technical data MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2009 Owner's Manual

GL 350 CDI 4MATIC Blue-
EFFICIENCY
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC GL 350 BlueTEC
MB Sheet number
Vehicles without a diesel
particle filter
37 228.3, 228.5, 228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5, 229.51 —
MB Sheet number
Vehicles with a diesel par-
ticle filter
228.51, 229.31, 229.51 229.51
i
In the event that the:
R engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAE classification (viscosity)
is not available, you can use another min-
eral or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. You must
then have an oil change carried out at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil.
! Do not use lubricant additives, as they can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty. Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means it is thick; a low viscosity means
that it is thin.
Select the SAE classification (viscosity) of the
engine oil according to the outside tempera-
ture. The following table shows you the vis-
cosity classes to be used depending on the
average air temperature. Capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Vehicle model Capacity including
oil filter GL 350 BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI
4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY 8.5 l
GL 450 4MATIC
GL 500 4MATIC 9.0 l
GL 450 CDI
4MATIC 11.5 l
37
Only for certain countries. 290
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Coolant
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
topped up with a coolant that will ensure
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
Further information on coolants and on fill-
ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products, Sheet
310.1, or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
-37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †); otherwise, heat will not be
effectively dissipated
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
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz. !
The cooling system contains a supply
which must be renewed after 15 years, or
after 250, 000 km at the latest.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
if the recommended mixture ratio is
observed. Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
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 would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with a brake fluid that has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in
the Service Booklet.
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Windscreen washer system
The headlamp cleaning system* and wind-
screen washer system are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid and its mixing ratio ( Ypage 178). Service products and capacities
291Technical data
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Vehicle data, GL 450 4MATIC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height
38 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
38 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
38 202 mm
Maximum ground
clearance
38 307 mm
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level
38 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive)
2430 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). Vehicle data, GL 500 4MATIC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors 2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height 39 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
39 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
39 202 mm
Maximum ground
clearance
39 307 mm
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level 39 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive) 2445 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload.
Maximum roof
load 90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). 38
The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system.
39 The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system. 292
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Vehicle data, GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE) 5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height
40 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
40 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
40 202 mm
Maximum ground
clearance
40 307 mm
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level
40 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive)
2450 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y
page 286). Vehicle data, GL 350 BlueTEC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height
41 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
41 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
41 202 mm
Maximum ground
clearance
41 307 mm
40
The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system.
41 The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system. Vehicle data, GL 350 BlueTEC
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Vehicle dimensions
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level
41 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive)
2415 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). Vehicle data, GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height
42 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
42 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
42 202 mm Vehicle dimensions
Maximum ground
clearance
42 307 mm
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level 42 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive) 2550 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload.
Maximum roof
load 90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). 41
The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system.
42 The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system. 294
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Tyres
i BA: Both axles GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY /
GL 350 BlueTEC GL 450 4MATIC /
GL 500 4MATIC /
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
18" BA
All-weather tyres
44
,45 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S –
All-terrain tyres
for
44, 46 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S –
Winter tyres
44 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S
i –
Light-alloy wheels
8J x 18 H2 ET53 –
19" BA
Summer tyres
47 275/55 R19 111 V 275/55 R19 111 V
All-terrain tyres
46, 47 275/55 R19 111 H
M+S 275/55 R19 111 H
M+S
Winter tyres
265/55 R19 109 H
M+S
i 265/55 R19 109 H
M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
8.5 J x 19 H2 ET56 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET56
20" BA
Summer tyres
47 275/50 R20 109 W 275/50 R20 109 W
All-weather tyres
47, 48 275/50 R20 109 H
M+S MOExtended –
Light-alloy wheels
8.5 J x 20 H2 ET56 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET56
44
Not in conjunction with Code 845 (3rd row of seats, electrically folding).
45 All-season tyres with M+S certification. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for information.
46 All-terrain tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for information.
47 Snow chains not permitted.
48 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system or tyre pressure monitor*. 296
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AMG equipment*
All models
21" BA
All-weather tyres
47, 49 295/40 R21 111V XL
Light-alloy wheels
10J x 21 H2 ET37
Spare wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* or a spare
wheel*, depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
i The GL 350 BlueTEC model is not equipped with a "Minispare"/collapsible emergency
spare wheel*.
! The maximum tyre pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap must be
set for the spare wheel*. "Minispare" emergency spare wheel*
50 GL 450 4MATIC / GL 500 4MATIC /
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY / GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
19" Tyres
T 165/90 – 19 119 M
Tyre pressure
4.2 bar
Wheels
4.5B x 19 ET 40
Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. !
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame.
47 Snow chains not permitted.
49 The use of these tyres alters the vehicle width to 1954 mm.
50 Snow chains not permitted. Trailer coupling*
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Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,215.5 mm. Trailer loads
All models
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked
51 3,500 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight
52 140 kg
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a trailer
2,000 kg
Frequencies for garage door openers*
Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Egypt W-KLE-17 / 08 March 06 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,
868
Andorra 20 July 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Australia 28 June 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Barbados Registration not required 27, 40, 433, 868
Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Bulgaria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April
07 27, 40, 433, 868
Chile 38447/F-23 No.3.3634 40, 433
Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE20 April
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE7519301
29 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868
51
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
52 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. 298
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Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
France Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
French Guyana Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Gibraltar Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE13 May
05 (UK) 27, 40, 418, 433,
868
Greece Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE11409/18/4/2005 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 418, 433,
868
Guadeloupe Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Iceland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Italy DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15347
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15348
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15350
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15357
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15358
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15359 27, 40, 433, 868
Jordan TRC/LPD/2005/23 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Canary Islands 000438/2005, 000439/2005
000440/2005, 000441/2005
000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005, 3 June 2005 27, 40, 433, 868
Croatia SDR 224/06 27, 40, 433, 868
Kuwait 5 October 2005 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,
868Frequencies for garage door openers*
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Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Latvia 2920/O&M/2006 July 3 27, 40, 433, 868
Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE
27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06 27, 40, 433, 868
Liechtenstein Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Luxembourg Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE150405/9538 24 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Malta Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Martinique Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July
05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Mexico 280 to 390
Monaco Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
New Zealand 20 March 06 27, 30, 40, 433
The Nether-
lands Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Norway Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE05/02424-SA644 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Poland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE21 April
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Portugal ANCOM-S08399/05 27, 40, 433, 868
Reunion Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Romania Article 6.4 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Russia POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 Mai05 433
Saudi Arabia 11_02_05/5024-5-6 418, 433
Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868300
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