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sure monitor In certain countries, a radio type approval for the tyre pressure monitor may be required. The radio type approval number for the tyre pressure monitor can be found online at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ betriebsanleitung.
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Country Brazil Dubai
Radio type approval number 1489-10-4415
TRA, Registered NO 0016161/08
TRA, Registered NO 0016162/08Morocco MR5527 ANRT 2010/ 27. April
2010
MR5526 ANRT 2010/ 27. April 2010
ESD-1105558CCompliance with IDA Standard N0140-09
TA-2008/1068
TA-2008/1069Philip- pines Singa- pore South Africa
Changing a wheel Flat tyre You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis- tance" section (Y page 378). Instructions for driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre are also provided there. Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in the event of a flat tyre, the emer- gency spare wheel is fitted according to the description under "Fitting a wheel" (Y page 405).
Interchanging the wheels G WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci- dent.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca- ted in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in the area of the valve, as this could damage the electronic components. Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Interchanging the front and rear wheels of differing dimensions can render the general operating permit invalid. Observe the instructions and safety notes in the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 405). The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ, depending on the operating conditions. Interchange the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tyres in the centre. On vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels every 5000km to 10,000 km depending on the degree of tyre wear. Maintain the direc- tion of tyre rotation. Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor.
Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben- efits if the correct direction of rotation is observed. An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its correct direction of rotation.
Storing wheels Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel.
Cleaning the wheels G WARNING The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the outside to tyres or chassis components. Com- ponents damaged in this way can unexpect- edly fail. There is a risk of an accident. Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu- lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately.
Fitting a wheel Preparing the vehicle X Vehicles with an emergency spare
wheel: when fitting the emergency spare wheel in the event of a flat tyre, observe the additional notes on vehicle preparation under "Flat tyre" (Y page 378).
X Park the vehicle on firm, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Unload heavy luggage. X Engage the electric parking brake man-
ually.
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off the engine. X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door. The on-board electronics have status 0, which is the same as the key having been removed.
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X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock (Y page 159).
X If included in the vehicle equipment, take the tyre-change tool kit out of the vehicle. X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
i Apart from some country-specific var-
iants, vehicles are not equipped with tyre- changing tools. For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Required tyre-changing tools could be, for example: Rjack Rwheel chock Rwheel wrench
Securing the vehicle against rolling away
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, it can be found in the tyre-change tool kit (Y page 377). The folding wheel chock is an additional securing measure to prevent the vehicle from rolling away, for example when changing a wheel. X Fold both plates upwards :. X Fold out lower plate ;. X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =.
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Securing the vehicle on level ground X On level ground: place chocks or other suitable items under the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients X On light downhill gradients: place
chocks or other suitable items in front of the wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. There is a risk of injury. Only position the jack at the appropriate jack- ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack must be positioned vertically, directly under the jacking point of the vehicle.
! AMG vehicles equipped with the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: Use the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel only on the rear axle. If the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is mounted on the front axle, it could damage the brake system. If a tyre on the front axle is faulty, an intact wheel from the rear axle must first be replaced by the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. The faulty tyre on the front axle should then be replaced by the intact tyre from the rear axle. Be sure to observe the instruction label on the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
The following must be observed when raising the vehicle: Rto raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.
Rthe jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed. It is not suited for per- forming maintenance work under the vehi- cle.
Ravoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
Rbefore raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen- gage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
Rthe jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a large, load-bearing underlay must be used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
Rdo not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not be able to achieve its load- bearing capacity due to the restricted height.
Rmake sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 3 cm.
Rnever place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
Rnever lie under the raised vehicle. Rnever start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Rnever open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
Rmake sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
X Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com- pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches (arrows). X Take the ratchet ring spanner out of the
vehicle tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters AUF are visible.
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; Jacking points = Jack ? Crank X Position jack = at jacking point ;.
The centring pin on the jack must be inser- ted into the intended opening on the jack- ing point.
Example X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point. X Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack = sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. X Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until the tyre is raised a maximum of three centimetres from the ground.
Removing a wheel ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs could otherwise be damaged when the bolts are tightened.
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X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X Screw centring pin : into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully. X Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel G WARNING Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of accident. Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of damage to the threads, contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip over. There is a risk of injury. Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and safety notices in "Changing a wheel" (Y page 404). Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. ! Always use wheel bolts ; to fit the col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel. Using other wheel bolts to fit the collapsible emergency spare wheel could damage the brake system.
: Wheel bolts for all wheels supplied by the
factory
; Wheel bolts for the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
centring pin and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin. X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G WARNING The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to the specified tightening torque. There is a risk of accident. Have the tightening torque immediately checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a wheel is changed.
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Wheel and tyre combinations General notes ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi- cle. These are specially adapted to the control systems, such as ABS or ESP® and are marked as follows: RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original RMOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) RMO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
X Place the ratchet ring spanner onto the
hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visible.
X Turn the ratchet ring spanner until the vehi-
cle is once again standing firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side. X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A). The tightening torque must be 150 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position. X Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre-
changing tools in the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor.
X Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust it if necessary. Observe the recommended tyre pressure (Y page 399).
i Vehicles with tire pressure control sys- tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped with functioning sensors.
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz. Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes- ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer- tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise emissions or fuel consumption, may otherwise be adversely affected. In addi- tion, when driving with a load, tyre dimen- sion variations could cause the tyres to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components. This could result in dam- age to the tyres or the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for damage resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or accessories other than those tes- ted and approved. Further information about wheels, tyres and approved combinations can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be detec- ted on retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage.
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! Large wheels: the lower the section width for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com- fort and suspension comfort are reduced and the risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a result of driving over obstacles increases.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tyre tables: RBA: both axles RFA: front axle RRA: rear axle You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For further information on tyre pressure, see (Y page 399). Check tyre pressures regularly and only when the tyres are cold. Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the vehicle: Rwith tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
Rwith the same type of tyres at a given time (summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended tyres)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you addition- ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat charac- teristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified specialist work- shop. i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries.
Tyres GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Summer tyres R 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 V1R 20
Tyres BA: 275/50 R 20 109 W1R 21
Tyres BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL1All-weather tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SAll-terrain tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SR 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S1Winter tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SiWheel and tyre combinations
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Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
1 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
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R 19
Tyres BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiGL 350 CDI 4MATIC Summer tyres R 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 V1R 20
Tyres BA: 275/50 R 20 109 W1R 21
Tyres BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL1All-weather tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SAll-terrain tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SR 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S1Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
1 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
Winter tyres R 18
Tyres BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SiR 19
Tyres BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiGL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres R 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 V1R 20
Tyres BA: 275/50 R 20 109 W1R 21
Tyres BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL1All-terrain tyres R 19
Tyres BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S1Winter tyres R 19
Tyres BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiWheel and tyre combinations
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Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
1 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
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GL 63 AMG Summer tyres R 21
Tyres BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL1Winter tyres R 20
Tyres BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+SiLight-alloy wheels BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2 ET 46
Light-alloy wheels BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 41
Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit- ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel may severely impair the driving characteris- tics. There is a risk of accident. To prevent hazardous situations: RAdapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
RNever fit more than one spare wheel/emer- gency spare wheel if the dimesions are dif- ferent to those of the wheel being replaced. ROnly use a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel briefly if the dimesions are different to those of the wheel being replaced.
RDo not switch off ESP®. RHave the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel in question replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Make sure that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre type are correct.
! AMG vehicles equipped with the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: Use the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel only on the rear axle. If the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is mounted on the front axle, it could damage the brake system. If a tyre on the front axle is faulty, an intact wheel from the rear axle must first be replaced by the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. The faulty tyre on the front axle should then be replaced by the intact tyre from the rear axle. Be sure to observe the instruction label on the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h. Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency spare wheels.
General notes Fitting the emergency spare wheel is descri- bed in "Fitting a Wheel" (Y page 405). You should regularly check the pressure of the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and correct the pressure as nec- essary (Y page 399). The applicable value is found on the wheel or under "Technical data" (Y page 417).
1 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted against the direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare wheel. Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the emergency spare wheel. i When you are driving with the collapsible
emergency spare wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning system/tyre pressure monitor when the defective wheel has been replaced with a new wheel. Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: after mounting an emergency spare wheel, the system may still display the tyre pres- sure of the removed wheel for a few minutes. The value displayed for the moun- ted emergency spare wheel is not the same as the current tyre pressure of the emer- gency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without lockable luggage compartment floor) : Emergency spare wheel retainer ; Stowage tray = "Minispare" emergency spare wheel The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the lug- gage compartment floor.
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X Lift the luggage compartment floor up
(Y page 344).
X Vehicles with a lockable luggage com- partment floor: remove the stowage tray. X Release the Velcro fastener (Y page 377). X Remove the warning triangle and jack. X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer :
anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well ;. X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
In vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys- tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is stored in a bag. The bag is secured to the lashing eyelets in the boot. To stow the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel, the rear seats in the third row must be folded in (Y page 105). X To remove the emergency spare
wheel: open the tailgate.
X Loosen tensioning straps ; on both sides. X Unhook retaining spring hooks : and = on tensioning straps ; from the lashing eyelets.
X Remove the bag with the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel.
X Open the bag and remove the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
X To stow the emergency spare wheel: place the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel in the bag and close the bag.
X Place the bag with the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel in the boot.
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X Hook retaining spring hooks : and = on tensioning straps ; in the lashing eyelets. X Tighten tensioning straps ; on both sides. For further information on changing and fit- ting a wheel, see (Y page 405).
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Technical data "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tyres T 165/90 R19 119 M Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)
Light-alloy wheels 4.5 B x 19 H2 ET 40
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Useful information ............................ 420
Information on technical data ......... 420
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 420
Vehicle electronics ........................... 421
Identification plates ......................... 422
Service products and capacities ..... 423
Vehicle data ...................................... 431
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 432
24 GHz radar sensor system ........... 433419
420 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25).
Information on technical data
You can find current technical data on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com i The technical data was determined in accordance with EC Directives. All data applies to the vehicle's standard equip- ment. The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
G WARNING Driving safety may be impaired if non- approved parts, tyres and wheels or safety- relevant accessories are used. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- evant systems, e.g. the brake system. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.
H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. For these, the same war- ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle: Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rdashboard Rinstrument cluster Rcentre console Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint sys- tems. Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con- version parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of parts that have been independently or officially approved. In Germany, certain parts are only officially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements. This also applies to some other countries. All gen- uine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval requirements. The use of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's general operating permit.
This is the case: Rif they cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle's general operating permit was granted
Rif other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) (Y page 422) and the engine num- ber (Y page 423) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.
Vehicle electronics Tampering with the engine electron- ics G WARNING Always have work on the engine electronics and related components carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop. Otherwise, the vehi- cle's operating safety could be affected.
! Only have work carried out on the engine electronics and its associated parts, such as control units, sensors and connector leads, at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle components may otherwise wear more quickly and the vehicle's operating permit may be invalidated.
Retrofitting two-way radios and mobile phones (RF transmitters) G WARNING Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can cause the vehicle electronics to malfunction. The vehicle's operating safety and thus your own safety are impaired. Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit- ting equipment installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
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G WARNING Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can lead to increased electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle interior. Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discus- sions relating to the possible health hazards that may result from electromagnetic fields. Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit- ting equipment installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
! The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for installation and use of RF transmitters are not observed. In particular, the following conditions must be complied with: Ronly approved wavebands may be used. Rthe maximum permissible output in
these wavebands must be complied with.
Rthe approved aerial positions must be
complied with.
Approved aerial positions : Rear roof area ; Rear wing i On the rear wing, it is recommended that
you position the aerial on the side of the vehicle closest to the centre of the road. Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609
(Road Vehicles – "EMC guidelines for fitting aftermarket radio frequency transmitting equipment") when retrofitting RF (radio fre- quency) transmitters. Comply with the legal requirements for add-on parts.422
Identification plates
Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN)
X Open the front right-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
If your vehicle has fittings for two-way radio equipment, use the power supply or aerial connections intended for use with the basic wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's additional instructions when installing. Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the base of the aerial must not exceed the following values: Waveband
Maximum transmission
Short wave (f < 54 MHz) 4 m waveband 2 m waveband Trunked radio/Tetra 70 cm waveband GSM/DCS/PCS 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/LTEoutput 100 W 30 W 50 W 35 W 35 W 10 W
10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with- out restrictions: RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
Rmobile phones (GSM/DCS/PCS/UMTS/
LTE)
There are no restrictions when positioning the aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol- lowing wavebands: RTrunked radio/Tetra R70 cm waveband RGSM/DCS/PCS RUMTS/LTE
Example: vehicle identification plate : Vehicle identification plate ; Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG) = EU type approval number (only for certain
countries)
? VIN A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight (kg)
B Maximum permissible mass of vehicle/
trailer combination (kg)
C Maximum permissible front axle load (kg) D Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg) E Paint code i The data shown on the vehicle identifica- tion plate is example data. This data is dif- ferent for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi- cle's identification plate.
VIN
X Open the front right-hand door. X Open cover : in the direction of the arrow
and remove it. The VIN can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate (Y page 422).
Engine number The engine number is stamped onto the crankcase. You can obtain further informa- tion from any qualified specialist workshop.
Service products and capacities Important safety notes G WARNING When handling, storing and disposing of any service products, please observe the relevant regulations, as you could otherwise endanger yourself and others. Keep service products away from children. To protect your health, do not allow service products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if any service product is swallowed.
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H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ- mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following: Rfuels (e.g. petrol, diesel) Rexhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue®
Rlubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil) Rcoolant Rbrake fluid Rwindscreen washer fluid Rclimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section. You can identify service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip- tions on the container: RMB Freigabe (e.g. MB Freigabe 229.51) RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Further information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- sion. You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
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and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- dren. If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
RIf you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
RChange any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity
Model
All models
Model
All models
GL 63 AMG
Total capa-
city 100.0 l
Of which reserve fuel
Approx. 12.0 l Approx. 14.0 l
Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626-1) Fuel grade ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel could result in damage to the fuel sys- tem and the engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at least 95 RON/85 MON that conforms to European standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or an equivalent specification. Fuel with this specification may contain up to 10 % ethanol.
! Do not use the following:
RE85 (petrol with 85 % ethanol) RE100 (100 % ethanol) RM15 (petrol with 15 % methanol) RM85 (petrol with 85 % methanol) RM100 (100 % methanol) RPetrol with metallic additives RDiesel Do not mix these fuels with petrol, and do not use any additives. This can otherwise lead to engine damage. This does not include cleaning additives for the removal and prevention of residue build-up. Only cleaning additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz should be added to petrol, see "Additives". You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta- tion staff. i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.i As a temporary measure, if the recom-
mended fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON/82 MON. This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel con- sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
Information on refuelling (Y page 175). AMG vehicles ! Only refuel using super unleaded petrol with at least 98 RON/88 MON that con- forms to European standard EN 228 or an equivalent specification. You can otherwise impair engine output or damage the engine.
! Premium-grade unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 95 RON/85 MON may be used as a temporary measure if the recom- mended fuel is not available. This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel consumption. As much as possible, avoid driving at full throttle.
! Regular unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be used as a temporary measure if the recom- mended fuel is not available. Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel consumption, and the engine power output is noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full throttle. If only regular unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or lower is available, you must have the vehi- cle adapted to this fuel at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.Additives ! Operating the engine with fuel additives can cause wear in the fuel high-pressure pump and contaminate the entire fuel sys- tem. The repair costs are high. This does not include additives for the removal and prevention of residue build-up. Petrol must only be mixed with additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz. More information about recommended additives can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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One of the major problems with low-grade fuel is the creation of carbon deposits during the process of burning fuel. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel brands that have additives. If you use fuels without these additives for a longer period of time, there may be a build-up of carbon deposits. These will form especially on the inlet valves and in the combustion chamber. This could lead to engine running problems, e.g.: Rlonger engine warm-up phase Runeven idle Rengine noise Rmisfiring Rloss of power In areas where petrol with the required addi- tives is not available, carbon deposits can build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends the use of additives that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles; see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The quality of the fuel available in some coun- tries may not be sufficient. Residue could build up as a result. In such cases, and in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz (part no. A000989254510). You must observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre to view a list of approved products. Observe the instructions for use in the product descrip- tion. Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This causes unnecessary costs and could damage the engine.
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Diesel (EN 590) Fuel grade G WARNING If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear as well as damage to the engine and exhaust system. ! Do not use the following:Rmarine diesel Rheating oil Rbio-diesel Rvegetable oil Rpetrol Rparaffin Rkerosene Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do not use any special additives. This can otherwise lead to engine damage. This does not include flow improver additives. For further information, see "Flow improv- ers".
! Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: in countries outside the EU, only refuel with low-sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con- tent under 50 ppm; otherwise the emission control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil- ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with a high sulphur content is available, you will need to carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter intervals. More information about the interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta- tion staff. Information on refuelling (Y page 175). Low outside temperatures In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the EN 590 standard defines various climate- dependent temperature categories. Malfunc- tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi- cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low outside temperatures, it is possible that the flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be insufficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from warmer areas may not be suitable for opera- tion in colder climatic conditions. i Further information on country-specific fuel properties can be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow improvers To improve the low-temperature resistance of diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached. The effectiveness of a flow improver is not guaranteed for every fuel. Only use flow improvers tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please observe the information on operation. Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are deci- sive in improving low-temperature resistance with the flow improver. Overdosage can potentially even decrease low-temperature resistance and must therefore be avoided. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines on dos- age. Mix the additive into the diesel in good time, before the flow characteristics of the diesel become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel system, e.g. by parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow improvers can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption information H Environmental note CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien- tists believe to be principally responsible for global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO2 emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore depend on: Refficient use of the fuel by the engine Rdriving style Rother non-technical factors, such as envi- ronmental influences or road conditions You can minimise your vehicle's CO2 emis- sions by driving carefully and having it serv- iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations: Rat very low outside temperatures Rin urban traffic Ron short journeys Rin mountainous terrain Rwhen towing a trailer i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val- ues of your vehicle in the COC documents (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle. The consumption figures were in each case based on the currently applicable version: Rfor vehicles that comply with standards up to and including the EURO 4 standard, in accordance with EU Directive 80/1268/EEC
Rfor vehicles that comply with or exceed the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur under normal operating conditions.
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AdBlue® Important safety notes AdBlue® is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is: Rnot poisonous Rcolourless and odourless Rnot flammable When you open the AdBlue® container, small amounts of ammonia vapour may be released. Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous membranes and to the eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. Coughing and watering of the eyes are possible. Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be released. Fill the AdBlue® tank only in well- ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of approx- imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with an AdBlue® preheating system at the factory. Winter operation can therefore be guaran- teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives ! Only use AdBlue® in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue® and do not dilute AdBlue® with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after- treatment system.
Purity ! Impurities in AdBlue® (e.g. due to other service products, cleaning agents or dust) lead to: Rincreased emission values Rdamage to the catalytic converter
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Rengine damage Rmalfunctions in the BlueTEC® exhaust
gas aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of AdBlue® is particularly important with respect to avoiding malfunc- tions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat- ment system. If AdBlue® is pumped out of the AdBlue® tank, e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid to refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed.
Petrol engines GL 500 4MATIC Blue- EFFICIENCY GL 63 AMG
Diesel engines with a diesel particle filter GL 350 Blue- TEC 4MATIC GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
Capacities
Model GL 350 Blue- TEC 4MATIC
Total capacity
31.2 l
Diesel engines without a diesel particle filter GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
MB Approval
229.5
MB Approval
228.51,
229.31, 229.51
MB Approval
228.31, 228.5, 228.51, 229.3, 229.31, 229.5,
229.51
Engine oil General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the function and service life of an engine. After extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves engine oils that correspond to the current technical standard. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. Further information on tested and approved engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes- Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB Approval" and the corresponding designa- tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51. You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle.
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for AMG vehicles. i If the engine oils listed in the table are not available, you may add the following engine oils until the next oil change: Rvehicles with a petrol engine: MB Approval 229.1 229.3 or ACEA A3
Rdiesel engines: MB Approval 229.1,229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for AMG vehicles. This may only be topped up once, and the quantity must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.
Replacement
amount
8.5 l
With external oil
cooler: 9.5 l
8.0 l
Model
GL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 63 AMG
GL 350 Blue- TEC 4MATIC GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
Additives ! Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity, the faster it flows. Engine oil selection is based on the respective outside temperatures and in accordance with the SAE classification (viscosity). The table shows you which SAE classifications are to be used. The low-temperature properties of engine oils can be significantly impaired dur- ing operation due to, for example, ageing or soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification.
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Brake fluid G WARNING Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air; This lowers its boiling point. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This impairs braking effi- ciency. You should have the brake fluid renewed at regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter- vals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. i Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when han- dling antifreeze. If antifreeze comes into contact with hot engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot engine parts.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed with the desired antifreeze protection. You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail. Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion and overheating.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant, which must be renewed after 15 years or after 250,000 kilometres at the latest.
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti- freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following tasks: Ranti-corrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration, the boiling point of the coolant during operation will be approx- imately 130 †. The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should: Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to approximately -37 †.
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor- rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor con- centrate in accordance with MB Specifica- tions for Service Products 310.1. The coolant is checked at every maintenance interval at a qualified specialist workshop. i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- tion.
Windscreen washer system and head- lamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust system it could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Make sure that no windscreen washer con- centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum- merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. At temperatures below freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter- Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper- ature. RDown to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
2 parts water.
RDown to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
RDown to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
to 1 part water.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all year round.
Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Rthe heights specified may vary as a result
of:
tyres load
- condition of the suspension - optional equipment
Ritems of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. The unladen weight is specified in accordance with EC directive and includes: - driver (68 kg) luggage (7 kg) - all fluids (fuel tank 90% full)
Rvehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate (Y page 422).
Ronly for certain countries: you can find vehi- cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu- ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
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