MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2008, Model line: GL550, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 2008 X164Pages: 601
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T
Tachometer 29, 153
Displaying current gear range 197
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 511
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 481
Replacing bulbs 505, 513
Tailgate
Closing from the inside,
Electrically* 125
Closing from the outside
(vehicles without
KEYLESS-GO*) 126
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 124
Opening from the inside,
Manually 122
Opening from the outside 122Tar stains 426
Technical data 547
Air conditioning refrigerant 563, 564
Brake fluid 563, 564
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 562, 563
Coolant 563, 567
Dimensions, Vehicle 560
Electrical system 559
Engine 553
Engine oil 562, 564
Engine oil additives 564
Fuel requirements 565
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 562
Gasoline additives 566
Main dimensions 560
Premium unleaded gasoline 565
Rims 555
Tires 555
Weights 561
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 563, 569Tele Aid 331
Call priority 337
Emergency calls 333
Hands-free microphone 34
Information 336
Initiating an emergency call
manually 334
Messages in the multifunction
display 483
Remote door unlock 337
Roadside Assistance 335
SOS button 334
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 338
System self-check 332
Telephone cradle*
Changing 330
Telephone* 328
Answering/ending a call 187
Changing mobile phone cradle 330
Dialing a number from the phone
book 187
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call 187
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Hands-free microphone 34
Inserting in cradle 329
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 331
Messages in the multifunction
display 483
Operation 186
Phone book 187
Redialing 188
Rejecting/ending a call 187
Removing from cradle 330
Tray 317
Temperature
Coolant 162
Display mode, Status indicator 173
Interior temperature 219
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 163
Sensor, Interior temperature 216,
230
Sensor, Outside temperature 153
Setting display unit 163Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Third-row sunshade 212
Three-zone Automatic climate control see
Automatic climate control (3-zone) *
Ticket holder 320
Tie-down rings 302
Tightening torque
Screws, crossbars* 298, 299, 300
Wheel bolts 526
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 174
TIN 410, 417
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 388
Terminology 415
Tire Identification Number see TINTire inflation pressure
Checking manually 395
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 401
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), (USA only) 398
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 393
Tires 384, 555
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 401
Air pressure 415
Care and maintenance 385
Chains 421
Cleaning 386
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 387
Driving instructions 351
Hydroplaning 352
Important guidelines 384
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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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Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 482
Replacing bulbs 505
Turn signals 62
Additional in mirrors 505
Bulbs 505, 513
Cleaning lenses 429
Indicator lamps 27
Turning off the engine 69
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 418
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 418
Units, Settings
Speedometer 173
Temperature 173
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 563
Unlocking the vehicle see Key
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 434
Useful features 315V
Vehicle
Battery 528
Break-in period 346
Care 425
Control system, Settings menu 168
Dimensions 560
Locking/unlocking 40, 67, 112
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 496
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 418
Towing 538
Washing 425
Weights 561
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 365
Vehicle care 425
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 492, 493
Vehicle level control 279Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
enhanced Off-road Package*) 283
Vehicle level control*
Messages in the multifunction
display 486
Vehicle lighting 377
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 310
Cargo net* 312
Cargo tie-down rings 302
Carriers* 295
Crossbars* 295
Expanding cargo compartment 304
Hooks 304
Load limit 389
Loading instructions 301
Loading terminology 415
Parcel nets 319
Roof rails 295
Terminology 415
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 418
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 338
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Vehicle status message memory
menu 167
Vehicle tool kit 490
Vehicle washing 427
VIN 551
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 156
Hands-free microphone 34
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 290
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 272
Distronic* 263
Exterior lamps 143
Parking brake 60
Parktronic* 292
Seat belt telltale 86Warranty coverage 10, 549
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 569
Washing the vehicle 425
Wear pattern, Tires 419
Weights, Vehicle 561
Wheel
Bolts 492
Change 520
Removing 524
Spare 495, 520
Tightening torque 526
Wheel, Tires and 384
Wheels
Sizes 556
Window curtain air bags 80
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 431
Windshield
Cleaning 431
Cleaning wiper blades 431
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 64
Defogging 222, 237
Infrared reflecting* 344
Washer fluid 383, 563, 569Windshield washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display 483
Mixing ratio 569
Refilling 383
Reservoir level 383
Wiping with 64
Windshield washer system 383, 569
Windshield wipers 62
Cleaning wiper blades 431
Fast continuous wiping 63
Fast intermittent wiping 63
Rear window wiper/washer 64
Replacing wiper blades 516
Slow continuous wiping 63
Slow intermittent wiping 63
Winter driving 420
Snow chains 421
Tires 420
Winter driving instructions 353
Winter tires 420
Wood trims, cleaning 434
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle
properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time March 23, 2007
GSP/TID
Printed in U. S. A
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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