dimensions Model GL 450 GL 320 BlueTECGL 550 Overall vehicle length 200.6 in (5 096 mm) 200.6 in (5 096 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 83.6 in (2 124 mm) 83.6 in (2 124 mm) Overall vehicle height, depending on the set vehicle level 72.4 in -...

Weights 431 Weights Model All models Roof load max. 198 lb (90 kg) Technical data Z

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 432 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respectivelubricants must match. Therefore only useproducts tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. For information on tested and approvedproducts, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center o...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 434 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning system All models — R-134a refrigerant and specialPAG lubricant oil (never R-12) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models 7.6 US qt (7.2 l) MB Windshield WasherConcentrate 32 Washer fl...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 435 Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosityaccording to the lowest air temperatureexpected before the next oil change. Engine oil additives ! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage ormalfunc...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 436 with premium unleaded gasoline as soonas possible. R Avoid full throttle driving and abruptacceleration. R Do not exceed an engine speed of3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and noluggage. R Do not exceed 2 / 3 of maximum acc...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 439 The water in the cooling system must meetminimum requirements, which are usuallysatisfied by normal drinking water.If you are not sure about the water quality,contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of al...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...