2007 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI set clock

27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2To dim instrument cluster
illumination155
3Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer

Resetting all settings
156
171
4To brighten instrument
cluster illumination155
5KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
6Clock
Setting the time
176
ItemPage
7Speedometer with:
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp436
’Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp1
lDistance warning
lamp2265,
445
1Lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is
running.
2Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates when the ignition is on.
It should go out when the engine is running.
ItemPage
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only437
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only437
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®)
warning lamp
441
HCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only446
446

176 Controls in detail
Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date
submenu to change the time and date
settings.
The following functions are available:Setting the time (hours)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock Set hour
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.Setting the time (minutes)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock Set
minute(s)
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
minutes.
FunctionPage
Setting the time (hours)176
Setting the time (minutes)176
Setting the date (month)177
Setting the date (day)177
Setting the date (year)177
iIf your vehicle is equipped with the
COMAND system and navigation module*, see
separate COMAND system operating instruc-
tions for information on how to set the date and
time.

221 Controls in detail
Climate control
or
Press air distribution button5,9,
ora (
page 218).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air distribution switches off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(
page 218) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 218) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 218) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution
Press air distribution button5,9, ora
(
page 218) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
controls:
Press the desired air distribution
button5,9, ora (
page 218).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.
SymbolFunction
aDirects air through the center
and side air vents
ZDirects air to the windshield
and side air vents
YDirects air to the footwells and
side air vents

235 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off separately for each
zone as needed.
Activating
Press buttonU (page 232) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Air volume and air distribu-
tion are controlled separately for each
zone.
Use temperature controls1 and9
(
page 232) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is ad-
justed automatically.
Deactivating
Press one button of the air distribution
(
page 232) or press button

orQ (
page 232).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out.
Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button
orQ – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control1 and9
(
page 232) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust to
the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing
Turn the temperature control1
and/or9 slightly counterclockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
iWhen operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary.

246 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Increasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(
page 243) slightly clockwise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.
Decreasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(
page 243) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.Adjusting air volume
Adjusting manually
Five blower speeds are available.
Press button
to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume to
the desired level.
The indicator lamp on the buttonU
goes out. The selected blower speed is
shown by the indicator lamps for air
volume settings9 (
page 243).
Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume is adjusted
automatically.Air vents in the roof liner over the
second-row seats*
1Thumbwheel for air volume control
2Air vent, adjustable
Adjusting air volume
Turn thumbwheel1 d o w n t o d e c r e a s e
the air volume.
or
Turn thumbwheel1 u p t o i n c r e a s e t h e
air volume.

301 Controls in detail
Loading
Place rear basic cross bar7 on roof
railsa i n s u c h a w a y t h a t t h e c l a m p i n g
claws reach into gaps8 (
page 300)
on the roof rails.
Make sure clamping claw5 lies flush
against the inside of roof raila as
shown in the illustration (
page 300).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
basic cross bars (
page 301).
Slightly tighten screw4 on both sides
by turning it clockwise.
On the front and rear basic cross bars
tighten screws4. Observe a
tightening torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
Attach cover caps (page 300) and
lock them.
Store key and Allen wrench back into
the storage well (
page 495).
Adjusting the clamping widths of the
basic cross barsThe clamping widths of the basic cross
bars are factory set for your vehicle. These
clamping widths are solely intended for the
designated positions.
Only install the basic cross bars at the des-
ignated locations and pay attention to the
stickers3 FRONT and REAR
(
page 300).
4Screw for clamping claw
5Clamping claw
bScrews for adjusting clamping width
(2 in total for each side)
cCover strip
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the basic cross bars. The screws
could come loose if they are not tightened to
a torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
Warning!G
Only install the basic cross bars at the exact
locations designated on the roof rails. The
designated locations for the front basic
cross bars are between the markings en-
graved on the inside of the roof rails
(
page 300). The designated locations for
the rear basic cross bars are between the
gaps on the roof rails (
page 300).
Otherwise, the basic cross bars
(
page 300), mounted accessories and the
objects attached to them could come loose
from the vehicle causing an accident, there-
by injuring you and other persons and/or
causing damage to property, including dam-
age to your vehicle.


498 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its stor-
age compartment:

The vehicle jack should be fully col-
lapsed.

The handle must be folded in (storage
position).Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of base plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 524).


537 Practical hints
Battery
Connect the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover
(
page 535).
Connect the negative lead to the nega-
tive terminal (
page 535).
Charging the battery
If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start contacts
located in the engine compartment
(
page 539).
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.
!Never invert the terminal connections!
iThe following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):

Set the clock (page 176).
Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga-
tion module*: Time and date are set auto-
matically.

Synchronize the door windows
(
page 251).

Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*
(
page 255).

Synchronize the power folding exterior rear
view mirrors* (
page 212).
Warning!G
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.