2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 Mirror

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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583 Index
Lighter see Cigarette lighter (Depending
on vehicle configuration)
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp-Home Mode 200, 439, 440
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 146, 176
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 71
Locking the vehicle see Key
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 120
Loss of keys, SmartKey 120
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 120
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 549
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 479
Replacing bulbs 505
Switching on 61, 143
LOW RANGE mode* 201
Messages in the multifunction
display 488
Lubricants 562
Lumbar support 137M
Main dimensions 560
Maintenance 12, 422
Calling up service indicator
display 424
Clearing service indicator
message 423
Maintenance System 422
Resetting service indicator 424
Service indicator message 422
Service term exceeded 423
Maintenance System 422
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL* see
Automatic climate control
(3-zone)* 237
Maximum load rating, Tires 417
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 417
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 434
Mechanical key 496Memory function* see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 34
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 51
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 208
Exterior rear view mirror 51
Interior rear view mirror 51, 208
MON 375, 565
Multicontour seat* 138
Multifunction display 155
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Displaying current gear range 197
Selecting display 173
Selecting language 172
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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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587 Index
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 212
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear towing eye 541
Rear view camera* 293
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 212
Rear window wiper/washer 64
Rear windows see Power windows
Rear wiper blade 517
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 417
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 338
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 564
Refueling 374
Regular checks 376
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 337Replacing bulbs 504
Additional turn signals, Exterior rear
view mirrors 511
Backup lamps 504, 505, 511
Brake lamps 504, 505, 511
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 504, 505, 510
Fog lamp, Rear 504, 505, 511
Fog lamps, Front 504, 505, 510
High beam headlamps 504, 505, 508
License plate lamps 504, 505, 514
Low beam headlamps 504, 505, 507
Parking/standing lamps 504, 505,
509, 511, 513
Side marker lamps, Front 504, 505,
507, 510
Side marker lamps, Rear 504, 505,
511, 513
Tail lamps 504, 505, 511, 513
Turn signal lamps, Front 504, 505,
509
Turn signal lamps, Rear 504, 505,
511, 513Reporting safety defects 19
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 169
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 500
Residual heat and ventilation 225, 241
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 189
Rims 417, 555
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid
RON 375, 565
Roof rails 295
Rubber parts, Cleaning 432
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 396
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 101
Occupant safety 74
Reporting safety defects 19
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 164
Scissors-type vehicle jack 492, 493
Seat belt force limiter 89
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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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