2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV roof rack

Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Personal driving style
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Exterior view
Function Page
:
Luggage compartment 60
Vehicle tool kit 209
Exterior spare wheel
bracket*
60
;
Rear window heating 146
=
Lights 256
?
Fuel filler flap 172
A
Exterior mirrors 72
B
Roof carrier* 161
Sliding/tilting sunroof*
150 Function Page
C
Demisting the windscreen 145
Cleaning the windows 202
D
Windscreen wipers 84
E
Opening the bonnet 174
Engine oil 176
Coolant 177
F
Towing 277
G
Tyres and wheels 179
Flat tyre 26222
Exterior viewAt a glance
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Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects may be thrown around and
can injure you or others, or cause an accident.
Follow the roof rack/ski rack manufacturer's
installation instructions and special instruc-
tions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have
been tested and approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
make sure that you can:
R raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
R open the tailgate fully X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Cross bar To make it easier to attach the cross bars,
there are marks on the roof rails. These indi-
cate the best positions for fitting the cross
bars. :
Front cross bar
; Rear cross bar
= Roof rail, left
? Rear marks
A Front marks
B Roof rail, right
! Note that fitting the crossbar increases
the vehicle height by 50 mm compared to
the data in the "Technical Data" section. Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. Otherwise, you could be daz-
zled, impairing your view of traffic conditions.
As a result, you could cause an accident. Features
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Mirror light
; Bracket
= Vanity mirror
? Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side Example shows vehicle with sliding/tilting sun-
roof*
X Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor :out of retainer =.
X Swing sun visor :to the side. X
Vehicles with a sliding/tilting sun-
roof*: slide sun visor :horizontally as
desired.
X Vehicles with a sliding/tilting sun-
roof*: fold down additional sun visor* ;
to the windscreen. Ashtray*
Ashtray in the cockpit X
To open: briefly press marking =.
Ashtray :opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert;up and
out.
X To refit the insert: press insert;into the
holder until it engages.
Ashtray in the rear compartment 162
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