2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 light

364 IndexPassenger compartment 213
Fuse box in 319
Interior lighting 109
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 186
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 320
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 207
Phone book
Loading 139
Quick search 139
Phone number
Dialing 139
Redialing 139
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 249
Poly-V-belt drive 346
Layout 327
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 102
Storing into memory 102Power assistance 208
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 346
Power windows 164
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Convenience feature 165
Side windows 164
Summer opening feature 165
Power-washer 245
Practical hints
First aid kit 283
Fuses 319
Lamp in center console 259
Lamps in instrument cluster 252
Messages in the display 260
Spare wheel 285
Towing the vehicle 315
Vehicle jack 284
Vehicle tool kit 283Premium unleaded gasoline 335
Problems
While driving 50
Product information 9
Q
Quick search
Phone book 139
R
Radio
Selecting stations 121
Station search 121
Station selection setting 132
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 221
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 137
Range of sensor
Rear Parking Assist* 173
Reading lamp 29
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 151
Rear bench seat
Foldable 176
Rear door window
Blocking operation 71

367 Index
Service life (tires) 237
Service System see FSS
Setting
Clock 25
Convenience functions 133
Cruise control 170
Daytime running lamp mode 129
Higher speed in cruise control 171
Individual vehicle settings 123
Instrument lighting 112
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 132
Key-dependent memory 135
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 129
Language, multifunction display 128
Locator lighting 130
Lower speed in cruise control 171
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 128
Night security illumination 131
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 135
Slower speed in cruise control 171Speed in cruise control 171
Speedometer display mode 128
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (interior) 158
Temperature indicator 127
Time display mode 127
Units
Speedometer 128
Temperature 127
Time 127
Setting current speed 170
Settings
Convenience functions 133
Factory, SmartKey 87
Individual (SmartKey) 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 117
Resetting all (control system) 123
Resetting in the submenu 125
Selective 87Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 346
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 142
Shifting into optimal
Gear range 141
Side marker lamps 296
Replacing bulbs 295, 300
Side markers
Cleaning 246
Side windows
Automatic opening 164
Cleaning 247
Closing 164, 165
Closing with SmartKey 165
Opening 164, 165
Opening fully 164
Opening with SmartKey 165
Stopping 164

369 Index
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 167
Windows 164
Storage compartments
Armrest 184
Glove box 183
Storage spaces
Cup holders 184
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 102
Submenus
Convenience 133
For settings 117
In control system 119
Instrument cluster 127
Lighting 129
Resetting functions in Control
system 125
Selecting 124
Settings menu 124
Vehicle 132Summer opening feature 165
Sun visors 154
Sunroof
Messages in display 281
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 346
Switching
Transfer case 145
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 133
Delayed (exterior lamps) 131
Differential locks 151
Engine 52
ESP 79
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 52
Heated steering wheel 203
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 133
Differential locks 150
ESP 81Front axle differential lock 151
Front fog lamps 107
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46
Heated steering wheel 203
High beams 108
Rear axle differential lock 151
Rear fog lamp 107
Transfer case differential lock 150
Windshield wipers 47
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 265
Synchronizing
ESP 263
Head restraints 95
Seat adjustment 95
T
Tachometer 25, 113
Displaying gear range 142
Overspeed range 113

372 IndexU
Units
Setting speedometer units 128
Setting temperature units 127
Setting time units 127
Unlocking 32, 86
Driver’s door in an emergency 287
Fuel filler flap 224
Global 87
In an emergency 287
Selective settings 87
Separately the tailgate 91
Tailgate in an emergency 287
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 290
Vehicle in an emergency 197
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 196Uphill driving
Cruise control 170
Upshifting 141
Useful features 183
Ashtrays 186
Cigarette lighter 188
Electrical outlet 188
Interior storage spaces 183
Tele Aid 190
Telephone* 189
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 123, 126
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 288
Lowering 310
Service battery 311
Towing 315
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 287Vehicle battery 311
Vehicle care 244
Cup holders 248
Engine cleaning 246
Gear selector lever 248
Hard plastic trim items 248
Headlamps 246
Instrument cluster 248
Leather upholstery 249
Light alloy wheels 248
MB Tex upholstery 249
Ornamental moldings 246
Paintwork 245
Plastic and rubber parts 249
Power-washer 245
Seat belts 248
Side markers 246
Steering wheel 248
Tail lamps 246
Tar stains 245

373 Index
Turn signals 246
Vehicle washing 246
Window cleaning 247
Wiper blades 247
Wood trims 249
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 326
Vehicle jack 284
Vehicle tool kit 283
Vehicle washing 246
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 326,
347
Voice control system* 347
W
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist* 174
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Exterior lighting 105
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 325
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluidWashing the vehicle 245
Wear pattern (tires) 238
Weights and ratings 332
Wheel change
Tightening torque 310
Wheels
Rotating 238
Tires and wheels 236
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 160
Replacing wiper blades 304
Washer fluid 234, 339
Washer system 339
Windshield washer fluid 339
Message in display 282
Mixing ratio 339
Refilling 234
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 339Windshield wipers 23, 47
Fast wiper speed 47
Interval wiping 49
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Replacing wiper blades 304
Single wipe 48
Switching on 47
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 48
Winter driving 240
Block heater 240
Snow chains 241
Tires 240
Winter driving instructions 212
Winter tires 240
Wiper blades
Cleaning 247
Installing 305
Removing 304
Replacing 304
Wiper/washer
Rear window 49

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2285-31
Press time 08/ 20/ 03
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.