2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG technical data

341 Technical data
Consumer information
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-
cessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
Warning!
G
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin-
flation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.

343 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp7 in the center console
comes on). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for
availability.
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.COMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.

346 Technical termsPoly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axles
Rear Parking Assist*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint system
Seat belts, belt tensioner, airbags and
child seat restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission gear selec-
tor lever from being moved out of
positionP without key turned and
brake pedal depressed.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.

355 Index
Displays
Digital speedometer 120
Messages 229, 260
Selecting 129
Service indicator 242
Showing malfunctions 122
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 136
Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door sill panels
Cleaning 249
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 197
Doors
Message in display 271
Opening from the inside 89
Opening from the outside 87
Downhill driving
Cruise control 170Downshifting 141
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 207
Driving
General instructions 40, 207
In winter 212
Problems 50
Safety systems 74
Through standing water 213
Driving abroad 222
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS 77
ABS 74
BAS 76
EBB 78
ESP 78
Driving instruction
Passenger compartment 213
Driving instructions 207
Driving off 209Driving systems 169
Cruise control 169
Driving safety systems 74
Driving through water 217
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 94
Activating 133
Interrupting movement 134
EBB 74, 78
Electrical fuses 319
Electrical outlet 188
Electrical system
Technical data 331
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 78
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Electronic Stability program see ESP
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 77
Emergency call system 190
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 193
With Tele Aid 191

356 IndexEmergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 144
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 292
Locking the vehicle 288
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 292
Remote door unlock 197
Unlocking the tailgate 287
Unlocking the vehicle 287
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 222
Emission control label 326
Ending
A call (telephone) 138
Engine
Compartment 227
Message in display 256
Starting with the key 44
Technical data 328
Turning off with the key 52
Engine cleaning 246Engine compartment 227
Hood 227
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,
256
Engine number 344
Engine oil 228, 334
Adding 231
Additives 335, 340
Checking level 228
Consumption 228
Display messages 272
Messages in display 229, 271
Oil dipstick 232
Viscosity 344
Engine oil level see Oil level
Enlarged cargo compartment 176
ESP 25, 74, 78, 344
Messages in display 263
Switching off 79
Switching on 81
Synchronizing 263
Warning lamp 257ETD 56, 65, 344
Safety guidelines 60
Exterior lamp switch 104
Exterior lamps
Delayed switch-off 131
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 135
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 127
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 171
First aid kit 283
Flat tire 306
Lowering the vehicle 310
Mounting the spare wheel 307
Spare wheel 285

357 Index
Flexible Service System (FSS) 242, 344
Fog lamp, rear 107, 296
Fog lamps, front 107
Messages in display 275
Switching on 107
4-ETS 74, 77
Front airbags 61
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 151
Front fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 295, 299
Front lamps
Messages in display 274, 276
Replacing bulbs 295, 297
Switching on 104
Front seat head restraints
Installing 95
Removing 95
Front towing eye 318
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 300FSS (Flexible Service System) 242, 344
Fuel 225
Additives 336
Fuel reserve warning lamp 258
Gasoline additives 336
Premium unleaded gasoline 225,
333, 335
Refueling 224
Requirements 336
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 333
Fuel additives 336
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 136
Since last reset 136
Fuel filler flap 224
Locking 224
Opening 290
Unlocking 224
Fuel requirements 336Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 273
Fuel tank
Capacity 333
Filler flap 224
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 333
Functions (control system) 116, 119
Resetting 125
Fuse box 319, 320, 321
Fuses 319
Fuse box in battery box 319
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 320
Fuse box in middle tunnel 321
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 319
G
Garage door opener 29, 198
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 336
GAWR 344

360 IndexKeys 86
Kickdown 144, 345
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 128
Km/h or mph in speedometer 128
L
Labels, identification 326
Lamp bulbs, exterior 295
Lamps, exterior
Front 295
Light sensor 276
Messages in display 274, 276
Rear 296
Replacing bulbs for rear 301
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 252, 253
Battery (SmartKey) 87
Brakes 254, 255
CHECK ENGINE 256
Engine diagnostics 256
ESP 257
Fuel reserve 258
Instrument cluster 258
Seat belts 258
Service indicator 242
SRS 57
Turn signals 25Language
Multifunction display 128
Setting 128
LATCH child seat anchors 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 327
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 249
License plate lamps
Messages in display 276
Replacing bulbs 296, 303
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 248
Technical data 329, 330
Light sensor 276
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 104
Automatic headlamp mode 105
Combination switch 108
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Exterior lamp switch 104
Front fog lamps 107
High beam flasher 108
High beams 108
Instrument cluster illumination 112Interior 109
Locator lighting 106
Low beams 104
Manual headlamp mode 105
Night security illumination 106
Parking lamps 104
Rear fog lamp 107
Settings (control system) 129
Limiting the gear range 142
Limp Home Mode 144
Line of fall 345
Loading 175
Cargo compartment cover 175
Cargo tie-down rings 182
Instructions 180
Partition net* 178
Roof rack 175
Split rear bench seat 176
Locator lighting 106
Setting 130

361 Index
Lock button 345
Locking 51, 86
Fuel filler flap 224
Global, SmartKey 87
Separately the tailgate 90
Vehicle in an emergency 288
Loss of keys 88
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 325
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 276
Replacing bulbs 295, 297
LOW RANGE - ABS 75
Lowering
Vehicle 310
Lubricants
Technical data 333
M
Main dimensions 332
Maintenance 242Malfunction
Displaying 122
Rear Parking Assist* 174
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Clearing 123
Manual headlamp mode 105
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 290
Interior lighting control 109
Locking the tailgate 90
Locking the vehicle 288
Sliding/pop-up roof 292
Unlocking the driver’s door 287
Unlocking the tailgate 91, 287
Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 290
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 249
Mechanical key 287
Memory function 101, 345
Recalling positions from
memory 102Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 103
Storing key dependent settings 102
Menus 116
AUDIO 120
Control system 345
In control system 118, 119
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI 122
Settings menu 123
Standard display 120
Submenus 117
TEL 137
Trip computer 136
Messages in the multifunction display
Symbol messages 265
Text messages 261
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 321
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 128