heating MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI 2007 X164 Owner's Guide

454 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ABSunavailable
See Operator’s ManualIf the yellow ESP® warning
lampv flashes while driving and
this message appears, the electron-
ic traction system has switched off
to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.As soon as the brakes have cooled off,
the electronic traction system switches
on again.
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears and the ESP
® warning
lampv goes out.
The self-diagnosis has not yet been
completed yet.The display will clear after driving a
short distance at a vehicle speed of
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
Cruise control and
SPEEDTRONICinoperativeThe cruise control is malfunctioning.Have cruise control checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Cruise control--- mphYou have attempted to set a speed
while driving below 20 mph
(30 km/h).Accelerate to a speed exceeding
20 mph (30 km/h) and set the
speed (
page 257).
The ESP® is switched off.Switch on the ESP® (page 105).
The automatic transmission is set to
positionP, R, orN.Set the automatic transmission to
positionD (
page 194).
The vehicle is secured with the
parking brake.Release the parking brake
(
page 60).

460 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ESPunavailable
See Operator’s ManualThe ESP® was deactivated because
of insufficient power supply. The
charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS
available.When the voltage is above this value again, the
ABS is operational again and the message in the
multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display does
not disappear:
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
If the yellow ESP® warning
lampv flashes while driving and
this message appears, the electron-
ic traction system has switched off
to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
electronic traction system switches on again.
The message in the multifunction display disap-
pears and the ESP
® warning lampv goes
out.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed yet.The display will clear after driving a short
distance at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).

578 Index
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 146
Bi-Xenon* 481, 512
Cleaning lenses 429
Cleaning system* 210, 384
Halogen 511
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 483
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 146
Messages in the
multifunction display 481, 482,
483, 484, 485, 486
Replacing bulbs 508, 509
Switch 62, 145
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 328
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control
(Vehicles with Air suspension
package) 283
Vehicle level control
(Vehicles with enhanced Off-road
Package*) 285High beam flasher 63, 149
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the
multifunction display 482
Replacing bulbs 509, 511, 512
Switching on 63, 149
High mounted brake lamp 509
Hill start assist system 199
Hinged quarter windows* see
Power windows
Hood 379
Messages in the
multifunction display 478
Opening 379
Hooks
Loading 306
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 354I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 42, 44, 59
Immobilizer 111
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires,
Inflation pressures
Information button see Tele Aid
Infrared reflecting windshield* 345
Inside door handle 122
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 155
Illumination brightness 155
Lamps 436
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 157
Outside temperature indicator 156
Selecting language 174
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster

580 Index
Kickdown 198
Kilopascal 416
L
Labels 550
Certification 550
Emission control information 551
Engine number 551
Paintwork code 550
Vacuum line routing diagram 551
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 550
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 509
Front 509
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 483
Messages in display 481
Messages in the multifunction
display 481, 483, 485
Rear 509
Switch 145Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 436
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 281
Alarm system 112
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 121
Battery (SmartKey) 116
Brakes 27, 437, 438
Center console 31, 32, 448
CHECK ENGINE 29, 439, 440
Differential locks* 207
Distance warning lamp* 265
Downhill Speed Regulation 276
Engine diagnostics 29, 439, 440
ESP® 27, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front/rear 145
Front passenger front air bag off 31,
32, 80, 87, 450
Fuel reserve 29, 442
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 436, 437,
438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444,
445, 446
Off-road driving program 280
Parktronic* 292Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 91, 443
Seat belts 444
Seat heating* 140
Seat ventilation* 142
SRS 29, 74, 91, 445
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control 283, 285
Language, Setting 174
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Layout of poly-V-belt drive (GL 450) 552
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(GL 320 CDI) 552
Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and
care of 434
Lever for cruise control 257
License plate lamps 518
Messages in the
multifunction display 483
Replacing bulbs 509, 518
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 432
Light sensor
Messages in the
multifunction display 483
Lighter see Cigarette lighter*

586 Index
Seat belts 88
Children in the vehicle 93
Cleaning 433
Fastening 54
Height adjustment 56
Messages in the
multifunction display 443, 444
Proper use of 56, 90
Safety guidelines 78
Telltale 29, 88, 443
Warning lamp 444
Seat cushion depth see Seats
Seat heating* see Seats
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 390
Seats 45, 132
Adjusting 45
Cushion depth, Multicontour
seat* 140
Easy entry/exit feature for
third-row seats 132
Emergency exit for
third-row seats 134
Heating* 140
Lumbar support 139Memory function* 143
Multicontour seat* 140
Second-row, Folding 308
Third-row, Folding electrically 307,
310
Ventilation* 142
Securing cargo 304
Cargo tie-down rings 304
Hooks 306
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 87
Lamps in the instrument cluster 436
OCS* 86
Tele Aid 333
Vehicle battery 530
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 386
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 548Settings
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 280
Air suspension 280
Clock 176
Comfort functions* 184
Control system menus 160, 162
Control system submenus 161, 163,
173
Date 163, 173, 176
Daytime running lamp mode 178
Factory, SmartKey 116
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 120
Individual, Vehicle 170
Instrument cluster 174
Language, multifunction display 174,
175
Lighting 178
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 171
Selective, SmartKey 116
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Time 176
Vehicle configuration 185