2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG steering wheel adjustment

100 Controls in detailSeatsFor more information on seat adjustment,
see the “Getting started” section
(page 37).
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be
switched on or off, see “Setting
easy-entry/exit feature” (
page 142).
When the SmartKey is inserted in the start-
er switch and the driver’s door is closed,
the steering wheel returns to the last set
position.When exiting the vehicle with the
easy-entry/exit feature activated, the
steering wheel tilts upwards when you


remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch,
or


open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch
position0or1.
Warning!
G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To cancel steering wheel movement, do one
of the following

Move steering column lever
(page 40).


Press memory position switch
(page 107).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door an un-
intentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
iIf the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position,
the steering wheel will no longer be
able to move upward when the
easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

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

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

396 IndexH
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 284
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 101
Power seats 39
Synchronizing 102
Headlamp cleaning system 245
Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Cleaning 282
Cleaning system 162, 245
Switching off 58
Switching on 51
Washer fluid 380
Washer system 380
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 284
Heated seats 104
Heated steering wheel 211Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Seat belts 48
Steering wheel 40
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 313
Replacing bulbs 334, 336
Switching on 114
High mounted brake lamp 334
Hood 238
Closing 239
Messages in display 311
Opening 238
Hydroplaning 220I
Identification labels 366
Certification label 366
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 366
Ignition
Switching on 49
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer 88
Activating 88
Deactivating 88
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Information
Button for Tele Aid 202
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 160
Installing
Cargo compartment cover 183
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 345
Instructions
Loading 187

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