2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 parktronic

Through standing water .................262
With Distronic ................................ 153
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 108
Driving off .................................. 110, 261
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
4-ETS ............................................... 64
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 63
EBP .................................................. 63
ESP ®
................................................ 63
Driving systems
Air suspension program .................159
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 166
Cruise control ................................ 144
Distronic ........................................ 147
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ..155
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Off-road driving program ...............158
Parktronic system ..........................166
Rear view camera .......................... 169
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 117
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 155
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 139
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 63
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 23
Power outlets ................................. 212
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 284
Flat tire .......................................... 336
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 216
Towing the vehicle .........................352
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 215
Emergency engine shutdown ........... 357
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......219
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 272
Information label ............................ 361
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............226
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Compartment ................................ 228
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 320
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 306
Number .......................................... 361
Starting .......................................... 108
Turning off ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 230
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 231
Additives ........................................ 371
Checking level ............................... 230
Consumption ................................. 230
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 308
Oil dipstick ..................................... 230
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 370
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 63
4-ETS ............................................... 64
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 289, 300
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 65
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Returning ....................................... 268
Ruts ............................................... 267
Steep terrain .................................. 264
Off-road driving program .................. 158
Off-road menu ................................... 131
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 118
Operating safety .................................. 23
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 277
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 276
Paintwork code ................................. 361
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof
Sunshade ....................................... 211
Parcel nets ......................................... 200
Parking ............................................... 112
Parktronic system ..........................166
Parking brake ............................ 112, 261
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................95
Transmission position ....................116
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............278
Malfunction .................................... 169
Minimum distance .........................167
Sensor range ................................. 167
Switching on/off ........................... 168
System sensors ............................. 167
Warning indicators ...................27, 168
Parts service ...................................... 360
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 259
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 279
Power assistance .............................. 259
Power outlets .................................... 212
Power seats see Seats
Power tailgate
Closing ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 304
Opening ........................................... 76
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 192
Synchronizing ................................ 194
Power washer .................................... 276
Power windows ................................. 105
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Door windows ................................ 106
Hinged quarter windows ................106
Operation ....................................... 105
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 60
Synchronizing ................................ 107
Practical hints ................................... 284
Preglow indicator lamp .............. 29, 109
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 52
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Problems
While driving .................................. 111
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 105
Product information ............................ 20
Production options weight ............... 256
Proximity key see Key, SmartKey
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Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 23
Towing ........................................... 352
Unlocking/locking manually ..........323
Vehicle configuration menu ............. 140
Vehicle dimensions see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 360
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see Air suspension program
Vehicle lighting .................................... 97
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 200
Cargo volume, expanding ..............201
Carriers .......................................... 196
Instructions .................................... 194
Load limit ....................................... 243
Terminology ................................... 254
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 257
Vehicle specification
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 362
GL 450 ........................................... 362
GL 550 ........................................... 363
Vehicle status message memory .... 131
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 284
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function .............155
Distronic ........................................ 149
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....51
Parking brake ................................ 300
Parktronic system ..........................169
Seat belt telltale ............................ 317
Warranty coverage ............................ 360
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 375
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 305
Mixing ratio .................................... 375
Refilling .......................................... 232
Washing the vehicle .......................... 275
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 249
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 336
Removing ....................................... 343
Spare ............................................. 336
Tightening torque ........................... 344
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 365
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 233
Window curtain air bags ..................... 42
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 278
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 278
Infrared reflecting ..........................223
Washer fluid ................................... 375
Wipers ........................................... 103
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades ..................334
Winter cover .............................. 230, 257
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 258
Radiator cover ............................... 257
Snow chains .................................. 258
Tires ............................................... 257
Winter tires ................................ 257, 365
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CockpitFunctionPage:Cruise control lever:Cruise control144Distronic147;Instrument cluster28,
124
=Multifunction steering
wheel
30,
125
?Horn ASteering wheel gearshift
control118
BGear selector lever114CFront Parktronic warning
indicators 166
DOverhead control panel33EGlove box lid release, glove
box lock208
FGlove box207GPower outlet212HCenter console31FunctionPageIStarter switch80JSteering wheel adjustment,
manual91
KOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
LHood lock release228MParking brake release112NParking brake pedal112ODoor control panel34PExterior lamp switch97QSteering wheel adjustment,
electrical91
Heated steering wheel93RCombination switch:Turn signals100Wipers103High beam100Cockpit27At a glanceX164_AKB; 5; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:30:16+02:00 - Seite 27Z

Center console
Upper part (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package)
FunctionPage:COMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
;Climate control system172Rear window defroster191=Seat heating, front
passenger side90
?Seat ventilation, front
passenger side90
AParktronic system
deactivation switch168
BVehicle level control switch159CFront passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp (USA
only)
42,
322
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
(Canada only)
46,
322
FunctionPageDStorage compartment207EAlarm system indicator
lamp67
FElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch64
GAdaptive Damping System
(ADS) switch159
HSeat ventilation, driver’s
side90
ISeat heating, driver’s side90JSwitch for Downhill Speed
Regulation (DSR)155
KHazard warning flasher
switch101
LSwitch for off-road driving
program158
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Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced
off-road package)
FunctionPage:COMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
;Climate control system172Rear window defroster191=Seat heating, front
passenger side90
?Seat ventilation, front
passenger side90
ARotary switch for
differential locks122
BSwitch for LOW RANGE
mode120
CSwitch for Downhill Speed
Regulation (DSR)155
DRotary switch for vehicle
level control159
EAlarm system indicator
lamp67
FunctionPageFSeat ventilation, driver’s
side90
GSeat heating, driver’s side90HAdaptive Damping System
(ADS) switch159
IElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch64
JParktronic system
deactivation switch168
KHazard warning flasher
switch101
LFront passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp (USA
only)
42,
322
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
(Canada only)
46,
322
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If the connection is successful and this
feature is supported by your network
provider, the name of the party (if stored in
your phone book) you are calling will
appear in the multifunction display.
The control system stores the dialed
number in the redial memory.
or
XPress button ~ if you do not want to
make the call.
Redialing
The control system stores the most recently
dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the
need to search through your entire phone
book.
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message TEL appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button 6.
The first number in the redial memory
appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the desired number or name appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button 6.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
RCruise control
RDistronic
RDistance warning function (only available
with Distronic)
RHill-start assist system
RDownhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
ROff-road driving program (vehicles without
enhanced off-road package)
RAir suspension program (Adaptive
Damping System (ADS) and vehicle level
control)
RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC)
RParktronic system
RRear view camera
Vehicles with enhanced off-road package:
For information on LOW RANGE mode, see
“LOW RANGE mode” (Y page 120) and for
information on differential locks, see
“Differential locks” (Y page 121).
The driving safety systems ABS, BAS, EBP,
ESP® and 4-ETS are described in the “Safety
and security” section (Y page 61).
Cruise control
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
(“Resume” function) appears in the status
indicator of the multifunction display:
RUSA only: e.g. Cruise 55 Miles
RCanada only: e.g. ¯ 90 Km/h
iThe cruise control should not be activated
during off-road driving.
GWarning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
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iThe message can be cleared by pressing
the V, U, & or * button on
the multifunction steering wheel.
When the highway level is reached, indicator
lamps = go out and the following message
appears in the multifunction display for
5 seconds:
iThe vehicle is lowered to the highway level
automatically if the vehicle speed is above
60 mph (96 km/h).
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
In vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MATIC),
both axles are powered at all times when the
vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC
improves traction in conjunction with the
ESP® (Y page 63) and the Electronic Traction
System (4-ETS) (Y page 64).
GWarning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
! Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system and/or the transfer case which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
iIn winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 257) or
snow chains as required.
Parktronic system
The Parktronic system is an electronic
parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed
to assist the driver during parking maneuvers.
The Parktronic system indicates the relative
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle
visually and audibly.
The Parktronic system is activated
automatically when
Ryou switch on the ignition
and
Ryou release the parking brake
and
Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D, reverse gear R, or neutral
position N
The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds
above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At
lower speeds, the Parktronic system
activates again.
The Parktronic system also deactivates when
you shift the automatic transmission into
park position P or engage the parking brake.
The Parktronic system monitors the
surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors
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