Compartment; Hood - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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i Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the
malfunction indicator lamp ! (USA
only) or ; (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see also "Practical
hints" ( Y page 320).
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver's door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch. The driver's door then can
be closed again.
X
Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the
point indicated by the arrow.
X
Turn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise.
X
Take off fuel filler cap ;.
! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could
damage the vehicle paint finish.
X
Set fuel filler cap ; on fuel filler flap :.
X
Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
X
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out – do not top off or overfill.
X
Closing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise
until it audibly engages.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will
prevent closing the fuel filler flap.
X
Close fuel filler flap :.
Low outside temperatures (diesel
engine)
! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not
blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene.
The fuel system and engine will otherwise
be damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with
improved cold flow characteristics is offered
in the winter months. Check with your fuel
retailer.
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see "Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc." (
Check the following:
Engine oil level ( Y page 230)
R
Tire inflation pressure (
R
Coolant level ( Y page 231)
R
Vehicle lighting ( Y
R
Washer system and headlamp cleaning
R
system ( Y page 232)
Brake fluid ( Y page 233)
R
Engine compartment

Hood

G
Warning!
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/or others.
Opening
G
Warning!
Do not open the hood when the engine is
overheated. You could be seriously injured.
Observe the coolant temperature display to
determine whether the engine may be
overheated. If you see flames or smoke
coming from the engine compartment, move
away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine
has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department.
Y
page 368).
Y
page 237)
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