2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320 cruise control

576 Index
Door
Entry lamps 151
Locking, In an emergency 497
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 41, 71
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 40, 70
Messages in the multifunction
display 474
Opening from inside/outside 114,
120
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 337
Unlocking, Mechanical key 496
Door control panel 35
Door handle 35
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 410, 416
Downhill driving
Cruise control 257
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 273
Messages in the multifunction
display 467
Drinking and driving 347Driving 53, 347
Abroad 370
Hydroplaning 352
In winter 353, 420
Instructions 53, 347
Problems 65
Safety systems 101
Systems 255
Through standing water 355
Through water 360
Tips 195
With Distronic* 270
Driving off 60
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 107
ABS 101
BAS 103
EBP 107
ESP
®103
Driving systems 255
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 278
Air suspension program 278
Cruise control 255
Distronic* (Canada only) 260Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 273
Off-road driving program (Vehicles
without enhanced off-road
package*) 277
Parktronic system* 288
Rear view camera* 293
Vehicle level control 279
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating (driver’s seat)* 181
For third-row seats 130
Easy-entry/exit feature* 48
EBP 107
Indicator and warning lamps 438,
468
Electrical connections
Trailer 365
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 559
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 333
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Kickdown 196
Kilopascal 416
L
Labels 550
Certification 550
Emission control information 551
Engine number 551
Paintwork code 550
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 550
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 505
Front 505
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 477
Messages in display 477
Messages in the multifunction
display 477, 479, 481
Rear 505
Switch 143Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 436
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* 279
Alarm system 110
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 119
Battery (SmartKey) 114
Brakes 27, 437, 438
Center console 31, 32, 447
CHECK ENGINE 29, 439, 440
Differential locks* 205
Distance warning lamp* 263
Downhill Speed Regulation 274
Engine diagnostics 29, 439, 440
ESP
®27, 441
Fog lamps, Front/rear 143
Front passenger front air bag off 31,
32, 80
Fuel reserve 29, 446
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 436, 437,
438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444,
446
Off-road driving program 278
Parktronic* 290Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 89, 442
Seat belts 443
Seat heating* 138
Seat ventilation* 140
SRS 29, 74, 89, 446
Turn signals 27
Vehicle level control 281, 283
Language, Setting 172
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(GL 320 CDI) 552
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
(GL 450, GL 550) 552
Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and care
of 434
Lever for cruise control 255
License plate lamps 514
Messages in the multifunction
display 479
Replacing bulbs 505, 514
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 432
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 477
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584 Index
Multifunction display messages 449
ABS 451
ABS, ESP
®451
Air suspension 486
Air suspension program 486
Brake fluid 469
Brake lamps 477
Brake pads 467
Coolant 472
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 478
Cruise control 452
Distronic* 453
Doors 474
Downhill Speed Regulation 467
EBP 468
Engine coolant 470, 472
ESP
®441
Fog lamps, Front 478
Fog lamps, Rear 480
Front passenger front air bag 460,
461, 462, 463
Fuel cap 474
Headlamps 477, 478, 480, 482
Hood 474Key, SmartKey 476
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 475, 476
Lamps 477, 478, 479, 480, 482
Low tire pressure 464, 484, 485
Parking brake 468
Parking lamps 480
Tele Aid 483
Telephone* 483
Turn signals 482
Vehicle battery 466
Windshield washer fluid 483
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 156
Button operation 156
N
Navigation system* 166
See separate COMAND System
operating instructions
Net, Cargo* 312
Net, Parcel 319
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 189
New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 146, 176
Normal occupant weight 417
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 550O
Occupant distribution 417
Occupant safety 74
Active head restraint 90
Air bags 76
Children and air bags 77, 91, 93
Children in the vehicle 91
Fastening the seat belt 53
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 81, 85, 86
Infant and child restraint systems 92
LATCH-type child seat anchors 95
OCS 81
OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 460, 461, 462, 463
Seat belts 53, 78
OCS 81
Self-test 86
Odometer 153, 155, 162
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589 Index
Vehicle level control 279
Shifting
Automatic transmission 56, 189
Side impact air bags 80
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 480
Replacing bulbs 510, 513
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 wheel 494
Mounting 520
Wheel bolts 492, 525
Speed settings
Cruise control 257
Distronic* 266
Speedometer 27, 263Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
SRS 88
Indicator lamp 29, 446
Messages in the multifunction
display 446
Standing lamps 143
Replacing bulbs 504, 505, 509, 511,
513
Standing water, Driving through 360
Starter switch 25, 42
Positions 42
Starting difficulties, Engine 59
Starting, Engine 56
Steep terrain, Driving 358
Steering column 49, 50
Steering wheel 48
Adjustment, Electrically* 50
Adjustment, Manually 49
Buttons 30, 156
Cleaning 433
Steering wheel gearshift control,
Automatic transmission 198
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 338Storage compartments 36, 315
Cup holder 320
Cup holders 320
Door pockets 36
Front center console 317
Glove box 315
Parcel net, Front passenger
footwell 319
Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 319
Rear seats, In front of 318
Storage/telephone* compartment
Armrest, Front 317
Storing tires 386
Stranded vehicle 542
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 210
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade
Rear panorama roof 212
Suspension tuning see Air suspension
program
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 16
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593 Index
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 482
Replacing bulbs 505
Turn signals 62
Additional in mirrors 505
Bulbs 505, 513
Cleaning lenses 429
Indicator lamps 27
Turning off the engine 69
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 418
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 418
Units, Settings
Speedometer 173
Temperature 173
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 563
Unlocking the vehicle see Key
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 434
Useful features 315V
Vehicle
Battery 528
Break-in period 346
Care 425
Control system, Settings menu 168
Dimensions 560
Locking/unlocking 40, 67, 112
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 496
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 418
Towing 538
Washing 425
Weights 561
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 365
Vehicle care 425
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 492, 493
Vehicle level control 279Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
enhanced Off-road Package*) 283
Vehicle level control*
Messages in the multifunction
display 486
Vehicle lighting 377
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 310
Cargo net* 312
Cargo tie-down rings 302
Carriers* 295
Crossbars* 295
Expanding cargo compartment 304
Hooks 304
Load limit 389
Loading instructions 301
Loading terminology 415
Parcel nets 319
Roof rails 295
Terminology 415
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 418
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 338
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