Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 450 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine).............................. 371
Emission control .......................... 372
Coolant temperature.................... 372
At the gas station .............................. 374
Refueling...................................... 374
Check regularly and
before a long trip.......................... 376
Engine compartment ......................... 378
Hood ............................................ 378
Engine oil ..................................... 380
Transmission fluid level................ 381
Coolant level................................ 381
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ........ 383
Tires and wheels................................ 384
Important guidelines .................... 384
Tire care and maintenance........... 385
Direction of rotation..................... 387
Loading the vehicle...................... 387
Recommended tire
inflation pressure......................... 393
Checking tire inflation pressure... 395
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 ................ 447
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display .............. 449
Where will I find ...?............................ 490
First aid kit.................................... 490
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 490
Spare wheel.................................. 494
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 496
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 496
Locking the vehicle....................... 497
Fuel filler flap................................ 497
Resetting activated head restraints.... 499
Vehicles without Rear seat
entertainment system*................. 499
Vehicles with Rear seat
entertainment system*................. 500
Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 502
Replacing bulbs.................................. 504
Bulbs............................................. 504
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 507
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 511
Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 514
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