2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG spare wheel

290 Practical hintsFlat tire
Flat tirePreparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position and set the
parking brake.

Move the selector lever toP.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.

Remove the vehicle tool kit
(page 268) and the jack
(page 269).

Remove the spare wheel from the
spare wheel mounting bracket
(page 270).Information on spare wheel
When you replace the vehicle’s tires, you
can use the spare wheel as a regular wheel
if:


it is not more than six years old


rim and tire are the same model as the
regular wheels
Warning!
G
For your safety, remove spare wheel from
the spare wheel mounting bracket before
undertaking any further steps.
Warning!
G
If the spare tire is more than six years old or
is not the same model as the regular tires,
have the spare tire replaced with a new tire
at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare tire.
Vehicles with different tire dimensions on
the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of
spare wheel and normal wheel differ. Han-
dling will be adversely affected when the
spare wheel is used.
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).

291 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the spare wheel
Prepare the vehicle (
page 290).
Lifting the vehicle

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizable objects.
When changing wheel on a level surface:

Place one chock in front of and one be-
hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site to the wheel being changed.
When changing wheel on a hill:

Place chocks on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the other axle.
Wheel wrench
On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle under the axle housing. To
help avoid personal injury, use the jack only
to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Always firmly set parking brake and block
wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure that the jack is
positioned correctly under the axle housing.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca-
pacity jackstands before working under the
vehicle.
If the vehicle is not raised as described, it
could slip off the jack as a result of vibra-
tions (e.g. opening or closing a door or the
tailgate).

294 Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle
Using the pump lever, open the lower-
ing screw on the jack approximately
one turn (
page 292).
The vehicle is resting fully on its own
weight.

Remove the jack.
After use, disassemble pump handle
(page 292) and store jack in the des-
ignated storage compartment
(page 269).
1-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 97 ft lb
(130 Nm).

Press the jack piston in again and close
the lowering screw. Store the jack
(page 269) and the other vehicle
tools (
page 268).

After changing the wheel, secure the
faulty wheel on the spare wheel mount-
ing bracket (
page 271). Make sure
that the wheel cannot come loose.

Check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it if necessary.
A table with the tire pressure values for
your vehicle is located on the fuel filler
flap.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel as soon as possible. The
wheels could come loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 97 ft lb (130 Nm).

313 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Tires and Spare wheel
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
under load that could cause them to
come into contact with the vehicle
body or axle parts. Damage to the tires
or the vehicle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A
tire inflation pressure table is located
on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The
tire pressure should be checked regu-
larly and should only be adjusted on
cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s
maintenance recommendation includ-
ed with vehicle.
G500
G55AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½ Jx18 H2 ET43
9½ Jx18 EH2 ET50
Wheel offset
1.69 in (43 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
265/60 R18 110V
285/55 R18 113V

315 Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensionsVehicle weights and ratings
G500
G55AMG
Overall vehicle length
(inc. spare wheel)
185.6 in (4715 mm)
185.6 in (4715 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
73.4 in (1864 mm)
Overall vehicle height
77.8 in (1977 mm)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
Wheel base
112.2 in (2850 mm)
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning radius
523.6 in (13.3 m)
523.6 in (13.3 m)
Track, front and rear
59.6 in (1515 mm)
59.1 in (1501 mm)
G500
G55AMG
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1
1GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It must never exceed the GVWR.
6615 lbs. (3000 kg)
6615 lbs. (3000 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, front
2
2GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
3110 lbs. (1410 kg)
3110 lbs. (1410 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, rear
2
3965 lbs. (1800 kg)
3965 lbs. (1800 kg)

337 Index
Emergency tensioning device
see ETD 62, 326
Emission control 212
Emission control label 310
Ending
A call (telephone) 133
Engine
Compartment 216
Message in display 243
Starting with the key 44
Technical data 312
Turning off with the key 51
Engine cleaning 233
Engine compartment 216
Hood 216
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 243
Engine number 326
Engine oil 217, 218, 317
Adding 220
Additives 317
Checking level 217
Consumption 218
Display messages 254
Filler neck 219, 220
Messages in display 218, 254
Viscosity 326Engine oil level see Oil level 215
Enlarged cargo area 169
ESP 25, 71, 75, 326
Messages in display 257
Switching off 76
Switching on 78
Warning lamp 238, 239
ETD 54, 62, 326
Safety guidelines 58
Exterior lamp switch 100
Exterior lamps
Delayed switch-off 125
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 130
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 122
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 164
First aid kit 268
Flat tire 290
Lowering the vehicle 294
Mounting the spare wheel 291
Spare wheel 270Flexible Service System (FSS) 230, 326
Fog lamp, rear 103, 280
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 279
Fog lamps, front 102
Messages in display 260
Switching on 102
4-ETS 71, 74
Front airbags 59
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 146
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 283
Front lamps
Messages in display 259, 261
Replacing bulbs 279, 281
Switching on 100
Front seat head restraints
Installing 92
Removing 92
Front seats
Heater 95
Front towing eye 302
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 284
FSS (Flexible Service System) 230, 326

344 IndexPassenger compartment 203
Fuse box in 303
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 104
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 179
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 304
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 54
Pedals 197
Phone book
Loading 133
Quick search 133
Phone number
Dialing 133
Redialing 134
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 236
Poly-V-belt drive 327
Layout 311
Positions (Memory function)
Storing into memory 98
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 98
Power assistance 198Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 327
Power washer 233
Power windows 158
Blocking of rear door window
operation 69
Convenience feature 159
Side windows 158
Summer opening feature 159
Practical hints
First aid kit 268
Fuses 303
Lamp in center console 244
Lamps in instrument cluster 238
Messages in the display 246
Spare wheel 270
Towing the vehicle 299
Vehicle jack 269
Vehicle tool kit 268
Premium unleaded gasoline 318Problems
While driving 49
Product information 9
Q
Quick search
Phone book 133
R
Radio
Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 127
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 210
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 131
Range of sensor
Rear Park Assist* 166
Rapid seat heating, front
Switching on 95
Rapid seat heating, rear
Switching on 96
Reading lamp 29
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 146

347 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 120Selective 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 47Sliding/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 slid-
ing/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