2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG weight

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.

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

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