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Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 550 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 550 Operator's Manual (601 pages)

2008 GL-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 27.99 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
At a Glance

22
- Exterior View
  23
- Cockpit
  25
- Instrument Cluster
  27
- Instrument Cluster
  29
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  31
- Center Console
  32
  - Upper Part
    32
  - Enhanced Off-Road Package*)
    32
  - Upper Part (Vehicles with Enhanced Off-Road Package*)
    33
  - Lower Part
    34
- Overhead Control Panel
  35
- Door Control Panel
  36
- Storage Compartments
  37
Getting Started

40
- Unlocking
  41
- Adjusting
  46
  - Seats
    46
  - Steering Wheel
    49
  - Mirrors
    52
- Driving
  54
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    54
  - Starting the Engine
    57
  - Parking Brake
    60
  - Driving off
    61
  - Switching on Headlamps
    62
  - Turn Signals
    63
  - Windshield Wipers
    63
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    65
  - Problems While Driving
    66
- Parking and Locking
  68
  - Parking Brake
    68
  - Switching off Headlamps
    69
  - Turning off the Engine
    69
  - Releasing Seat Belts
    71
  - Locking
    71
Safety and Security

74
- Occupant Safety
  75
  - Air Bags
    77
  - Occupant Classification System
    82
  - Seat Belts
    87
  - Active Head Restraint
    91
  - Rear Head Restraints
    92
  - Children in the Vehicle
    92
  - Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    99
- Panic Alarm
  101
  - Activating
    101
  - Deactivating
    101
- Driving Safety Systems
  102
  - Abs
    102
  - Bas
    104
  - Esp
    104
  - Driving Safety Systems
    105
  - Ebp
    108
  - 4-Ets
    108
- Anti-Theft Systems
  110
  - Immobilizer
    110
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    110
Controls in Detail

112
- Locking and Unlocking
  113
  - Smartkey
    113
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    116
  - Keyless-Go
    121
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    121
    
    Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    121
    
    Loss of the Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    121
  - Opening the Doors from the Inside
    121
  - Tailgate/Power Tailgate
    122
  - Automatic Central Locking
    129
- Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
  129
- Seats
  131
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature for Third-Row Seats
    131
  - Front Seat Active Head Restraints
    134
  - Rear Seats
    134
  - Lumbar Support
    138
  - Multicontour Seat
    139
  - Seat Heating
    139
  - Seat Ventilation
    141
- Memory Function
  142
  - Storing Positions into Memory
    143
  - Recalling Positions from Memory
    143
- Lighting
  144
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    144
  - Combination Switch
    148
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
    148
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    150
  - Interior Lighting
    150
  - Door Entry Lamps
    152
  - Cargo Compartment Lamp
    152
- Instrument Cluster
  153
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
    154
  - Resetting Trip Odometer
    154
  - Tachometer
    154
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    154
- Control System
  156
  - Multifunction Display
    156
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    157
  - Menus
    159
  - Standard Display Menu
    163
  - AUDIO Menu
    165
  - NAV* Menu
    167
  - Off-Road Menu
    167
  - DISTRONIC* Menu (Canada Only)
    168
  - Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    168
  - Settings Menu
    169
  - Vehicle Configuration
    183
  - Trip Computer Menu
    185
  - TEL* Menu
    187
- Automatic Transmission
  190
  - Gear Selector Lever
    190
  - Shifting Procedure
    193
  - Transmission Positions
    193
  - Driving Tips
    196
  - Gear Ranges
    198
  - Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    199
  - Emergency Operation
    201
  - (Limp-Home Mode)
    201
- Transfer Case
  202
  - LOW RANGE Mode
    202
- Differential Locks
  205
  - A few Words about Differentials and Differential Locks
    205
  - Switching Differential Locks
    206
- Good Visibility
  209
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    209
  - Rear View Mirrors
    209
  - Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    210
  - Sun Visors
    211
  - Rear Panorama Roof Sunshade
    213
  - Rear Window Defroster
    213
- Climate Control
  215
  - Climate Control System
    219
  - Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    219
  - Setting the Temperature
    220
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    220
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    221
  - Air Vents in the Roof Liner over the Second-Row Seats
    221
  - Front Defroster
    222
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    223
  - Air Conditioning
    225
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    226
  - Rear Climate Control
    227
- 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  229
  - Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    233
  - Operating the Automatic Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    234
  - Setting the Temperature
    235
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    235
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    236
  - Front Defroster
    236
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    238
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    238
  - Air Conditioning
    240
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All Temperature Zones
    241
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    242
  - Rear Automatic Climate Control
    242
- Power Windows
  247
  - Door Windows
    248
  - Hinged Quarter Windows
    249
  - Synchronizing the Door Windows
    250
  - Summer Opening Feature
    250
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    251
- Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  252
  - Opening and Closing
    252
  - Synchronizing
    254
- Driving Systems
  256
  - Cruise Control
    256
  - Distronic* (Canada Only)
    261
  - Distance Warning Function* (Canada Only)
    273
  - Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
    274
  - Off-Road Driving Program (Vehicles Without Enhanced Off-Road Package*)
    278
  - Air Suspension Program
    279
  - Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
    279
  - Vehicle Level Control
    280
  - Parktronic System
    289
  - Rear View Camera
    294
- Loading
  296
  - Carriers
    296
  - Loading Instructions
    302
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    303
  - Hooks
    305
  - Expanding Cargo Compartment
    305
  - Cargo Compartment Cover Blind
    311
  - Cargo Net
    313
- Useful Features
  316
  - Storage Compartments
    316
  - Parcel Nets
    320
  - Cup Holders
    321
  - Ashtrays
    322
  - Cigarette Lighter
    324
  - Power Outlets
    325
  - Floormats
    326
  - Seat Cover under Third-Row Seats
    327
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    328
  - Telephone
    329
  - Tele Aid
    332
  - Garage Door Opener
    339
  - Compass
    345
  - Infrared Reflecting Windshield
    345
Operation

346
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  347
- Driving Instructions
  348
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    348
  - Drinking and Driving
    348
  - Pedals
    348
  - Power Assistance
    349
  - Brakes
    349
  - Driving off
    351
  - Parking
    351
  - Tires
    352
  - Hydroplaning
    353
  - Tire Traction
    353
  - Tire Speed Rating
    354
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    354
  - Standing Water
    356
  - Off-Road Driving
    356
  - Trailer Towing
    365
  - Passenger Compartment
    371
  - Driving Abroad
    371
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    371
  - Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engine)
    372
  - Oxidation Catalyst (Diesel Engine)
    372
  - Emission Control
    373
  - Coolant Temperature
    373
- At the Gas Station
  375
  - Refueling
    375
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    377
- Engine Compartment
  379
  - Hood
    379
  - Engine Oil
    381
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    382
  - Coolant Level
    382
  - Windshield/Rear Window Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    384
- Tires and Wheels
  385
  - Important Guidelines
    385
  - Tire Care and Maintenance
    386
  - Direction of Rotation
    388
  - Loading the Vehicle
    388
  - Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    394
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    396
  - Tires and Wheels
    400
  - Tire Labeling
    407
  - Load Identification
    411
  - DOT, Tire Identification
    411
  - Number (TIN)
    411
  - Maximum Tire Load
    413
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    413
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    414
  - Tire Ply Material
    416
  - Tire and Loading Terminology
    416
  - Rotating Tires
    419
- Winter Driving
  421
  - Winter Tires
    421
  - Snow Chains
    422
- Maintenance
  423
- Vehicle Care
  426
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    426
Practical Hints

436
- What to Do if
  437
  - Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    437
  - Lamp in Center Console
    448
  - Vehicle Status Messages in
    450
  - The Multifunction Display
    450
- Where will I Find
  491
  - First Aid Kit
    491
  - Vehicle Tool Kit
    491
  - Spare Wheel
    495
- Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
  497
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    497
  - Locking the Vehicle
    498
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    498
- Resetting Activated Head Restraints
  500
  - Vehicles Without Rear Seat Entertainment System
    500
  - Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System
    501
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  503
- Replacing Bulbs
  505
  - Bulbs
    505
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    508
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    512
  - Adjusting Headlamp Aim
    515
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  517
  - Front Wiper Blades
    517
  - Rear Wiper Blade
    518
- Flat Tire
  520
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    520
  - Mounting the Spare Wheel
    521
- Bleeding the Fuel System
  528
- (Diesel Engine Only)
  528
- Battery
  529
  - Disconnecting, Removing, Reinstalling and Reconnecting the Battery
    531
  - Charging the Battery
    536
- Jump Starting
  537
- Towing the Vehicle
  539
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    541
  - Stranded Vehicle
    543
- Fuses
  544
  - Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
    545
  - Fuse Box in Cargo Compartment
    545
  - Fuse Box in
    545
  - Passenger Compartment
    546
  - Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    546
  - Emergency Engine Shut-Down
    546
Technical Data

548
- Parts Service
  549
- Warranty Coverage
  550
  - Loss of Service and Warranty
    550
  - Information Booklet
    550
- Identification Labels
  551
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  553
  - Gl 320 CDI
    553
- Engine
  554
- Rims and Tires
  556
  - Same Size Tires
    557
  - Minispare Wheel
    559
- Electrical System
  560
- Main Dimensions
  561
- Weights
  562
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants
  563
  - Capacities
    563
  - Engine Oils
    565
  - Engine Oil Additives
    565
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    565
  - Brake Fluid
    565
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline (Gasoline Engine)
    566
  - Fuel Requirements
    566
  - Gasoline Additives (Gasoline Engine)
    567
  - Coolants
    568
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    570
Index

572

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