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GL
Operator's Manual
BA
164.8
USA,
CA
Edition
B
2011;
1;
2,
en-US
d2sboike
Version:
3.0.3.5
2010-04-21T15:08:44+02:00
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Seite
1
2
Table of Contents
Index 4
6
Default Chapter
5
Contents
5
Table of Contents
6
Service and Warranty Information
21
Product Information
21
Equipment
21
Maintenance
22
Problems with Your Vehicle
24
Safety Notes
24
Customer Relations Department
25
Malfunctions Relevant to Safety
25
Table of Contents
27
Default Chapter
28
Exterior View
28
Cockpit
29
Overview
30
Reset Button
30
Instrument Cluster
30
Warning and Indicator Lamps
31
Multifunction Steering Wheel
32
Center Console
33
Overhead Control Panel
35
Door Control Panel
36
Table of Contents
37
Default Chapter
38
Vehicle Equipment
38
Introduction
38
Occupant Safety
39
Safety Guidelines
39
Important Safety Notes
40
Knee Bag
42
Side Impact Air Bag
43
Window Curtain Air Bag
44
System Self-Test
48
Important Safety Information
54
Resetting Triggered
54
Fastening
57
Function
59
Belt Force Limiters
59
Emergency Tensioning Devices
59
Releasing
59
Replacing
60
Children in the Vehicle
61
Child Restraint Systems
61
Special Seat Belt Retractor
63
Restraint Systems
61
Top Tether
64
Rear Side Windows
66
Panic Alarm
66
Driving Safety Systems
67
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
67
BAS (Brake Assist System)
67
Important Safety Information
67
Overview
67
System Overview
67
Off-Road ABS
68
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
69
Off-Road 4ETS
69
Trailer Stabilization
70
Anti-Theft Systems
71
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
71
Function
71
Immobilizer
71
Table of Contents
73
Default Chapter
74
Smartkey
74
Important Safety Notes
74
Vehicle Equipment
74
Locking
75
Unlocking
75
Starting the Engine
76
Checking the Battery
78
Malfunction
79
Doors Important Safety Notes
80
Doors
81
Automatic
81
Opening (from Inside)
81
Vehicle
82
Cargo Compartment
83
Opening and Closing
83
Important Safety Guidelines
84
Limiting the Opening Angle
86
Side Windows
87
Opening/Closing
87
Convenience Opening Feature
88
Hinged Side Windows
88
Resetting
89
Sliding Sunroof
91
Opening/Closing
91
Resetting
92
Table of Contents
95
Default Chapter
96
Correct Driver's Seat Position
96
Vehicle Equipment
96
Seats
97
Adjusting the Seats
98
Luxury
99
Luxury Head Restraints
99
Adjusting the Head Restraint
99
Third Row
102
Rd Row of Seats
103
Multicontour Seat
105
Steering Wheel
107
Switching the Seat Ventilation on off
107
Steering Wheel Heating
108
EASY-EXIT Feature
109
Crash-Responsive
109
Adjusting
110
Setting
110
Mirrors
111
Exterior Mirror on the Front Passenger Side
111
Out of Position
111
Storing the Parking Position
111
Memory Functions
112
Table of Contents
115
Default Chapter
116
Driving Abroad
116
Light Switch
116
Vehicle Equipment
116
Exterior Lighting
117
Automatic Headlamp Mode
117
Daytime Running Lamps
117
Low-Beam Headlamps
117
Fog Lamps
118
Rear Fog Lamp
118
Headlamp Cleaning System
119
Hazard Warning Lamps
119
High-Beam Headlamps
119
Turn Signals
119
Reading Lamp
120
Active Light Function
120
Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
121
Interior Lighting
121
Overview
122
Changing Bulbs
123
Low-Beam Headlamps
123
High-Beam Headlamps
124
Parking Lamps
124
Combination Switch
119
Rear Fog Lamp
125
License Plate Lamp
126
Setting
126
Windshield Wipers
127
Rear Window Wiper
128
Replacing the Wiper Blades
128
Replacing the Wiper Blade
129
Climate Control
131
Default Chapter
132
Vehicle Equipment
132
Air Dehumidification
133
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
133
Overview of Climate Control Systems
133
Multi-Zone Automatic Climate Control
134
Tems
139
Operating the Control Systems
139
Cooling with Air Dehumidification
139
Indicator Lamp
140
Air Distribution
140
Setting the Temperature
141
Setting
142
Defrosting the Windshield
142
Setting the Air Distribution
142
Setting the Airflow
142
Switching the MONO Function on off
142
Activating/Deactivating Air Recirculation Mode
143
Battery
143
Problems with the Rear Window Heating
143
Rear
145
Setting the Center Air Vents
145
Setting the Side Air Vents
145
Table of Contents
147
Default Chapter
148
Driving
148
Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
148
Vehicle Equipment
148
Keyless-Go
149
Smartkey
149
Starting
150
Starting the Engine
150
Important Safety Instructions
150
Starting the Engine Important Safety Instructions
150
Pulling Away
151
Pulling Away Automatic Transmission
151
Hill Start Assist
152
DIRECT SELECT Lever
154
Automatic Transmission
155
Transmission Position Display
155
Faults
156
Transmission Positions
156
Driving Tips
157
Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
157
Kickdown
157
Shift Ranges
157
Trailer Towing
157
Transfer Case
159
Shift Ranges
160
Refueling
161
Emergency Release
163
Adblue Adding
165
Adding Adblue
165
Parking
167
Switching off
167
Parking Brake
168
Parking up
168
Pedals
169
Drinking and Driving
169
Driving Tips
169
Notes
169
Exhaust Check
170
Specifications
170
Maintenance
171
Downhill Gradients
170
Malfunction
170
Diesel Particle Filter
170
Hydroplaning
172
Driving on Flooded Roads
172
Winter Operation
173
Winter Tires
173
Off-Road Fording
173
Operation
173
Snow Chains
174
Technical Data
174
Slippery Road Surfaces
175
Off-Road Driving
176
After Driving Off-Road
177
Before Driving Off-Road
177
Driving on Sand
178
Tire Ruts
178
Approach/Departure Angle
179
Driving in Mountainous Terrain Approach/Departure Angle
179
Driving Downhill
180
Driving Abroad
180
Maximum Gradient-Climbing Capability
180
Driving Systems
181
Cruise Control
181
Cruise Control Lever
181
Distronic
183
Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
187
Displays in the Multifunction Display
188
Distronic
188
DISTRONIC Menu
188
Distronic
189
Level Control
191
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
196
Parktronic
197
Range of the Sensors
197
Warning Display
198
Parktronic
199
Rear View Camera
200
Malfunction
200
Problem
200
Blind Spot Assist
202
Off-Road Driving Systems
204
4Matic
204
Blind Spot Assist
204
Activating/Deactivating
205
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
205
Off-Road Drive Program
206
Low Range
207
Shift Ranges
207
Differential Locks
209
Towing a Trailer
211
Coupling up
211
Important Safety Instructions
211
Towing
212
Decoupling
213
Trailer Loads and Drawbar Noseweights
213
Power Supply
214
Table of Contents
215
Default Chapter
216
Important Safety Notes
216
Display
216
Outside Temperature
216
Vehicle Equipment
216
Displays and Operation
217
Multifunction Display
217
Operating the On-Board Computer
217
Segments
217
Overview
219
Standard Display
220
Displaying the Coolant Temperature
220
Standard Display Menu
220
Menus and Submenus
221
Audio
221
Audio Menu
221
Navigation
222
Navigation Menu
222
Off-Road Menu
222
Odometer
220
Video (DVD)
222
Settings Menu
223
Resetting to Factory Settings
223
Instrument Cluster Submenu
223
Selecting the Language
224
Time/Date Submenu
224
Lighting Submenu
225
Vehicle Submenu
226
Telephone
229
Trip Computer
229
Telephone Menu
229
Trip Computer Menu
229
On-Board Computer
230
Number from the Phone Book
230
Redialing
230
Message Memory
231
Display Messages
231
Message Memory Menu
231
BAS (Brake Assist System)
232
Safety Systems
232
Display Message
232
System Display Message
232
Display Message
233
Display Message
238
Display Message
239
Engine
242
Display Message
242
Lamps
242
Display Message
244
Display Message
245
Display Message
247
Display Message
248
Display Message
249
Display Message
250
Tires
250
Display Message
252
Vehicle
252
Display Message
253
Display Message
254
Brakes
256
Warning Lamp
256
Seat Belt
257
Warning Lamp
257
Warning Lamp
258
Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
259
Warning Lamp
259
Warning Lamp
260
Engine Diagnostics
261
Fuel Tank
261
Reserve Fuel
261
Warning Lamp
261
Distance Warning Lamp
262
Distronic
262
Loading Guidelines
266
Glove Box
267
Center Console
268
Cargo Tie down Rings
270
Securing Hooks
271
Cargo Compartment Cover
271
EASY-PACK Load-Securing Kit
273
Roof Carrier
275
Setting the Span Width
278
Center Console
279
Cup Holders
279
Sun Visor
280
Third Row of Seats
280
Cup Holder
279
Ashtray
281
Rear Compartment
281
Rear Panorama Roof
281
Cigarette Lighter
282
V Socket
283
Front-Passenger Footwell
283
Rear Compartment
283
Operation
284
V Socket
284
Self-Test
285
Important Safety Notes
285
System
285
Emergency Call
286
Roadside Assistance Button
287
MB Info Call Button
288
Call Priority
289
Notes
290
Vehicle Remote Unlocking
290
Programming the Remote Control
291
Floormat
293
Compass
293
Table of Contents
295
Default Chapter
296
Vehicle Equipment
296
Opening
296
Engine Compartment
297
Checking the Oil Level
297
Hood Closing
297
Brake Fluid Level
300
Service
300
Service Interval Display
300
Care
301
Notes
301
Automatic Car Wash
302
Power Washers
303
Paint
303
Power Washer
303
Washing by Hand
303
Battery
303
Cleaning
303
Wheels
303
Headlamps
304
Wiper Blades
304
Display
305
Windows
304
Sensors
305
Tail Pipes
305
Rear View Camera
305
Gear or Selector Lever
306
Plastic Trim
306
Seat Covers
306
Steering Wheel
306
Trim Strips
306
Wooden Trim
306
Cleaning
306
Seat Belt
307
Cleaning
307
Roof Lining
307
Table of Contents
309
Default Chapter
310
Vehicle Equipment
310
First-Aid Kit
311
Vehicle Tool Kit
312
Preparing the Vehicle
313
Flat Tire
313
Cargo Compartment Floor
312
Where will I Find
313
After an Accident
313
TIREFIT Kit
314
Changing a Wheel
318
Wheel Chock
319
Raising the Vehicle
320
Using
320
Removing a Wheel
321
Lowering
322
Tightening Torque
322
Driving over Obstacles
323
Tire Pressure Monitor
323
Safety Notes
324
Battery
325
Charging
325
Jump-Starting
327
Towing and Tow-Starting
329
Removing the Towing Eye
330
Notes
331
Transporting
331
Moextended Run-Flat System
323
Towing Away
329
Fuses
331
Compartment
332
Dashboard Fuse Box
332
Fuse Allocation Chart
332
Fuse Box in the Cargo
332
Compartment
333
Maintenance and Care
335
Tires and Wheels
336
Important Safety Notes
336
Vehicle Equipment
336
Directives to be Observed
337
Maintenance and Care of Wheels and Tires
337
Checking
337
Wet Road Surface
337
Service Life
337
Tire Tread
337
Cleaning
338
Recommended
338
Winter
338
Storing
338
And Tires
339
Tire Pressures
339
Notes
339
Pressure Loss Warning
341
Warning System
342
Important Safety Information
343
Restarting
345
Loading
346
Maximum Tire Pressures
346
Loading the Vehicle
347
Direction of Rotation
350
Maximum Tire Load
350
Standards
350
Temperature
351
Traction
351
Tread Wear
351
Interchanging the Wheels
352
Labeling (Overview)
352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Tire Labeling
353
Load Index
355
Characteristics
356
Definitions for Tires and Loading
357
Tires/Wheels
359
Wheel/Tire Combinations
359
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
364
Vehicle Equipment
364
Warranty
364
Vehicle Identification Plates
365
Engine Number
366
Important Safety Notes
366
Bluetec Adblue
367
Fuel
368
Notes
368
Premium-Grade Unleaded Gasoline
368
Fuel Additives
369
Engine Oil
370
Brake Fluid
371
Lubricant Additives
371
Notes
371
Refrigerant
371
Viscosity
371
GL 350 Bluetec
372
Headlamps Cleaning
372
Notes
372
Washer Fluid
372
Service Products and Capacities
369
Vehicle Data
373
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Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Specifications
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Brand
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Model
2011 GL-Class
Category
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Language
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