2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL320 CDI GL450 Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual GL-Class Order No. 6515 4272 13 Part No. 164 584 72 82 USA Edition D 2007 GL-Class 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 2 8 2

GL 320 CDI GL 450

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occu- pants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ............ 13 Where to find it .................................... 15 Symbols ............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle .................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view......................................... 22 Cockpit ................................................. 24 Instrument cluster ................................ 26 Instrument cluster ................................ 28 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30 Center console ..................................... 31 Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) ......... 31 Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) ......... 32 Lower part ...................................... 33 Overhead control panel ........................ 34 Door control panel................................ 35 Storage compartments ......................... 36 Getting started ................................... 39 Unlocking ............................................. 40 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 40 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 41 Starter switch positions .................. 41 Adjusting .............................................. 45 Seats .............................................. 45 Steering wheel ................................ 49 Mirrors ............................................ 52 Driving .................................................. 54 Fastening the seat belts ................. 54 Starting the engine ......................... 57 Parking brake ................................. 60 Driving off ....................................... 61 Switching on headlamps ................. 62 Turn signals .................................... 63 Windshield wipers ........................... 63 Rear window wiper/washer ............ 65 Problems while driving.................... 66 Parking and locking .............................. 68 Parking brake ................................. 68 Switching off headlamps................. 69 Turning off the engine ..................... 69 Releasing seat belts........................ 71 Locking ........................................... 71

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 73 Occupant safety................................... 74 Air bags .......................................... 76 Occupant Classification System* ... 81 BabySmart TM air bag deactivation system (Canada only) ..................... 87 Seat belts ....................................... 88 Active head restraint ...................... 92 Rear head restraints ....................... 93 Children in the vehicle .................... 93 Blocking of rear door window operation ......................... 100 Panic alarm ........................................ 102 Activating ..................................... 102 Deactivating ................................. 102 Driving safety systems ....................... 103 ABS .............................................. 103 BAS .............................................. 105 ESP ® ............................................. 105 EBP............................................... 109 4-ETS ............................................ 109 Anti-theft systems.............................. 111 Immobilizer................................... 111 Anti-theft alarm system ................ 111 Controls in detail ............................. 113 Locking and unlocking ....................... 114 SmartKey ..................................... 114 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 117 Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 122 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 122 Opening the doors from the inside ............................. 122 Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 123 Automatic central locking ............ 130 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................. 130 Seats ................................................. 132 Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats ............................. 132 Front seat active head restraints . 135 Rear seats .................................... 135 Lumbar support............................ 139 Multicontour seat* ....................... 140 Seat heating* ............................... 140 Seat ventilation* .......................... 142 Memory function* ............................. 143 Storing positions into memory ..... 144 Recalling positions from memory. 144 Lighting ............................................. 145 Exterior lamp switch .................... 145 Combination switch ..................... 149 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*........................... 150 Hazard warning flasher ................ 151 Interior lighting ............................ 151 Door entry lamps ......................... 154 Cargo compartment lamp ............ 154 Instrument cluster ............................. 155 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination ...................... 155 Resetting trip odometer ............... 156 Tachometer .................................. 156 Outside temperature indicator ..... 156

Contents Control system .................................. 157 Multifunction display .................... 157 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 158 Menus .......................................... 160 Standard display menu ................ 164 Audio menu .................................. 166 NAV* menu .................................. 168 Off-road menu .............................. 168 DISTRONIC* menu ....................... 169 Vehicle status message memory menu .............................. 169 Settings menu .............................. 170 Vehicle configuration ................... 185 Trip computer menu..................... 187 TEL* menu ................................... 189 Automatic transmission ..................... 192 Gear selector lever ....................... 192 Shifting procedure ....................... 195 Transmission positions................. 195 Driving tips ................................... 198 Gear ranges ................................. 200 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 201 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 202 Transfer case ..................................... 203 LOW RANGE mode* ..................... 203 Differential locks* .............................. 206 A few words about differentials and differential locks* .................. 206 Switching differential locks* ......... 207 Good visibility ..................................... 210 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 210 Rear view mirrors.......................... 210 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*......................... 211 Sun visors ..................................... 213 Rear panorama roof sunshade ...... 214 Rear window defroster .................. 215 Climate control ................................... 216 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 220 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 220 Setting the temperature................ 221 Adjusting air distribution............... 221 Adjusting air volume ..................... 222 Air vents in the roof liner over the second-row seats* .......... 222 Front defroster.............................. 223 Air recirculation mode .................. 224 Air conditioning............................. 226 Residual heat and ventilation ........ 227 Rear climate control* ................... 228 3-zone automatic climate control* ..... 230 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 234 Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode ........................ 235 Setting the temperature ............... 235 Adjusting air distribution .............. 236 Adjusting air volume ..................... 237 Front defroster ............................. 237 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 239 Air recirculation mode .................. 239 Air conditioning ............................ 241 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones.............. 242 Residual heat and ventilation........ 242 Rear automatic climate control..... 243 Power windows .................................. 248 Opening and closing ..................... 248 Synchronizing the door windows .. 251 Summer opening feature .............. 251 Convenience closing feature......... 252

Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 253 Opening and closing ..................... 253 Synchronizing ............................... 255 Driving systems ................................. 257 Cruise control ............................... 257 Distronic*..................................... 262 Distance warning function*.......... 274 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ............................................ 275 Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) ....... 279 Air suspension package ............... 280 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* .......................................... 280 Vehicle level control ..................... 281 Parktronic system* ...................... 290 Rear view camera* ....................... 295 Loading .............................................. 297 Carriers* ...................................... 297 Loading instructions ..................... 303 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 304 Hooks ........................................... 306 Expanding cargo compartment .... 306 Cargo compartment cover blind... 312 Cargo net* ................................... 313 Useful features .................................. 316 Storage compartments ................ 316 Parcel nets ................................... 320 Cup holders.................................. 321 Ashtrays* ..................................... 322 Cigarette lighter* ......................... 324 Power outlets ............................... 325 Floormats* ................................... 326 Seat cover under third-row seats ............................. 327 Heated steering wheel* ............... 328 Telephone* .................................. 329 Tele Aid ........................................ 332 Garage door opener ..................... 339 Compass ...................................... 345 Infrared reflecting windshield* ..... 345 Operation ......................................... 347 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 348 Driving instructions ........................... 349 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 349 Drinking and driving ..................... 349 Pedals .......................................... 349 Power assistance ......................... 350 Brakes.......................................... 350 Driving off .................................... 352 Parking......................................... 352 Tires ............................................. 353 Hydroplaning................................ 354 Tire traction ................................. 354 Tire speed rating .......................... 354 Winter driving instructions ........... 355 Standing water ............................. 356 Off-road driving ............................ 357 Trailer towing ............................... 366 Passenger compartment .............. 371 Driving abroad ............................. 372 Control and operation of radio transmitters ........................ 372 Catalytic converter (gasoline engine) .......................... 373 Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 373

Contents Emission control .......................... 373 Coolant temperature .................... 374 At the gas station .............................. 375 Refueling ...................................... 375 Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 377 Engine compartment ......................... 379 Hood ............................................ 379 Engine oil ..................................... 381 Transmission fluid level ................ 382 Coolant level ................................ 382 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ........ 384 Tires and wheels ................................ 385 Important guidelines .................... 385 Tire care and maintenance........... 386 Direction of rotation..................... 388 Loading the vehicle ...................... 388 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 394 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 396 Tire labeling.................................. 406 Load identification ....................... 410 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................... 410 Maximum tire load ........................ 412 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 412 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 413 Tire ply material ............................ 415 Tire and loading terminology......... 415 Rotating tires ................................ 418 Winter driving ..................................... 420 Winter tires ................................... 420 Snow chains.................................. 421 Maintenance....................................... 422 Maintenance service indicator message ....................................... 422 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 424 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 424 Vehicle care........................................ 425 Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 425 Practical hints .................................. 435 What to do if … ................................... 436 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 436 Lamp in center console ................ 448 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .............. 451 Where will I find ...? ............................ 495 First aid kit.................................... 495 Vehicle tool kit .............................. 495 Spare wheel .................................. 499 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 500 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 500 Locking the vehicle ....................... 501 Fuel filler flap ................................ 501 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 503 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 503 Resetting activated head restraints.... 504 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 506 Replacing bulbs .................................. 508 Bulbs............................................. 508 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 511 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 515 Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 518

Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 520 Front wiper blades ....................... 520 Rear wiper blade .......................... 521 Flat tire .............................................. 523 Preparing the vehicle.................... 523 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 524 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) ............................ 529 Battery ............................................... 530 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery .............. 532 Charging the battery .................... 537 Jump starting ..................................... 538 Towing the vehicle ............................. 540 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 542 Stranded vehicle .......................... 543 Fuses ................................................. 544 Fuse box in engine compartment . 545 Fuse box in cargo compartment... 545 Fuse box in passenger compartment .............. 546 Emergency engine shut-down ...... 546 Technical data ................................. 547 Parts service ...................................... 548 Warranty coverage............................. 549 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 549 Identification labels ........................... 550 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 552 GL 320 CDI .................................. 552 GL 450 ......................................... 552 Engine................................................ 553 Rims and tires.................................... 554 Same size tires ............................. 555 Minispare wheel ........................... 556 Electrical system ............................... 557 Main Dimensions ............................... 558 Weights.............................................. 559 Fuels, coolants, lubricants ................. 560 Capacities .................................... 560 Engine oils ................................... 562 Engine oil additives ...................... 562 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 562 Brake fluid.................................... 562 Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) .......................... 563 Fuel requirements ........................ 563 Gasoline additives (gasoline engine) .......................... 564 Coolants ...................................... 565 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 567 Index................................................. 569

9 Product information  Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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