2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 display

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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575 Index
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 478
Replacing bulbs 510
Crossbars* 295
Crossing obstacles 361
Cruise control 255
Activating 257
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Cup holders 320
Cleaning 321
Front center console 321
Front center console,
Removing/Installing 321
Rear armrest 320
Curb weight 416
D
Date display, Setting 174
Daytime running lamp mode 145
Setting 175
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 221, 235
Defrosting, Front 221, 235
Defrosting, Rear 212Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 176
Interior lighting 177
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp 29
Differential locks* 204
A few words about 204
Messages in the multifunction
display 488
Switching 205
Difficulties
While driving 65
While starting 59
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 155, 163
Dimensions, Vehicle 560
Direction of rotation (tires) 387
Displays
Digital speedometer 155, 163
Distronic* 263
Maintenance service indicator 422
Messages in the multifunction
display 449
Multifunction display 155Outside temperature 155, 163
Selecting 173
Symbol messages 466
Text messages 451
Vehicle status message 168, 449
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 159, 161, 168
Distance to empty (range), Trip
Computer 184
Distronic* 260
Activating 266
Cleaning system sensor 430
Control system 264
Deactivating 268
Distance warning function* 272
Distance warning function*
activating/deactivating 183
Driving hints 270
Messages in the multifunction
display 453
Sensor cover 430
Warning and indicator lamps 263
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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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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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578 Index
ETD 89, 446
Safety guidelines 78
Expanding cargo compartment 304
Exterior rear view mirrors 51, 208
Folding 210
Power folding* 209
Synchronizing 209
F
Fastening the seat belts 53
Filler neck, Engine oil 381
First aid kit 490
Flat tire 519
Lifting the vehicle 520
Lowering the vehicle 526
Minispare wheel 494
Mounting the spare wheel 520
Preparing the vehicle 520
Floormats 325Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 381,
562
Brake fluid 377, 563, 564
Capacities 562
Engine coolant 377, 381, 563, 567
Engine oil 380, 562, 564
Power steering fluid 562
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 377, 569
Fog lamps 146
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 478
Rear fog lamp 146
Replacing bulbs 510
4-ETS 107
Off-road - 4-ETS 108
Front air bags 79
Front defroster 221, 235
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 74, 79
Messages in the multifunction
display 460, 461, 462, 463Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 32, 85
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 540
Fuel 375, 563
Additives 566
Capacities, Fuel tank 563
Consumption statistics 184, 185
Filling the tank 374
Fuel filler flap and cap 374, 497
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
446
Premium unleaded gasoline 375,
563, 565
Requirements, Octane rating 565
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 474
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579 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 185
Since start 184
Fuel filler flap 374
Locking/unlocking 374
Opening 374
Opening in an emergency 497
Fuel tank
Capacity 563
Filler flap 374
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 562
Fuses 543
Fuse box in cargo compartment 544
Fuse box in engine compartment 544
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 545
Fuse chart 490
Replacing 543G
Garage door opener 338
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 416
Gear range
Automatic transmission 189, 197
Limiting 197
Shifting into optimal 199
Gear selector lever 25, 56, 189
Cleaning 433
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 189
Messages in the multifunction
display 459
Position indicator 192, 197
Transmission position 192
Global locking/unlocking see Key,
SmartKey
Glove box 315
Good visibility 208Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 416
GVW 416
GVWR 416
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 34
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 433
Hazard warning flasher 149
Head restraints 46, 133
Active head restraint 90, 133
Front seats, Adjusting 46
Rear seats 91
Rear seats, Adjusting 135
Rear seats, Removing and
installing 136
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 514
Headlamp cleaning system* 208, 383
Reservoir capacity 563
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
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580 Index
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* 477, 508
Cleaning lenses 429
Cleaning system* 208, 383
Halogen 507
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 477
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 477, 478, 479, 480, 481,
482
Replacing bulbs 504, 505
Switch 61, 143
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 327
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with Air
suspension program) 281
Vehicle level control (Vehicles with
enhanced Off-road Package*) 283High beam flasher 61, 147
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 478
Replacing bulbs 505, 507, 508
Switching on 61, 147
High mounted brake lamp 505
Hill start assist system 196
Hinged quarter windows* see
Power windows
Hood 378
Messages in the multifunction
display 474
Opening 378
Hooks
Loading 304
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 352I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition 42, 44, 57
Immobilizer 109
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires,
Inflation pressures
Information button see Tele Aid
Infrared reflecting windshield* 344
Inside door handle 120
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 152
Illumination brightness 153
Lamps 436
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature indicator 153
Selecting language 172
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
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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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