2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV instrument cluster

D
Dashboard Cleaning ........................................ .204
see Instrument cluster .....................96
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument lighting ....................25
Date
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 104
Daytime driving lights ......................... 80
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 105
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 105
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 106
Diesel
Low outside temperatures .............174
Diesel engine
Winter driving ................................ 174
Differential locks ............................... 116
Display message .................... 222, 223
Digital speedometer .........................100
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 104
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 225
Symmetrical ................................... 193
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages ............................. 211
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 199
Symbol messages ..................219, 249
Text messages ............................... 212
Distance warning function (vehi-
cles with Distronic) .............................53
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 109
Distance warning system
see Distance warning function ....... 109
Distronic ............................................ 119
Display mes-
sage ...................................... .214, 218
Driving tips .................................... 125Door
Automatic locking ............................ 60
Display message ............................ 219
Emergency locking ........................251
Emergency unlocking ..................... 250
Opening (from the inside) ................59
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 31
Downhill Speed Regulation
See DSR ........................................ 113
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ..................................... 38
Driver's door Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) .................58
Driver's seat position ..........................78
Driving abroad ................................... 193
Driving information Off-road ......................................... 189
Tyre ruts ........................................ 193
Driving safety systems .......................49
4ETS ................................................ 53
ABS .................................................. 50
Adaptive brake lamps ......................51
BAS .................................................. 50
Distance warning system (vehi-
cles with Distronic) ..........................53
EBV .................................................. 52
ESP ®
............................................... 51
Driving systems ................................ 117
Cruise control ................................ 117
Distronic ........................................ 119
Level control .................................. 129
Parktroni c...................................... 133
Reversing camera ..........................135
Speedtronic ................................... 126
Driving tips .......................................... 94
Braking .......................................... 187
Distronic ........................................ 125
Driving abroad .............................. 193
Driving on wet roads .....................188
Fording ................................. 188, 192
Trailer towing ................................. 196
Winter ............................................ 186
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) ....113
Display message ............................ 223
On-board computer .......................109 Index
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Frequencies
Garage door opener .......................298
Telephone ...................................... 285
Front airbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fuel ..................................................... 287
Diesel ............................................ 173
Loss ............................................... 241
Petrol ............................................. 173
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 288
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................251
Opening/closing ........................... 172
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 221
Fuel gauge ............................................ 25
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 111
Display ............................................. 25
Fuel line
Malfunction ................................... .241
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 241
Fuse allocation chart ........................280
Fuse box Dashboard ..................................... 281
Engine compartment .....................281
Luggage compartment ...................281
Fuses .................................................. 280G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 166
Garage door opener ..........................165
Clearing the memory .....................166
Frequencies ................................... 298
Programming the remote control ...165
Gear indicator ...................................... 93
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........284
Glove compartment ..........................152
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 191 H
Handbrake Display message ............................ 221
Headlamp cleaning system ..............178
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 203
Cleaning system .............................. 83
Misting up ...................................... 245
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraints
Adjusting (front) ............................... 65
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 68
Luxury .............................................. 66
NECK-PRO ....................................... 40
Removing (rear) ............................... 69
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints .............................. 252
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints ....................252
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ....................202
Hill start assist .................................... 90
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser .......................................... 54
Indicator and warning lamp Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction) ................................. 234
Brakes (red) ........................... 235, 236
Engine diagnostics .........................237
ESP ®
.............................................. 235
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ........43, 234
Reserve fuel ................................... 239
Seat belt ........................................ 238
SRS .......................................... 35, 236
Thermotronic (malfunction) ...........234
Indicator and warning lamps ...........235
Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp .....235
Instrument cluster .............................. 96
On-board computer .......................103 Index
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Oil level
Checking (dipstick) ........................177
Checking (on-board computer) ......176
On-board computer .............................97
Additional functions menu .............109
Audio menu ................................... 100
Convenience submenu ..................108
Display messages ..........................211
DVD menu ..................................... 102
Factory settings ............................. 103
Heating submenu ........................... 107
Instrument cluster submenu ..........103
Lighting submenu .......................... 105
Navi menu ..................................... 102
Off-road menu ............................... 102
Overview .......................................... 99
Settings menu ............................... 103
Standard display menu ....................99
Telephone menu ............................ 111
Time/date submenu ......................104
Trip computer menu ......................110
TV menu ........................................ 101
Vehicle submenu ........................... 106
On-board computer language ..........104
Operating system see On-board computer ...................97
Outside temperature display ............97
On-board computer .......................100
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................49 P
Paint code .......................................... 286
Paintwork Cleaning ......................................... 202
Panel
Removing (third row of seats) ..........68
Parking ................................................. 90
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 74
PARKTRONIC ................................. 133
Reversing camera ..........................135
Parking brake ...................................... 91
Display message ............................ 221
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 227Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 74
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 133
Activating/deactivating .................135
Malfunction ................................... .244
Range of the sensors .....................134
Trailer towing ................................. 135
Warning displa y............................. 134
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 43, 234
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC ................................... 112
Permanent Speedtronic ....................128
Petrol Minimum grade ............................ .173
see Fuel
Plastic trim
Cleaning ......................................... 205
Power supply (trailer) .......................199
Power window switch see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
system .............................. 40
Display message ............................ 217
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ...................95
Pulling away ......................................... 89 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 100
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Installation ..................................... 168
Rain closing feature
Sliding/tilting sunroof ...................151
Range (on-board computer) .............111
Rear bench seat Folding forward/back ....................155
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ........................... 140, 141
Setting the air vents ......................144
Setting the temperature ................142 12
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Socket
................................................ 163
Cockpit .......................................... 163
Luggage compartment ...................164
Rear compartment .........................163
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................ 268
Storage location ............................ 209
Technical data ............................... 297
Spare wheel bracket ...........................60
Emergency release ........................251
Speed limiter
Speedtronic ................................... 126
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 100
Segments ......................................... 97
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 103
Speedtronic ....................................... 126
Display message ............................ 218
Permanent ..................................... 128
Variabl e......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 35
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 236
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 99
Station see Radio ....................................... 100
Status line (on-board computer) ........98
Selecting the display ..................... .104
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering wheel
Adjusting ................................... 70, 71
Buttons (on-board computer) ...........97
Storing settings ............................... 74
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Steering wheel heating .......................71
Malfunction indicator lamp ............233
Stowage compartments ...................152
Armrest (under) ............................. 153
Centre console .............................. 152
Centre console (rear) .....................153Cup holder
..................................... 153
Glove compartment .......................152
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 108
Heating .......................................... 107
Instrument cluster .........................103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 104
Vehicle .......................................... .106
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 161
Supplemental Restraint System See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 105
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 54 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 219
Limiting the opening angle ...............63
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 287
Technical data GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 293
GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 293
GL 450 4MATIC ............................. 292
GL 450 CDI 4MATIC ......................294
GL 500 4MATIC ............................. 292
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Tyres ...................................... 296, 297
Wheels ................................... 296, 297
Telescopic lever ................................ 193
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ....160
Temperature Outside temperature ........................ 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............234 14
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Exterior view
....................................... 22
Cockpit ................................................. 23
Instrument cluster ..............................25
Multi-function steering wheel ............28
Centre console .................................... 29
Overhead control panel ......................30
Door control panel .............................. 31 21At a glance
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Cockpit
Left-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
:
Combination switch 78
;
Cruise control lever 117
=
Instrument cluster 25
?
DIRECT SELECT lever 92
A
PARKTRONIC* warning dis-
play
134
B
Overhead control panel 30
C
Controls Thermatic or
Thermotronic*
136
D
Ignition lock 63
Start/Stop button*
63 Function Page
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
71
F
Opens the bonnet 174
G
Releases the parking brake 90
H
Parking brake 90
I
Light switch 78
J
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
71
Steering wheel heating* 71Cockpit
23At a glance
* optional
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Right-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
:
PARKTRONIC
*warning dis-
play 134
;
Overhead control panel 30
=
Combination switch 78
?
Cruise control lever 117
A
Instrument cluster 25
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 92
C
Light switch 78
D
Parking brake 90
E
Opens the bonnet
174 Function Page
F
Ignition lock* 63
Start/Stop button* 63
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
71
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
71
Steering wheel heating* 71
I
Releases the parking brake 90
J
Controls Thermatic or
Thermotronic*
13624
CockpitAt a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster, kilometres
i
Please refer to the overview of the indicator and warning lamps ( Ypage 27). Function Page
:
Speedometer (the unit can
be changed to miles in the
on-board computer)
103
;
Display unit for the speed-
ometer
=
Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
?
Reset button Function Page
A
Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
B
Rev counter 97
C
Fuel gauge
D
Multi-function display 98
E
Clock 104Instrument cluster
25At a glance
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