2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 window

Removing wiper blades
Front wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
XFold the wiper arms forward until they
engage.
XPress tabs ; together.XTilt wiper blade : away from wiper arm
=.
XTake off wiper blade : in direction of
arrow.
Rear wiper blade
! Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It
could tear.
XFold wiper arm : away from the rear
window until it engages.
XTurn wiper blade ; as far as it will go.XHold wiper arm : and disengage wiper
blade ; by carefully sliding it in direction
of arrow.
XRemove wiper blade ;.
Installing wiper blades
Front wiper blades
XWith guide tab = sliding into opening ?,
place wiper blade : onto wiper arm in
direction of arrow.
XFold wiper blade : towards wiper arm.
Tabs ; (Y page 335) must engage into
both recesses of attachment ;.
XCheck whether the wiper blade is securely
fastened.
XFold the wiper arm backward to rest on the
windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm
when folding it back.
! Make sure the wiper blades are installed
properly. Improperly installed wiper blades
may cause windshield damage.
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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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The factory-equipped battery may only be
replaced with a battery that
R has the same security features
R is of identical size
R is of identical voltage
R is of identical capacity
! As any other battery, the battery may
discharge if you do not operate the vehicle
for an extended period of time. Have the
battery disconnected at a qualified
workshop or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center in such a case. You may also
connect an accessory battery charge unit
expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle model to maintain the battery
charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for further information.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose
and the lateral plug must always be
securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch or
KEYLESS-GO button is in position 1.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be severely
damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
further information.
i After battery power was interrupted, do
the following:
R Set the clock ( Y page 135).
Vehicles with COMAND system with
navigation module: Time and date are set
automatically.
R Synchronize the door windows
( Y page 107).R
Synchronize the power tilt/sliding
sunroof ( Y page 194).
R Synchronize the exterior rear view
mirrors ( Y page 96).
Charging the battery
GWarning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during
charging and could cause an explosion that
may result in personal injury, paint damage or
corrosion.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
Have the battery charged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the
battery yourself, follow the operating
instructions for your charging device.
Only use a battery charge unit with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
XCharge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Jump starting
GWarning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
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