Mercedes-Benz GL450 Operator's Manual page 8

Operation ......................................... 343
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 344
Driving instructions............................ 345
Drive sensibly - save fuel............. 345
Drinking and driving ..................... 345
Pedals .......................................... 345
Power assistance ......................... 346
Brakes.......................................... 346
Driving off .................................... 348
Parking......................................... 348
Tires ............................................. 349
Hydroplaning................................ 350
Tire traction ................................. 350
Tire speed rating .......................... 350
Winter driving instructions ........... 351
Standing water............................. 352
Off-road driving ............................ 353
Trailer towing ............................... 362
Passenger compartment .............. 367
Driving abroad.............................. 368
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ........................ 368
Catalytic converter....................... 369
Emission control .......................... 369
Coolant temperature.................... 370
At the gas station ............................... 371
Refueling....................................... 371
Check regularly and
before a long trip .......................... 372
Engine compartment .......................... 374
Hood ............................................. 374
Engine oil ...................................... 376
Transmission fluid level................. 377
Coolant level ................................. 377
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 379
Tires and wheels................................. 380
Important guidelines ..................... 380
Tire care and maintenance ........... 381
Direction of rotation...................... 383
Loading the vehicle....................... 383
Recommended tire
inflation pressure .......................... 389
Checking tire inflation pressure .... 390
Tire labeling .................................. 400
Load identification ........................ 404
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ................................ 404
Maximum tire load ........................ 406
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 406
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 407
Tire ply material ............................ 409
Tire and loading terminology ........ 409
Rotating tires ................................ 412
Winter driving ..................................... 414
Winter tires ................................... 414
Snow chains ................................. 415
Maintenance ...................................... 416
Maintenance service
indicator message ........................ 416
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 418
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 418
Vehicle care ....................................... 419
Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 419
Practical hints .................................. 429
What to do if ... ................................... 430
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 430
Lamp in center console ................ 442
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display .............. 444
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