2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 ESP

ContentsDriving and safety systems .................. 74
ABS ................................................ 74
BAS ................................................ 76
4-ETS .............................................. 77
EBB................................................. 78
ESP ................................................. 78
Anti-theft systems................................ 82
Immobilizer..................................... 82
Anti-theft alarm .............................. 82
Tow-away alarm ............................. 83Controls in detail............................... 85
Locking and unlocking ......................... 86
SmartKey ....................................... 86
Opening the doors from the inside . 89
Opening the tailgate ....................... 89
Closing the tailgate ........................ 90
Separately locking the tailgate ....... 90
Separately unlocking the tailgate ... 91
Automatic central locking .............. 91
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 92Seats ................................................... 94
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 94
Removing and installing front seat
head restraints ............................... 95
Synchronizing head restraints and
seat adjustment fore and aft for
front seats...................................... 95
Rear seat head restraints ............... 96
Multicontour seat* ......................... 97
Heated seats .................................. 98
Memory function ............................... 101
Storing positions into memory ..... 102
Recalling positions from memory . 102
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 103
Lighting.............................................. 104
Exterior lamp switch..................... 104
Combination switch ..................... 107
Hazard warning flasher ................ 108
Interior lighting............................. 109
Rear interior lamps....................... 110
Cargo compartment lamps........... 110Instrument cluster ............................. 112
Instrument cluster illumination .... 112
Coolant temperature display........ 112
Trip odometer .............................. 113
Tachometer .................................. 113
Outside temperature indicator ..... 114
Control system .................................. 115
Multifunction display.................... 115
Multifunction steering wheel........ 116
Menus .......................................... 118
Standard display menu ................ 120
AUDIO menu ................................ 120
NAVI menu ................................... 122
Malfunction memory menu .......... 122
Settings menu .............................. 123
Trip computer menu..................... 136
TEL menu ..................................... 137
Automatic transmission ..................... 140
One-touch gearshifting ................ 141
Gear ranges ................................. 142
Gear selector lever position ......... 142
Accelerator position ..................... 144
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 144

9
Product information

Introduction
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitabili-
ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in indi-
vidual cases an official approval or authori-
zation by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and acces-
sories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.Genuine Mercedes-Benz original parts as
well as conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
where you will receive comprehensive in-
formation, also on permissible technical
modifications, and where proper installa-
tion will be performed.

12 IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the nec-
essary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for service. The service advisor will record
each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac-
cordance with standard program guide-
lines which include providing service to the
vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a
paved roadway. We will make every effort
to assist in a breakdown situation, howev-
er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be
determined by our authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni-
cian or the tow service provider on a case
by case basis and may be a factor in our
ability to respond.Additional charges may be applicable for a
breakdown location determined not to be a
reasonably accessible roadside location as
determined by our authorized technician
and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram Brochure in your glove box.

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
113


Resetting individual or
all settings
123,
125,
137,
243


Instrument cluster illu-
mination
112
2
LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lamp
24
3
?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
256
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) warn-
ing lamp
78,
257
AHigh beam head-
lamp indicator
47,
108
Item
Page
4
KRight turn signal in-
dicator lamp
24
5
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
24
1Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
60,
258
warning lamp
62,
258
6
Multifunction display
with:
115
Trip odometer
24
Main odometer
24
Transfer case program
mode
145
Gear selector lever position
140
Outside temperature indi-
cator
114
Clock (see COMAND oper-
ating instructions)
115
Item
Page
7
Speedometer
8
Tachometer with:;Brake warning lamp
(USA only)
44,
254
3Brake warning lamp
(Canada only)
44,
254
-ABS indicator lamp
74,
252

27 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Left front seat heater
switch
98
2
Switch for rear window
wiper/washer
49
3
ESP control switch
79
4
Differential lock switches
150
5
Central locking switch
92
6
Anti-theft alarm system in-
dicator lamp
82
Tow-away alarm switch
83
7
Right front seat heater
switch
98
Item
Page
8
Hazard warning flasher
switch
108
9
COMAND system, see sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions
a
Ashtray with lighter
186,
188
b
Climate control
156
c
7
indicator lamp
68,
259

32 Getting startedUnlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further in-
formation. The corresponding page refer-
ences are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKeySmartKey with remote control 1‹Lock button
2ŒUnlock button
3ÂPanic button (
page 73)

Press unlock button Πon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.

Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 86).

38 Getting startedAdjustingMirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.Interior rear view mirror

Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
Exterior rear view mirrorThe buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1Adjustment button
2Driver’s side mirror
3Passenger-side mirror
Warning!
G
In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys-
tem. In case it does, immediately flush af-
fected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their liq-
uid state and by applying plenty of wa-
ter.
Warning!
G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.

53 Getting started
Parking and locking

Press the seat belt release button3
(page 41).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.

After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button‹ on the SmartKey
(page 32).
The locking knobs on the doors move
down.For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 86).
!With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicles exterior lamps are not
switched off.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, ensure there is no pos-
sibility of someone getting caught in a door
during closing.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.