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Regular checks, Check regularly and before a long trip, 376 operation – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 377

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376

Operation

At the gas station

Low outside temperatures
(diesel engine)

To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with
improved cold flow characteristics is of-
fered in the winter months. Check with
your fuel retailer.

Check regularly and before a long trip

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Open the hood (

page 378).

Example illustration GL 450 (GL 320 CDI,
GL 550 similar)

1 Brake fluid
2 Coolant level
3 Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*

Engine oil level

For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (

page 380).

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Diesel engine:

If you have driven the vehicle until the tank is
empty, the fuel system needs to be bled
(

page 527).

!

Diesel engine:

The engine is more susceptible to wear and
damage if you use

ț

marine diesel fuel

ț

heating oil

ț

additives

The exhaust aftertreatment device will be
seriously damaged if you use

ț

LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL
(500 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM)

ț

any other diesel fuel with a sulfur content of
above 15 ppm

The use of such non-approved fuels and/or
special additives is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

!

Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not

blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The
fuel system and engine will otherwise be dam-
aged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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