2004 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG transmission 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

209 Operation
Driving instructions
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
parking, so the air stream will cool down
the brakes faster.Driving off
Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the oper-
ating temperature has been reached.
When starting off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an ex-
tended period with the ESP switched off.
Doing so may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To ensure sufficient traction during
off-road driving, activate differential locks
as needed (
page 150).
Parking
Warning!
G
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.!When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by selecting gear range3,2 or1 on the
automatic transmission to use the en-
gine’s braking power (
page 142).
This helps prevent overheating of the
brakes and reduces brake pad wear.
Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before
turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:


Keep right foot on brake pedal.


Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible.


Move the selector lever to positionP.


Slowly release brake pedal.


When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.


Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position0 and remove.


Take the SmartKey and lock vehicle
when leaving.

232 OperationEngine compartment1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
Unscrew oil filler cap2 from filler
neck.

Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.

Screw oil filler cap2 back on filler
neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 333) and
(
page 334).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. The transmission has a per-
manent supply of automatic transmission
fluid.
If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear
shifting malfunctions, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center check
the automatic transmission.Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level,

the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.


the engine must be cool. The coolant
level should reach the COLD LEVEL
mark in the reservoir.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

333 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore use only brands tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
G500
G55AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
Transfer case
2.96 US qt (2.8 l)
MB part no. A 001 989 28 03 10
Differential lock mechanism
0.47 - 0.63 US qt
(0.45 - 0.6 l)
Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J1703
Front axle
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Rear axle
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid, or
approved Dexron III ATF
Front wheel hubs
approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
25.4 US gal (96.0 l)
5.3 US gal (20.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(average of 96 RON / 86 MON)

350 IndexAir volume
Adjusting 159
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 259
Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 68, 343
Front 61
Safety guidelines 60
Alarm
Audible 73, 82
Canceling 83, 84
Visual 82
Alarm system
Anti-theft 82
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337
Antiglare
Automatic 152
Antilock brake system (ABS) 343
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 82Canceling alarm 83
Disarming 83
Anti-theft systems 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Tow-away alarm 83
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment below 184
Storage compartment in front of 184
Ashtrays 186
At the gas station 224
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 232
AUDIO menu 120
Selecting radio station 121
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 152
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 133
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 162
Automatic headlamp mode 105Automatic lighting control
Activating 109
Deactivating 109
Automatic locking when driving 91
Automatic transmission 140
Accelerator position 144
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 144
Fluid level 232
Gear ranges 142
Gear selector lever position 140, 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 144
Kickdown 144
Manual shifting 141
One-touch gearshifting 141
Transmission fluid 232
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 68, 343
Compatible child seats 68, 343
Self-test 68

358 IndexGear range 344
Automatic transmission 142
Limiting 142
Shifting into optimal 141
Transfer case 145
Gear range limit
Canceling 141
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 248
Position 142
Position (automatic
transmission) 140
Global
Locking 87
Unlocking 87
Global Positioning System (GPS) 345
Glove box 23, 183
Closing 183
Opening 183
Good visibility 152
GPS 345
GVW 344
GVWR 344H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 248
Hazard warning flasher 108
Switching off 108
Switching on 108
Head restraints 95
Power seats 36
Synchronizing 95
Headlamp cleaning system 234
Headlamps
Automatic control 105
Cleaning 246
Cleaning system 153, 234
Switching off 52
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 339
Washer system 339Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 248
Heated seats 98
Heated steering wheel 203
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 47, 108
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 275
Replacing bulbs 295, 297
Switching on 108
High mounted brake lamp 296
Hood 227
Closing 228
Messages in display 273
Opening 227
Hydroplaning 210