engine MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI 2007 X164 Owner's Manual

573 Index
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 150
Messages in the
multifunction display 481
Replacing bulbs 514
Crossing obstacles 363
Cruise control 257
Activating 259
Messages in the
multifunction display 454
Cup holders 321
Cleaning 322
Front center console 322
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 322
Rear armrest 321
Curb weight 416
D
Date display, Setting 176, 177
Daytime running lamp mode 147
Setting 178
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 223, 237
Defrosting, Front 223, 237
Defrosting, Rear 215Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 179
Interior lighting 180
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29
Differential locks* 206
A few words about 206
Messages in the
multifunction display 493
Switching 207
Difficulties
While driving 66
While starting 60
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 157, 165
Dimensions, Vehicle 558
Direction of rotation (tires) 388
Displays
Digital speedometer 157, 165
Distronic* 265
Maintenance service indicator 422
Messages in the
multifunction display 451
Multifunction display 157Outside temperature 157, 165
Selecting 175
Symbol messages 469
Text messages 453
Vehicle status message 170, 451
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 161, 163, 170
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 187
Distronic* 262
Activating 268
Cleaning system sensor 430
Control system 266
Deactivating 270
Distance warning function* 274
Distance warning function*
activating/deactivating 186
Driving hints 272
Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Sensor cover 430
Warning and indicator lamps 265

575 Index
Emergency operation
Fuel filler flap 501
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 500,
501
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 503
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 202
Emergency operations
Exit for third-row seats 134
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 338
Tailgate, Opening from the inside
manually 124
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 538
Engine shut-down 546
First aid kit 495
Flat tire 523
Fuses 544
Hazard warning flasher 151
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 436, 437, 438, 439, 440,
441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446
Roadside Assistance 12, 336
Towing the vehicle 540Emission control 373
Information label 551
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 551
Engine
Belt layout 552
Belt layout (GL 320 CDI) 552
Break-in recommendations 381
Cleaning 427
Compartment 379
Emergency engine shut-down 546
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 472
Maximum engine speed 156, 553
Messages in the
multifunction display 472
Number 551
Starting 57
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Starting with the SmartKey 58
Tachometer 29, 156
Technical data 553
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 70
Turning off with the SmartKey 70Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 381, 562
Adding 382, 562
Additives 562
Changing 382, 562
Checking level 381
Checking with the oil dipstick 381
Consumption 381
Filler neck 382
Messages in the
multifunction display 476
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 562
Enhanced Off-road Package*
Vehicle level control 285
ESP® 27, 105
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP® 105
Messages in the
multifunction display 459, 460
Off-road-ESP® 108
Warning lamp 27, 441, 442

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

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*

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*

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

588 Index
T
Tachometer 29, 156
Displaying current gear range 200
Overspeed range 156
Tail lamps 515
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the
multifunction display 485
Replacing bulbs 509, 517
Tailgate
Closing from the inside,
Electrically* 127
Closing from the outside
(vehicles without
KEYLESS-GO*) 128
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 126
Opening from the inside,
Manually 124
Opening from the outside 124Tar stains 426
Technical data 547
Air conditioning refrigerant 561, 562
Brake fluid 561, 562
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 560, 561
Coolant 561, 565
Dimensions, Vehicle 558
Electrical system 557
Engine 553
Engine oil 560, 562
Engine oil additives 562
Fuel requirements 563
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 560
Gasoline additives 564
Main dimensions 558
Premium unleaded gasoline 563
Rims 554
Tires 554
Weights 559
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 561, 567Tele Aid 332
Call priority 338
Emergency calls 334
Hands-free microphone 34
Information 337
Initiating an emergency call
manually 335
Messages in the
multifunction display 487
Remote door unlock 338
Roadside Assistance 336
SOS button 335
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 339
System self-check 333
Telephone cradle*
Changing 331
Telephone* 329
Answering/ending a call 190
Changing mobile phone cradle 331
Dialing a number from the phone
book 190
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call 190