2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL320 check engine

572 Index
Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 228
Air conditioning refrigerant 563
Air conditioning, Cooling 239, 240
Air distribution, Front 234
Air distribution, Rear 243
Air recirculation mode 237
Air vents*, second-row seats 245
Air vents*, third-row seats 245
Air vents, Front 234
Air volume 235
Control panel, Front 230
Control panel, Rear 241
Deactivating system 232
Defogging 235
Defrosting 235
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL 237
Rear passenger compartment 241
Rear window defroster 212
Residual engine heat (REST) 241
Using driver-side settings for
all temperature zones 240Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 150
Automatic locking when driving 128
Automatic transmission 56
Accelerator position 195
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 200
Gear ranges 197
Gear selector lever 56, 189
Gear selector lever position 192
Gear shifting malfunctions 200
Hill start assist system 196
Kickdown 196
Shifting procedure 192
Starting the engine 56
Steering wheel gearshift control 198
Towing a trailer 197
Transmission fluid level 381
Transmission positions 193
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest
Seat 46
Seat, Lumbar support 137
Seat, Multicontour* 138
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 477
Replacing bulbs 511
Bar 416
BAS 103
Lamps in instrument cluster 436
Messages in the multifunction
display 451
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 112, 115
Checking battery condition 120
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing 502
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573 Index
Battery, Vehicle 528
Charging 535
Disconnecting and connecting 530
Jump starting 536
Removing and installing 530
Bead 416
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see headlamps
Bolts, Spare wheel 494
Brake fluid 564
Checking 376
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 477
Replacing bulbs 511
Brake pads 348
Messages in the multifunction
display 467
Brakes 348
Warning lamp 437
Break-in period 346
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsButton for Voice control* system 30,
156
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Camera see Rear view camera*
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 562
Card holder 33, 37, 320
Cargo compartment cover blind 310
Cargo net* 312
Cargo tie-down rings 302
Carpets, Cleaning 433
Carriers* 295
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine) 371
CD changer 165, 315
CD player 165
Center console
Lower part 33
Upper part (Vehicles with
enhanced off-road package*) 32
Upper part (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) 31Central locking
Automatic 128
Locking/unlocking from the
inside 128
Switch 128
Certification label 550
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 439, 440
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 401
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 398
Checklist
Off-road driving 357
Returning from off-road driving 363
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574 Index
Children in the vehicle 91
Air bags 77, 91
Blocking rear door window
operation 98
Indicator lamp, Front passenger front
air bag 85
Infant and child restraint systems 86,
92
LATCH-type child seat anchors 95
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 81
Cigarette lighter
(Depending on vehicle
configuration) 323
Climate control 214
Air conditioning refrigerant 563
Air conditioning, Cooling 224, 225
Air distribution, Front 219
Air distribution, rear 227
Air recirculation mode 222
Air vents*, second-row seats 220
Air vents, Front 220
Air volume 220
Control panel*, Rear 226
Control panel, Front 216
Deactivating system 218Defogging 222
Defrosting 221
Rear window defroster 212
Residual engine heat (REST) 225
Clock 27, 174
Cloth upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 434
Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND System
Cold tire inflation pressure 416
Collapsible wheel chock 494
COMAND System see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 61, 62, 64, 147
Compass 344
Adjustment 178
Calibration 179
Calling up the compass 344
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 370
Control system 155
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory default 169Control system menus 155
AUDIO 164
DISTRONIC* (Canada only) 167
NAV* 166
Off-road 166
Settings 168
Standard display 162
TEL* 186
Trip computer 184
Vehicle configuration 182
Vehicle status message memory 167
Control system submenus 159, 161, 171
Comfort* 181
Instrument cluster 172, 173
Lighting 175
Time/Date 174
Vehicle 178
Coolant 381, 567
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 568
Capacities 562
Checking coolant level 376, 381
Messages in the multifunction
display 470, 472
Temperature 372
Temperature display 162
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577 Index
Emergency operation
Fuel filler flap 497
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 496,
497
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 200
Emergency operations
Exit for third-row seats 132
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 337
Tailgate, Opening from the inside
manually 122
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 536
Engine shut-down 545
First aid kit 490
Flat tire 519
Fuses 543
Hazard warning flasher 149
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 436, 437, 438, 439, 440,
441, 442, 443, 444, 446
Roadside Assistance 12, 335
Towing the vehicle 538Emission control 372
Information label 551
System warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout (GL 450, GL 550) 552
Belt layout (GL 320 CDI) 552
Break-in recommendations 380
Cleaning 427
Compartment 378
Emergency engine shut-down 545
Malfunction indicator lamp 29
Maximum engine speed 153, 553
Number 551
Starting 56
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 57
Starting with the SmartKey 57
Tachometer 29, 153
Technical data 553
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 69
Turning off with the SmartKey 69Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 380, 564
Adding 381, 564
Additives 564
Changing 381, 564
Checking level 380
Checking with the oil dipstick 380
Consumption 380
Filler neck 381
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 564
Enhanced Off-road Package*
Vehicle level control 283
ESP
®27, 103
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®103
Messages in the multifunction
display 457, 458
Off-road-ESP
®106
Warning lamp 27, 441
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581 Index
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 149
Delayed shut-off 177
Interior rear view mirror 51
Antiglare positions 208
Auto-dimming mirrors* 208
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 63
J
Jack 492, 493
Lifting the vehicle 520
Jump starting 536
K
Key, Mechanical 496
Key, SmartKey 112
Batteries 120, 502
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 250
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 250Closing, Power tailgate* 126
Factory setting 114
Locking/unlocking 40, 70, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 114
Loss of 120
Messages in the multifunction
display 476
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 249
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 249
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 502
Selective setting 114
Starter switch positions 42
Starting the engine 56
Turning off the engine 69
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 120, 502
Battery check lamp 115
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 250Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 250
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 127
Factory setting 118
Important notes 117
Locking/unlocking 41, 70, 115
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 118
Loss of 120
Messages in the multifunction
display 475, 476
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 249
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 249
Remote control 115
Replacing batteries 502
Selective setting 119
Start/stop button 43
Starter switch positions 42, 43
Starting the engine 57
Turning off the engine 69
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582 Index
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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585 Index
Off-road - 4-ETS 108
Off-road - ABS 102
Off-road - ESP
®106
Off-road driving
Checklist 357, 363
Crossing obstacles 361
Driving instructions for off-road
driving 355
Driving through water 360
Returning 363
Rules 356
Special driving features 356
Steep terrain 358
Off-road driving program (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) 277
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
One-touch gearshifting 199
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) 371P
Paintwork code 550
Paintwork, Cleaning 426
Panic alarm 100
Panorama roof, Rear 212
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 319
Front seat backrests 319
Parking 67, 350
On hills 67
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 67, 371
Parking brake 59, 67
Lamps, Indicator and warning 437
Messages in the multifunction
display 468
Releasing 59
Parking lamps 505
Messages in the multifunction
display 480
Replacing bulbs 509
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 182, 209Parktronic* 31, 32, 288
Cleaning system sensors 430
Minimum distance 290
Range 289
Switching on/off 291
System malfunction 292
System sensors 289
System sensors, Cleaning 430
Warning indicators 25, 290
Parts service 548
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 370
Fuse box 545
Interior lighting 149
Interior rear view mirror 34
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 319
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 347
Phone see Telephone*
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590 Index
T
Tachometer 29, 153
Displaying current gear range 197
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 511
Cleaning lenses 429
Messages in the multifunction
display 481
Replacing bulbs 505, 513
Tailgate
Closing from the inside,
Electrically* 125
Closing from the outside
(vehicles without
KEYLESS-GO*) 126
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 124
Opening from the inside,
Manually 122
Opening from the outside 122Tar stains 426
Technical data 547
Air conditioning refrigerant 563, 564
Brake fluid 563, 564
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 562, 563
Coolant 563, 567
Dimensions, Vehicle 560
Electrical system 559
Engine 553
Engine oil 562, 564
Engine oil additives 564
Fuel requirements 565
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 562
Gasoline additives 566
Main dimensions 560
Premium unleaded gasoline 565
Rims 555
Tires 555
Weights 561
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 563, 569Tele Aid 331
Call priority 337
Emergency calls 333
Hands-free microphone 34
Information 336
Initiating an emergency call
manually 334
Messages in the multifunction
display 483
Remote door unlock 337
Roadside Assistance 335
SOS button 334
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 338
System self-check 332
Telephone cradle*
Changing 330
Telephone* 328
Answering/ending a call 187
Changing mobile phone cradle 330
Dialing a number from the phone
book 187
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call 187
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