User manual MERCEDES GL 320 CDI MANUAL 2007

[. . . ] Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator's Manual GL-Class 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 2 8 2 Order No. 164 584 72 82 USA Edition D 2007 GL-Class 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 demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. [. . . ] The vehicle adjusts to the raised level. When the raised level is reached, indicator lamp 2 ( page 283) comes on continuously and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds: 284 Controls in detail Driving systems i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel. When the highway level is reached, indicator lamp 2 ( page 283) goes out. The following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds: Vehicles with enhanced Off-road Package* The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. Basic settings The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console: Level Off-road 3 Driving situation For slow driving on rough terrain. Indicator lamps are off. Off-road 2 i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if: the vehicle speed is above 55 mph (88 km/h) the speed stays between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds 1 Rotatable outer adjustment ring 2 Set higher vehicle level 3 Indicator lamps 4 Set lower vehicle level Off-road 1 Highway i Another available level is the high-speed level that is set automatically. 285 Controls in detail Driving systems The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings: Level Off-road 3 Off-road 2 Off-road 1 Highway High-speed Ride height + 4. 3 in (110 mm) + 3. 1 in (80 mm) + 1. 2 in (30 mm) +/- 0 in (0 mm) - 0. 6 in (-15 mm) You can only select the off-road levels below a certain speed. At higher speeds, the message Level selection not permitted appears in the multifunction display. You can select Off-road level 1: selectable below 60 mph (96 km/h) Off-road level 2: selectable below 40 mph (64 km/h) Off-road level 3: selectable below 20 mph (30 km/h) Off-road levels Warning! G Vehicle off-road level 3 is not intended for use on paved roads. This vehicle level is only intended for driving on rough terrain under special requirements. Only select off-road level 3 if you are driving on rough terrain under especially difficult conditions. Keep in mind that the vehicle's driving characteristics are modified. You should therefore drive in off-road level 3 with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. i Vehicles with ADS*: Depending on the ADS setting ( page 280), the vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned to the highway level. For more information on towing a trailer, see "Trailer towing" ( page 366). 286 Controls in detail Driving systems If you are driving too fast while using off-road level 3, you will see the following message in the multifunction display: Reduce speed to under 20 mph (30 km/h) Turn outer adjustment ring 1 ( page 285) repeatedly until indicator lamp 3 ( page 285) of the desired level flashes. Off-road level 1, lower indicator lamp flashes Off-road level 2, lower and middle indicator lamps flashes Off-road level 3, lower, middle and upper indicator lamps flashes The vehicle adjusts to the corresponding off-road level. For example, the following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set: i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel. Additional an acoustic signal sounds. When the off-road level 2 is reached, the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds: i This message cannot be deactivated. For more information, see "Display messages" ( page 492). Only use the off-road levels when necessary. Otherwise: fuel consumption may increase handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable Start the engine ( page 41). The lower and middle indicator lamps 3 ( page 285) comes on continuously. While the vehicle is adjusting from off-road level 2 to off-road level 3, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: The vehicle is raised from off-road level 1 to off-road level 2. 287 Controls in detail Driving systems Once off-road level 3 is reached, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: If you continue to increase your speed, the message remains in the multifunction display. The new level will not be shown until the vehicle has been able to adjust to a level appropriate for the speed at which you are currently driving. If you maintain or reduce your speed, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display while the vehicle is lowering: Once off-road level 2 is reached, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: 20 mph reminds you of the maximum permissible driving speed with off-road level 3. i The message Max. While driving, the vehicle is automatically lowered as follows: At speeds above 55 mph (88 km/h) or if the speed lies between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds, the off-road level 2 setting is canceled and the vehicle is lowered to the off-road level 1. If you drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) for a short period while using off-road level 3, the following message appears in the multifunction display: The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 2. Off-road level 3 is canceled. 288 Controls in detail Driving systems You will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: Depending on the ADS setting ( page 280), the vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned to the highway level. If one or more of the indicator lamps ( page 283) are on: Press switch 2 ( page 285) repeatedly until all lit indicator lamps 3 flash. The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set: i The setting is stored when you turn off the engine. At speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h) the off-road level 1 setting is canceled and the vehicle is lowered to the highway level. You will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: Highway level !Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle underbody. [. . . ] If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. !Adding water and MB 325. 0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 565 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. [. . . ]