2007 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 light

583 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) 373P
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, 211Parktronic* 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*

586 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 139Memory 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
BabySmart
TM 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 548Settings
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

591 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
U
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 316V
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 281Vehicle 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

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle
properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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.
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
GSP/TID
Printed in U. S. A
Warning!G
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.