2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 display

280 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.
DRIVER’S SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
FR. PASS. SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
§
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 145).
Warning!
G
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.

281 Practical hints
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TC SHIFT
CANCELLED
The shift process in the transfer case was
canceled because of a malfunction.

Repeat the shift process (
page 145).
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS
NOT FULFILLED
You have not met the shift conditions for
a selection process in the transfer case.

Repeat the shift process (
page 145).
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 possi-
ble.
K
CLOSE
SUNROOF!
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding/pop-up roof open.

Close the sliding/pop-up roof
(page 166).
J
CLOSE
SUNROOF!
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding/pop-up roof open.

Close the sliding/pop-up roof
(page 166).
L
TELE AID
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!
One or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.

Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
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FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!
This display appears if button ì or
í on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.

282 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
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TRUNK OPEN!
This message will appear whenever the
tailgate is open.

Close the tailgate.
G
VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:
The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.
Some systems themselves may also have
failed.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
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VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control 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.
W
WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3
of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (
page 339).

343 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp7 in the center console
comes on). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for
availability.
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.COMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.

344 Technical termsDifferential locks
On slippery surfaces, differential locks
prevent one wheel of an axle from spin-
ning while the other wheel stands still,
resulting in driving force no longer be-
ing transferred.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
FSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the speedometer
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight
on each axle must never exceed the
GAWR for the front and rear axle indi-
cated on the certification label located
on the driver’s door pillar.GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare
wheel, installed accessories, passen-
gers and cargo. The GWV must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the cer-
tification label located on the driver’s
door pillar.
GVWR
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehi-
cle weight. It is indicated on certifica-
tion label located on the driver’s door
pillar.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.

345 Technical terms
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone. Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each key.
Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
Select
radio station
or Operate CD player
.
Using commands, you can directly
change the settings for your vehicle.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(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.
Multifunction display
A display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

349 Index
A
ABS 25, 74, 343
LOW RANGE mode 75
Malfunction indicator lamp 252, 253
Messages in display 261
Warning lamp 252, 253
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 144
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 162
Air recirculation mode 160
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Central locking (control system) 133
Defrost 160
Easy-entry/exit feature 133
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 105
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 153Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46
High beams 108
Ignition 33
Rear fog lamp 106
Rear window defroster 155
Windshield wipers 47
Adding
Coolant 233
Engine oil 231
Additional turn signals 295
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 159
Air volume 159
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint height, rear seats 96
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 112Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 97
Seat cushion length 97
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column in/out 37
Steering column up/down 37
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 162
Turning on 162
Air conditioning refrigerant 335
Air distribution
Adjusting 159
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 160
Activating 160
Deactivating 161

351 Index
Backup lamps 296
Bulbs 296
Replacing bulbs 302
BAS 74, 76, 343
Messages in display 261
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 288
Check lamp 87
Checking 88
Battery box
Fuse box in 319
Battery discharged
Jump starting 313
Battery, vehicle 235, 311
Charging 311
Disconnecting 312
Messages in display 265, 266
Reconnecting 312
Block heater 240
Blocking rear door window operation 71B-pillar 326
Brake assist system (BAS) 343
Brake fluid 225, 335
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 296
Brake lamp, high mounted 296
Brake pads
Message in display 266
Brakes 208
Warning lamp 254, 255
Break-in period 206
Brush guard* 293
Lowering 294
Raising and securing 294
Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 295
Backup lamps 296, 302
Brake lamps 296, 302
Front fog lamps 295, 299
Front lamps 295
Front turn signal lamps 295, 300High and low beam 297
High beam lamps 295
High mounted brake lamp 296
License plate lamps 296, 303
Low beam lamps 295
Parking lamps 295, 296, 297
Rear fog lamp 296, 302
Rear turn signal lamps 296
Side marker lamps 295, 300
Standing lamps 295, 296, 297
Tail lamp assemblies 296, 301
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 343
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 137
Service indicator 243
CAN system 343
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 333
Cargo area see Cargo compartment