2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV Owners Manual

Vehicle dimensions
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level
41 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive)
2415 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). Vehicle data, GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5099 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2124 mm
Minimum vehicle
height
42 1840 mm
Maximum vehicle
height
42 1950 mm
Minimum ground
clearance
42 202 mm Vehicle dimensions
Maximum ground
clearance
42 307 mm
Ground clearance
when the suspen-
sion is set to High-
way level 42 217 mm
Wheel base
3075 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive) 2550 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload.
Maximum roof
load 90 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 286). 41
The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system.
42 The value stated may vary due to the tyres fitted and the state of the suspension system. 294
Vehicle data, GL 450 CDI 4MATICTechnical data
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Tailgate opening dimensions
:
Tailgate opening height
; Maximum headroom : ;
2100 – 2210 mm 1906 – 2016 mm
i
The values specified may vary due to the
tyres fitted and the state of the suspension. Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved specifically for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (tyres with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. !
If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tyre dimensional variations could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
You will find further information about tyre
pressures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 180).
i Notes on vehicle tyres:
Always
R fit tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R fit the same type of tyres on your vehicle
at a given time (summer tyres, winter
tyres, All Season tyres, All Terrain tyres,
MOExtended tyres)
i Vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit 43
.
Therefore, it is recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with the
TIREFIT kit* if you fit tyres that do not fea-
ture run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
43 Only for certain countries. Tyres and
wheels
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Tyres
i BA: Both axles GL 350 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY /
GL 350 BlueTEC GL 450 4MATIC /
GL 500 4MATIC /
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
18" BA
All-weather tyres
44
,45 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S –
All-terrain tyres
for
44, 46 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S –
Winter tyres
44 265/60 R18 110 H
M+S
i –
Light-alloy wheels
8J x 18 H2 ET53 –
19" BA
Summer tyres
47 275/55 R19 111 V 275/55 R19 111 V
All-terrain tyres
46, 47 275/55 R19 111 H
M+S 275/55 R19 111 H
M+S
Winter tyres
265/55 R19 109 H
M+S
i 265/55 R19 109 H
M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
8.5 J x 19 H2 ET56 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET56
20" BA
Summer tyres
47 275/50 R20 109 W 275/50 R20 109 W
All-weather tyres
47, 48 275/50 R20 109 H
M+S MOExtended –
Light-alloy wheels
8.5 J x 20 H2 ET56 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET56
44
Not in conjunction with Code 845 (3rd row of seats, electrically folding).
45 All-season tyres with M+S certification. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for information.
46 All-terrain tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for information.
47 Snow chains not permitted.
48 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system or tyre pressure monitor*. 296
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AMG equipment*
All models
21" BA
All-weather tyres
47, 49 295/40 R21 111V XL
Light-alloy wheels
10J x 21 H2 ET37
Spare wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* or a spare
wheel*, depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
i The GL 350 BlueTEC model is not equipped with a "Minispare"/collapsible emergency
spare wheel*.
! The maximum tyre pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap must be
set for the spare wheel*. "Minispare" emergency spare wheel*
50 GL 450 4MATIC / GL 500 4MATIC /
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY / GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
19" Tyres
T 165/90 – 19 119 M
Tyre pressure
4.2 bar
Wheels
4.5B x 19 ET 40
Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. !
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame.
47 Snow chains not permitted.
49 The use of these tyres alters the vehicle width to 1954 mm.
50 Snow chains not permitted. Trailer coupling*
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Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,215.5 mm. Trailer loads
All models
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked
51 3,500 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight
52 140 kg
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a trailer
2,000 kg
Frequencies for garage door openers*
Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Egypt W-KLE-17 / 08 March 06 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,
868
Andorra 20 July 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Australia 28 June 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Barbados Registration not required 27, 40, 433, 868
Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Bulgaria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April
07 27, 40, 433, 868
Chile 38447/F-23 No.3.3634 40, 433
Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE20 April
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE7519301
29 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868
51
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
52 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. 298
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Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
France Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
French Guyana Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Gibraltar Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE13 May
05 (UK) 27, 40, 418, 433,
868
Greece Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE11409/18/4/2005 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 418, 433,
868
Guadeloupe Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Iceland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Italy DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15347
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15348
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15350
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15357
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15358
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15359 27, 40, 433, 868
Jordan TRC/LPD/2005/23 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Canary Islands 000438/2005, 000439/2005
000440/2005, 000441/2005
000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005, 3 June 2005 27, 40, 433, 868
Croatia SDR 224/06 27, 40, 433, 868
Kuwait 5 October 2005 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,
868Frequencies for garage door openers*
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Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Latvia 2920/O&M/2006 July 3 27, 40, 433, 868
Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE
27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06 27, 40, 433, 868
Liechtenstein Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Luxembourg Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE150405/9538 24 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Malta Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Martinique Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July
05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Mexico 280 to 390
Monaco Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668
13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
New Zealand 20 March 06 27, 30, 40, 433
The Nether-
lands Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Norway Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE05/02424-SA644 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Poland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE21 April
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Portugal ANCOM-S08399/05 27, 40, 433, 868
Reunion Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July
05 27, 40, 433, 868
Romania Article 6.4 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Russia POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 Mai05 433
Saudi Arabia 11_02_05/5024-5-6 418, 433
Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868300
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Country Radio type approval number MHz frequency
range
Switzerland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE14357
27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Slovakia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE
Slovak
206/11/2005 4 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Slovenia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE
500-1/2005-437 9 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Spain 000438/2005, 000439/2005, 000440/2005
000441/2005, 000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005 27, 40, 433, 868
South Africa 11 October 2005 27, 40, 433
Syria 279/4/14 / 05 March 06
Czech Republic General Licence GL-30/R/2000 Reg. No. 844 13
May 05 27, 40, 433
Turkey National Certification 23 July 07 433
Hungary Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May
05 27, 40, 433, 868
United Arab
Emirates 1623/5/10-2/26/76 433
Cyprus Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE5 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868Frequencies for garage door openers*
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