2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 key

406 IndexSetting
Clock 25
Convenience functions 142
Cruise control 177
Daytime running lamp mode 137,
138
Higher speed in cruise control 178
Individual vehicle settings 132
Instrument lighting 120
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 140
Key-dependent memory 143
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 137
Language, multifunction display 136
Locator lighting 138
Lower speed in cruise control 178
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 136
Night security illumination 139
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 143
Slower speed in cruise control 178
Speed in cruise control 178
Speedometer display mode 136
Station selection mode 141Temperature (interior) 166
Temperature indicator 135
Time display mode 135
Units
Speedometer 136
Temperature 135
Time 135
Setting current speed 177
Settings
Convenience functions 142
Factory, SmartKey 94
Individual (SmartKey) 143
Lighting (control system) 137
Menus and submenus 125
Resetting all (control system) 132
Resetting in the submenu 133
Selective 94
Settings menu
Functions in 132
Individual vehicle settings 132
Submenus 133
Shift lock 385
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 151
Shifting into optimal
Gear range 150Side marker lamps 334
Replacing bulbs 334, 340
Side markers
Cleaning 282
Side windows
Automatic opening 171
Cleaning 283
Closing 171, 172
Closing with SmartKey 172
Opening 171, 172
Opening fully 171
Opening with SmartKey 172
Stopping 171
Sidewall 273
Signal strength (telephone) 146
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 54
Single wipe 54
SmartKey 92
Locking and unlocking 92
Opening and closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof with 175
Opening and closing windows
with 172
Replacing batteries 331
Unlocking with 34

409 Index
Fuels 374
Gasoline additives 377
Lubricants 374
Main dimensions 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Rims and tires 369
Weights and ratings 373
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 375, 380
Tele Aid 198
Emergency calls 199
Information 202
Initiating an emergency call
manually 201
Messages in display 319
Remote door unlock 205
Roadside Assistance 201
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 205
System self-check 199
Tele Aid System 198
Upgrade signals 204
Tele Aid System 385
Telematics* 385Telephone
Answering a call 146
Dialing a number from the phone
book 147
Ending a call 146
Loading phone book 147
Operating 145
Redialing 147
Telephone* 26, 197
Messages in display 319
Temperature
Display mode 135
Setting interior temperature 166
Setting units in display 135
Tires 258
Text messages
Multifunction display 298
Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 189
Tightening torque 385
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 350
Tilt/sliding sunroof 173
Closing 173, 328
Opening 173, 328
Opening with SmartKey 175
Stopping 174Time
Setting display mode 135
Time display mode
Setting 135
TIN 273
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 274
Tire and Loading Information 252
Tire and loading terminology 271
Tire care and maintenance 249
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 257, 259
Tire inspection 249
Tire load rating 273
Tire ply composition and material
used 273
Tire speed rating 221, 263, 273
Tire terminology 271
Tire traction 220
Tires 248, 369
Direction of rotation 251
Driving instructions 219
Retreads 248
Rims and tires 369

410 Index
Rotating 274
Service life 249
Temperature 258, 270
Tread depth 250, 275
Wear pattern 274
Winter 275
Tools 321
Tow-away alarm 28, 89
Arming 89
Disarming 89
Disarming for transport 89
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 359
Towing eye, rear 359
Towing the vehicle 356
Stranded vehicle 359
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 358
Traction 273
Transfer case 154, 386
Gear range 154
Messages in the multifunction
display 155
Switching 154Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 158
Transmission gear selector lever 327
Unlocking manually 327
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 273
Tread depth 250
Tread depth (tires) 275
Treadwear indicators 273
Trip computer 144
Trip odometer
Resetting 121
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Closing with SmartKey 175
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 334
Cleaning lenses 282
Front bulbs 334
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 334
Turning off
Engine 58U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 273
Units
Setting speedometer units 136
Setting temperature units 135
Setting time units 135
Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 325
Fuel filler flap 235
Global 94
In an emergency 325
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 325
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 327
Vehicle in an emergency 205
With the SmartKey 34
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 204
Uphill driving
Cruise control 177
Upshifting 149