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565 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which
provides:
Corrosion protection
Freeze protection
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.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.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.
!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.
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566 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
Approximate freeze protection
Model-35°F (-37°C)-49°F (-45°C)
GL 320 CDI5.0 US qt (4.75 l)5.5 US qt (5.2 l)
GL 4505.3 US qt (5.0 l)5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
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567 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
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).
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).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ration
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit ” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)Warning!G
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.
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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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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 540Emission 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 70Engine 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
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588 Index
T
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 124Tar 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, 567Tele 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