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the vehicle.

왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One collapsible wheel chock is includ- ed with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 495). For information on set- ting up the collapsible wheel chock, see (컄 page 498).

When changing wheel on a level surface: 왘 Place one wheel chock in front of and

another sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: 왘 Place the wheel chock and another sizeable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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1 Wheel wrench 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1).

The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

! Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle, as this may cause damage to the vehicle.

2 Take-up bracket 3 Jack 4 Crank

! Vehicles with factory-mounted running-boards*: Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type jack (located under the cargo compartment floor) designed for use with factory-mounted running boards. Only use this jack when jacking up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be damaged. See separate instructions for scissors-type jack. 왘 Place jack 3 on firm ground.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Position jack 3 under the take-up

bracket 2 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an in- cline.

왘 Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3

is fully seated in take-up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground.

왘 Continue to turn crank 4 until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.

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Warning!

Removing the wheel

Mounting the new wheel

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle

is raised.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and

remove it.

왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment

bolt 1 supplied with the tool kit (컄 page 495).

왘 Remove the remaining bolts.

! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the bolts and wheel hub threads. 왘 Remove the wheel.

1 Wheel bolt for 19" and 20" light alloy

wheels

2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel (locat-

ed in vehicle tool kit (컄 page 495))

! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mount- ing the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel will damage the vehicle’s brakes. 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

wheel hub.

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! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.

Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

왘 Guide spare wheel onto the alignment

bolt and push it on the wheel hub.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt. 왘 Insert the remaining wheel bolt and

tighten it slightly.

Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight.

왘 Remove the jack.

1-5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

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Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm).

왘 Store jack and all other vehicle tool kit

items back into the storage well.

i The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the spare wheel well under the cargo compart- ment floor, but should be transported in the car- go compartment wrapped in a protective cover. Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS*: Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni- tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle.

Practical hints Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)

왔 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be sucked into the fuel system. If this happens, the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on and the engine may not start immediately after refueling the vehicle. After refueling: 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 41) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

If the engine does not start: 왘 Wait for approximately 2 minutes. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 41) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

is set to P. The gear position indicator in the multi- function display should be on P. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch (컄 page 43). 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 2 for at least 10 seconds (컄 page 41).

왘 Return the SmartKey in the starter

switch to position 0 (컄 page 41).

If the engine still does not start, do not make any further attempts to start the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light truck Center or call Roadside Assistance (컄 page 336).

i When the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) has been illuminated for the above condition, it will remain illuminated until the engine was cycled on and off four times in a row.

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Practical hints Battery

The battery is located under the front passenger seat.

Warning!

i Mercedes-Benz recommends to have the battery replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser- vice life. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently. When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center about steps you need to observe.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries.

Risk of explosion.

Fire, open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid creating sparks.

Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Wear suitable protective cloth- ing, especially gloves, apron and faceguard.

Wear eye protection.

Rinse any acid spills immediate- ly with clear water. Contact a physician if necessary.

Keep children away.

Follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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! The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the factory-equipped battery. The battery, the battery ventilation hose (컄 page 536) and the lateral plug (컄 page 536) must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

Warning!

Jump starting must only be done using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 538).

! The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” bat- tery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-removable. Do not attempt to open the bat- tery as otherwise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require top- ping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be opened to check the electrolyte level, the bat- tery condition must be checked periodically by performing a battery conductance test. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test- ing intervals. As with any other battery, the battery may dis- charge if the vehicle is not operated for an ex- tended period of time. You can connect a battery maintenance charge unit tested and approved for use on your vehicle model or disconnect the battery to prevent battery discharge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information.

Practical hints Battery

Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 530). Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.

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Practical hints Battery

! Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for further information.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

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Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery

Warning!

Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery is a complicated and technically demanding procedure that also requires safety precautions to avoid the risk of injury. We strongly recommend that it be performed by a qualified technician or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center only. Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only undertake it if you feel fully capable of performing all of the tasks involved as de- scribed in these instructions. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 530). Performing the tasks involved incorrectly can cause damage to the vehicle and impair the operating safety of the vehicle, and/or cause severe injury to you or others.

i With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button will have no effect.

Step 1 (Disconnecting)

i If your battery is discharged, the vehicle must be jump started (컄 page 538) using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment, or an accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz must be connected using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment (see separate instructions for the accessory bat- tery charge unit*) before any of the following steps can be performed. If the battery cannot be jumped or charged, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 왘 Set the automatic transmission to

position P (컄 page 194).

왘 Firmly depress the parking brake

(컄 page 68).

왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 69). 왘 Leave the ignition switched on

(컄 page 42).

i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started: 앫 Leave the engine running. 앫 Complete step 1, starting with switching off

all electrical consumers.

앫 Continue with step 2. 앫 When the front passenger seat is in the most

forward position, turn off the engine.

왘 Switch off all electrical consumers. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions

and precautions (컄 page 530). 왘 Open the front passenger door.

i Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 Move the front passenger seat to the

most forward position (컄 page 46).

Step 2 (Disconnecting)

Step 3 (Disconnecting)

Practical hints Battery

1 Battery cover 왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment

2 Perforated floor carpet 왘 Cut the floor carpet 2 along the

and remove main battery cover 1.

dotted white line (see illustration) until you reach the perforated part. Start cutting at the point indicated by the arrows. Cut carpet using a sharp object (knife etc.).

왘 Enter the front passenger compart-

ment.

왘 Move the front passenger seat to the most rearward position (컄 page 46).

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2 Perforated floor carpet, unfolded 왘 Fold the floor carpet piece 2 in

direction of the arrow.

왘 Move the front passenger seat to the

most forward and upward position again (컄 page 46).

왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 42).

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i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started, turn off the engine. 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (Turn off the engine or all electrical systems using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Open the driver’s door. With the driver’s door open, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch).

Step 4 (Disconnecting)

3 Air channel 4 Clip with pin insert 왘 Pull pin out of clip 4 in direction of

왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment

arrow.

again.

왘 Pull clip with pin 4 outwards. 왘 Remove air channel 3 by pulling it out

in direction of arrow.

Step 5 (Disconnecting)

Step 6 (Disconnecting)

Step 7 (Removing)

Practical hints Battery

5 Protection cover 6 Battery 왘 Unclip protection cover 5 from

battery 6 and remove it.

7 Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal 왘 Disconnect battery negative lead 8

from negative terminal.

왘 Remove positive terminal cover. 왘 Disconnect the battery positive

lead 7.

9 Battery ventilation hose a Attachment nut b Mounting 왘 Remove the battery ventilation

hose 9 by pulling it out.

왘 Unfasten and remove attachment

nuts a.

왘 Remove mounting b.

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Practical hints Battery

Step 8 (Removing)

c Battery 왘 Tilt the battery c with the negative

terminal side upwards.

왘 Take out the battery maintaining its tilted position in the direction of the arrow.

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Step 9 (Reinstalling) 왘 Carry out step 8 in reverse order

(컄 page 536).

! The battery, the battery ventilation hose 9 and the lateral plug d (컄 page 536) must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

Battery, shown removed for illustration 9 Battery ventilation hose d Vent plug

왘 Carry out step 10 to reconnect the

battery (컄 page 536).

왘 Follow steps 5 to 1 in reverse order to

completely reinstall the battery (컄 page 535) to (컄 page 532).

Step 10 (Reconnecting) 왘 If the battery has been removed, first

carry out step 8 in reverse order (컄 page 536).

왘 Open the driver’s door. 왘 Make sure all electrical consumers are

turned off.

왘 Make sure the SmartKey is removed

from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board

electronics have status 0 (Open the driver’s door. With the driver’s door open, the vehicle’s on-board elec- tronics have status 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (컄 page 41)).

왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi-

Charging the battery

tive terminal and fasten it’s cover (컄 page 535).

왘 Connect the negative lead to the nega-

tive terminal (컄 page 535).

! Never invert the terminal connections!

i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnection): 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 176).

Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga- tion module*: Time and date are set auto- matically.

앫 Synchronize the door windows

(컄 page 251).

앫 Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*

(컄 page 255).

앫 Synchronize the power folding exterior rear

view mirrors* (컄 page 212).

If the battery is discharged, the battery can be charged using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 539).

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger.

Practical hints Battery

왘 Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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Practical hints Jump starting

Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

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If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment (컄 page 539).

앫 Jump starting should only be performed

when the engine and catalytic converter1 are cold.

앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is

frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

앫 Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start- ing with a higher voltage battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫 Only use jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

1 Vehicles with gasoline engine only.

앫 Always make sure the jumper cables

are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when the engine is started or running.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Do not attempt to start the engine using a battery quick charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuc- cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt- ic converter1. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still at- tached to a battery.

Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 530).

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake (컄 page 68). 왘 Set automatic transmission to

position P (컄 page 194).

왘 Open the hood (컄 page 379). 왘 Remove cover from negative

terminal 1.

The jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment.

왘 Flip up cover 3 of positive terminal 2

in direction of arrow.

1 Negative (-) terminal 2 Positive (+) terminal 3 Positive terminal cover 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

1 Negative terminal of discharged

battery

2 Positive terminal of discharged battery 4 Positive terminal of charged battery 5 Negative terminal of charged battery

Practical hints Jump starting

왘 Connect positive terminal 2 and 4 with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first.

왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminals 1 and 5 of the batteries with the second jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal 5 of the charged battery first.

! Never invert the terminal connections! 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi-

cle.

You can now turn on the electrical consum- ers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals 1 and 5 and then from positive terminals 2 and 4. You can now switch on the headlamps. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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If circumstances do not permit the recom- mended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recom- mended towing methods can be employed. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

Warning!

If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the brake

system

앫 there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle’s electrical system

as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle.

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the starter switch is in position 2 (컄 page 42).

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. ! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment, with the SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. Use the towing eyes. Switch off the ESP® (컄 page 107) and the automatic central locking (컄 page 130).

! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

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Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground: 앫 The automatic transmission must be in

position N (컄 page 193).

! Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.

앫 The starter switch must be in position 2

(컄 page 41). Keep in mind that it is important that the starter switch is in position 2. As soon as the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or the engine is turned off with KEYLESS-GO* and you open the driver’s door or the front passenger door, the auto- matic transmission will shift to park position P, see “Starter switch positions” (컄 page 41).

앫 The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, the starter switch cannot be set to position 2 and the automatic transmission will remain locked in position P.

i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the starter switch in position 2 (컄 page 41), the vehicle doors lock if a wheel is turning at a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or above. To prevent the vehicle doors from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking (컄 page 130).

i To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter switch to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Installing towing eye bolt

Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on the right-hand side of each bumper.

1 Cover

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1 Cover

Warning!

In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.

Removing cover

i The cover 1 is secured to the bumper by a plastic cord. 왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by

the arrow.

왘 Lift off cover 1 to reveal the threaded

hole for towing eye bolt.

Installing towing eye bolt 왘 Take the towing eye bolt and wheel

wrench from the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 495).

왘 Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.

Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-

wise with wheel wrench. 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt. 왘 Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 495).

Installing cover 왘 Engage cover 1 at top and press at

bottom.

Stranded vehicle

Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of care, especial- ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago- nally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou- pled to a trailer. If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer hitch receiver should be pulled backward in its own previously made tracks.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

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Practical hints Fuses

The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and sys- tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- ing.

Warning!

Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap- proved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.

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If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. They are included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 495): 앫 Fuse chart

The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca- tion and fuse amperages.

앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 Fuse box in engine compartment

(컄 page 545)

앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment

(컄 page 545)

앫 Fuse box in passenger compartment

(컄 page 546)

Before replacing fuses: 왘 Apply parking brake (컄 page 68). 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P (컄 page 194). The gear position indicator in the multi- function display should be on P. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 41). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey re- moved from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in engine compartment

The fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 379).

! The fuse box cover must be installed properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. 왘 Close the hood after checking or re-

placing fuses (컄 page 380).

Fuse box in cargo compartment

The fuse box is located in the cargo com- partment behind the passenger side trim panel.

Removing/installing cover 왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 124). 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 (컄 page 545).

왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°

in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove cover 2. 왘 Install cover 2 in reverse order.

Fuse box GL 450 (GL 320 CDI similar) 1 Fuse box cover 2 Clamps 왘 Pull clamps 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Lift fuse box cover 1 up. 왘 Install fuse box cover in reverse order.

1 Lock 2 Cover

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Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in passenger compartment

The fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the front passenger side.

1 Cover

! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw- driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the dash- board, as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard.

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Opening 왘 Open the front passenger door. 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 316). 왘 Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into the edge of the cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow.

왘 Loosen cover 1 from dashboard using

lever.

왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 out

and remove.

Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 into the opening at the

front.

왘 Press cover 1 back on until it engag-

es.

Emergency engine shut-down

If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 69), you may use the following emergency procedure. 왘 Take the fuse chart from the vehicle

tool kit (컄 page 496).

왘 Open the fuse box in engine compart-

ment (컄 page 545).

왘 Use the fuse extractor to remove

fuse 120. Find its location in the fuse chart.

Technical data

Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants

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Technical data Parts service

The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.

! The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subject- ed to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, man- ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed.

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Technical data Warranty coverage

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet

Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any defec- tive parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the follow- ing warranties: 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

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Technical data Identification labels

1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed underneath the

passenger-side second-row rear seat (컄 page 551)

앫 on the lower edge of the windshield

(컄 page 551)

Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN

Example certification label (Canada vehicles) 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN

i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purpose only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

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Second-row seat 4 VIN 왘 Fold the carpet forwards. The VIN 4 is now visible.

i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

5 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards

6 Engine number (engraved on engine) 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)

Technical data Identification labels

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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

GL 320 CDI

GL 450

1 Coolant pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Idler pulley 8 Generator (alternator)

1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator)

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왔 Engine Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

GL 320 CDI (164.8221) 642
Diesel 4-stroke engine 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 182 cu in (2987 cm3) 17.7:1
215 hp/4000 rpm (160 kW/4000 rpm) 400 lb-ft/1600 - 2400 rpm (543 Nm/1600 - 2400 rpm) 4500 rpm 1-4-2-5-3-6
2035 mm

Technical data Engine

GL 450 (164.8711) 273
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.38 in (86.00 mm) 285 cu in (4663 cm3) 10.7:1
335 hp/6000 rpm 2
(250 kW/6000 rpm) 339 lb-ft/2700 - 5000 rpm (460 Nm/2700 - 5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2404 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special

equipment.

2 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Technical data Rims and tires

! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s sidewall: 앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment

tires

Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with vehicle. i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory equip- ment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle (Appearance Package, etc.), equipping your vehicle with win- ter tires approved for your vehicle model may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information.

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen- sional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.

i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 550). Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor- mation for driving at high speeds (컄 page 395) or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition (컄 page 395). If such information is provided, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Technical data Rims and tires

Same size tires

Model

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
All-season tires1
Winter tires1,2
All-terrain tires*1,2
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Not available as factory equipment.

GL 320 CDI*, GL 320 CDI, GL 450* GL 450
8.5 J x 20 H2
8 J x 18 H2
2.20 in (56 mm) 2.36 in (53 mm) 275/50 R20 109W 265/60 R18 110H M+S 265/60 R18 110H M+S. 265/55 R19 109H M+S . - 265/60 R18 110H M+S

GL 320 CDI*, GL 450* 8.5 J x 19 H2
2.20 in (56 mm) 275/55 R19 111H M+S

275/55 R19 111H M+S

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4.5B x 19 H2
1.58 in (40 mm) T 165/90D-19 119M1

Technical data Rims and tires

Minispare wheel

Model

Rim Wheel offset Tire 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

! Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pres- sure given on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim.

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Inflate the Minispare tire to approximately 61 psi (4.2 bar).

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왔 Electrical system Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs Electrode gap Tightening torque

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery

GL 450
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK PLKR6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

GL 320 CDI 14 V/220 A 12 V/2.0 kW 12 V/95 Ah

Technical data Electrical system

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Technical data Main Dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) Wheelbase Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) Turning circle Track, front Track, rear

GL 320 CDI, GL 450
200.6 in (5096 mm) 83.7 in (2127 mm) 76.0 in (1930 mm) 72.4 in - 75.6 in (1840 mm - 1920 mm) 72.4 in - 76.8 in (1840 mm - 1950 mm)

121.1 in (3075 mm) 7.8 in - 10.9 in (197 mm - 277 mm) 7.8 in - 12.1 in (197 mm - 307 mm)

39.7 ft (12.1 m) 65.0 in (1651 mm) 65.1 in (1654 mm)

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왔 Weights Roof load max.

198 lb (90 kg)

Technical data Weights

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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!

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.

Model Engine with oil filter All models Automatic transmission All models Transfer case single speed All models Transfer case double speed* All models Front axle All models Rear axle All models Rear axle with differential lock* All models

Capacity 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) 1.6 US qt (1.5 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Fluid MB Automatic Transmission Fluid MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Hypoid gear oil Hypoid gear oil Hypoid gear oil

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Power steering

Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system

Fuel Tank including a reserve of

Model All models

Capacity approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)

All models All models GL 320 CDI GL 450
All models

approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 l) approx. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l) 26.4 US gal (100.0 l) approx. 3.4 US gal (13.0 l)

Air conditioning system

All models

Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and

8.1 US qt (7.7 l)

All models

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 567).

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Power Steering Fluid or approved Dexron III ATF High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Gasoline engine: Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) Diesel engine: ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Engine oils

Engine oil additives

Brake fluid

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

! Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or chang- ing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommen- dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system.

! Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Warning!

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement inter- val.

Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)

Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury.

Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- rials near gasoline!

Turn off the engine before refueling.

Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.

Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- lation of fuel vapors are damaging to your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Fuel requirements

Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer.

! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)

A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation.

! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorro- sion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the

aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model GL 320 CDI GL 450

Approximate freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)

-49°F (-45°C) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.8 US qt (5.5 l)

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Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 8.1 US qt (7.7 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ration For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit ” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

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Index

ABS 103

Indicator lamp 436
Messages in the

multifunction display 453

Off-road - ABS 104

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 198

Accessory weight 415
Accident 67
Active head restraint 92, 135, 504
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 280
Air bags 76

Children 77, 93
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 31, 32, 85

Front, Driver 79
Front, Passenger 79
Occupant Classification System*

(OCS) 81

Safety guidelines 78
Side impact (front and rear*) 80
Window curtain 80

Air conditioning refrigerant 562
Air conditioning system see

Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Air conditioning, Cooling 226, 241
Air distribution, Front 221, 236
Air distribution, Rear 229, 245
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 224, 239
Air suspension package 280
Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 280
Messages in the

multifunction display 490

Vehicle level control 281

Air vents 229
Air vents*, Rear 246
Air vents, Front 222, 236
Air volume 222, 237
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 496, 526
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 561, 566

Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 210
Antiglare, Rear view mirrors* 211
Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems 112

Anti-theft alarm system 111, 112
Immobilizer 111

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest storage compartments

Front 318
Ashtrays* 322
Aspect ratio 415
ATF 382
Attaching a trailer 368
Audio menu 166

CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation

(USA only) 166

Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 211
Automatic central locking,

Control system 183

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Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 230

Air conditioning refrigerant 561
Air conditioning, Cooling 241
Air distribution, Front 236
Air distribution, Rear 245
Air recirculation mode 239
Air vents*, second-row seats 246
Air vents*, third-row seats 247
Air vents, Front 236
Air volume 237
Control panel, Front 232
Control panel, Rear 243
Deactivating system 234
Defogging 237
Defrosting 237
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL 239
Rear passenger compartment 243
Rear window defroster 215
Residual engine heat (REST) 242
Using driver-side settings for

all temperature zones 242

Automatic headlamp mode 146
Automatic lighting control,

Interior lighting 152

Automatic locking when driving 130
Automatic transmission 58
Accelerator position 198
Emergency operation

(limp-home mode) 202

Gear ranges 200
Gear selector lever 58, 192
Gear selector lever position 195
Gear shifting malfunctions 202
Hill start assist system 199
Kickdown 198
Shifting procedure 195
Starting the engine 57
Steering wheel gearshift control 201
Towing a trailer 200
Transmission fluid level 382
Transmission positions 196

Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF