2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 maintenance

405 Index
Restraint systems 62, 384
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62
Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) 62
Seat belts 62
Restraint systems see Infant and child
restraint systems
Returning from off-road driving 230
Rim 273
Rims 369
Roadside Assistance see Tele Aid
RON 236
RON (Research Octane Number) 385
Roof rack 182
Rubber parts, cleaning 285S
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 80
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Searching
Radio station 129
Seat adjustment
Synchronizing 102
Seat backrest
Folding forward 184
Returning to sitting position 184
Seat belt force limiter 71
Seat belt height adjustment 48
Seat belts 62, 68
Cleaning 284
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 48
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 294
Seat bench
Folding forward 184
Returning to sitting position 184Seat cushion length
Adjusting 104
Seating capacity 253
Seats 100
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 100
Heater 104
Multicontour seat* 104
Split rear bench seat 183
Selecting
Display 137
Selector lever 25
Lock 49
Position (automatic transmission) 25
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Tele Aid 199
Service
Parts 364
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 365
Service life (tires) 249
Service System see Maintenance

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

412 IndexW
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist* 181
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 68
Exterior lighting 111
Maintenance service indicator 278
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 365
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 281
Wear pattern (tires) 274
Weights and ratings 373
Wheel change
Tightening torque 350
Wheels
Tires and wheels 248
Window curtain airbags 68
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 167
Replacing wiper blades 344
Washer fluid 245, 380
Washer system 380Windshield washer fluid 380
Message in display 320
Mixing ratio 380
Refilling 245
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 380
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Replacing wiper blades 344
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54
Winter driving 275
Block heater (Canada only) 276
Snow chains 276
Tires 275
Winter driving instructions 221
Winter tires 275Wiper blades
Cleaning 283
Installing 345
Removing 344
Replacing 344
Wiper/washer
Rear window 54
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Interval 53, 55
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 285