2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 wiper fluid

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 224
Refueling ...................................... 224
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 225
Engine compartment.......................... 227
Hood ............................................ 227
Engine oil...................................... 228
Transmission fluid level ................ 232
Coolant level ................................ 232
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system.......................................... 234
Battery ............................................... 235
Tires and wheels ................................ 236
Important guidelines .................... 236
Life of tire ..................................... 237
Direction of rotation ..................... 237
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 237
Rotating wheels............................ 238
Winter driving..................................... 240
Winter tires................................... 240
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 240
Snow chains ................................. 241Maintenance ...................................... 242
Clearing the service indicator ...... 242
Service term exceeded ................ 242
Calling up the service indicator .... 243
Resetting the service indicator..... 243
Vehicle care ....................................... 244
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 244
Practical hints.................................. 251
What to do if … .................................. 252
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 252
Lamp in center console ................ 259
Messages in the multifunction
display.......................................... 260
Where will I find ...? ........................... 283
First aid kit ................................... 283
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 283
Vehicle jack.................................. 284
CD changer .................................. 284
Spare wheel ................................. 285Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 287
Unlocking the vehicle................... 287
Locking the vehicle ...................... 288
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey ............................... 288
Fuel filler flap ............................... 290
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever .. 290
Opening/closing in an emergency .... 292
Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 292
Brush guard* ..................................... 293
Lowering and raising brush guard 294
Replacing bulbs ................................. 295
Bulbs ............................................ 295
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 297
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 301
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 304
Removing wiper blades ................ 304
Installing wiper blades ................. 305
Flat tire .............................................. 306
Preparing the vehicle ................... 306
Mounting the spare wheel ........... 307

48 Getting startedDriving
Single wipe
Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push switch in the direction of
arrow1 past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid until the switch is re-
leased.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (
page 234).
!Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when vehicle is taken to
an automatic car wash or during wind-
shield cleaning. Wipers will operate in
the presence of water sprayed on the
windshield, and wipers may be dam-
aged as a result.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass and / or damage the wiper blades
when wiping occurs on a dry wind-
shield.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.

For safety reasons, withdraw
SmartKey from starter switch be-
fore attempting to remove any
blockage.


Remove blockage.


Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch positionI,


set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed


have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center

49 Getting started
Driving
Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is
located on the upper part of the center
console.
1Interval wiping on/off
2Indicator lamp
3Simultaneous operation of wiper and
washer

Make sure the ignition is switched on.
Interval wiping
Switching on

Press upper half1 of the switch.
The indicator lamp2 comes on.
Switching off

Press upper half1 of the switch
again.
The indicator lamp2 goes out.Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Press and hold lower half3 of the
switch.
The wiper operates with washer fluid.
The rear window will be wiped for ap-
proximately another five seconds after
the switch is released.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (
page 234).
iThe rear window wiper will also auto-
matically engage if

the windshield wipers are engaged


the gear selector lever is placed
inR “Reverse”

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