2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG towing

302 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleFront towing eye
In the front, the towing eye is located on
the driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Rear towing eye
In the rear, the towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Freeing a stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward
in its own previously made tracks.

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

345 Index
Rear bench seat
Foldable 169
Rear door window
Blocking operation 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 287
Switching on 103
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear Park Assist* 165, 327
Cleaning sensors 234
Malfunction 167
Monitoring reach 166
Warning indicators 167
Rear seat head restraints 93
Installing 93
Removing 93
Rear towing eye 302
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 147
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 155
Activating 155
Deactivating 155
Rear window wiper/washer 48
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 296Refrigerant
Air conditioning 317
Regular checks 215
Remote controls
SmartKey 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 328REST (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

350 IndexTire 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 301Tracking 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, 280Turn 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

351 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 235Leather 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* 167Warning 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