2007 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 496

496 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
3Securing hook
Release securing hook3 (located be-
low the floor handle) from holder.3Securing hook
4Cargo compartment floor, raised
5Upper cargo compartment lip
Engage securing hook3 on upper
cargo compartment lip5.
You can now access the vehicle tool kit. To
remove the vehicle tool kit storage well
casing, proceed as described on
(
page 499).6Alignment bolt
7Towing eye bolt
8Wheel wrench
9Velcro strap
aVehicle jack
bWheel bolts for 18" light alloy rims or
Minispare wheel
cCollapsible wheel chock
dSpare fuses, fuse chart, fuse extractor
eVehicle tool kit storage well casing
To remove vehicle jacka, loosen vel-
cro strap9.
!With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed behind the third-row seats
(
page 312), disengage cargo compartment
cover blind and flip it forward. Otherwise the
strap of the securing hook could damage the
cargo compartment cover blind.


497 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located underneath the
cargo compartment floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its storage
compartment (
page 496).
Turn crank handle in the direction of ar-
row as far as it will go.
!Vehicles with factory-mounted
running-boards*:
Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type
jack (located under the cargo compartment
floor) designed for use with factory-mounted
running boards. Only use this jack when jacking
up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards
as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be
damaged. See separate instructions for scis-
sors-type jack.
!To prevent damage, always disengage the
strap of the securing hook and lower the cargo
compartment floor (
page 495) before closing
the tailgate.
Warning!G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage the parking brake while
the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack
is always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface.
Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated
in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower
the vehicle onto jackstands of sufficient
capacity before working under the vehicle.


499 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Spare wheelThe Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
page 495).
Removing Minispare wheel
Remove the jack from the vehicle tool
kit (
page 496).
1Minispare wheel
2Retaining screw
3Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
Loosen retaining screw2 by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing3.
You can now access the Minispare wheel.
Remove Minispare wheel1.
Warning!G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
iFor information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare
wheel” (
page 524).
iIf retaining screw2 does not come loose,
turn vehicle tool kit storage well casing3
slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw2
should then come loose easily.

546 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located behind a cover in
the dashboard on the front passenger side.
1CoverOpening
Open the front passenger door.
Open the glove box (page 316).
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the cover1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.
Loosen cover1 from dashboard using
lever.
Using your hands, pull cover1 out
and remove.
Closing
Hook cover1 into the opening at the
front.
Press cover1 back on until it engag-
es.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed in the “Getting started” section
(
page 69), you may use the following
emergency procedure.
Take the fuse chart from the vehicle
tool kit (
page 496).
Open the fuse box in engine compart-
ment (
page 545).
Use the fuse extractor to remove
fuse 120. Find its location in the fuse
chart.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the dash-
board, as this could damage the fuse box cover
or the dashboard.

569 Index
A
ABS 103
Indicator lamp 436
Messages in the
multifunction display 453
Off-road - ABS 104
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 198
Accessory weight 415
Accident 67
Active head restraint 92, 135, 504
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 280
Air bags 76
Children 77, 93
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 31, 32, 85
Front, Driver 79
Front, Passenger 79
Occupant Classification System*
(OCS) 81
Safety guidelines 78
Side impact (front and rear*) 80
Window curtain 80Air conditioning refrigerant 562
Air conditioning system see
Climate control or
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Air conditioning, Cooling 226, 241
Air distribution, Front 221, 236
Air distribution, Rear 229, 245
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 224, 239
Air suspension package 280
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 280
Messages in the
multifunction display 490
Vehicle level control 281
Air vents 229
Air vents*, Rear 246
Air vents, Front 222, 236
Air volume 222, 237
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 496, 526
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 561, 566Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 210
Antiglare, Rear view mirrors* 211
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 112
Anti-theft alarm system 111, 112
Immobilizer 111
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest storage compartments
Front 318
Ashtrays* 322
Aspect ratio 415
ATF 382
Attaching a trailer 368
Audio menu 166
CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation
(USA only) 166
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 211
Automatic central locking,
Control system 183

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

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

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