2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV engine

X
To open: pull remote operating switch :
until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the key to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for tail-
gate :until the tailgate is closed. Limiting the tailgate opening angle*
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate
in the top half of its opening range. This could
be useful, for example, when there is insuffi-
cient space above the tailgate.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, limit the opening
angle outside.
Activating X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 62) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X Press and hold the closing button in the
tailgate until you hear a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening. Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 62) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Key positions
Key
g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
i Even if the key is not for the vehicle in
question, it will still turn in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not switched on. The engine
cannot be started. KEYLESS GO*
If you press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal, its func-
tion corresponds to the different key posi-
tions in the ignition lock.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately. Key positions
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Seat-belt adjustment
The belt adjustment function adjusts the driv-
er's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants. The belt strap
is tightened slightly when:
R
you engage the belt tongue in the buckle
and then turn the key to position 2in the
ignition lock.
R the key is in position 2in the ignition lock
and you then engage the belt tongue in the
buckle.
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
tightening force if any slack is detected
between the occupant and the belt sash. The
belt should not be held during the adjust-
ment. You can switch the belt adjustment on
and off in the on-board computer
(Y page 108).
Unfastening the belt X
Press release button ?and guide belt
tongue ;back towards belt sash
guide :. Belt warning for driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster reminds you that all occupants
should fasten their seat belts. It is either lit
continuously or flashes. Additionally, there
may be a warning tone.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases as soon as the driver
and front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver or the front passenger
already have their seat belt fastened, the
7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds after the engine has been started. It
then goes out if both the driver and the front
passenger have fastened their seat belt. i
Further information about the 7seat
belt warning lamp (Y page 238). Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be
routed across the middle of your shoulder. X
To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: press and hold release but-
ton :.
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X Release release button :and make sure
that the belt sash guide has engaged. Seat belts
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tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies
due to legal and voluntary requirements. In
these countries, daytime driving lights are
automatically switched on when the engine is
started.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamp/
parking lamp) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off (key in position 0in the igni-
tion lock)
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging.
Notes on driving abroad Converting to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad:
switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents oncoming traffic from
being dazzled
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close to the border as pos-
sible before driving in these countries. Sym-
metrical lights do not illuminate as large an
area of the edge of the carriageway.
Converting to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: have the headlamps conver-
ted back to asymmetrical dipped beam at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as
possible after crossing the border and return-
ing to the original country.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*: if
the headlamps are converted to symmetrical
dipped beam, not all light functions are avail-
able. "Motorway mode" and the "extended
range foglamps" are deactivated. Function
Light switch
1
W
Left-hand parking lamp 2
X
Right-hand parking lamp 3
$
Lights off/daytime driving
lights Function
4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime driving lights 5
T
Side lamps, licence plate and
instrument lighting 6
L
Dipped-beam headlamps/
main-beam headlamps 13 13
Dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on before switching on the main-beam headlamps. Lights
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Function
7
N
Foglamps 14 8
R
Rear foglamp Combination switch
E
K
Main-beam headlamps 13 F
!
Right-hand turn signal G
Headlamp flasher
H
#
Left-hand turn signal Dipped-beam headlamps
X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
and the Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster light up.
Daytime driving lights X
Switch on the "daytime driving lights" func-
tion using the on-board computer
(Y page 105).
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
$ orÃ.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights or the dipped-beam headlamps
are switched on.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Tindicator lamp on
the light switch and the Lindicator
lamp in the instrument cluster light up. Automatic headlamp mode G
Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to the Ãposition,
the light will not come on automatically in
foggy conditions. This could endanger you
and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in the dark or in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
from à toL in good time. Otherwise,
the headlamps could switch off temporarily
and you could cause an accident.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
Ã.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamp is switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights 15
or the dipped-beam headlamps
(in addition to the side lamp) are switched
on or off automatically.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Tindicator lamp on
the light switch and the Lindicator
lamp in the instrument cluster light up.
Foglamp (halogen headlamps) G
Risk of accident
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Lbefore you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
14 Only vehicles with halogen headlamps are equipped with front foglamps.
13 Dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on before switching on the main-beam headlamps.
15 If you have activated the "Daytime driving lights" function in the on-board computer. 80
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X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L orT. If the light switch is set to
Ã, you cannot switch on the foglamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear foglamp On vehicles with foglamps
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L orT. When the light switch is set
to à you cannot switch on the rear fog-
lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the second stop.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
On vehicles without foglamps
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
L. When the light switch is set to
à you cannot switch on the rear fog-
lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the stop.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The R yellow indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out. Main-beam headlamps X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to Lorà 16
.
X To activate: press the combination switch
in the direction of arrow Epast the point
of resistance (Y page 80).
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Turn signal lamp X
To indicate a minor change of direc-
tion: push the combination switch in the
direction of arrow ForH (Ypage 80).
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow ForH past the
point of resistance (Y page 80).
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp ! or# in the instrument clus-
ter flashes.
Hazard warning lamps 16
In the Ãposition, the main-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark. Lights
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Extended range foglamps
The extended range foglamps reduce the
glare experienced by the driver and improve
the illumination of the edge of the carriage-
way.
Active:
if you are driving more slowly than
70 km/h and switch on the rear foglamp.
If your speed does not exceed 100 km/h, the
extended foglamp function remains active.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
100 km/h or you switch off the rear foglamp. Headlamp cleaning system*
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated five times while the lights are on and the
engine is running. When you switch off the
ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning
system is reset and counting is resumed
from 0. Interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
= | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
? c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead control panel (sec-
ond row of seats)
:
To switch the reading lamp on/off Lights
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R
disabling the controls in the rear com-
partment (override feature) (Y page 49)
R automatic closing of the side windows
(PRE-SAFE ®
*) (Y page 40) :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows when you switch off the engine. This
function remains active for five minutes or
until one of the front doors is opened.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when clos-
ing the side windows.
If a side window blocks during closing and
reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window blocks again during closing
and reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature. Resetting the windows
You must reset each side window if:
R the battery has been disconnected or has
become discharged.
R the side window no longer opens or closes
fully.
R the side windows open again slightly after
being closed fully.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch until the side
window is closed.
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Pull the corresponding switch again imme-
diately and hold it for approx. one second. Opening and closing the hinged side
windows*
You can operate the hinged side windows
electrically. 86
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With KEYLESS GO*:
R
release the locking button on the door han-
dle.
R pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows and the sliding/tilting
sunroof* open.
Using the key X
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Lock the vehicle with the &button.
X Press and hold the &button until the
side windows and the sliding/tilting sun-
roof* are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed.
Using KEYLESS GO* X
Keep locking button :on the door handle
pressed until the side windows and the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof* are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed. Driving and parking
Starting the engine
G
Risk of accident
Do not put any objects in the driver's footwell.
If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver's
footwell, make sure that they are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clearance
for the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
Otherwise, the objects or floormats could get
between the pedals in the event of sudden
braking or acceleration. You may then no lon-
ger be able to brake, change gear or acceler-
ate as intended. This may result in an accident
and injury. G
Risk of poisoning
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-
tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss
of consciousness or even death.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine. 88
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