MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owner's Manual GL550 2008 X164 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/4/3492/w960_3492-0.png MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owner's Manual
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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 380 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will 
depend on a number of factors, including 
driving style. Increased oil consumption 
can occur when
the vehicle is

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 381 Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil
Example illustration GL 450 (GL 320 CDI, 
GL 550 similar)
1Filler cap
Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.
Add engine oil as required. Never over-

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 382 Operation
Engine compartment
The coolant expansion tank is located on 
the driver’s side of the engine compart-
ment.
1Cap
2Coolant expansion tank
3Indicator wall
4Coolant levelUsing a rag, tur

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 383 Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield/rear window washer 
system and headlamp cleaning 
system*
The windshield washer reservoir is located 
in the engine compartment.
1Cap for windshield washer

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 384 Operation
Tires and wheels
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center for information on test-
ed and recommended rims and tires for 
summer and winter operation. They can 
also offer

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 385 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire care and maintenance
Regularly check your tire inflation pressure 
at least once a month. For more informa-
tion on checking tire inflation pressure, 
see “Recomm

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 386 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tread depth
Do not allow your tires to wear down too 
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are 
sharply reduced at tread depths of less 
than 
1/8in (3 mm).
Treadwear i

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 387 Operation
Tires and wheels
Direction of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advantag-
es, such as better hydroplaning perfor-
mance. To benefit, however, you must 
make sure the tires rotate

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 388 Operation
Tires and wheels
1Driver’s door B-pillar
Following is a discussion on how to work 
with the information contained on the Tire 
and Loading Information placard with 
regards to loading

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owners Manual 389 Operation
Tires and wheels
Seating capacity
The seating capacity gives you important 
information on the number of occupants 
that can be in the vehicle. Observe front 
and rear seating capacity.
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