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266 Driving instructions i The special Off-road ABS (Y page 63) setting allows for precise and brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels, permitting them to dig into loose ground. Remember that, when stopped, the front wheels slide across a surface and thus lose their ability to steer the vehicle. Driving through water through it. Please note that the water level is correspondingly lower for flowing water. RSelect the highest vehicle level possible (Y page 159). to off-road driving program (Y page 158) or LOW RANGE mode (Y page 120) before driving through water. automatic transmission into gear range 1 or 2 (Y page 118). high engine speeds. and leave the water only at a shallow spot, driving at walking speed. RSwitch RShift Operation RAvoid REnter : Fording depth Vehicles with air suspension program (raised level) : ! Never accelerate before driving into the water. The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus damaging them. RDrive through the water slowly and at a constant speed. RDo not stop vehicle while immersed in water, and do not shut off the engine. ! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors while driving through water. Water could otherwise enter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle's electronics, as well as the interior equipment. RThere is a very high level of driving resistance in water. The surface is slippery and may not be firm, making pulling away in water difficult and dangerous. RMake sure that only small bow waves are formed when driving the vehicle through water. RClean mud off the tire tread after driving through water. RTo dry the brakes, apply pressure to the brake pedal several times while driving after leaving the water. 20 in (50 cm) Vehicles with enhanced off-road package Off-road level 1 Off-road level 2 Off-road level 3 : 20 in (50 cm) 20 in (50 cm) 23.6 in (60 cm) RBefore driving through water, determine its depth. ! The water depth must not exceed the respective value listed in the table. The ground under the water might not be firm which could result the water being deeper than expected when driving the vehicle

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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The special Off-road ABS (

page 63)

setting allows for precise and brief

(cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,

permitting them to dig into loose ground.

Remember that, when stopped, the front

wheels slide across a surface and thus lose

their ability to steer the vehicle.

Driving through water

Fording depth

Vehicles with air

suspension

program (raised

level)

20 in (50 cm)

Vehicles with

enhanced off-road

package

Off-road level 1

20 in (50 cm)

Off-road level 2

20 in (50 cm)

Off-road level 3

23.6 in (60 cm)

Before driving through water, determine its

depth.

The water depth must not exceed the

respective value listed in the table. The

ground under the water might not be firm

which could result the water being deeper

than expected when driving the vehicle

through it. Please note that the water level

is correspondingly lower for flowing water.

Select the highest vehicle level possible

(

page 159).

Switch to off-road driving program

(

page 158) or LOW RANGE mode

(

page 120) before driving through water.

Shift automatic transmission into gear

range

(

page 118).

Avoid high engine speeds.

Enter and leave the water only at a shallow

spot, driving at walking speed.

Never accelerate before driving into the

water. The bow wave could force water into

the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus

damaging them.

Drive through the water slowly and at a

constant speed.

Do not stop vehicle while immersed in

water, and do not shut off the engine.

Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors

while driving through water. Water could

otherwise enter the vehicle interior and

damage the vehicle’s electronics, as well as

the interior equipment.

There is a very high level of driving

resistance in water. The surface is slippery

and may not be firm, making pulling away

in water difficult and dangerous.

Make sure that only small bow waves are

formed when driving the vehicle through

water.

Clean mud off the tire tread after driving

through water.

To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the

brake pedal several times while driving

after leaving the water.

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Driving instructions

Operation