2007 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI window

574 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 349Driving 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* 262Downhill 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
E
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

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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*) 285High 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 354I
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

579 Index
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
J
Jack 496, 497
Lifting the vehicle 524
Jump starting 538
K
Key, Mechanical 500
Key, SmartKey 114
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) 252Closing, 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
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 117
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 252Closing 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

584 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 426Power 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-startingQ
Quarter windows* see Power windows
R
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

585 Index
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 338Replacing 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, 517Reporting 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
S
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

587 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, 265Spinning 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 339Storage 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

592 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
W
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 88Warranty 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
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, 567Windshield washer fluid
Messages in the
multifunction display 487
Mixing ratio 567
Refilling 384
Reservoir level 384
Wiping with 65
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