2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 dimensions

Resume function ............................ 147
Setting current speed ....................145
Cup holders ........................................ 209
Curb weight ....................................... 255
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 24
Date, Setting ...................................... 135
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 99
Switching on or off ......................... 136
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window .................................. 191
Windshield ............................. 179, 189
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 137
Interior lighting .............................. 138
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp ....................29
Diesel fuel
see Fuel
Differential locks ............................... 121
A few words about .........................122
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 123, 302
Switching ....................................... 122
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 111
With starting .................................. 110
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer ......................... 129
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 246
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................129
Distronic ........................................ 149
Maintenance service indicator .......273
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Multifunction display .....................127
Outside temperature .............129, 135
Symbol messages ..........................299
Text messages ............................... 288
Trip computer ................................ 141
Vehicle status message memory ...131
Vehicle system settings .................132
Distronic ............................................ 147
Cleaning system sensor cover .......278
Control system .............................. 131
Distance warning function .............155
Distance warning
lamp ...................................... 149, 319
Driving with .................................... 153
Menu ............................................. 150
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Resume function ............................ 152
Sensor cover .................................. 278
Speed settings ............................... 151
Door control panel .............................. 34
Door handles ........................................ 34
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 60
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 304
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......219
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........323
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 255
Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR
Drinking and driving ......................... 259
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 272
Hydroplaning ................................. 262
Instructions ........................... 108, 259
In winter ........................................ 258
Off-road ......................................... 262
Problems ....................................... 111
Safety systems ................................ 61
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Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 368
Coolant .......................................... 373
Engine oil additives ........................371
Engine oils ..................................... 370
Fuel requirements .......................... 371
Gasoline additives .......................... 372
Identification labels .......................360
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........371
Rims and tires ................................ 365
Spare wheel ................................... 368
Vehicle specification
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 362
Vehicle specification GL 450 .........362
Vehicle specification GL 550 .........363
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 370, 375
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 214
Emergency calls ............................. 215
Information button .........................217
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 216
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Remote door unlock ......................219
Roadside Assistance button ..........216
Search & Send ............................... 218
SOS button .................................... 216
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..219
System self-test ............................. 215
Telephone ............................................. 30
Answering/ending a call ................143
Hands-free microphone ...................34
Menu ............................................. 142
Operation ....................................... 142
Phone book .................................... 143
Redialing ........................................ 144
Temperature
Interior temperature ..............178, 187
Outside .................................. 129, 135Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ................................... 200
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 344
Time setting ....................................... 135
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 256
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 242
Tire and loading terminology ........... 254
TIREFIT ............................................... 337
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 237
Important notes on ........................235
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 236
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....242
Tire labeling ....................................... 250
Tire load rating .................................. 255
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 256
Tire pressure loss warning system . 237
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 233, 365
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 239
Air pressure ................................... 234
Care and maintenance ...................247
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Direction of rotation, spinning .......246
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 235
Inflation pressure ..................236, 237
Information placard .......................242
Inspection ...................................... 247
Labeling ......................................... 250
Load index ............................. 251, 255
Load rating .................................... 255
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 297, 313
MOExtended .................................. 365
Ply composition and material
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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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tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.GWarning!
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will
be substantially reduced. Under such weather
conditions, drive, steer and brake with
extreme caution.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on a dry road.
You should pay particular attention to the
condition of the road whenever the outside
temperature is close to the freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires
( Y page 257) with a minimum tread depth of
approximately 1
/ 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels
for the winter season to ensure normal
balanced handling characteristics. On
packed snow, they can reduce your stopping
distance compared to summer tires.
Stopping distance, however, is still
considerably greater than when the road is
not covered with snow or ice. Exercise
appropriate caution.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Temperature
GWarning!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Rotating tires
GWarning!
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear),
tire rotation is not possible.
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all around.
If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the
same dimension all around, tires can be
rotated, observing a front-to-rear rotation
pattern that will maintain the intended
rotation (spinning) direction of the tire
( Y page 246).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle is
equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire
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The values as measured must not exceed
the weight limits listed under “Vehicle and
trailer weights and ratings” ( Y page 269).
Coupling a trailer GWarning!
While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer,
make sure nobody locks or unlocks the
vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the
tailgate.
The vehicle’s level could change and you
could endanger yourself and/or others as a
result.
Make sure that you do not operate the ADS
button or the vehicle level control system
when coupling/decoupling the trailer.
Observe maximum permitted trailer
dimensions (width and length).
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require
R safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer
The chains should be criss-crossed under
the trailer tongue. They must be attached
to the hitch receiver, and not to the
vehicle’s bumper or axle.
Make sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
R a separate brake system at various trailer
weights
R a break-away switch on trailers with a
separate brake system.
Check with your local state laws for specific
requirements.
The switch activates the trailer brakes in
the possible event that the trailer might
separate from the tow vehicle.
! Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
trailer is so equipped) directly to the
vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, as your
vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes. If
you do, neither the vehicle’s brakes nor the
trailer’s brakes will function properly.
i The provided vehicle electrical wiring
harness for trailer towing has a brake signal
wire for hook-up to a brake controller.XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P (Y page 115).XEngage the parking brake for the vehicle
( Y page 112).XStart the engine ( Y page 108).XSelect the highway level ( Y page 159).XVehicles with Adaptive Damping System
(ADS):
Set the ADS to AUTO or COMF
( Y page 159).XTurn off the engine ( Y page 113).XClose all doors and the tailgate.XAttach the trailer.XPlug in all electrical connectors.
i
When you are towing a trailer, the vehicle
level always remains in the highway setting.
The following applies additionally when
towing a trailer:
R The vehicle is lowered to the highway
level when it reaches a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) if not set to highway level.
R The highspeed level is not available.
The restrictions that apply to towing also
apply when using accessories that are
connected to the trailer power socket, such
as a bicycle rack.
Towing a trailer
There are many different laws, including
speed limit restrictions, having to do with
trailer towing. Make sure your rig will be legal,
not only for where you reside, but also for
where you will be driving. A good source for
this information can be the police or local
authorities.
Note the following, when driving with a trailer:
R In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should
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Rear wiper bladeXInsert wiper blade ; into wiper arm :.XHold wiper arm : and engage wiper
blade ; by pushing it in direction of arrow
until it locks into place.
XCheck whether the wiper blade is securely
fastened.
XFold wiper arm : to rest on the rear
window.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blade is installed
properly. An improperly installed wiper
blade may cause rear window damage.
Flat tire
Safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
MOExtended system or a Minispare wheel.
Vehicles with an MOExtended system do not
have a spare wheel or a TIREFIT kit.
For information on your vehicle’s equipment,
see “Rims and tires” (Y page 365).
GWarning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible to have the
spare wheel replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
GWarning!
Your vehicle is equipped with air suspension
program. Do not open or close any doors or
the tailgate while mounting a spare wheel. The
vehicle could rise or lower to a previously
selected level. You or others could be injured
as a result.
Preparing the vehicle
XMake sure the vehicle level is set to
highway level (Y page 159).
XWhenever possible, park the vehicle in a
safe distance from moving traffic on a hard,
flat surface.
XTurn on the hazard warning flasher.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.
XEngage the parking brake.XShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
XTurn off the engine.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in
position 0, same as with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch). The
driver’s door can then be closed again.
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Vehicle specification GL 350 BlueTEC
(164.825)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine GL 350 BlueTECEngine, type642Mode of operationDiesel 4-stroke engineNo. of cylinders6Bore3.27 in (83.00 mm)Stroke3.62 in (92.00 mm)Total piston
displacement182.3 cu in
(2 987 cm 3
)Compression
ratio16.5:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349210 hp/3 400 rpm
(157 kW/3 400 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349400 lb-ft/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm
(543 Nm/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm)Maximum engine
speed4 500 rpmFiring order1-4-2-5-3-6Poly-V-belt2 035 mmElectrical system GL 350 BlueTECAlternator14 V/220 AStarter motor12 V/2.0 kWBattery12 V/95 AhMain dimensions GL 350 BlueTECOverall vehicle
length201.1 in (5 108 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2383.6 in (2
124 mm)Overall vehicle
height72.4 - 75.6 in
(1 840 - 1 920 mm) 2472.4 - 76.8 in
(1 840 - 1 950 mm) 25Wheelbase121.1 in (3
075 mm)Track, front64.8 in (1 645 mm)Track, rear64.9 in (1 648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in
(202 - 277 mm) 248.0 - 12.1 in
(202 - 307 mm) 2529Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Weights GL 350 BlueTECRoof loadmax. 198 lb (90 kg)
Vehicle specification GL 450
(164.871)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine GL 450Engine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection23 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
24 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles without enhanced off-road package).
25 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).
29 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).362Vehicle specification GL 450 (164.871)Technical data
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Engine GL 450No. of cylinders8Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement284.5 cu in
(4 663 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 26335 hp/6
000 rpm
(250 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349339 lb-ft/
2 700 - 5 000 rpm
(460 Nm/
2 700 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 398 mmElectrical system GL 450Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions GL 450Overall vehicle
length201.1 in (5 108 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2783.6 in (2
124 mm)Overall vehicle
height72.4 - 75.6 in
(1 840 - 1 920 mm) 2872.4 - 76.8 in
(1 840 - 1 950 mm) 29Wheelbase121.1 in (3
075 mm)Track, front64.8 in (1 645 mm)Track, rear64.9 in (1 648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in
(202 - 277 mm) 288.0 - 12.1 in
(202 - 307 mm) 2529Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Weights GL 450Roof loadmax. 198 lb (90 kg)
Vehicle specification GL 550
(164.886)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
26 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
27 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
28 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles without enhanced off-road package).
29 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).
25 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).Vehicle specification GL 550 (164.886)363Technical dataX164_AKB; 5; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:30:16+02:00 - Seite 363Z