2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 service

365 Index
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 302
Switching on 107
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear Parking Assist* 172, 346
Cleaning sensors 247
Malfunction 174
Monitoring reach 173
Warning indicators 174
Rear seat head restraints 96
Installing 96
Removing 96
Rear towing eye 318
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 152
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 155
Activating 155
Deactivating 155
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 312Refrigerant
Air conditioning 335
Refueling 224
Regular checks 225
Remote controls
SmartKey 86
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 197
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 346
Removing
Cargo compartment cover 176
Wheel 309
Wiper blades 304
Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 296
Bulbs 295
Front lamp bulbs 297
Rear lamp bulbs 296, 301
Wiper blades 304Resetting
All functions (control system) 123
All functions of a submenu 125
Fuel consumption 136
Service indicator (FSS) 243
Trip odometer 113
Residual heat utilization 346
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 346
Restraint systems 56, 346
Airbags 56
Child seat recognition 56
Child seats 56
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 56
Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) 56
Seat belts 56
Restraint systems see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Returning from off-road driving 220
Rims 329
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 193

366 IndexRON 225
RON (Research Octane Number) 346
Roof rack 175
Rotating wheels 238
Rubber parts
Cleaning 249
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 74
Searching
Radio station 121
Seat adjustment
Synchronizing 95
Seat backrest
Folding forward 177
Returning to sitting position 177
Seat belt force limiter 65Seat belt height adjustment 42
Seat belts 56, 62
Cleaning 248
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 258
Seat bench
Folding forward 177
Returning to sitting position 177
Seat cushion length
Adjusting 97
Seats 94
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 94
Heater 98
Multicontour seat* 97
Split rear bench seat 176
Selecting
Display 129Selector lever 25
Lock 43
Position (automatic transmission) 25
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 68
Tele Aid 191
Service
Calling up the service indicator 243
Major service (Service B) 242
Minor service (Service A) 242
Overdue 242
Spare parts 324
Types 242
When due 242
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 325
Service indicator 242
Calling up 243
Clearing 242, 243

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

368 IndexSignal strength (telephone) 138
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Sliding/pop-up roof 166
Closing 166, 292
Closing with SmartKey 167
Opening 166, 292
Opening with SmartKey 167
Stopping 167
SmartKey 86
Locking and unlocking 86
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with 167
Opening and closing windows
with 165
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 241
Spare parts service 324
Spare wheel 285Mounting 307
Speed
Setting current 170
Speed settings
Cruise control 171
Speedometer 25
Setting units 128
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 128
Split rear bench seat 176
SRS 64, 346
Indicator lamp 258
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 297
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 295, 296
Standing water
Driving instructions 213
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 121
Station selection
Setting 132
Steep terrain 216
Steering column
Adjusting in /out 37
Adjusting up/down 37
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Adjusting in/out 37
Adjusting up/down 37
Buttons 26
Cleaning 248
Heated 203
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 197

370 IndexTail lamps 301
Cleaning 246
Replacing bulbs 296
Tailgate
Closing 90
Message in display 282
Opening 89, 90
Separately locking 90
Separately unlocking 91
Tailgate lock 284
Unlocking in an emergency 287
Tar stains 245
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 335
Brake fluid 335
Coolant 333
Coolants 336
Electrical system 331
Engine 328
Engine oil 334Engine oil additives 335, 340
Fuel requirements 336
Fuels 333
Gasoline additives 336
Lubricants 333
Main dimensions 332
Premium unleaded gasoline 335
Rims and tires 329
Weights and ratings 332
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 334, 339
Tele Aid 190
Emergency calls 191
Information 194
Initiating an emergency call
manually 193
Messages in display 281
Remote door unlock 197
Roadside Assistance 193
Stolen vehicle tracking services 197
System self-check 191
Tele Aid System 190
Upgrade signals 196Tele Aid System 347
Telematics* 347
Telephone
Answering a call 138
Dialing a number from the phone
book 139
Ending a call 138
Loading phone book 139
Operating 137
Redialing 139
Telephone* 26, 189
Messages in display 281
Temperature
Display mode 127
Grades of tires 341
Setting interior temperature 158
Setting units in display 127
Tires 238
Text messages
Multifunction display 261
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 182
Tightening torque 347

371 Index
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 310
Time
Setting display mode 127
Time display mode
Setting 127
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 237
Tire speed rating 211, 347
Tire traction 211
Tires 236, 329
Direction of rotation 237
Driving instructions 210
Retreads 236
Rims and tires 329
Service life 237
Temperature 238
Temperature grades 341
Tread depth 240
Wear pattern 238
Winter 240Tools 283
Tow-away alarm 27, 83
Arming 83
Disarming 83
Disarming for transport 83
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 84
Towing eye, front 318
Towing eye, rear 318
Towing the vehicle 315
Stranded vehicle 318
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 317
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 197
Traction 340, 347
Transfer case 145, 347
Gear range 145
Messages in the multifunction
display 146
Switching 145Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 150
Transmission gear selector lever 290
Unlocking manually 290
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread depth (tires) 240
Treadwear 340
Trip computer 136
Trip odometer
Resetting 113
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 295, 296
Turn signals 23, 46
Additional in mirrors 295
Cleaning lenses 246
Front bulbs 295
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 296
Turning off
Engine 52

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

Service and Literature
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Press time 08/ 20/ 03
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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.