2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Rear window

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 15
Symbols ............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
Vehicle data recording ......................... 20
Information regarding electronic
recording devices ........................... 20
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 28
Upper part ...................................... 28
Lower part ...................................... 29
Overhead control panel ........................ 30
Door control panel................................ 31
Getting started................................... 33
Unlocking ............................................. 34
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34
Adjusting .............................................. 37
Seats .............................................. 37
Steering wheel ................................ 40
Mirrors ............................................ 41
Driving .................................................. 43
Fastening the seat belt ................... 43
Starting the engine ......................... 48
Switching on headlamps ................. 51
Turn signals .................................... 52
Windshield wipers ........................... 53
Rear window wiper/washer............ 54
Problems while driving.................... 55
Parking and locking .............................. 57
Parking brake ................................. 57
Switching off headlamps................. 58
Turning off engine ........................... 58

ContentsSafety and Security........................... 61
Occupant safety................................... 62
Airbags ........................................... 63
Seat belts ....................................... 68
Children in the vehicle.................... 72
Blocking rear door window
operation ........................................ 78
Panic alarm .......................................... 79
Driving and safety systems .................. 80
ABS ................................................ 80
BAS ................................................ 82
4-ETS .............................................. 83
EBB................................................. 84
ESP................................................. 84
Anti-theft systems................................ 88
Immobilizer..................................... 88
Anti-theft alarm .............................. 88
Tow-away alarm ............................. 89
Controls in detail............................... 91
Locking and unlocking ......................... 92
SmartKey ....................................... 92
Opening the doors from the inside . 96
Opening the tailgate ....................... 97
Closing the tailgate ........................ 98
Automatic central locking .............. 98
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 99
Seats ................................................. 100
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 100
Removing and installing front
seat head restraints ..................... 101
Synchronizing head restraints
and seat adjustment fore and
aft for front seats ......................... 102
Rear seat head restraints ............. 102
Multicontour seat* ....................... 104
Heated seats ................................ 104
Memory function ............................... 107
Storing positions into memory ..... 108
Recalling positions from memory . 108
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position................. 109Lighting ............................................. 110
Exterior lamp switch .................... 110
Combination switch ..................... 114
Hazard warning flasher ................ 115
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Rear interior lamps ...................... 117
Cargo compartment lamps .......... 118
Instrument cluster ............................. 120
Instrument cluster illumination .... 120
Coolant temperature display........ 120
Trip odometer .............................. 121
Tachometer.................................. 121
Outside temperature indicator ..... 122
Control system .................................. 123
Multifunction display.................... 123
Multifunction steering wheel........ 124
Menus .......................................... 126
Standard display menu ................ 128
AUDIO menu ................................ 128
NAVI menu ................................... 130
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 131
Settings menu.............................. 132
Trip computer menu..................... 144
TEL menu ..................................... 145

Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 148
One-touch gearshifting................. 149
Gear ranges ................................. 150
Gear selector lever position ......... 151
Accelerator position ..................... 153
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 153
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Gear range ................................... 154
Switching transfer case................ 154
Differential locks ............................... 156
A few words about differentials
and differential locks.................... 157
Switching differential locks
on and off..................................... 158
Good visibility .................................... 160
Rear view mirror........................... 160
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 162
Sun visors .................................... 162
Rear window defroster ................. 163Climate control ................................... 164
Setting the temperature................ 166
Adjusting air distribution and
volume .......................................... 167
Defrosting ..................................... 168
Air recirculation ............................ 168
Residual engine heat utilization .... 169
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 169
Air conditioning............................. 170
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 170
Power windows .................................. 171
Opening and closing the
windows ........................................ 171
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 173
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 173
Driving systems .................................. 176
Cruise control ............................... 176
Rear Parking Assist* ..................... 179Loading .............................................. 182
Roof rack ...................................... 182
Cargo compartment cover ............ 182
Enlarged cargo compartment ....... 183
Split rear seat bench .................... 183
Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 185
Loading instructions ..................... 187
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 189
Useful features ................................... 190
Storage compartments ................. 190
Ashtrays........................................ 194
Cigarette lighter............................ 195
Electrical outlet............................. 196
Floormats ..................................... 196
Telephone* ................................... 197
Tele Aid......................................... 198
Garage door opener ...................... 206
Heated steering wheel .................. 211

ContentsOperation......................................... 213
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 214
Driving instructions ............................ 216
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 216
Drinking and driving ..................... 216
Pedals .......................................... 216
Power assistance ......................... 217
Brakes .......................................... 217
Driving off..................................... 218
Parking ......................................... 218
Tires ............................................. 219
Hydroplaning ................................ 220
Tire traction .................................. 220
Tire speed rating .......................... 221
Winter driving instructions ........... 221
Standing water ............................. 222
Passenger compartment .............. 223
Off-road driving ............................ 223
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 231
Driving abroad .............................. 232
Catalytic converter ....................... 232
Emission control........................... 233
Coolant temperature .................... 233At the gas station .............................. 235
Refueling ...................................... 235
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 236
Engine compartment ......................... 238
Hood ............................................ 238
Engine oil ..................................... 239
Transmission fluid level ................ 244
Coolant level ................................ 244
Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp
cleaning
system ......................................... 245
Battery ............................................... 247
Tires and wheels ................................ 248
Important guidelines .................... 248
Tire care and maintenance ........... 249
Direction of rotation ..................... 251
Loading the vehicle ...................... 251
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 257
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 259
Tire labeling.................................. 261
Load identification ....................... 265DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 266
Maximum tire load ....................... 267
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 268
Tire ply material ........................... 270
Tire and loading terminology........ 271
Rotating tires ............................... 274
Winter driving .................................... 275
Winter tires .................................. 275
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 276
Snow chains................................. 276
Maintenance...................................... 277
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 278
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 278
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 278
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 279
Vehicle care....................................... 280
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 280

ContentsTechnical data.................................. 363
Parts service ...................................... 364
Warranty coverage ............................. 365
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 365
Identification labels............................ 366
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 367
G 500 ........................................... 367
G 55 AMG..................................... 367
Engine ................................................ 368
Rims and tires .................................... 369
Rims and Tires............................. 370
Spare wheels................................ 371
Electrical system................................ 372
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings ......................................... 373
Main dimensions .......................... 373
Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 373Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 374
Capacities .................................... 374
Engine oils.................................... 375
Engine oil additives ...................... 376
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 376
Brake fluid .................................... 376
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 376
Fuel requirements ........................ 377
Gasoline additives ........................ 377
Coolants....................................... 378
Anticorrosion/antifreeze.............. 379
Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp
cleaning system ........................... 380
Technical terms............................... 381Index................................................. 387

28 At a glanceCenter consoleUpper part
Item
Page
1
Left front seat heater
switch
104
2
Switch for rear window
wiper/washer
54
3
ESP control switch
86
4
Differential lock switches
158
5
Central locking switch
99
6
Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp
88
Tow-away alarm switch
89
7
Right front seat heater
switch
104
Item
Page
8
Hazard warning flasher
switch
115
9
COMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
a
Ashtray with lighter
194,
195
b
Climate control
164
c
7
indicator lamp
74,
295

31 At a glance
Door control panel
Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Switches for
opening/closing power
window
171
Switch for rear door
window override
78
2
Seat adjustment
37,
100
3
Door handle
96
4
Memory function (for
storing seat, exterior
mirrors and steering wheel
settings)
107

54 Getting startedDrivingIntermittent wiping
Set the combination switch to
positionI.
Single wipe

Press combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push combination switch in direction of
arrow1 past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (
page 245).
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
iIntermittent wiping is interrupted when
the vehicle is at a standstill and a front
door is opened.
!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 combination 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.