2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG display

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

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

407 Index
Snow chains 276
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 323
Mounting 347
Speed
Setting current 177
Speed settings
Cruise control 178
Speedometer 25
Setting units 136
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 136
Split rear bench seat 183
SRS 70, 385
Indicator lamp 294
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 336
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Standing water
Driving instructions 222
Starter switch 23, 35
Positions 35
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 35
Starting the engine 48Station (radio)
Search 129
Station selection
Setting 141
Steep terrain 226
Steering column
Adjusting in /out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjusting in/out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 284
Heated 211
Stolen vehicle
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 205
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 174
Windows 171
Storage bags
In rear passenger compartment 193
Storage compartments 190
Armrest 191
Below armrest 191Cup holders 192, 193
Glove box 190
In front of armrest 191
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 193
Storage bags 193
Storage spaces
Cup holders 191
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 108
Storing tires 250
Submenus
Convenience 142
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 135
Lighting 137
Resetting functions in Control
system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Vehicle 141
Summer opening feature 172
Sun visors 162
Sunroof
Messages in display 319

408 IndexSupplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 385
Switching
Transfer case 154
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 141
Delayed (exterior lamps) 139
Differential locks 159
Engine 58
ESP 86
Headlamps 58
Heated steering wheel 211
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 141
Differential locks 158
ESP 87
Front axle differential lock 159
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 211
Rear axle differential lock 159
Transfer case differential lock 158
Windshield wipers 53Symbol messages
Multifunction display 302
Synchronizing
ESP 300
Head restraints 102
Seat adjustment 102T
Tachometer 25, 121
Displaying gear range 150
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps 341
Cleaning 282
Replacing bulbs 334
Tailgate
Closing 98
Message in display 320
Opening 97, 98
Tailgate lock 322
Unlocking in an emergency 325
Tar stains 281
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 376
Brake fluid 376
Coolant 374
Coolants 378
Electrical system 372
Engine 368
Engine oil 375
Engine oil additives 376
Fuel requirements 377

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

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