2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG warning

338 IndexFuel 215
Additives 319
Fuel reserve warning lamp 243, 244
Gasoline additives 319
Premium unleaded gasoline 215, 316,
318
Requirements 318
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 316
Fuel additives 319
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 130
Since last reset 131
Fuel filler flap 214
Locking 214
Opening 274
Unlocking 214
Fuel requirements 318
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 263
Fuel tank
Capacity 316
Filler flap 214
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 316Functions (control system) 112, 115
Resetting 120
Fuse box 303, 304, 305
Fuses 303
Fuse box in battery box 303
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
304
Fuse box in middle tunnel 305
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 303
G
Garage door opener 29, 191
Gasoline see Fuel 215
Gasoline additives 319
Gear range 326
Automatic transmission 137
Limiting 137
Shifting into optimal 137
Transfer case 141
Gear range limit
Canceling 137
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 235
Position 138Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global Positioning System (GPS) 326
Glossary 325
Glove box 23, 176
Closing 176
Opening 176
Good visibility 147
GPS 326
GPS see COMAND 189
H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 236
Hazard warning flasher 103
Switching off 104
Switching on 104
Head restraints 92
Power seats 36
Synchronizing 93
Headlamp cleaning system 222
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps

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

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

346 IndexSafety 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 94Seat 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
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation sys-
tem 66
Tele Aid 184Service
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

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

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

Service and Literature
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Press time 11 / 04 / 02
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