2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG Owner's Manual

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The seat belt system is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
1
FRT. PASS. SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your
passengers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
2
DRIVER’S SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your
passengers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
2
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TC IN NEUTRAL
No gear has been selected in the
transfer case, it is in NEUTRAL.

Engage transfer case to gear
position HIGH or LOW
(page 141).
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If the transfer case is in NEUTRAL, the
Pposition of transmission will not hold vehi-
cle. The parking brake must be applied to
hold vehicle in place.

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TC SHIFT
CANCELLED
The shift process in the transfer
case was cancelled because of a
malfunction.

Repeat the shift process
(page 141).
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TC SHIFT CONDITIONS
NOT FULFILLED
You have not met the shift condi-
tions for a selection process in the
transfer case.

Repeat the shift process
(page 141).
2
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TRANSFER CASE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The transfer case is malfunctioning.

Do not switch the transfer
case on.

Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
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TELE AID
VISIT WORKSHOP!
One or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.

Have the Tele Aid system
checked by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
1
Ê
TRUNK OPEN!
This message will appear whenever
the tailgate is open.

Close the tailgate.
2
#
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON!
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Start the engine.
1
UNDERVOLTAGE
SWITCH CONSUMER OFF!
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Have the battery checked at a
service station.
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VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY FAULTY
The instrument cluster display is
malfunctioning.
Some systems themselves may also
have failed.

Continue driving with added
caution.

Visit an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Center
as soon as possible.
2
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VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY FAULTY
Certain electronic systems are un-
able to relay information to the con-
trol system. The following systems
may have failed:

Coolant temperature display


Tachometer


Cruise control display

Have the electronic systems
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
2
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WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!
The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of total reservoir capacity.

Add washer fluid
(page 321).
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268 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?
Where will I find ...?First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the storage
pocket in the front passenger door.
1First aid kit
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored under a cover
in the rear footwell.
1Cover
2Vehicle tool kit
Fold cover1 to the side.

Pull vehicle tool kit out using tab2.The following is included:


Vehicle tool kit


Wheel wrench


Vehicle jack
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

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Vehicle jack
The vehicle jack is under the rear bench
seat.
1Cover
2Tab
3Vehicle jack
Fold the rear bench seat forward
(page 170).

Open cover1.

Open tab2 and remove vehicle jack3.
Please also observe the safety guidelines
in the “Flat tire” section (
page 290)
when using the jack.
CD-changer
The CD-changer is located on the left side
of the cargo compartment.CD-changer
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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.
iFor CD-changer instructions, see sepa-
rate COMAND operator’s manual.

270 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under a cover
on the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full
size tire of the same type as on the vehicle,
and is fully functional.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to
(page 313).
Removing cover
1Cover ring
2Key
3Tab

Open lock for cover ring1 with key2
for the spare wheel cover.

Fold tab3 downwards.
4Cover plate

Pull cover ring1 slightly outwards in di-
rection of arrows and remove.

Pull cover plate4 upward towards you.5Catch
6Recess
iWhen replacing cover plate4, make
sure that catch5 engages in recess6.
Ensure that the lock faces downwards
when mounting cover ring1.
For safety reasons, check regularly that
the spare wheel is securely fastened.

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Removing the spare wheel
1Mounting screws
Unscrew mounting screws1.

Remove the spare wheel.Please also refer to the “Flat tire” section
when changing the wheel (
page 290).
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Make sure that no one is injured when re-
moving the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
iAfter changing the wheel, secure the
replaced wheel on the spare wheel car-
rier. Make sure that the wheel cannot
come loose.
Cover the wheel with the cover plate.
Repair or replace damaged tire as soon
as possible and return spare tire as
original spare.

272 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and
the tailgate using the mechanical key.
The passenger door cannot be unlocked
manually.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in direction of ar-
row and slide the mechanical key2 out
of the housing.Unlocking the driver’s door

Unlock the door with the mechanical
k e y . T o d o s o , p u s h t h e m e ch a n i c a l k e y
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.
Unlocking the tailgate

Unlock the tailgate with the mechani-
cal key. To do so, push the mechanical
key in the lock until it stops and turn it
to the left.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button
Œ
or
‹
on the
SmartKey.


Insert the key in the starter switch.