MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owner's Manual

580 Index
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* 477, 508
Cleaning lenses 429
Cleaning system* 208, 383
Halogen 507
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 477
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 477, 478, 479, 480, 481,
482
Replacing bulbs 504, 505
Switch 61, 143
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 327
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with Air
suspension program) 281
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
enhanced Off-road Package*) 283High beam flasher 61, 147
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 478
Replacing bulbs 505, 507, 508
Switching on 61, 147
High mounted brake lamp 505
Hill start assist system 196
Hinged quarter windows* see
Power windows
Hood 378
Messages in the multifunction
display 474
Opening 378
Hooks
Loading 304
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 352I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 42, 44, 57
Immobilizer 109
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* 344
Inside door handle 120
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 152
Illumination brightness 153
Lamps 436
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature indicator 153
Selecting language 172
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
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Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 149
Delayed shut-off 177
Interior rear view mirror 51
Antiglare positions 208
Auto-dimming mirrors* 208
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 63
J
Jack 492, 493
Lifting the vehicle 520
Jump starting 536
K
Key, Mechanical 496
Key, SmartKey 112
Batteries 120, 502
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 250
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 250Closing, Power tailgate* 126
Factory setting 114
Locking/unlocking 40, 70, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 114
Loss of 120
Messages in the multifunction
display 476
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 249
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 249
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 502
Selective setting 114
Starter switch positions 42
Starting the engine 56
Turning off the engine 69
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 120, 502
Battery check lamp 115
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 250Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 250
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 127
Factory setting 118
Important notes 117
Locking/unlocking 41, 70, 115
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 118
Loss of 120
Messages in the multifunction
display 475, 476
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 249
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 249
Remote control 115
Replacing batteries 502
Selective setting 119
Start/stop button 43
Starter switch positions 42, 43
Starting the engine 57
Turning off the engine 69
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582 Index
Kickdown 196
Kilopascal 416
L
Labels 550
Certification 550
Emission control information 551
Engine number 551
Paintwork code 550
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 550
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 505
Front 505
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 477
Messages in display 477
Messages in the multifunction
display 477, 479, 481
Rear 505
Switch 143Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 436
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 279
Alarm system 110
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 119
Battery (SmartKey) 114
Brakes 27, 437, 438
Center console 31, 32, 447
CHECK ENGINE 29, 439, 440
Differential locks* 205
Distance warning lamp* 263
Downhill Speed Regulation 274
Engine diagnostics 29, 439, 440
ESP
®27, 441
Fog lamps, Front/rear 143
Front passenger front air bag off 31,
32, 80
Fuel reserve 29, 446
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 436, 437,
438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444,
446
Off-road driving program 278
Parktronic* 290Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 89, 442
Seat belts 443
Seat heating* 138
Seat ventilation* 140
SRS 29, 74, 89, 446
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control 281, 283
Language, Setting 172
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(GL 320 CDI) 552
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(GL 450, GL 550) 552
Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and care
of 434
Lever for cruise control 255
License plate lamps 514
Messages in the multifunction
display 479
Replacing bulbs 505, 514
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 432
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 477
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Lighter see Cigarette lighter (Depending
on vehicle configuration)
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp-Home Mode 200, 439, 440
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 146, 176
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 71
Locking the vehicle see Key
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 120
Loss of keys, SmartKey 120
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 120
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 549
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 479
Replacing bulbs 505
Switching on 61, 143
LOW RANGE mode* 201
Messages in the multifunction
display 488
Lubricants 562
Lumbar support 137M
Main dimensions 560
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)* 237
Maximum load rating, Tires 417
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 417
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 434
Mechanical key 496Memory 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 51
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 208
Exterior rear view mirror 51
Interior rear view mirror 51, 208
MON 375, 565
Multicontour seat* 138
Multifunction display 155
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Displaying current gear range 197
Selecting display 173
Selecting language 172
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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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Off-road - 4-ETS 108
Off-road - ABS 102
Off-road - ESP
®106
Off-road driving
Checklist 357, 363
Crossing obstacles 361
Driving instructions for off-road
driving 355
Driving through water 360
Returning 363
Rules 356
Special driving features 356
Steep terrain 358
Off-road driving program (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) 277
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
One-touch gearshifting 199
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) 371P
Paintwork code 550
Paintwork, Cleaning 426
Panic alarm 100
Panorama roof, Rear 212
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 319
Front seat backrests 319
Parking 67, 350
On hills 67
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 67, 371
Parking brake 59, 67
Lamps, Indicator and warning 437
Messages in the multifunction
display 468
Releasing 59
Parking lamps 505
Messages in the multifunction
display 480
Replacing bulbs 509
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 182, 209Parktronic* 31, 32, 288
Cleaning system sensors 430
Minimum distance 290
Range 289
Switching on/off 291
System malfunction 292
System sensors 289
System sensors, Cleaning 430
Warning indicators 25, 290
Parts service 548
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 370
Fuse box 545
Interior lighting 149
Interior rear view mirror 34
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 319
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 347
Phone see Telephone*
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586 Index
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 432
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout (GL 320 CDI) 552
Layout (GL 450, GL 550) 552
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 348
Power outlets 324
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Convenience closing feature 250
Opening/closing 251
Stopping 250
Summer opening feature 249
Synchronizing 253
Power washer 426Power windows 246
Cleaning 431
Convenience closing feature 250
Door windows 247
Hinged quarter windows* 248
Opening/closing 246
Rear door windows, Blocking
operation 98
Summer opening feature 249
Synchronizing, Door windows 249
Practical hints 490
Premium unleaded gasoline 565
Problems
While driving 65
With starting see Starting difficulties
With the vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 417
PSI 417
Push-starting see Tow-startingQ
Quarter windows* see Power windows
R
Radio
AUDIO menu, Control system 164
Selecting station 164
Selecting station (satellite*) 164
Radio transmitters 370
Range (distance to empty) 185
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 289
Reading lamp, front 149
Reading lamp, second-row 151
Rear automatic climate control 241, 244
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
(Depending on vehicle configuration)
Rear climate control* 226
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 98
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
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587 Index
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 212
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear towing eye 541
Rear view camera* 293
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 212
Rear window wiper/washer 64
Rear windows see Power windows
Rear wiper blade 517
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 417
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 338
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 564
Refueling 374
Regular checks 376
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 337Replacing bulbs 504
Additional turn signals, Exterior rear
view mirrors 511
Backup lamps 504, 505, 511
Brake lamps 504, 505, 511
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 504, 505, 510
Fog lamp, Rear 504, 505, 511
Fog lamps, Front 504, 505, 510
High beam headlamps 504, 505, 508
License plate lamps 504, 505, 514
Low beam headlamps 504, 505, 507
Parking/standing lamps 504, 505,
509, 511, 513
Side marker lamps, Front 504, 505,
507, 510
Side marker lamps, Rear 504, 505,
511, 513
Tail lamps 504, 505, 511, 513
Turn signal lamps, Front 504, 505,
509
Turn signal lamps, Rear 504, 505,
511, 513Reporting safety defects 19
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 169
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 500
Residual heat and ventilation 225, 241
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 189
Rims 417, 555
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid
RON 375, 565
Roof rails 295
Rubber parts, Cleaning 432
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 396
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 101
Occupant safety 74
Reporting safety defects 19
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 164
Scissors-type vehicle jack 492, 493
Seat belt force limiter 89
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Seat belts 86
Children in the vehicle 91
Cleaning 433
Fastening 53
Height adjustment 55
Messages in the multifunction
display 443
Proper use of 55, 88
Safety guidelines 78
Telltale 29, 86, 442
Warning lamp 442, 443
Seat cushion depth see Seats
Seat heating* see Seats
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 389
Seats 45, 130
Adjusting 45
Cushion depth, Multicontour
seat* 138
Easy entry/exit feature for
third-row seats 130
Emergency exit for
third-row seats 132
Heating* 138
Lumbar support 137Memory function* 141
Multicontour seat* 138
Second-row, Folding 306
Third-row, Folding electrically 305,
308
Ventilation* 140
Securing cargo 302
Cargo tie-down rings 302
Hooks 304
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 436
OCS* 86
Tele Aid 332
Vehicle battery 528
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 385
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 548Settings
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 278
Air suspension 278
Clock 174
Comfort functions* 181
Control system menus 158, 160
Control system submenus 159, 161,
171
Date 161, 171, 174
Daytime running lamp mode 175
Factory, SmartKey 114
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 118
Individual, Vehicle 168
Instrument cluster 172
Language, multifunction display 172,
173
Lighting 175
Memory function* 141
Resetting all, Control system 169
Selective, SmartKey 114
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Time 174
Vehicle configuration 182
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Vehicle level control 279
Shifting
Automatic transmission 56, 189
Side impact air bags 80
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 480
Replacing bulbs 510, 513
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 wheel 494
Mounting 520
Wheel bolts 492, 525
Speed settings
Cruise control 257
Distronic* 266
Speedometer 27, 263Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
SRS 88
Indicator lamp 29, 446
Messages in the multifunction
display 446
Standing lamps 143
Replacing bulbs 504, 505, 509, 511,
513
Standing water, Driving through 360
Starter switch 25, 42
Positions 42
Starting difficulties, Engine 59
Starting, Engine 56
Steep terrain, Driving 358
Steering column 49, 50
Steering wheel 48
Adjustment, Electrically* 50
Adjustment, Manually 49
Buttons 30, 156
Cleaning 433
Steering wheel gearshift control,
Automatic transmission 198
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 338Storage compartments 36, 315
Cup holder 320
Cup holders 320
Door pockets 36
Front center console 317
Glove box 315
Parcel net, Front passenger
footwell 319
Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 319
Rear seats, In front of 318
Storage/telephone* compartment
Armrest, Front 317
Storing tires 386
Stranded vehicle 542
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 210
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade
Rear panorama roof 212
Suspension tuning see Air suspension
program
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 16
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