2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG technical data

328 Technical termsRemote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint system
Seat belts, belt tensioner, airbags and
child seat restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without key turned and brake pedal de-
pressed.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
viding that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.

336 IndexDigital speedometer 116
Direction of rotation (tires) 225
Discharged battery
Jump starting 297
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 296
Display
Selecting 123
Displays
Digital speedometer 116
Messages 218, 246
Selecting 123
Service indicator 230
Showing malfunctions 118
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 130
Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door sill panels
Cleaning 236
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 190
Doors
Message in display 254
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Opening from outside 85Downhill driving
Cruise control 163
Downshifting 136
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 197
Driving
General instructions 40, 197
In winter 202
Problems 49
Safety systems 71
Through standing water 203
Driving abroad 211
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS 74
ABS 71
BAS 73
EBB 75
ESP 75
Driving instruction
Passenger compartment 203
Driving instructions 197
Driving off 199
Driving systems 162
Cruise control 162
Driving safety systems 71
Driving through water 207E
Easy-entry/exit feature 91
Activating 128
Interrupting movement 129
EBB 71, 75
Electrical fuses 303
Electrical outlet 181
Electrical system
Technical data 314
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 25
Electronic stability program see ESP 326
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 74
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 75
Emergency call system 183
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 186
With Tele Aid 185
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 140
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 276
Locking the vehicle 273
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 276
Remote door unlock 190
Unlocking the vehicle 272

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

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

341 Index
Lighting 100
Automatic headlamp mode 101
Combination switch 103
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Exterior lamp switch 100
Front fog lamps 102
High beam flasher 103
High beams 103
Instrument cluster illumination 108
Instruments 108
Interior 104
Locator lighting 102
Low beam 100
Manual headlamp mode 101
Night security illumination 102
Parking lamps 100
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 124
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Line of fall 326
Loading 168
Cargo area cover 168
Cargo tie-down rings 175
Instructions 173
Partition net* 171Roof rack 168
Split rear bench seat 169
Locator lighting 102
Setting 125
Lock button 327
Locking 50, 84
Fuel filler flap 214
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 273
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 309
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 261
Low beam lamp
Replacing bulbs 281
LOW RANGE - ABS 72
Lowering
Vehicle 294
Lubricants
Technical data 316
M
Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 230Malfunction
Displaying 118
Rear Park Assist* 167
Malfunction memory 118
Calling up 118
Clearing 119
Manual headlamp mode 101
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 274
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the vehicle 273
Sliding/pop-up roof 276
Unlocking the driver’s door 272
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 275
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 236
Mechanical key 272
Memory function 97, 327
Recalling positions from memory 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 99
Storing key dependent settings 98

349 Index
Rear axle differential lock 146
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating 95
Seat heating, rear 96
Transfer case differential lock 145
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
Head restraints 93
Seat adjustment 93
T
Tachometer 25, 109
Displaying gear range 137
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps 286
Cleaning 234
Replacing bulbs 280
Tailgate
Closing 88
Message in display 266
Opening 87, 88
Tailgate lock 269
Tar stains 233
Technical data 317
Brake fluid 318
Coolant 316
Coolants 319Electrical system 314
Engine 312
Engine oil 317
Engine oil additives 317
Fuel requirements 318
Fuels 316
Gasoline additives 319
Lubricants 316
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 318
Rims and tires 313
Weights and ratings 315
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 317, 321
Tele Aid 183
Emergency calls 185
Information 188
Initiating an emergency call
manually 186
Messages in display 266
Remote door unlock 190
Roadside assistance 187
SOS button 186
Stolen vehicle tracking services 191
System self-check 184
Tele Aid System 183Upgrade signals 189
Tele Aid System 328
Telematics* 328
Telephone
Answering a call 133
Dialing a number from the
phone book 133
Ending a call 133
Loading phone book 133
Operating 132
Redialing 134
Telephone* 26, 182
Ending a call 133
Messages in display 258
Signal strength 132
Temperature
Display mode 122
Grades of tires 323
Outside temperature indicator 110
Setting interior temperature 152
Setting units in display 122
Tires 226
Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 175
Tightening torque 328
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 294

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