2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 TPMS

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 213
3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 64
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62
Indicator lamp ................................ 315
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 288, 300
Accessory weight .............................. 254
Accidents ........................................... 112
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............155
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............215
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 53
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
see Headlamps
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
AdBlue ®
...................................... 346, 373
Capacity, AdBlue ®
tank ................. 369
Refilling ......................................... 347
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 371
Gasoline ......................................... 372
Address change ................................... 22
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 159
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 239
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 297, 313
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..215
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 322
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 371
Air distribution .......................... 178, 188
Air filter .............................................. 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 255
Air recirculation mode .............. 180, 190
Air suspension program
Comfortable driving style ...............159
Introduction ................................... 159
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Sporty driving style ........................159
Suspension tuning .........................159
Vehicle level control ......................159
Air volume ................................. 179, 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 284, 343
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 166
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 374
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................66
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
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Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 138
Emergency lighting ........................102
Front .............................................. 101
Front reading lamps .......................101
Rear ............................................... 102
Rear reading lamps ........................102
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rain sensor .................................... 103
J
Jack ..................................................... 286
Jump starting ..................................... 350
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Unlocking/locking manually ..........323
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................73
Checking batteries ...........................73
Factory setting ........................... 71, 72
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ............................................ 72, 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 304
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof .........................107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing ......................................... 74
Replacing batteries ........................326
Restoring to factory setting .......71, 73
Selective setting ........................71, 73
Starter switch positions ...................80
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................80
Kickdown ........................................... 117
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 255
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 360
Emission control information .........361
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure ....................236
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Front .............................................. 329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
Rear ............................................... 329
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 315
Brakes ..................................... 28, 316
Center console ................................ 31
Differential locks ............................ 123
Distance warning
lamp .............................. 149, 155, 319
Engine malfunction ..................29, 320
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 318
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 46, 322
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 322
Fuel tank reserve .....................29, 320
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster ...................28, 314
Low-beam headlamps ................29, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................28, 321
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 317
SRS .................................... 29, 36, 318
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting .......................... 134
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LATCH-type child seat anchorssee Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 311
Replacing bulbs ............................. 330
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 279
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 101
Limp-home mode .............................. 119
Load index (tires) ...................... 251, 255
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 136
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 324
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Loss of
Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 360
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Switching on .................................... 98
LOW RANGE mode ............................. 120
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
Switching ....................................... 121
Lubricants .......................................... 368
Lumbar support ................................... 87
M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................274
Service indicator message .............273
Service term exceeded ..................274
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 98
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 256
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 255
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 256
Mechanical key .................................. 323
Media interface ................................. 207
Memory function ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors ................94
Interior rear view mirror ...................93
Memory function .............................. 96
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 95
Vanity mirror .................................. 210
MOExtended system ......................... 345
MOExtended tires ..................... 345, 365
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 371
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 90
Multifunction display ........................ 127
Symbol messages ..........................299
Text messages ............................... 288
Vehicle status messages ...............287
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 288, 300
Active headlamps .......................... 310
Advanced TPMS ..................... 297, 313
Air bags ......................................... 291
Air filter .......................................... 309
Air suspension program .................301
Alternator .............................. 296, 308
Automatic
transmission .................................. 296
Battery ................................... 296, 308
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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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Problems under-/overinflation ......236
Retreads ........................................ 233
Rims and tires (technical data) ......365
Rotation ......................................... 249
Service life ..................................... 247
Sizes .............................................. 365
Snow chains .................................. 258
Speed rating .......................... 252, 256
Storing ........................................... 248
Temperature .......................... 235, 249
Terminology ................................... 254
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................337
Tire Identification Number .............256
Tire pressure loss warning system . 237
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................321
Traction ................................. 248, 256
Tread ............................................. 257
Tread depth ........................... 247, 257
Treadwear ...................................... 248
Treadwear indicators .............247, 257
Vehicle maximum load on ..............257
Wear pattern .................................. 249
Winter tires ............................ 257, 365
Tire speed rating ....................... 252, 256
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 256
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 353
Trailer .................................... 118, 269
Vehicle ........................................... 352
Towing eye bolt ................................. 353
Traction ...................................... 248, 256
Trailer towing ............................ 118, 269
Coupling a trailer ........................... 270
Decoupling ..................................... 271
Electrical connections .................... 269
Towing ........................................... 270
Trailer hitch ................................... 269
Weights and ratings .......................269
Transfer case ..................................... 119
Gear ranges ................................... 120
LOW RANGE mode ......................... 120
Switching LOW RANGE mode ........121Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 231
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 116
Traveling abroad ............................... 272
Tread (tires) ....................................... 257
Tread depth (tires) .................... 247, 257
Treadwear .......................................... 248
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 247, 257
Trip computer menu ......................... 141
Trip odometer, resetting ................... 125
Turning off the engine ...................... 113
Turn signals ....................................... 100
Cleaning lenses ............................. 277
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 313
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) ........... 257
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 248, 257
Units
Selecting digital speedometer
display mode ................................. 134
Selecting speedometer/
odometer display mode .................134
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 371
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 323
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 280
Useful features .................................. 209
V
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 348
Care ............................................... 275
Control system .............................. 125
Identification Number (VIN) ...........360
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Lowering (wheel change) ...............344
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
;To dim instrument cluster
illumination124
=Reset button for: Trip odometer125Settings132?To brighten instrument
cluster illumination124
A! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
BClock 135CSpeedometer with: ! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp 315
È Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp2FunctionPage$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only 316
d ESP® warning lamp 318· Distance warning
lamp3319
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only316
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
239,
321
2Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.3Vehicles without Distronic: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It shouldgo out when the engine is running.
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Function:Standard display menu
(Y page 128)
;Audio/DVD menu (Y page 129)=Navigation menu (Y page 130)?Off-road menu (Y page 131)ADistronic menu (Y page 131)BVehicle status message
memory12 menu (Y page 131)
CSettings menu (Y page 132)DVehicle configuration menu
(Y page 140)
ETrip computer menu (Y page 141)FTelephone menu (Y page 142)
Standard display menu
Standard display
In the standard display, trip odometer : and
main odometer ; appear in the
multifunction display.
XIf you see another display, press button
V or U repeatedly until the standard
display appears.
XPress button & or * to select the
functions in the Standard display menu.
The following functions are available:
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Y page 238) (Canada only)
RChecking tire inflation pressure with the
Advanced TPMS (Y page 239) (USA only)
RChecking coolant temperature
(Y page 128)
RCalling up digital speedometer or outside
temperature (Y page 129)
RCalling up maintenance service indicator
display (Y page 274)
Checking coolant temperature
GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the coolant temperature appears in the
multifunction display.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†).
! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display.
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After a certain “learning phase”, the tire
pressure loss warning system checks the
set pressure values for all four tires.XIf you wish to cancel: Press button X.
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS), (USA only)
Your vehicle is equipped with the Advanced
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS). It measures the tire inflation pressure
in the vehicle’s tires and issues warnings in
case of pressure loss in one or more of the
tires.
The TPMS is equipped with a combination low
tire pressure/ TPMS malfunction telltale in
the instrument cluster. Depending on how the
telltale illuminates, it indicates a low tire
pressure condition or a malfunction in the
TPMS system itself:
R If the telltale illuminates continuously, one
or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. There is no malfunction in
the TPMS.
R If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and
then stays illuminated, the TPMS system
itself is not operating properly.
The TPMS only functions on wheels that are
equipped with the proper electronic sensors.
GWarning!
The TPMS does not indicate a warning for
wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always
adjust tire inflation pressure according to the
Tire and Loading Information placard or the
supplemental tire inflation pressure
information on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. tire
blowout caused by a foreign object). In this
case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully
applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt
steering maneuvers.
GWarning!
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door B-
pillar or the tire inflation pressure label on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
or the tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately 1 minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is
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