2007 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

BabySmartTM

Air bag deactivation system 87, 450
Self-test 87

Backrest

Seat 46
Seat, Lumbar support 139
Seat, Multicontour* 140

Backup lamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 481

Replacing bulbs 515

Bar 416
BAS 105

Lamps in instrument cluster 436
Messages in the

multifunction display 453

Basic cross bars* 297
Batteries, SmartKey

Check lamp 114, 117
Checking battery condition 122
Messages in the

multifunction display 469

Replacing 506

570

Index

Battery, Vehicle 530

Button for Voice control* system 30,

Central locking

Charging 537
Disconnecting and connecting 532
Jump starting 538
Removing and installing 532

Bead 416
Beverage holder see Cup holder Bi-Xenon headlamps* see headlamps Bolts, Spare wheel 499
Brake fluid 562

Checking 377
Messages in the

multifunction display 472

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the

multifunction display 481

Replacing bulbs 515

Brake pads 350

Messages in the

multifunction display 470

Brakes 350

Warning lamp 437

Break-in period 348
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

158

California retail buyers and lessees,

Important notice for 11

Camera see Rear view camera* Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 560

Card holder 33, 37, 321
Cargo compartment cover blind 312
Cargo net* 313
Cargo tie-down rings 304
Carpets, Cleaning 433
Carriers* 297
Catalytic converter

(gasoline engine) 373

CD changer 167, 316
CD player 167
Center console

Lower part 33
Upper part (Vehicles with

enhanced off-road package*) 32

Upper part (Vehicles without

enhanced off-road package*) 31

Automatic 130
Locking/unlocking from the

inside 130
Switch 130

Certification label 550
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

lamp 439, 440

Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 402

Checking tire pressure electronically with

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 399

Checklist

Off-road driving 359
Returning from off-road driving 365

571

Index

Children in the vehicle 93

Air bags 77, 93
Blocking rear door window

operation 100

Rear window defroster 215
Residual engine heat (REST) 227

Clock 27, 176

Setting time 176

Indicator lamp, Front passenger front

Cloth upholstery, Cleaning and

air bag 85, 87, 450

Infant and child restraint systems 88,

94

LATCH-type child seat anchors 97
Occupant Classification System*

(OCS) 81

Cigarette lighter* 324
Climate control 216

Air conditioning refrigerant 561
Air conditioning, Cooling 226, 227
Air distribution, Front 221
Air distribution, rear 229
Air recirculation mode 224
Air vents*, second-row seats 222
Air vents, Front 222
Air volume 222
Control panel*, Rear 228
Control panel, Front 218
Deactivating system 220
Defogging 224
Defrosting 223

572

care of 434

Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System

see COMAND System

Cold tire inflation pressure 416
Collapsible wheel chock 498
COMAND System see separate operating

instructions

Combination switch 63, 65, 149
Compass 345

Adjustment 181
Calibration 182
Calling up the compass 345

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 372
Control system 157

Multifunction display 157
Multifunction steering wheel 158
Resetting to factory default 171

Control system menus 157

Audio 166
DISTRONIC* 169
NAV* 168
Off-road 168
Settings 170
Standard display 164
TEL* 189
Trip computer 187
Vehicle configuration 185
Vehicle status message memory 169
Control system submenus 161, 163, 173

Comfort* 184
Instrument cluster 174, 175
Lighting 178
Time/Date 176
Vehicle 181

Coolant 382, 565

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 566

Capacities 560
Checking coolant level 377, 382
Messages in the

multifunction display 473, 475

Temperature 374
Temperature display 164

Index

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 150

Delayed shut-off

Messages in the

multifunction display 481

Exterior lamps 179
Interior lighting 180

Replacing bulbs 514
Crossing obstacles 363
Cruise control 257
Activating 259
Messages in the

multifunction display 454

Cup holders 321
Cleaning 322
Front center console 322
Front center console,

Removing/Installing 322

Rear armrest 321

Curb weight 416

Date display, Setting 176, 177
Daytime running lamp mode 147

Setting 178

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 223, 237
Defrosting, Front 223, 237
Defrosting, Rear 215

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine

Preglow indicator lamp 29

Differential locks* 206

A few words about 206
Messages in the

multifunction display 493

Switching 207

Difficulties

While driving 66
While starting 60
Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 157, 165
Dimensions, Vehicle 558
Direction of rotation (tires) 388
Displays

Digital speedometer 157, 165
Distronic* 265
Maintenance service indicator 422
Messages in the

multifunction display 451

Multifunction display 157

Outside temperature 157, 165
Selecting 175
Symbol messages 469
Text messages 453
Vehicle status message 170, 451
Vehicle system settings, Control

system 161, 163, 170

Distance to empty (range), Trip

Computer 187

Distronic* 262

Activating 268
Cleaning system sensor 430
Control system 266
Deactivating 270
Distance warning function* 274
Distance warning function*

activating/deactivating 186

Driving hints 272
Messages in the

multifunction display 455

Sensor cover 430
Warning and indicator lamps 265

573

Index

Door

Entry lamps 154
Locking, In an emergency 501
Locking/unlocking,

KEYLESS-GO* 41, 72

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 40, 71
Messages in the

multifunction display 478

Opening from inside/outside 116,

122

Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 338
Unlocking, Mechanical key 500

Door control panel 35
Door handle 35
Door windows see Power windows DOT 410, 416
Downhill driving

Cruise control 259

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 275

Messages in the

multifunction display 470

Drinking and driving 349

574

Driving 54, 349
Abroad 372
Hydroplaning 354
In winter 355, 420
Instructions 54, 349
Problems 66
Safety systems 103
Systems 257
Through standing water 356
Through water 362
Tips 198
With Distronic* 272

Driving off 61
Driving safety systems

4-ETS 109
ABS 103
BAS 105
EBP 109
ESP® 105

Driving systems 257

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 280

Air suspension package 280
Cruise control 257
Distronic* 262

Downhill Speed Regulation

(DSR) 275

Off-road driving program

(Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) 279

Parktronic system* 290
Rear view camera* 295
Vehicle level control 281

Easy-entry/exit feature

Activating (driver’s seat)* 184
For third-row seats 132
Easy-entry/exit feature* 49
EBP 109

Indicator and warning lamps 438,

471

Electrical connections

Trailer 366

Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 557
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS Emergency calls

Tele Aid 334

Emergency operation

Fuel filler flap 501
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 500,

501

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation 503

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 202

Emergency operations

Exit for third-row seats 134
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 338
Tailgate, Opening from the inside

manually 124

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 538
Engine shut-down 546
First aid kit 495
Flat tire 523
Fuses 544
Hazard warning flasher 151
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446
Roadside Assistance 12, 336
Towing the vehicle 540

Emission control 373

Information label 551
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram

label 551

Engine

Belt layout 552
Belt layout (GL 320 CDI) 552
Break-in recommendations 381
Cleaning 427
Compartment 379
Emergency engine shut-down 546
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 472
Maximum engine speed 156, 553
Messages in the

multifunction display 472

Number 551
Starting 57
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Starting with the SmartKey 58
Tachometer 29, 156
Technical data 553
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 70
Turning off with the SmartKey 70

Index

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 381, 562
Adding 382, 562
Additives 562
Changing 382, 562
Checking level 381
Checking with the oil dipstick 381
Consumption 381
Filler neck 382
Messages in the

multifunction display 476

Recommended engine oils and oil

filters 562

Enhanced Off-road Package* Vehicle level control 285

ESP® 27, 105

Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 105

Messages in the

multifunction display 459, 460

Off-road-ESP® 108
Warning lamp 27, 441, 442

575

Index

ETD 91, 445

Safety guidelines 78

Expanding cargo compartment 306
Exterior rear view mirrors 52, 211

Folding 212
Power folding* 211
Synchronizing 212

Fastening the seat belts 54
Filler neck, Engine oil 382
First aid kit 495
Flat tire 523

Lifting the vehicle 524
Lowering the vehicle 528
Minispare wheel 499
Mounting the spare wheel 524
Preparing the vehicle 524

Floormats* 326

576

Fluids

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

Automatic transmission fluid 382,

lamp 31, 32, 85

560

Brake fluid 378, 561, 562
Capacities 560
Engine coolant 378, 382, 561, 565
Engine oil 381, 560, 562
Power steering fluid 561
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system* 378, 567

Fog lamps 148

Corner-illuminating

front fog lamps* 150

Messages in the

Front seat heat restraints see

Head restraints

Front towing eye 542
Fuel 376, 561

Additives 564
Capacities, Fuel tank 561
Consumption statistics 187, 188
Filling the tank 375
Fuel filler flap and cap 375, 501
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,

442

multifunction display 481

Premium unleaded gasoline 376,

Rear fog lamp 149
Replacing bulbs 514

4-ETS 109

Off-road - 4-ETS 110

Front air bags 79
Front defroster 223, 237
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag 74, 79

Messages in the multifunction display 463, 464, 465, 466

561, 563

Requirements, Octane rating 563

Fuel cap

Messages in the

multifunction display 478

Fuel consumption statistics

Since last reset 188
Since start 187
Fuel filler flap 375

Locking/unlocking 375
Opening 375
Opening in an emergency 501

Fuel tank

Capacity 561
Filler flap 375

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 560
Fuses 544

Fuse box in cargo compartment 545
Fuse box in engine compartment 545
Fuse box in passenger compartment 546
Fuse chart 495, 544
Fuse extractor 495, 544
Replacing 544
Spare fuses 495, 544

Garage door opener 339
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 416
Gear range

Automatic transmission 192, 200
Limiting 200
Shifting into optimal 202

Gear selector lever 25, 58, 192

Cleaning 433
Gearshift pattern for automatic

transmission 192

Messages in the

multifunction display 461
Position indicator 195, 200
Transmission position 195

Global locking/unlocking see Key,

SmartKey

Glove box 316
Good visibility 210

Index

Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 416
GVW 416
GVWR 416

Halogen headlamp see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 34
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 433
Hazard warning flasher 151
Head restraints 46, 135

Active head restraint 92, 135
Front seats, Adjusting 46
Rear seats 93
Rear seats, Adjusting 137
Rear seats, Removing and

installing 138

Headlamp aim

Adjusting 518

Headlamp cleaning system* 210, 384

Reservoir capacity 561

Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed

shut-off, Exterior lamps

577

Index

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 146
Bi-Xenon* 481, 512
Cleaning lenses 429
Cleaning system* 210, 384
Halogen 511
High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 483

Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 146
Messages in the

multifunction display 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486

Replacing bulbs 508, 509
Switch 62, 145

Heated seats see Seat heating* Heated steering wheel* 328
Height adjustment

Vehicle level control

(Vehicles with Air suspension package) 283

Vehicle level control

(Vehicles with enhanced Off-road Package*) 285

578

High beam flasher 63, 149
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the

multifunction display 482

Replacing bulbs 509, 511, 512
Switching on 63, 149

High mounted brake lamp 509
Hill start assist system 199
Hinged quarter windows* see

Power windows

Hood 379

Messages in the

multifunction display 478

Opening 379

Hooks

Loading 306

Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or

automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Hydroplaning 354

Identification labels see Labels Ignition 42, 44, 59
Immobilizer 111
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* 345
Inside door handle 122
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 155
Illumination brightness 155
Lamps 436
Messages in display see Multifunction

display messages

Multifunction display 157
Outside temperature indicator 156
Selecting language 174

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster

Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 151

Delayed shut-off 180

Interior rear view mirror 52
Antiglare positions 210
Auto-dimming mirrors* 211

Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers 64

Jack 496, 497

Lifting the vehicle 524

Jump starting 538

Key, Mechanical 500
Key, SmartKey 114

Closing, Power tailgate* 128
Factory setting 116
Locking/unlocking 40, 71, 114
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 116

Loss of 122
Messages in the

multifunction display 480
Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 251

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 251

Remote control 114
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 116
Starter switch positions 42
Starting the engine 57
Turning off the engine 70

Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 114
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 252

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 252

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 117
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 252

Index

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 252

Closing/locking, Power

tailgate* 129

Factory setting 120
Important notes 119
Locking/unlocking 41, 71, 117
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 120

Loss of 122
Messages in the

multifunction display 479, 480

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 251

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 251

Remote control 117
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 121
Start/stop button 43
Starter switch positions 42, 43
Starting the engine 59
Turning off the engine 70

579

Index

Kickdown 198
Kilopascal 416

Labels 550

Certification 550
Emission control information 551
Engine number 551
Paintwork code 550
Vacuum line routing diagram 551
Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) 550

Lamp sensor see Light sensor Lamps, exterior 509

Front 509
Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 483

Messages in display 481
Messages in the multifunction

display 481, 483, 485

Rear 509
Switch 145

580

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 27, 436
Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 281

Alarm system 112
Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 121

Battery (SmartKey) 116
Brakes 27, 437, 438
Center console 31, 32, 448
CHECK ENGINE 29, 439, 440
Differential locks* 207
Distance warning lamp* 265
Downhill Speed Regulation 276
Engine diagnostics 29, 439, 440
ESP® 27, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front/rear 145
Front passenger front air bag off 31,

32, 80, 87, 450

Fuel reserve 29, 442
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446

Off-road driving program 280
Parktronic* 292

Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 91, 443
Seat belts 444
Seat heating* 140
Seat ventilation* 142
SRS 29, 74, 91, 445
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control 283, 285

Language, Setting 174
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Layout of poly-V-belt drive (GL 450) 552
Layout of poly-V-belt drive

(GL 320 CDI) 552

Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and

care of 434

Lever for cruise control 257
License plate lamps 518

Messages in the

multifunction display 483

Replacing bulbs 509, 518

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 432
Light sensor

Messages in the

multifunction display 483

Lighter see Cigarette lighter*

Lighting, Exterior and interior 145
Limp-Home Mode 202, 439, 440
Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 148, 179
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 72
Locking the vehicle see Key Loss of keys, Mechanical key 122
Loss of keys, SmartKey 122
Loss of keys, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 122

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 549

Low beam headlamps

Messages in the

multifunction display 483

Replacing bulbs 509
Switching on 62, 145
LOW RANGE mode* 203

Messages in the

Main dimensions 558
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)* 239

Maximum load rating, Tires 417
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,

Tires 417

MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and

multifunction display 493, 494

care of 434

Lubricants 560
Lumbar support 139

Mechanical key 500

Index

Memory 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 52
Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors* 211

Exterior rear view mirror 52
Interior rear view mirror 52, 210

MON 376, 563
Multicontour seat* 140
Multifunction display 157

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system sub- menus

Displaying current gear range 200
Selecting display 175
Selecting language 174

581

Index

Multifunction display messages 451

ABS 453
Air suspension 490
Air suspension package* 490
Brake fluid 472
Brake lamps 481
Brake pads 470
Check engine 472
Coolant 475
Cruise control 454
Distronic* 455
Doors 478
Downhill Speed Regulation 470
EBP 471
Engine coolant 473, 475
Engine oil 476
ESP® 441
Fog lamps, Front 481
Fog lamps, Rear 484
Front passenger front air bag 463,

464, 465, 466

Fuel cap 478
Gear selector lever 461
Headlamps 481, 483, 484, 486
Hood 478

582

Occupant distribution 417
Occupant safety 74

Active head restraint 92
Air bags 76
Children and air bags 77, 93, 96
Children in the vehicle 93
Fastening the seat belt 54
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 82, 85, 86

Infant and child restraint systems 94
LATCH-type child seat anchors 97
OCS* 81
OCS*, Messages in the multifunction

display 463, 464, 465, 466

Seat belts 54, 78

OCS* 81

Self-test 86

Odometer 156, 157, 164

Key, SmartKey 480
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 479, 480
Lamps 481, 483, 484, 486
Low tire pressure 467, 488, 489
Parking brake 461, 471
Parking lamps 482
Tele Aid 487
Telephone* 487
Turn signals 486
Vehicle battery 469
Windshield washer fluid 487

Multifunction steering wheel 30, 158

Button operation 158

Navigation system* 168

See separate COMAND System

operating instructions

Net, Cargo* 313
Net, Parcel 320
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 192

New vehicle, Break-in period 348
Night security illumination 148, 179
Normal occupant weight 417
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 550

Index

Off-road - 4-ETS 110
Off-road - ABS 104
Off-road - ESP® 108
Off-road driving

Checklist 359, 365
Crossing obstacles 363
Driving instructions for off-road

driving 357

Driving through water 362
Returning 365
Rules 358
Special driving features 358
Steep terrain 360

Off-road driving program (Vehicles without

enhanced off-road package*) 279
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level One-touch gearshifting 202
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) 373

Paintwork code 550
Paintwork, Cleaning 426
Panic alarm 102
Panorama roof, Rear 214
Parcel net

Front passenger footwell 320
Front seat backrests 320

Parking 68, 352

On hills 68
Over things that burn, Potential

consequences 68, 373

Parking brake 60, 68

Lamps, Indicator and warning 437
Messages in the

multifunction display 471

Releasing 61

Parking lamps 509
Messages in the

multifunction display 482

Replacing bulbs 513

Parking position*

Exterior rear view mirrors 185, 211

Parktronic* 31, 32, 290

Cleaning system sensors 430
Minimum distance 292
Range 291
Switching on/off 293
System malfunction 294
System sensors 291
System sensors, Cleaning 430
Warning indicators 25, 292

Parts service 548
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 371

Fuse box 546
Interior lighting 151
Interior rear view mirror 34
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 320

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 349
Phone see Telephone*

583

Index

Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 432
Poly-V-belt drive

Layout (GL 450) 552
Layout (GL 320 CDI) 552

Positions (Memory function*) see Seats Pounds per square inch see PSI Power assistance 350
Power outlets 325
Power seat see Seats, Power Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 253

Convenience closing feature 252
Opening/closing 253
Opening/closing in an

emergency 503

Stopping 252
Summer opening feature 251
Synchronizing 255

Power washer 426

584

Power windows 248

Cleaning 431
Convenience closing feature 252
Door windows 248
Hinged quarter windows* 250
Opening/closing 248
Rear door windows,

Blocking operation 100

Summer opening feature 251
Synchronizing, Door windows 251

Practical hints 495
Premium unleaded gasoline 563
Problems

While driving 66
With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 417
PSI 417
Push-starting see Tow-starting

Quarter windows* see Power windows

Radio

Audio menu, Control system 166
Selecting station 166
Selecting station (satellite*) 166

Radio transmitters 372
Range (distance to empty) 188
Range of the sensors Parktronic* 291

Reading lamp*, third-row 153
Reading lamp, front 152
Reading lamp, second-row 153
Rear automatic climate control 243, 245
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtray* Rear climate control* 228
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 100
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 214
Rear seat head restraints see

Head restraints

Rear towing eye 542
Rear view camera* 295
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 215
Rear window wiper/washer 65
Rear windows see Power windows Rear wiper blade 521
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 417
Recovery services,

Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 339

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 562
Refueling 375
Regular checks 377
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control

SmartKey 114
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 117

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 338

Replacing bulbs 508

Additional turn signals,

Exterior rear view mirrors 515

Backup lamps 508, 509, 515
Brake lamps 508, 509, 515
Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 508, 509, 514

Fog lamp, Rear 508, 509, 515
Fog lamps, Front 508, 509, 514
High beam headlamps 508, 509, 512
License plate lamps 508, 509, 518
Low beam headlamps 508, 509, 511
Parking/standing lamps 508, 509,

513, 515, 517

Side marker lamps, Front 508, 509,

511, 514

Side marker lamps, Rear 508, 509,

515, 517

Tail lamps 508, 509, 515, 517
Turn signal lamps, Front 508, 509,

513

Turn signal lamps, Rear 508, 509,

515, 517

Index

Reporting safety defects 19
Research Octane Number see RON Reset button, In instrument cluster 171
Reset tool

Active head restraints,

Depository 504

Residual heat and ventilation 227, 242
Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 192

Rims 417, 554
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid RON 376, 563
Roof rails 297
Rubber parts, Cleaning 432
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 397

Safety

Driving safety systems 103
Occupant safety 74
Reporting safety defects 19

Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 166
Seat belt force limiter 91

585

Index

Seat belts 88

Children in the vehicle 93
Cleaning 433
Fastening 54
Height adjustment 56
Messages in the

multifunction display 443, 444

Proper use of 56, 90
Safety guidelines 78
Telltale 29, 88, 443
Warning lamp 444

Seat cushion depth see Seats Seat heating* see Seats Seat ventilation* see Seats Seating capacity 390
Seats 45, 132

Adjusting 45
Cushion depth, Multicontour

seat* 140

Easy entry/exit feature for

third-row seats 132

Emergency exit for

third-row seats 134

Heating* 140
Lumbar support 139

586

Memory function* 143
Multicontour seat* 140
Second-row, Folding 308
Third-row, Folding electrically 307,

310

Ventilation* 142
Securing cargo 304

Cargo tie-down rings 304
Hooks 306

Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

BabySmartTM air bag deactivation

system 87

Lamps in the instrument cluster 436
OCS* 86
Tele Aid 333
Vehicle battery 530

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator Service life

Tires 386

Service see Maintenance Service system see Maintenance System Service, Parts 548

Settings

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)* 280

Air suspension 280
Clock 176
Comfort functions* 184
Control system menus 160, 162
Control system submenus 161, 163,

173

Date 163, 173, 176
Daytime running lamp mode 178
Factory, SmartKey 116
Factory, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 120

Individual, Vehicle 170
Instrument cluster 174
Language, multifunction display 174,

175

Lighting 178
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 171
Selective, SmartKey 116
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 121

Time 176
Vehicle configuration 185

Index

Vehicle level control 281

Shifting

Automatic transmission 58, 192

Side impact air bags 80
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the

multifunction display 484

Replacing bulbs 514, 517

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 fuses 495
Spare wheel 499
Mounting 524
Wheel bolts 496, 526

Speed settings

Cruise control 259
Distronic* 268

Speedometer 27, 265

Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation SRS 90

Indicator lamp 29, 445
Messages in the

multifunction display 445

Standing lamps 145

Replacing bulbs 508, 509, 513, 515,

517

Standing water, Driving through 362
Starter switch 25, 42

Positions 42

Starting difficulties, Engine 60
Starting, Engine 57
Steep terrain, Driving 360
Steering column 50, 51
Steering wheel 49

Adjustment, Electrically* 51
Adjustment, Manually 50
Buttons 30, 158
Cleaning 433

Steering wheel gearshift control, Automatic transmission 201

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 339

Storage compartments 36, 316

Armrest, Front 318
Cup holder 321
Cup holders 321
Door pockets 36
Front center console 318
Glove box 316
Parcel net, Front passenger

footwell 320

Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 320
Rear seats, In front of 319

Storing tires 387
Stranded vehicle 543
Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 213
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Sunshade

Rear panorama roof 214

Suspension tuning see Air suspension

package

Symbols used in this Operator’s

Manual 16

587

Index

Tachometer 29, 156

Displaying current gear range 200
Overspeed range 156

Tail lamps 515

Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the

multifunction display 485

Replacing bulbs 509, 517

Tailgate

Closing from the inside,

Electrically* 127

Closing from the outside

(vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) 128

Opening from the inside,

Electrically* 126

Opening from the inside,

Manually 124

Opening from the outside 124

588

Tar stains 426
Technical data 547

Air conditioning refrigerant 561, 562
Brake fluid 561, 562
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants

etc. 560, 561

Coolant 561, 565
Dimensions, Vehicle 558
Electrical system 557
Engine 553
Engine oil 560, 562
Engine oil additives 562
Fuel requirements 563
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 560
Gasoline additives 564
Main dimensions 558
Premium unleaded gasoline 563
Rims 554
Tires 554
Weights 559
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 561, 567

Tele Aid 332

Call priority 338
Emergency calls 334
Hands-free microphone 34
Information 337
Initiating an emergency call

manually 335
Messages in the

multifunction display 487

Remote door unlock 338
Roadside Assistance 336
SOS button 335
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 339

System self-check 333

Telephone cradle* Changing 331
Telephone* 329

Answering/ending a call 190
Changing mobile phone cradle 331
Dialing a number from the phone

book 190

Ending a call or rejecting an incoming

call 190

Hands-free microphone 34
Inserting in cradle 330
Installing a different mobile phone

cradle 331

Messages in the

multifunction display 487

Operation 189
Phone book 190
Redialing 191
Rejecting/ending a call 190
Removing from cradle 331
Tray 318

Temperature

Coolant 164
Display mode, Status indicator 175
Interior temperature 221
Interior temperature, setting see

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

Outside temperature 165
Sensor, Interior temperature 218,

232

Sensor, Outside temperature 156
Setting display unit 165

Index

Tether attachment points, see Children in

Tire inflation pressure

the vehicle

Third-row sunshade 214
Three-zone Automatic climate control see

Automatic climate control (3-zone) *

Ticket holder 321
Tie-down rings 304
Tightening torque

Screws, Basic cross bars* 300, 301,

302

Wheel bolts 528

Checking manually 396
Checking tire pressure electronically

with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 402

Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 399

Recommended tire inflation

pressure 394

Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding

Tires 385, 554

sunroof* Time 176
TIN 410, 417
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 389
Terminology 415

Tire Identification Number see TIN

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 402

Air pressure 415
Care and maintenance 386
Chains 421
Cleaning 387
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 388
Driving instructions 353
Hydroplaning 354
Important guidelines 385

589

Index

Important notes, Tire inflation

pressure 395

Inflation pressure 378, 394, 396
Information placard 389
Inspection 386
Load rating 406, 407, 417
Loading Information 389
Loading terminology 415
Loading the vehicle 388
Low tire pressure telltale, Canada

only 27, 446

Maximum load 418
Messages in the

multifunction display 446
Ply composition and material

used 418

Problems under-/overinflation 405
Retreads 385
Rims and tires 554
Rotating 388
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 397
Service life 386
Sizes 406
Snow chains 421
Spare wheel 499, 524
Speed rating 354, 408, 418

Storing 387
Temperature 395, 414
Terminology 415
TIN 410, 417
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS), (USA only) 399

TPMS malfunction telltale 446
Traction 354, 414, 418
Tread 418
Tread depth 387, 420
Treadwear indicators 418
Vehicle maximum load on 418
Wear pattern 419
Winter tires 420

Tongue Weight Rating see TWR Tools 495
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 99

Towing

Trailer 200, 366, 369

Towing eye bolt 542
Towing the vehicle 542, 543
Tow-starting 538, 540

Traction 414, 418

4-ETS, Driving safety systems 103,

109

Trailer

Attaching 368
Checking weights 367
Electrical connections 366
Hitch* 366
Loading 367
Towing 366, 369
Weights and ratings 366

Transfer case 203

LOW RANGE mode* 203
Switching LOW RANGE mode* 204

Transmission gear selector lever see Gear

selector lever

Transmission position indicator 157
Transmission positions 195
Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 372
Tread 418
Tread depth 387, 420
Treadwear indicators 418
Trip computer 187
Trip odometer, resetting 156

590

Index

Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the

multifunction display 486

Replacing bulbs 509

Turn signals 63

Additional in mirrors 509
Bulbs 509, 517
Cleaning lenses 429
Indicator lamps 27

Turning off the engine 70
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 418

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 418

Units, Settings

Speedometer 175
Temperature 175

Unleaded gasoline, Premium 561
Unlocking the vehicle see Key Uphill driving

Cruise control 259

Upholstery

Cleaning and care of 434

Useful features 316

Vacuum line routing diagram label 551
Vehicle

Battery 530
Break-in period 348
Care 425
Control system, Settings menu 170
Dimensions 558
Locking/unlocking 40, 68, 114
Locking/unlocking in an

emergency 500

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety 17

Proper use of 17
Total load limit 418
Towing 540
Washing 425
Weights 559

Vehicle and trailer weights and

ratings 366

Vehicle care 425
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 496, 497
Vehicle level control 281

Vehicle level control (Vehicles with

enhanced Off-road Package*) 285

Vehicle level control*

Messages in the

multifunction display 490

Vehicle lighting 378
Vehicle loading

Basic cross bars* 297
Cargo compartment cover blind 312
Cargo net* 313
Cargo tie-down rings 304
Carriers* 297
Expanding cargo compartment 306
Hooks 306
Load limit 390
Loading instructions 303
Loading terminology 415
Parcel nets 320
Roof rails 297
Terminology 415

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 418
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid) 339

591

Index

Vehicle status message memory

menu 169

Vehicle tool kit 495
Vehicle washing 427
VIN 551
Voice control system*

Button on multifunction steering

wheel 30, 158

Hands-free microphone 34

Warning indicators

Parktronic* 292

Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Distance warning function* 274
Distronic* 265
Exterior lamps 145
Parking brake 61
Parktronic* 294
Seat belt telltale 88

592

Warranty coverage 10, 549
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 567
Washing the vehicle 425
Wear pattern, Tires 419
Weights, Vehicle 559
Wheel

Windshield washer fluid

Messages in the

multifunction display 487

Mixing ratio 567
Refilling 384
Reservoir level 384
Wiping with 65

Bolts 496
Change 524
Removing 526
Spare 499, 524
Tightening torque 528

Wheel, Tires and 385
Wheels

Sizes 555

Window curtain air bags 80
Windows see Power windows Windows, cleaning 431
Windshield

Cleaning 431
Cleaning wiper blades 431
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 65
Defogging 224, 238
Infrared reflecting* 345
Washer fluid 384, 561, 567

Windshield washer system 384, 567
Windshield wipers 63

Cleaning wiper blades 431
Fast continuous wiping 64
Fast intermittent wiping 64
Rear window wiper/washer 65
Replacing wiper blades 520
Slow continuous wiping 64
Slow intermittent wiping 64

Winter driving 420

Snow chains 421
Tires 420

Winter driving instructions 355
Winter tires 420
Wood trims, cleaning 434

Service and Literature

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For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

properly.

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.

Warning!

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.

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 October 17, 2006

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Operator’s Manual

GL-Class

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:

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At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31

Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) ......... 31
Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) ......... 32
Lower part ...................................... 33
Overhead control panel ........................ 34
Door control panel................................ 35
Storage compartments......................... 36

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13
Where to find it.................................... 15
Symbols............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
Vehicle data recording......................... 20

Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20

Contents

Getting started................................... 39
Unlocking ............................................. 40
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 40
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 41