2004 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. Furthermore, 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, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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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 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 . 40 40 43 46 46 47 49 50 51 51 52 52 Getting started . 31 Unlocking . 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Adjusting 34 Seats . 34 Steering wheel 37 Mirrors 38 Safety and Security . Occupant safety . Airbags . Seat belts . Children in the vehicle Blocking rear door window operation Panic alarm 55 56 57 62 65 71 73 Contents Driving and safety systems ABS BAS 4-ETS EBB . ESP . Anti-theft systems Immobilizer . Anti-theft alarm Tow-away alarm . 74 74 76 77 78 78 82 82 82 83 Controls in detail . Locking and unlocking . SmartKey . Opening the doors from the inside. Opening the tailgate . Closing the tailgate Separately locking the tailgate . Separately unlocking the tailgate. Automatic central locking Locking and unlocking from the inside . 85 86 86 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 Seats . 94 Easy-entry/exit feature 94 Removing and installing front seat head restraints . 95 Synchronizing head restraints and seat adjustment fore and aft for front seats 95 Rear seat head restraints . 96 Multicontour seat* . 97 Heated seats 98 Memory function . 101 Storing positions into memory . 102 Recalling positions from memory. 102 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position . 103 Lighting 104 Exterior lamp switch . 104 Combination switch . 107 Hazard warning flasher 108 Interior lighting . 109 Rear interior lamps . 110 Cargo compartment lamps . 110 Instrument cluster . Instrument cluster illumination Coolant temperature display Trip odometer Tachometer Outside temperature indicator . Control system Multifunction display Multifunction steering wheel Menus Standard display menu AUDIO menu 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) 112 112 112 113 113 114 115 115 116 118 120 120 122 122 123 136 137 140 141 142 142 144 144 Contents 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 Rear window defroster . Climate control Setting the temperature . Adjusting air distribution and volume . Defrosting Air recirculation Residual engine heat utilization Deactivating the climate control system . Air conditioning Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 145 145 145 148 149 150 152 152 153 154 155 156 158 159 160 160 161 162 162 163 Power windows 164 Opening and closing the windows. 164 Sliding/pop-up roof 166 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof . 166 Driving systems 169 Cruise control . 169 Rear Parking Assist* . 172 Loading . 175 Roof rack 175 Cargo compartment cover 175 Enlarged cargo compartment 176 Split rear seat bench . 176 Partition net* (MB Accessory) 178 Loading instructions . 180 Cargo tie-down rings . 182 Useful features . 183 Interior storage spaces . 183 Ashtrays 186 Cigarette lighter 188 Electrical outlet . 188 Telephone* . 189 Tele Aid . 190 Garage door opener 198 Heated steering wheel 203 Operation 205 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 206 Driving instructions 207 Drive sensibly ­ save fuel . 207 Drinking and driving 207 Pedals . 207 Power assistance 208 Brakes 208 Driving off . 209 Parking . 209 Tires 210 Hydroplaning 210 Tire traction 211 Tire speed rating . 211 Winter driving instructions 212 Standing water . 213 Passenger compartment . 213 Off-road driving . 213 Control and operation of radio transmitters 221 Driving abroad 222 Catalytic converter . 222 Emission control . 222 Coolant temperature 223 Contents At the gas station . Refueling Check regularly and before a long trip . Engine compartment Hood Engine oil Transmission fluid level Coolant level Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system Battery . 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 . 224 224 225 227 227 228 232 232 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 242 242 242 243 243 244 244 234 235 236 236 237 237 237 238 240 240 240 241 Practical hints What to do if. Lamps in instrument cluster Lamp in center console Messages in the multifunction display Where will I find .? . First aid kit . Vehicle tool kit . Vehicle jack CD changer Spare wheel . 251 252 252 259 260 283 283 283 284 284 285 Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle . Locking the vehicle Changing batteries in the SmartKey . Fuel filler flap . Manually unlocking the transmission gear 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 Removing wiper blades Installing wiper blades . Flat tire Preparing the vehicle . Mounting the spare wheel . 287 287 288 288 290 290 292 292 293 294 295 295 297 301 304 304 305 306 306 307 Contents Battery . Charging the battery Disconnecting the battery Reconnecting the battery . Jump starting . Towing the vehicle . Transporting the vehicle . Towing the vehicle various problem scenarios . 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 311 311 312 312 313 315 317 317 318 318 318 319 319 319 320 321 Technical data 323 Spare parts service . 324 Warranty coverage . 325 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 325 Identification labels 326 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 327 G 500/G 55 AMG . 327 Engine 328 Rims and tires 329 Rims and Tires . 329 Spare wheels 330 Electrical system 331 Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings . 332 Main dimensions . 332 Vehicle weights and ratings 332 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc . 333 Capacities . 333 Engine oils 334 Engine oil additives . 335 Air conditioning refrigerant . 335 Brake fluid 335 Premium unleaded gasoline 335 Fuel requirements . 336 Gasoline additives . 336 Coolants . 336 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 339 Consumer information 340 Uniform tire quality grading 340 Technical terms . 343 Index …..

unlock With Tele Aid 197 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 346 Removing Cargo compartment cover 176 Wheel 309 Wiper blades 304 Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 296 Bulbs 295 Front lamp bulbs 297 Rear lamp bulbs 296, 301 Wiper blades 304 Resetting All functions (control system) 123 All functions of a submenu 125 Fuel consumption 136 Service indicator (FSS) 243 Trip odometer 113 Residual heat utilization 346 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 346 Restraint systems 56, 346 Airbags 56 Child seat recognition 56 Child seats 56 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 56 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) 56 Seat belts 56 Restraint systems see Infant and child restraint systems Returning from off-road driving 220 Rims 329 Roadside Assistance Tele Aid 193 365 Index RON 225 RON (Research Octane Number) Roof rack 175 Rotating wheels 238 Rubber parts Cleaning 249 S Safety Occupant 56 Safety belts see Seat belts Safety systems Driving 74 Searching Radio station 121 Seat adjustment Synchronizing 95 Seat backrest Folding forward 177 Returning to sitting position Seat belt force limiter 65 346 177 Seat belt height adjustment 42 Seat belts 56, 62 Cleaning 248 Fastening 40 Height adjustment 42 Proper use of 42, 64 Safety guidelines 60 Warning lamp 258 Seat bench Folding forward 177 Returning to sitting position 177 Seat cushion length Adjusting 97 Seats 94 Adjusting 34 Easy entry/exit feature 94 Heater 98 Multicontour seat* 97 Split rear bench seat 176 Selecting Display 129 Selector lever 25 Lock 43 Position (automatic transmission) 25 Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 68 Tele Aid 191 Service Calling up the service indicator 243 Major service (Service B) 242 Minor service (Service A) 242 Overdue 242 Spare parts 324 Types 242 When due 242 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 325 Service indicator 242 Calling up 243 Clearing 242, 243 366 Index Service life (tires) 237 Service System see FSS Setting Clock 25 Convenience functions 133 Cruise control 170 Daytime running lamp mode 129 Higher speed in cruise control 171 Individual vehicle settings 123 Instrument lighting 112 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 132 Key-dependent memory 135 Lamps and lighting (control system) 129 Language, multifunction display 128 Locator lighting 130 Lower speed in cruise control 171 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 128 Night security illumination 131 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 135 Slower speed in cruise control 171 Speed in cruise control 171 Speedometer display mode 128 Station selection mode 132 Temperature (interior) 158 Temperature indicator 127 Time display mode 127 Units Speedometer 128 Temperature 127 Time 127 Setting current speed 170 Settings Convenience functions 133 Factory, SmartKey 87 Individual (SmartKey) 135 Lighting (control system) 129 Menus and submenus 117 Resetting all (control system) 123 Resetting in the submenu 125 Selective 87 Settings menu Functions in 123 Individual vehicle settings 123 Submenus 124 Shift lock 346 Shifting Gear selector lever positions 142 Shifting into optimal Gear range 141 Side marker lamps 296 Replacing bulbs 295, 300 Side markers Cleaning 246 Side windows Automatic opening 164 Cleaning 247 Closing 164, 165 Closing with SmartKey 165 Opening 164, 165 Opening fully 164 Opening with SmartKey 165 Stopping 164 367 Index Signal strength (telephone) 138 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 48 Single wipe 48 Sliding/pop-up roof 166 Closing 166, 292 Closing with SmartKey 167 Opening 166, 292 Opening with SmartKey 167 Stopping 167 SmartKey 86 Locking and unlocking 86 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof with 167 Opening and closing windows with 165 Unlocking with 32 Snow chains 241 Spare parts service 324 Spare wheel 285 Mounting 307 Speed Setting current 170 Speed settings Cruise control 171 Speedometer 25 Setting units 128 Speedometer display mode Selecting 128 Split rear bench seat 176 SRS 64, 346 Indicator lamp 258 Standing lamp, front Replacing bulbs 297 Standing lamps Replacing bulbs 295, 296 Standing water Driving instructions 213 Starter switch 23, 33 Positions 33 Starting difficulties 44 Starting position 33 Starting the engine 43 Station (radio) Search 121 Station selection Setting 132 Steep terrain 216 Steering column Adjusting in /out 37 Adjusting up/down 37 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Adjusting in/out 37 Adjusting up/down 37 Buttons 26 Cleaning 248 Heated 203 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 197 368 Index Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 167 Windows 164 Storage compartments Armrest 184 Glove box 183 Storage spaces Cup holders 184 Storing (Memory function) Positions into memory 102 Submenus Convenience 133 For settings 117 In control system 119 Instrument cluster 127 Lighting 129 Resetting functions in Control system 125 Selecting 124 Settings menu 124 Vehicle 132 Summer opening feature 165 Sun visors 154 Sunroof Messages in display 281 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 346 Switching Transfer case 145 Switching off Automatic central locking (control system) 133 Delayed (exterior lamps) 131 Differential locks 151 Engine 52 ESP 79 Hazard warning flasher 108 Headlamps 52 Heated steering wheel 203 Switching on Automatic central locking (control system) 133 Differential locks 150 ESP 81 Front axle differential lock 151 Front fog lamps 107 Hazard warning flasher 108 Headlamps 46 Heated steering wheel 203 High beams 108 Rear axle differential lock 151 Rear fog lamp 107 Transfer case differential lock 150 Windshield wipers 47 Symbol messages Multifunction display 265 Synchronizing ESP 263 Head restraints 95 Seat adjustment 95 T Tachometer 25, 113 Displaying gear range 142 Overspeed range 113 369 Index Tail lamps 301 Cleaning 246 Replacing bulbs 296 Tailgate Closing 90 Message in display 282 Opening 89, 90 Separately locking 90 Separately unlocking 91 Tailgate lock 284 Unlocking in an emergency 287 Tar stains 245 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 335 Brake fluid 335 Coolant 333 Coolants 336 Electrical system 331 Engine 328 Engine oil 334 Engine oil additives 335, 340 Fuel requirements 336 Fuels 333 Gasoline additives 336 Lubricants 333 Main dimensions 332 Premium unleaded gasoline 335 Rims and tires 329 Weights and ratings 332 Windshield and headlamp washer system 334, 339 Tele Aid 190 Emergency calls 191 Information 194 Initiating an emergency call manually 193 Messages in display 281 Remote door unlock 197 Roadside Assistance 193 Stolen vehicle tracking services 197 System self-check 191 Tele Aid System 190 Upgrade signals 196 Tele Aid System 347 Telematics* 347 Telephone Answering a call 138 Dialing a number from the phone book 139 Ending a call 138 Loading phone book 139 Operating 137 Redialing 139 Telephone* 26, 189 Messages in display 281 Temperature Display mode 127 Grades of tires 341 Setting interior temperature 158 Setting units in display 127 Tires 238 Text messages Multifunction display 261 Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 182 Tightening torque 347 370 Index Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) Time Setting display mode 127 Time display mode Setting 127 Tire inflation pressure Checking 237 Tire speed rating 211, 347 Tire traction 211 Tires 236, 329 Direction of rotation 237 Driving instructions 210 Retreads 236 Rims and tires 329 Service life 237 Temperature 238 Temperature grades 341 Tread depth 240 Wear pattern 238 Winter 240 310 Tools 283 Tow-away alarm 27, 83 Arming 83 Disarming 83 Disarming for transport 83 Tow-away alarm system Canceling alarm 84 Towing eye, front 318 Towing eye, rear 318 Towing the vehicle 315 Stranded vehicle 318 Towing the vehicle – various problem scenarios 317 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 197 Traction 340, 347 Transfer case 145, 347 Gear range 145 Messages in the multifunction display 146 Switching 145 Transfer case differential lock Switching on 150 Transmission gear selector lever 290 Unlocking manually 290 Transmission see Automatic transmission Tread depth (tires) 240 Treadwear 340 Trip computer 136 Trip odometer Resetting 113 Trunk see Cargo compartment Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 295, 296 Turn signals 23, 46 Additional in mirrors 295 Cleaning lenses 246 Front bulbs 295 Indicator lamps 25 Rear bulbs 296 Turning off Engine 52 371 Index U Units Setting speedometer units 128 Setting temperature units 127 Setting time units 127 Unlocking 32, 86 Driver’s door in an emergency 287 Fuel filler flap 224 Global 87 In an emergency 287 Selective settings 87 Separately the tailgate 91 Tailgate in an emergency 287 Transmission gear selector lever manually 290 Vehicle in an emergency 197 With the SmartKey 32 Upgrade signals Tele Aid 196 Uphill driving Cruise control 170 Upshifting 141 Useful features 183 Ashtrays 186 Cigarette lighter 188 Electrical outlet 188 Interior storage spaces Tele Aid 190 Telephone* 189 183 V Vehicle Individual settings 123, 126 Locking 27 Locking in an emergency 288 Lowering 310 Service battery 311 Towing 315 Unlocking 27 Unlocking in an emergency 287 Vehicle battery 311 Vehicle care 244 Cup holders 248 Engine cleaning 246 Gear selector lever 248 Hard plastic trim items 248 Headlamps 246 Instrument cluster 248 Leather upholstery 249 Light alloy wheels 248 MB Tex upholstery 249 Ornamental moldings 246 Paintwork 245 Plastic and rubber parts 249 Power-washer 245 Seat belts 248 Side markers 246 Steering wheel 248 Tail lamps 246 Tar stains 245 372 Index Turn signals 246 Vehicle washing 246 Window cleaning 247 Wiper blades 247 Wood trims 249 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 326 Vehicle jack 284 Vehicle tool kit 283 Vehicle washing 246 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 326, 347 Voice control system* 347 W Warning indicators Rear Parking Assist* 174 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 62 Exterior lighting 105 Parking brake 45 Warranty coverage 325 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 245 Wear pattern (tires) 238 Weights and ratings 332 Wheel change Tightening torque 310 Wheels Rotating 238 Tires and wheels 236 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 160 Replacing wiper blades 304 Washer fluid 234, 339 Washer system 339 Windshield washer fluid 339 Message in display 282 Mixing ratio 339 Refilling 234 Wiping with 48 Windshield washer system 339 Windshield wipers 23, 47 Fast wiper speed 47 Interval wiping 49 Rear window wiper/washer 49 Replacing wiper blades 304 Single wipe 48 Switching on 47 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 48 Winter driving 240 Block heater 240 Snow chains 241 Tires 240 Winter driving instructions 212 Winter tires 240 Wiper blades Cleaning 247 Installing 305 Removing 304 Replacing 304 Wiper/washer Rear window 49 373 Index Wiping And washing simultaneously 48 Interval 47, 49 With windshield washer fluid 48 Wood trims Cleaning 249 374 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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 you 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 questions about carrying out any type of 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 08/20/03 GSP/TIP Printed in Germany …

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