Contents
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 516
Front wiper blades ....................... 516
Rear wiper blade .......................... 517
Flat tire .............................................. 519
Preparing the vehicle.................... 519
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 520
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only) ............................ 527
Battery ............................................... 528
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery .............. 530
Charging the battery .................... 535
Jump starting ..................................... 536
Towing the vehicle ............................. 538
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 540
Stranded vehicle .......................... 542
Fuses ................................................. 543
Fuse box in engine compartment . 544
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 544
Fuse box in
passenger compartment .............. 545
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 545
Technical data................................. 547
Parts service ...................................... 548
Warranty coverage............................. 549
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 549
Identification labels ........................... 550
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 552
GL 320 CDI .................................. 552
GL 450, GL 550............................ 552
Engine................................................ 553
Rims and tires.................................... 555
Same size tires ............................. 556
Minispare wheel ........................... 558
Electrical system ............................... 559
Main Dimensions ............................... 560
Weights.............................................. 561Fuels, coolants, lubricants ................. 562
Capacities .................................... 562
Engine oils ................................... 564
Engine oil additives ...................... 564
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 564
Brake fluid.................................... 564
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine).......................... 565
Fuel requirements ........................ 565
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine).......................... 566
Coolants ...................................... 567
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 569
Index................................................. 571
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527 Practical hints
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is
empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air
may be sucked into the fuel system. If this
happens, the? malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the± malfunction
indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on
and the engine may not start immediately
after refueling the vehicle.
After refueling:
Make sure the automatic transmission
is set toP.
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P.
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2 for at least 10 seconds
(
page 41).
Return the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 (
page 41).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 41) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.
If the engine does not start:
Wait for approximately 2 minutes.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 41) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.
If the engine still does not start, do not
make any further attempts to start the
engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call
Roadside Assistance (
page 335).iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If necessary,
remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from
the starter switch (
page 43).iWhen the ?malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the ±malfunction indicator
lamp (Canada only) has been illuminated for the
above condition, it will remain illuminated until
the engine was cycled on and off four times in a
row.
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