2003 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG tire type

224 OperationTires and wheels
Tires and wheelsSee your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center for information on tested and
recommended rims and tires for summer
and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and pur-
chase.
Retread tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. Mercedes-Benz can therefore
not assure the operating safety of the vehi-
cle when such tires are used.
Important guidelines

Use only sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.


Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.


Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.


Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire pressure loss and damage to
the tire beads.


If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
pressure and correct as required.


Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1⁄8in (3 mm).


When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Warning!
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Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the
original part. See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for fur-
ther information. If incorrectly sized rims
and tires are mounted:

The wheel brakes or suspension compo-
nents can be damaged.


The correct operating clearance of the
wheels and the tires are no longer guar-
anteed.
Warning!
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Do not mix different tire construction types
(i.e. radial, bias, bias-belted) on your vehicle
because handling may be adversely affected
and may result in loss of control.Warning!
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, use only genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can re-
sult in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.

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.

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