odometer MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 2008 X164 Owner's Manual

Contents
Safety and Security........................... 73
Occupant safety................................... 74
Air bags .......................................... 76
Occupant Classification System ..... 81
Seat belts ....................................... 86
Active head restraint ...................... 90
Rear head restraints ....................... 91
Children in the vehicle .................... 91
Blocking of rear door
window operation ........................... 98
Panic alarm ........................................ 100
Activating ..................................... 100
Deactivating ................................. 100
Driving safety systems ....................... 101
ABS .............................................. 101
BAS .............................................. 103
ESP
®............................................. 103
EBP............................................... 107
4-ETS ............................................ 107
Anti-theft systems.............................. 109
Immobilizer................................... 109
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 109
Controls in detail............................. 111
Locking and unlocking ....................... 112
SmartKey ..................................... 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 115
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 120
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 120
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................. 120
Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 121
Automatic central locking ............ 128
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 128
Seats ................................................. 130
Easy-entry/exit feature for
third-row seats ............................. 130
Front seat active head restraints . 133
Rear seats .................................... 133
Lumbar support............................ 137
Multicontour seat* ....................... 138
Seat heating* ............................... 138
Seat ventilation* .......................... 140Memory function* ............................. 141
Storing positions into memory ..... 142
Recalling positions from memory. 142
Lighting ............................................. 143
Exterior lamp switch .................... 143
Combination switch ..................... 147
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*........................... 147
Hazard warning flasher ................ 149
Interior lighting ............................ 149
Door entry lamps ......................... 151
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 151
Instrument cluster ............................. 152
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination ...................... 153
Resetting trip odometer ............... 153
Tachometer.................................. 153
Outside temperature indicator ..... 153
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11 Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to
fix one or more substantial defects or mal-
functions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the
period of 18 months from original delivery
of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km)
on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following oc-
curs:(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-
fect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have direct-
ly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub-
stantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2To dim instrument cluster
illumination153
3Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer

Resetting all settings
153
169
4To brighten instrument
cluster illumination153
5KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
6Clock174
ItemPage
7Speedometer with:
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp436
’Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp1
lDistance warning
lamp2263,
440
1Lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is
running.
2Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates when the ignition is on.
It should go out when the engine is running.
ItemPage
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only437
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only437
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®)
warning lamp
441
HCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure
telltale*, Canada only444
444
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29 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
8Multifunction display with:

Trip odometer153

Main odometer155
9Tachometer with:
442
qPreglow indicator
lamp1
1Vehicles with Diesel engine only.
57
1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp74,
446
?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only439
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only439
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator61,
147
ItemPage
aFuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp446
4Fuel filler flap indica-
tor: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear
right-hand side.374
bMultifunction display
with:

Outside temperature
indicator or digital speed-
ometer (depending on
selected setting in the
control system)155,
173

Transmission position
indicator192

Gear range indicator197
ItemPage

Distance warning func-
tion* indicator
(Canada only)183

LOW RANGE mode*
indicator202

Downhill Speed Regula-
tion (DSR) indicator275

Off-road driving program
indicator278

Rear window wiper
indicator64

Set speed for

Cruise control

Distronic*
(Canada only)
257
266
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153 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Adjusting instrument cluster illumina-
tion
Use button1 or3 to adjust the illumina-
tion brightness for the instrument cluster.
To brighten illumination
Press and hold button3 until the
desired level of illumination is reached.
To dim illumination
Press and hold button1 until the
desired level of illumination is reached.
Resetting trip odometer
Make sure you are viewing the trip odome-
ter display (
page 155).
If it is not displayed, press buttonè
orÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel (
page 156) repeatedly until
the trip odometer appears in the multi-
function display.
Press and hold reset button2 in the
instrument cluster (
page 152) until
the trip odometer is reset.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(
page 26) denotes excessive engine
speed.To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.
Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed in the
multifunction display (
page 155).
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.
iWith the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center console
will also be adjusted when using button
1 or3.
!Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as
it may result in serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Warning!G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
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155 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1 (
page 42) or as
soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton* is in position1 (
page 44). The con-
trol system enables you to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for maintenance service, to set the
language for messages in the instrument
cluster display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
3Transmission position indicator
4Status indicator (outside temperature
or digital speedometer)
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(
page 158).
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
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159 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1Menu2Menu3Menu4Menu5
Standard displayAUDIONAV*Off-roadDISTRONIC*
(Canada only)
(page 162)(page 164)(page 166)(page 166)(page 167)
Commands/submenus
Trip- and main odometerSelecting radio stationRoute guidance
instructions, current
direction traveledCompassCalling up settings
Checking tire inflation pressureSelecting satellite radio
station*Vehicle level
Checking coolant temperatureOperating CD playerDifferential locks*
Calling up digital speedometer
or outside temperature
Calling up maintenance service
indicator
iThe headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those
shown in the control system displays.The first function displayed in each menu will
automatically show you which part of the system
you are in.
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162 Controls in detail
Control system
Standard display menu
In the standard display, the main odometer
and the trip odometer appear in the multi-
function display.
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
If you see another display, press
buttonè orÿ repeatedly until
the standard display appears.
Press buttonk orj to select
the functions in the standard display
menu.The following functions are available:Checking coolant temperature
FunctionPage
Checking tire inflation pressure395
Checking coolant temperature162
Calling up digital speedometer
or outside temperature163
Calling up maintenance service
indicator424
Warning!G

Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.

Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.
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584 Index
Multifunction display messages 449
ABS 451
ABS, ESP
®451
Air suspension 486
Air suspension program 486
Brake fluid 469
Brake lamps 477
Brake pads 467
Coolant 472
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 478
Cruise control 452
Distronic* 453
Doors 474
Downhill Speed Regulation 467
EBP 468
Engine coolant 470, 472
ESP
®441
Fog lamps, Front 478
Fog lamps, Rear 480
Front passenger front air bag 460,
461, 462, 463
Fuel cap 474
Headlamps 477, 478, 480, 482
Hood 474Key, SmartKey 476
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 475, 476
Lamps 477, 478, 479, 480, 482
Low tire pressure 464, 484, 485
Parking brake 468
Parking lamps 480
Tele Aid 483
Telephone* 483
Turn signals 482
Vehicle battery 466
Windshield washer fluid 483
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 156
Button operation 156
N
Navigation system* 166
See separate COMAND System
operating instructions
Net, Cargo* 312
Net, Parcel 319
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 189
New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 146, 176
Normal occupant weight 417
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 550O
Occupant distribution 417
Occupant safety 74
Active head restraint 90
Air bags 76
Children and air bags 77, 91, 93
Children in the vehicle 91
Fastening the seat belt 53
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 81, 85, 86
Infant and child restraint systems 92
LATCH-type child seat anchors 95
OCS 81
OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 460, 461, 462, 463
Seat belts 53, 78
OCS 81
Self-test 86
Odometer 153, 155, 162
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592 Index
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 394
Inflation pressure 377, 393, 395
Information placard 388
Inspection 385
Load rating 406, 407, 417
Loading Information 388
Loading terminology 415
Loading the vehicle 387
Low tire pressure telltale, Canada
only 27, 444
Maximum load 418
Messages in the multifunction
display 444
Ply composition and material
used 418
Problems under-/overinflation 405
Retreads 384
Rims and tires 555
Rotating 387
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 396
Service life 385
Sizes 406
Snow chains 421
Spare wheel 494, 520
Speed rating 353, 408, 418Storing 386
Temperature 394, 414
Terminology 415
TIN 410, 417
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 398
TPMS malfunction telltale 444
Traction 352, 414, 418
Tread 418
Tread depth 386, 420
Treadwear indicators 418
Vehicle maximum load on 418
Wear pattern 419
Winter tires 420
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 490
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 96
Towing
Trailer 197, 364, 367
Towing eye bolt 540
Towing the vehicle 540, 542
Tow-starting 536, 538Traction 414, 418
4-ETS, Driving safety systems 101,
107
Trailer
Attaching 366
Checking weights 366
Electrical connections 365
Hitch* 364
Loading 365
Towing 364, 367
Weights and ratings 365
Transfer case 201
LOW RANGE mode* 201
Switching LOW RANGE mode* 202
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission position indicator 155
Transmission positions 192
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 370
Tread 418
Tread depth 386, 420
Treadwear indicators 418
Trip computer 184
Trip odometer, resetting 153
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