Mercedes Benz 2010 gl550 User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
22
At a glance
28
- Exterior view
  28
- Cockpit
  29
- Instrument cluster
  30
- Multifunction steering wheel
  32
- Center console
  33
- Overhead control panel
  35
- Door control panel
  36
Safety and security
38
- Vehicle equipment
  38
- Occupant safety
  38
- Panic alarm
  63
- Driving safety systems
  63
  - Introduction
    63
  - ABS
    64
  - BAS
    65
  - EBP
    65
  - ESP®
    65
- Anti-theft systems
  68
  - Immobilizer
    68
  - Anti-theft alarm system
    68
  - Canceling the alarm
    69
Controls in detail
72
- Vehicle equipment
  72
- Locking and unlocking
  72
  - Notes
    72
  - SmartKey
    72
  - KEYLESS-GO
    73
  - Checking SmartKey batteries
    75
  - Loss of the SmartKey
    75
  - Replacing the SmartKey
    76
  - Opening the doors from the inside
    76
  - Automatic central locking
    76
  - Locking and unlocking from the inside
    77
  - Tailgate
    77
  - Power tailgate
    78
- Starter switch positions
  82
  - SmartKey
    82
  - KEYLESS-GO
    82
- Seats
  84
  - Safety notes
    84
  - Seat adjustment
    85
  - Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats
    87
  - Lumbar support
    89
  - Rear seats
    89
  - Multicontour seats
    92
  - Seat ventilation
    92
  - Seat heating
    92
- Multifunction steering wheel
  93
  - Safety notes
    93
  - Steering wheel adjustment, manual (USA only)
    93
  - Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
    94
  - Easy-entry/exit feature
    94
  - Heated steering wheel
    95
- Mirrors
  95
  - Notes
    95
  - Interior rear view mirror
    95
  - Exterior rear view mirrors
    96
  - Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
    96
  - Exterior rear view mirror parking position
    97
  - Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors
    97
- Memory function
  98
  - Notes
    98
  - Storing positions into memory
    99
  - Recalling positions from memory
    99
- Lighting
  99
  - Notes
    99
  - Exterior lamp switch
    99
  - Combination switch
    102
  - Hazard warning flasher
    103
  - Headlamp cleaning system
    103
  - Interior lighting in the front
    103
  - Interior lighting in the rear
    104
- Wipers
  105
  - Notes
    105
  - Windshield wipers
    105
  - Rear window wiper/washer
    106
  - Problems with wipers
    107
- Power windows
  107
  - Opening and closing
    107
  - Synchronizing door windows
    109
  - Summer opening feature
    109
  - Convenience closing feature
    109
- Driving and parking
  110
  - Safety notes
    110
  - Starting the engine
    110
  - Driving off
    112
  - Problems while driving
    113
  - Parking
    114
  - Turning off the engine
    115
- Automatic transmission
  116
  - Introduction
    116
  - Gear selector lever
    116
  - Shifting procedure
    118
  - Transmission positions
    118
  - Driving tips
    119
  - Gear ranges
    120
  - One-touch gearshifting
    120
  - Emergency operation (limp-home mode)
    121
- Transfer case
  121
  - LOW RANGE mode
    122
- Differential locks
  123
  - A few words about differentials and
    124
  - Switching differential locks
    124
  - AUTO mode
    125
  - Center and rear axle
    125
- Instrument cluster
  126
  - Introduction
    126
  - Activating the instrument cluster
    126
  - Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination
    126
  - Resetting trip odometer
    127
  - Tachometer
    127
- Control system
  127
  - Introduction
    127
  - Multifunction steering wheel
    127
  - Multifunction display
    129
  - Menus and submenus
    129
  - Standard display menu
    130
  - Audio/DVD menu
    131
  - Navigation menu
    132
  - Off-road menu
    133
  - Distronic menu
    133
  - Vehicle status message memory menu
    133
  - Settings menu
    134
  - Vehicle configuration menu
    142
  - Trip computer menu
    143
  - Telephone menu
    144
- Driving systems
  146
  - Introduction
    146
  - Cruise control
    146
  - Distronic
    149
  - Hill-start assist system
    157
  - Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
    157
  - Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package)
    160
  - Air suspension program
    161
  - Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
    161
  - Vehicle level control
    161
  - All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
    168
  - Parktronic system
    168
  - Rear view camera
    171
- Overview of climate control system functions and air vents
  174
  - Air vents
    174
- Climate control
  177
  - Control panel
    177
  - Notes on climate control
    178
  - Deactivating the climate control system
    179
  - Air conditioning
    179
  - Automatic mode
    180
  - Setting the temperature
    180
  - Adjusting air distribution
    180
  - Adjusting air volume
    181
  - Front defroster
    181
  - Air recirculation mode
    182
  - Residual heat and ventilation
    182
- 3-zone automatic climate control
  183
  - Control panels
    183
  - Notes on 3-zone automatic climate control
    187
  - Deactivating the climate control system
    187
  - Air conditioning
    188
  - Automatic mode
    189
  - Setting the temperature
    189
  - Adjusting air distribution
    190
  - Adjusting air volume
    191
  - Front defroster
    191
  - Air recirculation mode
    192
  - Residual heat and ventilation
    193
  - Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones
    193
- Rear window defroster
  193
- Power tilt/sliding sunroof
  194
  - Opening and closing
    194
  - Synchronizing
    196
- Loading and storing
  196
  - Loading instructions
    196
  - Carriers
    198
  - Parcel nets
    202
  - Cargo tie-down rings
    202
  - Hooks
    203
  - Expanding cargo volume
    203
  - Cargo compartment cover blind
    207
  - Cargo net
    208
  - Front storage compartments
    209
  - Rear storage compartments
    211
- Useful features
  211
  - Cup holders
    211
  - Sun visors
    212
  - Rear panorama roof sunshade
    213
  - Ashtrays
    213
  - Cigarette lighter
    214
  - Power outlets
    214
  - Tele Aid
    216
  - Garage door opener
    221
  - Compass
    225
  - Floormats
    225
  - Infrared reflecting windshield
    225
  - Seat cover under third-row seats
    226
Operation
228
- Vehicle equipment
  228
- The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
  228
- At the gas station
  228
  - Refueling
    228
  - Check regularly and before a long trip
    230
- Engine compartment
  230
  - Hood
    230
  - Radiator
    232
  - Engine oil
    232
  - Transmission fluid level
    233
  - Coolant level
    233
  - Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
    234
  - Brake fluid level
    235
- Tires and wheels
  235
  - Safety notes
    235
  - Important guidelines
    236
  - Recommended tire inflation pressure
    236
  - Checking tire inflation pressure
    239
  - Maximum tire inflation pressure
    244
  - Loading the vehicle
    244
  - Maximum tire load
    248
  - Direction of rotation
    248
  - MOExtended system
    248
  - Tire care and maintenance
    249
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    250
  - Rotating tires
    251
  - Tire labeling
    252
  - Load identification
    255
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    255
  - Tire ply material
    256
  - Tire and loading terminology
    256
- Winter driving
  259
  - General information
    259
  - Winter tires
    259
  - Snow chains
    260
  - Winter driving instructions
    260
- Driving instructions
  261
  - Drive sensibly – save fuel
    261
  - Drinking and driving
    261
  - Pedals
    261
  - Power assistance
    261
  - Brakes
    262
  - Driving off
    263
  - Hydroplaning
    264
  - Standing water
    264
  - Off-road driving
    264
  - Trailer towing
    271
  - Driving abroad
    274
  - Control and operation of radio transmitter
    274
  - Emission control
    274
- Maintenance
  275
- Vehicle care
  277
  - Cleaning and care of the vehicle
    277
Practical hints
286
- Vehicle equipment
  286
- Where will I find ...?
  286
  - First aid kit
    286
  - Vehicle tool kit
    286
  - Spare wheel
    288
- Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
  289
  - Notes
    289
  - Text messages
    290
  - Symbol messages
    301
- What to do if …
  316
  - Lamps in instrument cluster
    316
  - Lamp in center console
    324
- Unlocking/locking manually
  325
  - Unlocking the vehicle
    325
  - Locking the vehicle
    326
  - Fuel filler flap
    326
- Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints
  327
  - Head restraints
    327
  - Comfort head
    328
- Replacing SmartKey batteries
  328
  - SmartKey
    329
  - SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
    329
- Replacing bulbs
  330
  - Safety notes
    330
  - Bulbs
    331
  - Replacing bulbs for front lamps
    332
  - Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
    334
  - Adjusting headlamp aim
    335
- Replacing wiper blades
  336
  - Safety notes
    336
  - Removing wiper blades
    337
  - Installing wiper blades
    337
- Flat tire
  338
  - Safety notes
    338
  - Preparing the vehicle
    338
  - Sealing tires with TIREFIT
    339
  - Mounting the spare wheel
    342
  - MOExtended system
    347
- Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
  347
- AdBlue® (diesel engine only)
  348
  - Refilling with AdBlue®
    349
- Battery
  350
  - Safety notes
    350
  - Charging the battery
    352
- Jump starting
  352
- Towing the vehicle
  354
  - Safety notes
    354
  - Installing towing eye bolt
    355
  - Towing with all wheels on the ground
    356
  - Stranded vehicle
    357
- Fuses
  357
  - Introduction
    357
  - Before replacing fuses
    357
  - Fuse box in passenger compartment
    358
  - Fuse box in engine compartment
    358
  - Fuse box in cargo compartment
    359
  - Emergency engine shutdown
    359
Technical data
362
- Vehicle equipment
  362
- Parts service
  362
- Warranty coverage
  362
  - Loss of
    362
- Identification labels
  362
- Vehicle specification GL 350 BlueTEC (164.825)
  364
- Vehicle specification GL 450 (164.871)
  364
- Vehicle specification GL 550 (164.886)
  365
- Rims and tires
  367
  - Notes
    367
  - Same size tires
    369
  - Spare wheel
    370
- Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
  370
  - Capacities
    370
  - Approved engine oils
    372
  - Engine oil additives
    373
  - Air conditioning refrigerant
    373
  - Brake fluid
    373
  - Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
    373
  - Fuel requirements
    373
  - Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)
    374
  - AdBlue®
    375
  - Coolants
    375
  - Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
    377
  - Service and
    379

Size:

9.81 MB
Pages:

380
Language:

English