2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG Owner's Manual

289 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.

Remove mechanical key (
page 287).

Insert the mechanical key1 in side
opening and push briefly gray slide.
Battery compartment2 is unlatched.

Pull battery compartment2 out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of ar-
row.

Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until locked in place.

Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.

290 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyFuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.

Remove rear panel trim2.3Release strap

Pull strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can
be opened. Manually unlocking the transmission
gear selector lever
In the case of power failure the transmis-
sion gear selector lever can be manually
unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1Pin

291 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Insert a pin1, e.g. ball point pen, into
the covered opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push pin1 down.

Move gear selector lever from
positionP.

Remove pin1.
The cover returns to its closed position af-
ter moving the gear selector lever to posi-
tions D+ and D-.iThe gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to positionP.

292 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergencySliding/pop-up roof
You can open or close the sliding/pop-up
roof manually in the case of power failure.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located on
the left side of the cargo compartment be-
hind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from door
pillar.

Remove rear panel trim1.3Key (vehicle tool kit)
4Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit)

Fit key3 into hexagon nut of drive.

Insert screwdriver4 into the key as a
lever.

Turn screwdriver4 clockwise to:

close slide roof


raise roof at the rear

Turn screwdriver4 counterclockwise
to:

open slide roof


lower roof at the rear
iDo not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.

293 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!
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The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and head lights from mi-
nor mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since
the safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

294 Practical hintsBrush guard*Lowering and raising brush guard
1Lock and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering

While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using lock and unlocking
handle1.

Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.Raising and securing

Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage
the cross slot recess in lock3.

Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock makes contact with end stop
joint4.

Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using lock and unlocking
handle1.!Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.

295 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for headlamp adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Parking lamps


Turn signal lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamp
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamp
T 4 W
5
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)

296 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.


Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors


The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
6
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
7
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamp
R 5 W
8
Backup lamp
P 21 W
9
License plate lamps
C 5 W
a
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
b
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
Warning!
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
iHave the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.