2003 Mercedes-Benz G500 W463 G55 AMG Operators Owners Manual

G 500 G 55 AMG 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. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside.

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Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Contents Introduction 9 Product information 9 Operator’s Manual . 10 Service and warranty information 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles 11 Maintenance 12 Roadside Assistance 12 Change of address or ownership 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada . 13 Where to find it 15 Symbols . 16 Operating safety 17 Proper use of the vehicle . 17 Problems with your vehicle 18 Reporting safety defects 19 Reporting safety defects 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit . 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console . 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started . 31 Unlocking . 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Adjusting 34 Seats . 34 Steering wheel 37 Mirrors 38 Driving Fastening the seat belt . Starting the engine . Switching on headlamps . Turn signals and high beam Windshield wipers . Rear window wiper/washer Problems while driving Parking and locking Parking brake . Switching off headlamps . Turning off engine . Safety and Security . Occupant safety . Airbags . Seat belts . Children in the vehicle Blocking rear door window operation Panic alarm 40 40 43 46 46 47 48 49 50 50 51 51 53 54 55 60 63 69 70 Contents Driving and safety systems ABS BAS 4-ETS EBB . ESP . Anti-theft systems Immobilizer . Anti-theft alarm Tow-away alarm . Controls in detail . Locking and unlocking . Keys . Opening the doors from the inside. Tailgate . Automatic central locking Locking and unlocking from the inside . Seats Easy-entry/exit feature Removing and installing head restraints Synchronizing head restraints and the seat adjustment fore and aft 71 71 73 74 75 75 79 79 79 80 83 84 84 87 87 89 89 91 91 92 93 Multicontour seat* . 94 Heated seats 95 Memory function . 97 Storing positions into memory . 98 Recalling positions from memory. 98 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position . 99 Lighting 100 Exterior lamp switch . 100 Combination switch . 103 Hazard warning flasher 103 Interior lighting . 104 Rear interior lamps . 105 Cargo compartment lamps . 106 Instrument cluster . 108 Instrument cluster illumination 108 Coolant temperature display 108 Trip odometer 109 Tachometer 109 Outside temperature indicator . 110 Control system 111 Multifunction display 111 Multifunction steering wheel 112 Menus 114 Standard display menu 116 AUDIO menu 116 NAVI menu . Malfunction memory menu Settings menu Trip computer menu . TEL menu . Automatic transmission . One-touch gearshifting Gear ranges . Gear selector lever position . Accelerator position . Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) Transfer case . Gear range . Switching transfer case . Differential locks . A few words about differentials and differential locks . Switching differential locks on and off . Good visibility Rear view mirror Headlamp cleaning system Sun visors 118 118 119 130 132 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 141 141 143 144 145 147 147 148 149 Contents Climate control Setting the temperature . Adjusting air distribution and volume . Defrosting Air recirculation Rear window defroster . Residual engine heat utilization Deactivating the climate control system . Air conditioning Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents Power windows Opening and closing the windows Sliding/pop-up roof . Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof Driving systems . Cruise control Rear Park Assist* . Loading Roof rack . Cargo area cover Enlarged cargo area . Split rear seat bench 150 152 153 154 154 155 156 156 157 157 158 158 160 160 162 162 165 168 168 168 169 169 Partition net* (MB Accessory) 171 Loading instructions . 173 Cargo tie-down rings . 175 Useful features . 176 Interior storage spaces . 176 Ashtrays 179 Cigarette lighter 181 Electrical outlet . 181 Telephone* . 182 Tele Aid . 183 Garage door opener 191 Heated steering wheel 194 Operation 195 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 196 Driving instructions 197 Drive sensibly ­ save fuel 197 Drinking and driving 197 Pedals . 197 Power assistance 198 Brakes . 198 Driving off . 199 Parking 199 Tires 200 Hydroplaning . 200 Tire traction 201 Tire speed rating . 201 Winter driving instructions 202 Standing water . 203 Passenger compartment . 203 Off-road driving . 203 Control and operation of radio transmitters 210 Driving abroad 211 Catalytic converter . 211 Emission control . 212 Coolant temperature 212 At the gas station . 214 Check regularly and before a long trip 215 Engine compartment 216 Hood . 216 Engine oil 217 Transmission fluid level 220 Coolant level . 220 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 222 Battery . 223 Contents Tires and wheels Important guidelines Life of tire . Direction of rotation . Checking tire inflation pressure. Rotating wheels Winter driving . Winter tires . Block heater (Canada only) Snow chains . Maintenance Clearing the service indicator . Service term exceeded . Calling up the service indicator Resetting the service indicator. Vehicle care . Cleaning and care of the vehicle Practical hints What to do if. Lamps in instrument cluster . Lamp in center console Messages in the display . 224 224 225 225 225 226 228 228 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 232 237 238 238 244 246 Where will I find First aid kit . Vehicle tool kit . Vehicle jack CD-changer Spare wheel . Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle . Locking the vehicle Changing batteries in the SmartKey . Fuel filler flap . Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever Opening/closing in an emergency. Sliding/pop-up roof . Brush guard* . Lowering and raising brush guard Replacing bulbs . Bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps. Replacing wiper blades Removal . Installation . 268 268 268 269 269 270 272 272 273 273 274 275 276 276 277 278 279 279 281 286 289 289 289 Flat tire Preparing the vehicle . Mounting the spare wheel Battery . Charging the battery Disconnecting the battery Reconnecting the battery . Jump starting . Towing the vehicle . Transporting the vehicle Towing the vehicle with various faults . Front towing eye Rear towing eye . Freeing a stranded vehicle . Fuses . Fuse box in passenger compartment . Fuse box in battery box Fuse box in front passenger footwell Fuse box in middle tunnel 290 290 291 295 295 296 296 297 299 301 301 302 302 302 303 303 303 304 305 Contents Technical data . Spare parts service Warranty coverage . Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet . Identification labels . Layout of poly-V-belt drive . G 500/G 55 AMG Engine Rims and tires Tires and Spare wheel Electrical system . Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings . Main dimensions Vehicle weights and ratings . 307 308 309 309 310 311 311 312 313 313 314 315 315 315 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc 316 Capacities . 316 Engine oils 317 Engine oil additives . 317 Air conditioning refrigerant . 317 Brake fluid . 318 Premium unleaded gasoline 318 Fuel requirements . 318 Gasoline additives . 319 Coolants . 319 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 320 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 321 Consumer information 322 Uniform tire quality grading 322 Technical terms . 325 Index . 331 Contents Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have test …..

84 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 190 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 328 Removing Cargo area cover 169 Wheel 293 Wiper blades 289 Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 280 Bulbs 279 Front lamp bulbs 281 Rear lamp bulbs 280, 286 Wiper blades 289 Reset knob in the instrument cluster 119 Resetting All functions (control system) 119 All functions of a submenu 120 Fuel consumption 131 Service indicator (FSS) 231 Trip odometer 109 Residual heat utilization 328 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 328 Restraint system 328 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 63, 67 Restraint systems 54 Airbags 54 Child seat recognition 54 Child seats 54 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 54 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) 54 Seat belts 54 Returning from off-road driving 209 Rims 313 Roadside assistance Tele Aid 187 RON 215 RON (Research Octane Number) 328 Roof rack 168 Rotating wheels 226 Rubber parts Cleaning 236 S Safety Occupant 54 Safety belts see Seat belts 40 345 Index Safety systems Driving 71 Saving current speed 163 Searching Radio station 117 Seat adjustment Synchronizing 93 Seat backrest Folding forward 170 Returning to sitting position 170 Seat belt force limiter 62 Seat belt height adjustment 42 Seat belts 54, 60 Cleaning 236 Fastening 40 Height adjustment 42 Proper use of 42, 61 Safety guidelines 58 Warning lamp 243 Seat bench Folding forward 170 Returning to sitting position 170 Seat cushion length Adjusting 94 Seat heater, front Switching off 95 Switching on 95 Seat heater, rear Switching off 96 Switching on 96 Seats 91 Adjusting 34 Easy entry/exit feature 91 Heater 95 Multicontour seat* 94 Rapid seat heating, front 95 Rapid seat heating, rear 96 Split rear bench seat 169 Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings 175 Selecting Display 123 Selector lever 25 Lock 43 Position (automatic transmission) 25, 135 Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 66 Tele Aid 184 Service Calling up the service indicator 231 Major service (Service B) 230 Minor service (Service A) 230 Overdue 230 Spare parts 308 Types 230 When due 230 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 309 Service indicator 230 Calling up 231 Clearing 230, 231 Service life (tires) 225 Service System see FSS 230 Setting Convenience functions 121, 128 Cruise control 163, 164 Daytime running lamp mode 124 Higher speed in cruise control 164 Individual vehicle settings 119 Instrument lighting 108 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 126 Key dependent memory 129 Lamps and lighting (control system) 124 346 Index Language, multifunction display 123 Locator lighting 125 Lower speed in cruise control 164 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 122 Night security illumination 125 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 130 Slower speed in cruise control 164 Speed in cruise control 164 Speedometer display mode 122 Station selection mode 127 Temperature (interior) 152 Temperature indicator 122 Units Speedometer 122 Temperature 122 Setting speed Cruise control 164 Settings Convenience functions 128 Factory, SmartKey 85 Individual (SmartKey) 129 Lighting (control system) 124 Menus and submenus 113 Resetting all (control system) 119 Resetting in the submenu 120 Selective 85 Settings menu Functions in 119 Individual vehicle settings 119 Submenus 120 Shift lock 328 Shifting Gear selector lever positions 138 Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 137 Side marker lamps 280 Replacing bulbs 279, 285 Side windows Automatic opening 159 Cleaning 235 Closing 158, 159 Closing with SmartKey 159 Opening 158, 159 Opening fully 159 Opening with SmartKey 159 Stopping 159 Signal strength (telephone) 132 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 47 Single wipe 47 Sliding/pop-up roof 160 Closing 160, 276 Closing with SmartKey 161 Opening 160, 276 Opening with SmartKey 161 Stopping 160 SmartKey Locking and unlocking 84 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof with 161 Opening and closing windows with 159 Unlocking with 32 Snow chains 229 Spare parts service 308 Spare wheel 270 Mounting 291 Speed Saving current 163 Speed settings Cruise control 164 Speedometer 25 Settings units 122 Speedometer display mode Selecting 122 Split rear bench seat 169 347 Index SRS 61, 328 Indicator lamp 242 Standing lamp, front Replacing bulbs 281 Standing lamps 100 Replacing bulbs 279, 280 Standing water Driving instructions 203 Starter switch 23, 33 Positions 33 Starting difficulties 44 Starting position 33 Starting the engine 43 Station (radio) Search 117 Station selection Setting 127 Steep terrain 206 Steering column Height adjustment 37 Length adjustment 37 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Buttons 26 Cleaning 235 Heated 194 Height adjustment 37 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 191 Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 160 Windows 159 Storage compartments Armrest 177 Glove box 176 Storage spaces Cup holders 177 Storing (Memory function) Positions into memory 98 Submenus 115 Convenience 128 For settings 113 In control system 115 Instrument cluster 122 Lighting 124 Resetting functions in Control system 120 Selecting 120 Settings menu 120 Vehicle 127 Summer opening feature 159 Sun visors 149 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 328 Switching off Automatic central locking (control system) 128 Delayed (exterior lamps) 125 Differential locks 146 Engine 51 ESP 76 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 51 Heated steering wheel 194 Seat heating, front 95 Seat heating, rear 96 Switching on Automatic central locking (control system) 128 Differential locks 145 ESP 78 Front axle differential lock 146 Front fog lamps 102 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 46 Heated steering wheel 194 High beams 103 Rapid seat heating, front 95 Rapid seat heating, rear 96 348 Index Rear axle differential lock 146 Rear fog lamp 103 Seat heating 95 Seat heating, rear 96 Transfer case differential lock 145 Windshield wipers 47 Synchronizing Head restraints 93 Seat adjustment 93 T Tachometer 25, 109 Displaying gear range 137 Overspeed range 109 Tail lamps 286 Cleaning 234 Replacing bulbs 280 Tailgate Closing 88 Message in display 266 Opening 87, 88 Tailgate lock 269 Tar stains 233 Technical data 317 Brake fluid 318 Coolant 316 Coolants 319 Electrical system 314 Engine 312 Engine oil 317 Engine oil additives 317 Fuel requirements 318 Fuels 316 Gasoline additives 319 Lubricants 316 Main dimensions 315 Premium unleaded gasoline 318 Rims and tires 313 Weights and ratings 315 Windshield and headlamp washer system 317, 321 Tele Aid 183 Emergency calls 185 Information 188 Initiating an emergency call manually 186 Messages in display 266 Remote door unlock 190 Roadside assistance 187 SOS button 186 Stolen vehicle tracking services 191 System self-check 184 Tele Aid System 183 Upgrade signals 189 Tele Aid System 328 Telematics* 328 Telephone Answering a call 133 Dialing a number from the phone book 133 Ending a call 133 Loading phone book 133 Operating 132 Redialing 134 Telephone* 26, 182 Ending a call 133 Messages in display 258 Signal strength 132 Temperature Display mode 122 Grades of tires 323 Outside temperature indicator 110 Setting interior temperature 152 Setting units in display 122 Tires 226 Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 175 Tightening torque 328 Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 294 349 Index Tire inflation pressure Checking 225 Tire speed rating 201, 329 Tire traction 201 Tires 224, 313, 322 Consumer information 322 Direction of rotation 225 Driving instructions 200 Retreads 224 Rims and tires 313 Service life 225 Temperature 226 Temperature grades 323 Tread depth 228 Wear pattern 226 Winter 228 Tools 268 Tow-away alarm 27, 80 Arming 80 Disarming 80 Disarming for transport 80 Towing eye, front 302 Towing eye, rear 302 Towing the vehicle 299 Stranded vehicle 302 Various faults 301 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 191 Traction 322, 329 Transfer case 141, 329 Gear range 141 Messages in the multifunction display 142 Switching 141 Transfer case differential lock Switching on 145 Transmission see Automatic transmission 220 Transmission selector lever 275 Unlocking manually 275 Tread depth (tires) 228 Treadwear 322 Trip computer 130 Trip odometer Resetting 109 Trunk see Cargo compartment 87, 88 Turn signal lamp, side Replacing bulbs 284 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 279, 280 Turn signals 23, 46 Additional in mirrors 279 Cleaning lenses 234 Front bulbs 279 Indicator lamps 25 Rear bulbs 280 Turning off Engine 51 U Units Setting speedometer units 122 Setting temperature units 122 Unlocking 32, 84 Driver’s door in an emergency 272 Fuel filler flap 214 Global 85 In an emergency 272 Selective settings 85 Transmission selector lever manually 275 Vehicle in an emergency 190 With the SmartKey 32 Upgrade signals Tele Aid 189 Uphill driving Cruise control 163 350 Index Upshifting 136 Useful features 176 Ashtrays 179 Cigarette lighter 181 Electrical outlet 181 Interior storage spaces 176 Tele Aid 183 Telephone* 182 V Vehicle Individual settings 119, 121 Locking 27 Locking in an emergency 273 Lowering 294 Service battery 295 Towing 299 Unlocking 27 Unlocking in an emergency 272 Vehicle battery 295 Vehicle care 232 Cup holder 235 Engine cleaning 233 Gear selector lever 235 Hard plastic trim items 236 Headlamps 234 Instrument cluster 235 Leather upholstery 236 Light alloy wheels 235 MB Tex upholstery 236 Ornamental moldings 234 Paintwork 233 Plastic and rubber parts 236 Power washer 233 Seat belts 236 Steering wheel 235 Tail lamps 234 Tar stains 233 Turn signals 234 Vehicle washing 234 Window cleaning 235 Wiper blades 235 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 310 Vehicle jack 269 Vehicle tool kit 268 Vehicle washing 234 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 329 VIN (vehicle identification number) 310 Voice control system* 329 W Warning indicators Rear Park Assist* 167 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 60 Parking brake 45 Warranty coverage 309 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 233 Wear pattern (tires) 226 Weights and ratings 315 Wheel change Tightening torque 294 Wheels Rotating 226 Tires and wheels 224 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 153 Replacing wiper blades 289 Washer fluid 222, 321 Washer system 321 Windshield washer fluid 321 Message in display 267 Mixing ratio 321 Refilling 222 Wiping with 47 Windshield washer system 321 351 Index Windshield wipers 23, 47 Fast wiper speed 47 Interval wiping 48 Rear window wiper/washer 48 Replacing wiper blades 289 Single wipe 47 Switching on 47 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 47 Winter driving 228 Block heater 228 Snow chains 229 Tires 228 Winter driving instructions 202 Winter tires 228 Wiper blades Cleaning 235 Installing 289 Removing 289 Replacing 289 Wiper/washer Rear window 48 Wiping And washing simultaneously 47 Interval 47, 48 With windshield washer fluid 47 352 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca. Warning! G To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual Title illustration no. P00.01-2285-31 Press time 11/04/02 GSP/SIP Printed in Germany …

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