display MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI 2007 X164 Owner's Manual

576 Index
ETD 91, 445
Safety guidelines 78
Expanding cargo compartment 306
Exterior rear view mirrors 52, 211
Folding 212
Power folding* 211
Synchronizing 212
F
Fastening the seat belts 54
Filler neck, Engine oil 382
First aid kit 495
Flat tire 523
Lifting the vehicle 524
Lowering the vehicle 528
Minispare wheel 499
Mounting the spare wheel 524
Preparing the vehicle 524
Floormats* 326Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 382,
560
Brake fluid 378, 561, 562
Capacities 560
Engine coolant 378, 382, 561, 565
Engine oil 381, 560, 562
Power steering fluid 561
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 378, 567
Fog lamps 148
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* 150
Messages in the
multifunction display 481
Rear fog lamp 149
Replacing bulbs 514
4-ETS 109
Off-road - 4-ETS 110
Front air bags 79
Front defroster 223, 237
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 74, 79
Messages in the multifunction
display 463, 464, 465, 466Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 32, 85
Front seat heat restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 542
Fuel 376, 561
Additives 564
Capacities, Fuel tank 561
Consumption statistics 187, 188
Filling the tank 375
Fuel filler flap and cap 375, 501
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
442
Premium unleaded gasoline 376,
561, 563
Requirements, Octane rating 563
Fuel cap
Messages in the
multifunction display 478

577 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 188
Since start 187
Fuel filler flap 375
Locking/unlocking 375
Opening 375
Opening in an emergency 501
Fuel tank
Capacity 561
Filler flap 375
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 560
Fuses 544
Fuse box in cargo compartment 545
Fuse box in engine compartment 545
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 546
Fuse chart 495, 544
Fuse extractor 495, 544
Replacing 544
Spare fuses 495, 544G
Garage door opener 339
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 416
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192, 200
Limiting 200
Shifting into optimal 202
Gear selector lever 25, 58, 192
Cleaning 433
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 192
Messages in the
multifunction display 461
Position indicator 195, 200
Transmission position 195
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 316
Good visibility 210Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 416
GVW 416
GVWR 416
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 34
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 433
Hazard warning flasher 151
Head restraints 46, 135
Active head restraint 92, 135
Front seats, Adjusting 46
Rear seats 93
Rear seats, Adjusting 137
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 138
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 518
Headlamp cleaning system* 210, 384
Reservoir capacity 561
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps

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

579 Index
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 151
Delayed shut-off 180
Interior rear view mirror 52
Antiglare positions 210
Auto-dimming mirrors* 211
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 64
J
Jack 496, 497
Lifting the vehicle 524
Jump starting 538
K
Key, Mechanical 500
Key, SmartKey 114
Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 114
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 252
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 252Closing, Power tailgate* 128
Factory setting 116
Locking/unlocking 40, 71, 114
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 116
Loss of 122
Messages in the
multifunction display 480
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 251
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 251
Remote control 114
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 116
Starter switch positions 42
Starting the engine 57
Turning off the engine 70
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 117
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 252Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 252
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 129
Factory setting 120
Important notes 119
Locking/unlocking 41, 71, 117
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 120
Loss of 122
Messages in the
multifunction display 479, 480
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 251
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 251
Remote control 117
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 121
Start/stop button 43
Starter switch positions 42, 43
Starting the engine 59
Turning off the engine 70

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*

581 Index
Lighting, Exterior and interior 145
Limp-Home Mode 202, 439, 440
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 148, 179
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 72
Locking the vehicle see Key
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 122
Loss of keys, SmartKey 122
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 122
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 549
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the
multifunction display 483
Replacing bulbs 509
Switching on 62, 145
LOW RANGE mode* 203
Messages in the
multifunction display 493, 494
Lubricants 560
Lumbar support 139M
Main dimensions 558
Maintenance 12, 422
Calling up service indicator
display 424
Clearing service indicator
message 423
Maintenance System 422
Resetting service indicator 424
Service indicator message 422
Service term exceeded 423
Maintenance System 422
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL* see
Automatic climate control
(3-zone)* 239
Maximum load rating, Tires 417
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 417
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 434
Mechanical key 500Memory function* see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 34
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 52
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 211
Exterior rear view mirror 52
Interior rear view mirror 52, 210
MON 376, 563
Multicontour seat* 140
Multifunction display 157
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Displaying current gear range 200
Selecting display 175
Selecting language 174

582 Index
Multifunction display messages 451
ABS 453
Air suspension 490
Air suspension package* 490
Brake fluid 472
Brake lamps 481
Brake pads 470
Check engine 472
Coolant 475
Cruise control 454
Distronic* 455
Doors 478
Downhill Speed Regulation 470
EBP 471
Engine coolant 473, 475
Engine oil 476
ESP® 441
Fog lamps, Front 481
Fog lamps, Rear 484
Front passenger front air bag 463,
464, 465, 466
Fuel cap 478
Gear selector lever 461
Headlamps 481, 483, 484, 486
Hood 478Key, SmartKey 480
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 479, 480
Lamps 481, 483, 484, 486
Low tire pressure 467, 488, 489
Parking brake 461, 471
Parking lamps 482
Tele Aid 487
Telephone* 487
Turn signals 486
Vehicle battery 469
Windshield washer fluid 487
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 158
Button operation 158
N
Navigation system* 168
See separate COMAND System
operating instructions
Net, Cargo* 313
Net, Parcel 320
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 192
New vehicle, Break-in period 348
Night security illumination 148, 179
Normal occupant weight 417
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 550O
Occupant distribution 417
Occupant safety 74
Active head restraint 92
Air bags 76
Children and air bags 77, 93, 96
Children in the vehicle 93
Fastening the seat belt 54
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 82, 85, 86
Infant and child restraint systems 94
LATCH-type child seat anchors 97
OCS* 81
OCS*, Messages in the multifunction
display 463, 464, 465, 466
Seat belts 54, 78
OCS* 81
Self-test 86
Odometer 156, 157, 164

583 Index
Off-road - 4-ETS 110
Off-road - ABS 104
Off-road - ESP® 108
Off-road driving
Checklist 359, 365
Crossing obstacles 363
Driving instructions for off-road
driving 357
Driving through water 362
Returning 365
Rules 358
Special driving features 358
Steep terrain 360
Off-road driving program (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) 279
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
One-touch gearshifting 202
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 429
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 423
Overhead control panel 34
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 373P
Paintwork code 550
Paintwork, Cleaning 426
Panic alarm 102
Panorama roof, Rear 214
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 320
Front seat backrests 320
Parking 68, 352
On hills 68
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 68, 373
Parking brake 60, 68
Lamps, Indicator and warning 437
Messages in the
multifunction display 471
Releasing 61
Parking lamps 509
Messages in the
multifunction display 482
Replacing bulbs 513
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 185, 211Parktronic* 31, 32, 290
Cleaning system sensors 430
Minimum distance 292
Range 291
Switching on/off 293
System malfunction 294
System sensors 291
System sensors, Cleaning 430
Warning indicators 25, 292
Parts service 548
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 371
Fuse box 546
Interior lighting 151
Interior rear view mirror 34
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 320
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 349
Phone see Telephone*

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

587 Index
Vehicle level control 281
Shifting
Automatic transmission 58, 192
Side impact air bags 80
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the
multifunction display 484
Replacing bulbs 514, 517
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 417
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 421
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 495
Spare wheel 499
Mounting 524
Wheel bolts 496, 526
Speed settings
Cruise control 259
Distronic* 268
Speedometer 27, 265Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
SRS 90
Indicator lamp 29, 445
Messages in the
multifunction display 445
Standing lamps 145
Replacing bulbs 508, 509, 513, 515,
517
Standing water, Driving through 362
Starter switch 25, 42
Positions 42
Starting difficulties, Engine 60
Starting, Engine 57
Steep terrain, Driving 360
Steering column 50, 51
Steering wheel 49
Adjustment, Electrically* 51
Adjustment, Manually 50
Buttons 30, 158
Cleaning 433
Steering wheel gearshift control,
Automatic transmission 201
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 339Storage compartments 36, 316
Armrest, Front 318
Cup holder 321
Cup holders 321
Door pockets 36
Front center console 318
Glove box 316
Parcel net, Front passenger
footwell 320
Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 320
Rear seats, In front of 319
Storing tires 387
Stranded vehicle 543
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 213
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade
Rear panorama roof 214
Suspension tuning see Air suspension
package
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 16