2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 esp light

256 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
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3
(Canada
only)
;
(USA only)
ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The EBB has detected a malfunction
and has switched off.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the EBB avail-
able.

Continue driving with added
caution.

Have the system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2
ESP
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The ESP or the ESP display is mal-
functioning.

Continue driving with added
caution.

Have the system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2

257 Practical hints
What to do if …
ESP
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
NOT AVAILABLE
The ESP is deactivated because of a
malfunction or interrupted power
supply. The ABS might not be opera-
tional.
The system must be resynchronized.

With vehicle stationary and the
engine running, turn the steer-
ing wheel completely to the
left and then to the right to
synchronize the ESP.
If the ESP message does not go
out:

Continue driving with added
caution.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2
The ESP is temporarily unavailable.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed.
The display will clear itself after
driving a short distance at more
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The charging voltage has fallen be-
low 10 volts and the ESP has
switched off.

When the voltage is above this
value again, the ESP is opera-
tional again.

If necessary, have the genera-
tor and battery checked.
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258 Practical hintsWhat to do if …ESP
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The ESP is switched off due to a mal-
function or an interruption in the
power supply.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP avail-
able.
If in addition the ABS is malfunction-
ing, only partial engine output will be
available.

Continue driving with added
caution.

Have the system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2
ì
FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!
This display appears if button
ì

or
í
on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.
3
Y
HOOD OPEN!
You are driving with the hood open.

Close the hood (
page 217).
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312 Technical dataEngine
Engine
G 500 (463.249
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special
equipment.
G55AMG (463.246
1)
Engine
113
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
331.8 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
292 hp / 5500 rpm
(218 kW / 5500 rpm)
349 hp / 5500 rpm
(260 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
336ft.lb/2800rpm
(454 Nm / 2800 rpm)
387ft.lb/2600rpm
(525 Nm / 2600 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
7ft 10in (2390mm)
7ft 10in (2390mm)

316 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore use only brands tested and rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
G500
G55AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
1
1MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10Transfer case
2.96 US qt (2.8 l)
MB part no. A 001 989 28 03 10
Differential lock mechanism
0.47 - 0.63 US qt
(0.45 - 0.6 l)
Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J1703
Front axle
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Rear axle
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid, or
approved Dextron III ATF
Front wheel hubs
approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
approx. 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
25.4 US gal (96.0 l)
5.3 US gal (20.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(average of 96 RON / 86 MON)

335 Index
Standard display menu 116
Submenus 113, 115
TEL menu 132
Trip computer menu 130
Vehicle submenu 127
Convenience feature 159
Convenience submenu 128
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 128
Setting key dependency 129
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 130
Coolant 220, 319
Adding 221
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 319
Capacities 316
Checking level 220
Messages in display 251, 252
Temperature 212
Temperature display 108
Warning lamp 251
Coolant level
Checking 215, 220
Crossing obstacles 208
Cruise control 162, 326
Canceling 163
Driving downhill 163Driving uphill 163
Fine adjustment 164
Saving current speed 163
Setting 164
Setting speed 164
Cruise control lever 162
Cup holder
Cleaning 235
In rear passenger footwell 179
Cup holders 178
In front passenger footwell 178
Next to the armrest 178
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 325
D
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Setting 124
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 157
Air recirculation mode 154
Alarm 80
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Central locking (control system) 128
Cruise control 163
Defrost 154
ESP 76
Exterior lamps 101Exterior lamps delayed switch-off 125
Front fog lamps 125
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 51
Immobilizer 79
Interior lighting delayed switch-off 126
Rear window defroster 155
Seat heater, front 95
Seat heater, rear 96
Tow-away alarm 81
Deep water see Standing water 203
Defogging
Windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 125
Interior lighting 126
Dialing
A number (telephone) 133
Differential locks 143, 326
Switching off 146
Switching on 145
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 49
With starting 44

340 IndexInterior storage spaces 176
Cup holder 178
Cup holders 178, 179
Glove box 176
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 179
Storage compartment below
armrest 177
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 177
Interval wiping 48
Switching off 48
Switching on 48
J
Jack 268, 269
Jump starting 297
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 129
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 272
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Changing the batteries 273
Checking the batteries 86Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote controls 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44
Unlocking with 32
Keys 84
Kickdown 139, 326
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 122
Km/h or mph in speedometer 122
L
Labels, identification 310
Lamp bulbs, exterior 279
Lamps, exterior
Front 279
Light sensor 261
Messages in display 259, 261
Rear 280
Replacing bulbs for rear 286
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 240
Battery (SmartKey) 85Brakes 241, 242
CHECK ENGINE 243
Engine diagnostics 243
ESP 238, 239
Fuel reserve 243, 244
Instrument cluster 243, 244
Seat belts 243
Service indicator 230
SRS 55
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 123
Setting 123
LATCH child seat anchors 68
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 311
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 236
License plate lamps
Messages in display 261
Replacing bulbs 280, 288
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 235
Technical data 313
Light sensor 261
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 181

348 IndexSRS 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 194Height 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 149Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 328
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 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 sys-
tem) 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