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Driving systems G Warning! Switching off the DSR X Press DSR switch :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display. 157 If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) is activated, the vehicle can drive faster than the programmed set speed. You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. Keep in mind that as soon as you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on, the DSR will start regulating the vehicle's speed including use of brakes if required. Depending on the programmed set speed, actual vehicle speed and gradient, the DSR can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly. Sudden and unexpected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others. Adjusting the DSR speed With the DSR switched on (Y page 157), the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever. Switching on the DSR The DSR can only be switched on if the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h). X Press DSR switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. The message DSR and the set speed appear in the multifunction display. Cruise control lever i If the DSR is switched on at a speed above 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), the message DSR Max. Speed 20 MPH (Canada: 30 km/h) appears in the multifunction display. For information on how to program the set speed while driving, see "Adjusting the DSR speed" (Y page 157). You can change the set speed between 3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h). You can increase or reduce the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever to the resistance point. Z Controls in detail i At a speed above approximately 21 mph (Canada approximately: 35 km/h), the DSR is automatically switched off. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display and an acoustic signal sounds. For information on how to switch the DSR on again, see "Switching on the DSR" (Y page 157).

Section	Page
Introduction	22
Product Information	22
Operator’s Manual	22
Notes	22
Vehicle equipment	22
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	23
Maintenance	23
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	24
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	24
Sport Utility Vehicle	24
Operating safety	25
Proper use of the vehicle	25
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	26
Reporting safety defects	26
Vehicle data recording	26
Information regarding electronic recording devices	26
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	32
Center console	33
Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package)	33
Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package)	34
Lower part	35
Overhead control panel	35
Door control panel	36
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	48
Seat belts	50
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	54
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	55
Correct driver seat adjustment	56
Children in the vehicle	57
Panic alarm	63
Driving safety systems	63
Introduction	63
ABS	64
BAS	65
EBP	65
ESP®	65
Anti-theft systems	68
Immobilizer	68
Anti-theft alarm system	68
Canceling the alarm	69
Controls in detail	72
Vehicle equipment	72
Locking and unlocking	72
Notes	72
SmartKey	72
KEYLESS-GO	73
Checking SmartKey batteries	75
Loss of the SmartKey	75
Replacing the SmartKey	76
Opening the doors from the inside	76
Automatic central locking	76
Locking and unlocking from the inside	77
Tailgate	77
Power tailgate	78
Starter switch positions	82
SmartKey	82
KEYLESS-GO	82
Seats	84
Safety notes	84
Seat adjustment	85
Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats	87
Lumbar support	89
Rear seats	89
Multicontour seats	92
Seat ventilation	92
Seat heating	92
Multifunction steering wheel	93
Safety notes	93
Steering wheel adjustment, manual (USA only)	93
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	94
Easy-entry/exit feature	94
Heated steering wheel	95
Mirrors	95
Notes	95
Interior rear view mirror	95
Exterior rear view mirrors	96
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	96
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	97
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	97
Memory function	98
Notes	98
Storing positions into memory	99
Recalling positions from memory	99
Lighting	99
Notes	99
Exterior lamp switch	99
Combination switch	102
Hazard warning flasher	103
Headlamp cleaning system	103
Interior lighting in the front	103
Interior lighting in the rear	104
Wipers	105
Notes	105
Windshield wipers	105
Rear window wiper/washer	106
Problems with wipers	107
Power windows	107
Opening and closing	107
Synchronizing door windows	109
Summer opening feature	109
Convenience closing feature	109
Driving and parking	110
Safety notes	110
Starting the engine	110
Driving off	112
Problems while driving	113
Parking	114
Turning off the engine	115
Automatic transmission	116
Introduction	116
Gear selector lever	116
Shifting procedure	118
Transmission positions	118
Driving tips	119
Gear ranges	120
One-touch gearshifting	120
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	121
Transfer case	121
LOW RANGE mode	122
Differential locks	123
A few words about differentials and differential locks	124
Switching differential locks	124
AUTO mode	125
Center and rear axle differential locks	125
Instrument cluster	126
Introduction	126
Activating the instrument cluster	126
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	126
Resetting trip odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Control system	127
Introduction	127
Multifunction steering wheel	127
Multifunction display	129
Menus and submenus	129
Standard display menu	130
Audio/DVD menu	131
Navigation menu	132
Off-road menu	133
Distronic menu	133
Vehicle status message memory menu	133
Settings menu	134
Vehicle configuration menu	142
Trip computer menu	143
Telephone menu	144
Driving systems	146
Introduction	146
Cruise control	146
Distronic	149
Hill-start assist system	157
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)	157
Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package)	160
Air suspension program	161
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)	161
Vehicle level control	161
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	168
Parktronic system	168
Rear view camera	171
Overview of climate control system functions and air vents	174
Air vents	174
Climate control	177
Control panel	177
Notes on climate control	178
Deactivating the climate control system	179
Air conditioning	179
Automatic mode	180
Setting the temperature	180
Adjusting air distribution	180
Adjusting air volume	181
Front defroster	181
Air recirculation mode	182
Residual heat and ventilation	182
Control panels	183
Notes on 3-zone automatic climate control	187
Deactivating the climate control system	187
Air conditioning	188
Automatic mode	189
Setting the temperature	189
Adjusting air distribution	190
Adjusting air volume	191
Front defroster	191
Air recirculation mode	192
Residual heat and ventilation	193
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	193
Rear window defroster	193
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	194
Opening and closing	194
Synchronizing	196
Loading and storing	196
Loading instructions	196
Carriers	198
Parcel nets	202
Cargo tie-down rings	202
Hooks	203
Expanding cargo volume	203
Cargo compartment cover blind	207
Cargo net	208
Front storage compartments	209
Rear storage compartments	211
Useful features	211
Cup holders	211
Sun visors	212
Rear panorama roof sunshade	213
Ashtrays	213
Cigarette lighter	214
Power outlets	214
Tele Aid	216
Garage door opener	221
Compass	225
Floormats	225
Infrared reflecting windshield	225
Seat cover under third-row seats	226
Operation	228
Vehicle equipment	228
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	228
At the gas station	228
Refueling	228
Check regularly and before a long trip	230
Engine compartment	230
Hood	230
Radiator	232
Engine oil	232
Transmission fluid level	233
Coolant level	233
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	234
Brake fluid level	235
Tires and wheels	235
Safety notes	235
Important guidelines	236
Recommended tire inflation pressure	236
Checking tire inflation pressure	239
Maximum tire inflation pressure	244
Loading the vehicle	244
Maximum tire load	248
Direction of rotation	248
MOExtended system	248
Tire care and maintenance	249
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	250
Rotating tires	251
Tire labeling	252
Load identification	255
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	255
Tire ply material	256
Tire and loading terminology	256
Winter driving	259
General information	259
Winter tires	259
Snow chains	260
Winter driving instructions	260
Driving instructions	261
Drive sensibly – save fuel	261
Drinking and driving	261
Pedals	261
Power assistance	261
Brakes	262
Driving off	263
Hydroplaning	264
Standing water	264
Off-road driving	264
Trailer towing	271
Driving abroad	274
Control and operation of radio transmitter	274
Emission control	274
Maintenance	275
Notes	275
Maintenance service indicator message	275
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	276
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	276
Vehicle care	277
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	277
Practical hints	286
Vehicle equipment	286
Where will I find ...?	286
First aid kit	286
Vehicle tool kit	286
Spare wheel	288
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	289
Notes	289
Text messages	290
Symbol messages	301
What to do if …	316
Lamps in instrument cluster	316
Lamp in center console	324
Unlocking/locking manually	325
Unlocking the vehicle	325
Locking the vehicle	326
Fuel filler flap	326
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	327
Head restraints (standard)	327
Comfort head restraints	328
Replacing SmartKey batteries	328
SmartKey	329
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	329
Replacing bulbs	330
Safety notes	330
Bulbs	331
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	332
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	334
Adjusting headlamp aim	335
Replacing wiper blades	336
Safety notes	336
Removing wiper blades	337
Installing wiper blades	337
Flat tire	338
Safety notes	338
Preparing the vehicle	338
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	339
Mounting the spare wheel	342
MOExtended system	347
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)	347
AdBlue® (diesel engine only)	348
Refilling with AdBlue®	349
Battery	350
Safety notes	350
Charging the battery	352
Jump starting	352
Towing the vehicle	354
Safety notes	354
Installing towing eye bolt	355
Towing with all wheels on the ground	356
Stranded vehicle	357
Fuses	357
Introduction	357
Before replacing fuses	357
Fuse box in passenger compartment	358
Fuse box in engine compartment	358
Fuse box in cargo compartment	359
Emergency engine shutdown	359
Technical data	362
Vehicle equipment	362
Parts service	362
Warranty coverage	362
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	362
Identification labels	362
Vehicle specification GL 350 BlueTEC (164.825)	364
Vehicle specification GL 450 (164.871)	364
Vehicle specification GL 550 (164.886)	365
Rims and tires	367
Notes	367
Same size tires	369
Spare wheel	370
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	370
Capacities	370
Approved engine oils	372
Engine oil additives	373
Air conditioning refrigerant	373
Brake fluid	373
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)	373
Fuel requirements	373
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)	374
AdBlue®	375
Coolants	375
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	377

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Warning!

If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) is activated,

the vehicle can drive faster than the

programmed set speed. You should therefore

drive downhill with particular caution as it

could otherwise lead to an accident and/or

serious injury to you or others. Keep in mind

that as soon as you remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on,

the DSR will start regulating the vehicle’s

speed including use of brakes if required.

Depending on the programmed set speed,

actual vehicle speed and gradient, the DSR

can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly.

Sudden and unexpected deceleration can

result in loss of vehicle control, causing an

accident and/or serious personal injury to

you and others.

Switching on the DSR

The DSR can only be switched on if the vehicle

speed is below 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h).

Press DSR switch

Indicator lamp

;

comes on.

The message

DSR

and the set speed appear

in the multifunction display.

If the DSR is switched on at a speed above

20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), the message

DSR Max. Speed 20 MPH

(Canada:

30 km/h

) appears in the multifunction

display.

For information on how to program the set

speed while driving, see “Adjusting the DSR

speed” (

page 157).

Switching off the DSR

Press DSR switch

Indicator lamp

;

goes out.

The message

DSR Off

appears in the

multifunction display.

At a speed above approximately 21 mph

(Canada approximately: 35 km/h), the DSR

is automatically switched off. The message

DSR Off

appears in the multifunction

display and an acoustic signal sounds. For

information on how to switch the DSR on

again, see “Switching on the DSR”

(

page 157).

Adjusting the DSR speed

With the DSR switched on (

page 157), the

speed setting can be changed using the

cruise control lever.

Cruise control lever

You can change the set speed between

3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h).

You can increase or reduce the set speed in

two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)

increments

The set value is increased or decreased in

1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each

time you lift or depress the cruise control

lever to the resistance point.

Driving systems

157

Controls in detail