2013 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only) ; Paint code = VIN i The data shown on the vehicle

identification plate is used only as an example. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification plate.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

RState warranty enforcement laws (Lemon

Laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i If you lose the Service and Warranty

Information booklet, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN)

X Open the driver's door.

You will see vehicle identification plate :.

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VIN

X Open the front right-hand door. X Open cover : in the direction of the arrow

and remove it. You will see the VIN.

The VIN can also be found in the following locations: Rat the lower edge of the windshield

Ron the vehicle identification plate

(Y page 434)

(Y page 433)

Engine number

: Emission control information plate,

including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards

; Engine number (stamped into the

crankcase)

= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)

Service products and filling capacities Important safety notes G WARNING Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger persons or the environment. Keep service fluids out of the reach of children. For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing. If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environmentally responsible manner.

Service products include the following: RFuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel) RExhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.

DEF

RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil) RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched. You should therefore only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on the containers: RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51) RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)

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Other designations or recommendations indicate 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.

Tank capacity

Model

All models

Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explosion. You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G WARNING Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury. You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel vapors. Keep fuel away from children. If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash away fuel from skin immediately

using soap and water.

RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical assistance without delay.

RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical

assistance without delay. Do not induce vomiting.

RImmediately change out of clothing which

has come into contact with fuel.

Total

capacity 26.4 US gal (100.0 l)

Of which reserve Approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)

Model

All models

Gasoline Fuel grade ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a

gasoline 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 system and the engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.

! You should only refuel with unleaded premium-grade gasoline as this avoids damaging the catalytic converter. If engine running problems are apparent, have the cause checked immediately and repaired. Excess unburned fuel can otherwise enter the catalytic converter, leading to overheating and possibly causing a fire.

! To ensure the longevity and full

performance of the engine, only premium- grade unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available and regular unleaded gasoline must be used, please observe the following precautions: Ronly fill the fuel tank to half full with

regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest

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with premium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

Rdo not drive at the maximum speed. Ravoid sudden acceleration. Rif the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g. two passengers without luggage, do not allow the engine to rev above 3000 rpm.

Rif the vehicle is fully loaded or is being

operated in mountainous terrain, do not depress the accelerator pedal further than Ô of the pedal travel.

Only refuel using premium-grade unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91. Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline with additives can be used. The concentration of additives in the fuel, however, must not exceed 10%, e.g.: REthanol RTAME RETBE RIPA RTBA For MTBE, the concentration should not exceed 15%. The concentration of methanol in gasoline, including other additives, must not exceed 3%. Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, may be used. All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel requirements, e.g.: Rknock resistance Rboiling point Rvapor pressure You will usually find information about the fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the pump, ask the staff for assistance. i For further information, consult an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).

Information on refueling (Y page 173). Additives ! Operating the engine with fuel additives

can increase wear and tear to the fuel system high-pressure pump and lead to contamination of the entire fuel system. The repair costs are high. This does not include additives for the removal and prevention of residue buildup. gasoline must only be mixed with additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz. More information about recommended additives can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

One of the main problems of poor fuel quality is the forming of deposits that are created during the gasoline combustion process. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use branded fuels that have additives. If you use fuels without these additives over a longer period of time, carbon deposits may build up. These deposits form at the inlet valves and in the combustion chamber in particular. This could lead to engine problems, e.g.: Rlonger engine warm-up phase Runeven idle Rengine noise Rmisfiring Rloss of power Carbon deposits may form if the availability of gasoline with relevant additives is insufficient (in certain regions). In this case, Mercedes-Benz recommends additives approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles; see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. For a list of approved products, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Comply with the instructions for use on the product label. Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This causes unnecessary costs and could damage the engine.

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Diesel Fuel grade G WARNING If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, exhaust system components could overheat without being noticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.

! Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm maximum sulfur content) that meets the ASTM D975 standard. If you do not refuel with ULSD, you may damage the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system of the vehicle.

! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, kerosene or paraffin. This may otherwise result in damage to the fuel system and engine.

You will usually find information about the fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the pump, ask the staff for assistance. i For further information, consult a

qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).

Information on refueling (Y page 173). Bio-diesel - FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of bio- diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may not exceed 5 % by volume. Pure biodiesel and diesel fuel with a higher percentage of biodiesel, such as B20, can damage the engine and the fuel system. For this reason, they are not approved. For more information, consult the gas station staff. The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline

pump must clearly state that the standard for ULSD has been fulfilled. If the label is not clear, do not refuel the vehicle. Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on refueling (Y page 172). Low outside temperatures i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow

properties is available during the winter months. Further information about fuel properties can be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas stations.

Flow improver 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 decisive 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 dosage. Mix the additive into the diesel in good time, before the flow characteristics of the diesel become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions can arise through heating the fuel system, e.g. through parking in a heated garage. More information about recommended flow improvers can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.

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DEF Important safety notes DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is: Rnot poisonous Rcolorless and odorless Rnot flammable When you open the DEF container, small amounts of ammonia vapor may be released. Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor 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 ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF tank only in well-ventilated areas.

Low outside temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately 12 ‡ (-11 †). The vehicle is equipped with an DEF preheating system at the factory. Winter operation can thus be guaranteed even at temperatures below 12 ‡ (-11 †).

Additives ! Only use DEF in accordance with ISO

22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system.

Purity ! Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other

service products, cleaning agents or dust) lead to: Rincreased emission values Rdamage to the catalytic converter Rengine damage Rmalfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas

aftertreatment system

Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly important with respect to avoiding malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system. If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g. during repair work, it must not be returned to the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed.

Filling capacities

Model GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATI

Total capacity

8.2 US gal (31.2 l)

Engine oil General notes ! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a specification other than is necessary to fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed. You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment. Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise, you may damage the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreatment. The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals. You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems. For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or visit the website http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle.

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Model

GL 450 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

Engine model 278

MB

Approval

229.5

642

228.51, 229.31, 229.51

Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for AMG vehicles. i MB approval is indicated on the oil

containers.

Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter. Model GL 450 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC

8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

Capacity

Additives ! Do not use any additives in 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, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin. Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity) classification suitable for the prevailing outside temperatures. The table shows you which SAE classifications are to be used. The low-temperature characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly recommended that you carry out regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification.

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, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This would impair braking efficiency. You should have the brake fluid renewed at regular intervals. The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Maintenance 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 workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. i Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at

a qualified specialist workshop.

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Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling 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 Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact a qualified specialist workshop. ! 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 coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following tasks: Rcorrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant during operation is approximately 266 ‡ (130 †).

The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentration in the engine cooling system should: Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine

cooling system against freezing down to approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).

Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection

down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be dissipated as effectively.

If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance with MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1. The coolant is checked with every maintenance interval at a qualified specialist workshop. i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protection.

Filling capacities

Model GL 450 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC

Capacity

Approx. 12.7 US qt

(12.0 l)

Approx. 12.2 US qt

(11.5 l)

i Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion

inhibitor/antifreeze.

Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshield 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 windshield washer concentrate 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 add distilled or de-ionized water to the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged.

! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit

washer fluid should be mixed together. The spray nozzles may otherwise become blocked.

At temperatures above freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB SummerFit.

Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. At temperatures below freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.

Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature. RDown to 14 ‡ (Ò10 †): mix 1 part MB

WinterFit to 2 parts water.

RDown to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †): mix 1 part MB

WinterFit to 1 part water.

RDown to Ò20.2 ‡ (Ò29 †): mix 2 parts MB

WinterFit to 1 part water.

i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB

SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all year round.

Filling capacities

Model All models

Capacity

5.5 US qt (5.2 l)

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Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Rthe heights specified may vary as a result

of: - Tires - Load - Condition of the suspension - Optional equipment

Dimensions and weights

Opening height

83.9 in - 86.9 in

(2132 mm - 2207 mm) 83.9 in - 88.1 in

2132 mm – 2237 mm

Maximum headroom 76.1 in - 79.1 in

(1934 mm - 2009 mm) 76.1 in - 80.3 in

(1934 mm - 2039 mm)

Models without ON&OFFROAD package Models with ON&OFFROAD package

All models Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Maximum vehicle height

84.3 in

(2141 mm)

75.2 in

(1910 mm)

If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, observe the anchorage points on the chassis frame.

Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (example) : Anchorage points ; Rear axle center line

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All models Maximum vehicle height (ON&OFFROAD package) Minimum vehicle height (highway driving level ) Wheelbase

Maximum ground clearance Maximum ground clearance (ON&OFFROAD package) Minimum ground clearance Turning radius

Maximum roof load

GL 450 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Vehicle length

GL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle length

76.4 in

(1940 mm)

72.8 in

(1850 mm) 121.1 in (3075 mm)

10.9 in (276 mm) 12.0 in (306 mm)

7.9 in

(201 mm) 40.7 ft (12.40 m)

220 lb (100 kg)

201.6 in (5120 mm)

202.6 in (5146 mm)

Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions ! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, changes to the cooling system and drive train may be necessary, depending on the vehicle type.

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Trailer loads Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print.

Permissible trailer load, unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient- climbing capability of 12 % from a standstill) Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load) Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer

All models

7500 lbs (3402 kg)

600 lbs (272 kg)

3970 lbs (1800 kg)

Ball position

Ball position of the ball coupling When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.

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