2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 instrument cluster

296 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Warning and malfunction messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display located in
the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(page 131) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.High-priority messages appear in the mul-
tifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 120) or
buttonj, k, ·, orè on the
steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority (regular
display colors) can be cleared from the
multifunction display using the reset but-
ton (
page 25) or buttonj, k,
·, orè on the steering wheel. They
are then stored in the vehicle status mes-
sage memory (
page 131). Remember
that clearing a message will only make the
message disappear. Clearing a message
will not correct the condition that caused
the message to appear.
Warning!
G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.

297 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (
page 298)


Symbol messages (
page 302)
Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative. Systems that have a sig-
nificant influence on handling performance
may not be functioning.
Contact your nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iSwitching on ignition (
page 35),
causes all instrument cluster lamps
(except high beam headlamp indicator
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multi-
function display to come on. Make sure
the lamps and multifunction display are
all in working order before starting your
journey.

320 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
Possible cause
Possible solution
Ê
TRUNK OPEN!
This message will appear whenever the
tailgate is open.

Close the tailgate.
G
VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:
The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.
Some systems themselves may also have
failed.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
±
VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display


Tachometer


Cruise control display

Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
W
WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3
of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (
page 380).

383 Technical terms
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 271)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(Global P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 272)
GTW
(Gross T
railer W
eight)
(
page 271)GVWR
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 272)
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(page 272)
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone. Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
speedometer display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the
time elapsed since your last mainte-
nance service, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.
Maximum load rating
(
page 272)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 272)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 272)

384 Technical termsMemory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(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.
Multifunction display
A display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 272)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-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/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 272)
PSI
(Pounds per square i
nch)
(
page 272)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 272)
Rear Parking Assist*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
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.

387 Index
A
ABS 25, 80, 381
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 288, 289
Messages in display 298
Warning lamp 288, 289
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 153
Accessory weight 271
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 170
Air recirculation mode 168
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Central locking (control system) 141
Defrost 168
Easy-entry/exit feature 142
ESP 87
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 161
Headlamps 51
Rear window defroster 163
Windshield wipers 53Adding
Coolant 245
Engine oil 243
Additional turn signals 334
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 167
Air volume 167
Backrest tilt 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 104
Seat cushion length 104
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 39
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 40
Steering column up/down 40
Steering wheel 40Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 170
Turning on 170
Air conditioning refrigerant 376
Air distribution
Adjusting 167
Air pressure 271
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 168
Activating 168
Deactivating 168
Air volume
Adjusting 167
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 295
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 74, 381
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain airbags 68
Alarm
Audible 79, 88
Canceling 89, 90
Visual 88

390 IndexCentigrade
Setting temperature units 135
Central locking
From inside 99
Switch 99
Switching on/off (control
system) 141
Unlocking from inside 99
Certification label 366
Changing
Key setting 142
Charging
Vehicle battery 351
Checking
Coolant level 237, 244
Oil level 237, 239
Checklist
Off-road driving 225
Child safety 72
Infant and child restraint systems 62,
68, 72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter 195Cleaning
Cup holders 284
Gear selector lever 284
Hard plastic trim items 284
Headlamps 162
Headliner 284
Illuminated door sill panels 285
Instrument cluster 284
Leather upholstery 285
Light alloy wheels 284
MB Tex upholstery 285
Plastic and rubber parts 285
Rear Parking Assist sensors* 283
Seat belts 284
Steering wheel 284
Windows 283
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 283
Wood trims 285
Cleaning tires 250
Climate control 164
Adjusting 167
Defogging windshield 167
Defrosting 168
Rear window defroster 163
Setting the temperature 166Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 190
Hood 239
Side windows 171
Tailgate 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 173, 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 175
Windows 171
Windows with SmartKey 172
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 328
Cockpit 22, 381
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 382
Cold tire inflation pressure 271
COMAND 382
COMAND see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 23, 114
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps 114
Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53

391 Index
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 231
Control system 123, 382
AUDIO menu 128
Convenience submenu 142
Display digital speedometer 128
Functions 125, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 135
Lighting submenu 137
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI menu 130
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Selecting radio system 129
Settings menu 132
Standard display menu 128
Submenus 125, 127
TEL menu 145
Trip computer menu 144
Vehicle status message memory
menu 131
Vehicle submenu 141
Convenience feature 172Convenience submenu 142
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 142
Setting key-dependency 143
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 143
Coolant 244, 378
Adding 245
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 378
Capacities 374
Checking level 244
Messages in display 305, 306, 307
Temperature 234
Temperature display 120
Warning lamp 305
Coolant level
Checking 237, 244
Crossing obstacles 228
Cruise control 176, 382
Canceling 177
Driving downhill 177
Driving uphill 177
Fine adjustment 178Messages in display 308
Setting current speed 177
Setting speed 178
Cruise control lever 176
Cup holder
In rear passenger footwell 193
Cup holders 192
Cleaning 284
In front passenger footwell 192
In glove box lid 192
Next to the armrest 192
Curb weight 271
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 381