coolant capacity MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 2008 X164 Owner's Manual

416 Operation
Tires and wheels
Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for
the front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
GTW (G
ross Trailer Weight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus
the weight of all cargo, equipment, luggage
etc. loaded on the trailer.GVW (G
ross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,
installed accessories, passengers and
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GVW must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the certification label
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
GVWR (G
ross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the vehicle including all options, passen-
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
pressure is bars. There are 100 kilopascals
(kPa) to 1 bar.
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562 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercerdes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect 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.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterGL 320 CDI9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine oils
GL 450, GL 5509.5 US qt (9.0 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmissionAll models9.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case single speedAll models0.5 US qt (0.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case double speed*All models1.6 US qt (1.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front axleAll models1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
Rear axleAll models1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
Rear axle with differential lock*All models1.7 US qt (1.6 l)Hypoid gear oil
Power steeringAll modelsapprox. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)MB Power Steering Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATF
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563 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Front wheel hubsAll modelsapprox. 1.5oz (43g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake systemAll models-MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemGL 320 CDIapprox. 10.0 US qt (9.5 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
GL 450approx. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
GL 5501approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel Tank
including a reserve ofAll models26.4 US gal (100.0 l)
approx. 3.4 US gal (13.0 l)Gasoline engine:
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Diesel engine:
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM)
Air conditioning systemAll models-R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil
(never R-12)
Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning
system*All models8.1 US qt (7.7 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate2
1Data preliminary.2Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 569).
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579 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 185
Since start 184
Fuel filler flap 374
Locking/unlocking 374
Opening 374
Opening in an emergency 497
Fuel tank
Capacity 563
Filler flap 374
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 562
Fuses 543
Fuse box in cargo compartment 544
Fuse box in engine compartment 544
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 545
Fuse chart 490
Replacing 543G
Garage door opener 338
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 416
Gear range
Automatic transmission 189, 197
Limiting 197
Shifting into optimal 199
Gear selector lever 25, 56, 189
Cleaning 433
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 189
Messages in the multifunction
display 459
Position indicator 192, 197
Transmission position 192
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 315
Good visibility 208Gross 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 149
Head restraints 46, 133
Active head restraint 90, 133
Front seats, Adjusting 46
Rear seats 91
Rear seats, Adjusting 135
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 136
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 514
Headlamp cleaning system* 208, 383
Reservoir capacity 563
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
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