2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG stop start

171 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The side windows are opened and closed
electrically. Switches for operating all the
side windows are located on the driver’s
door. The switches for the respective win-
dows are located on the front passenger
and the rear doors.
1Switch for rear door window override
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page 78)
2Left front window
3Right front window
4Right rear window
5Left rear window

Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to
position1 or2.Opening the windows

Press switch 2 to 5 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows

Pull on switch 2 to 5.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
Fully opening windows (Express-open)

Press switch 2 to 5 past the
resistance point and release.
The corresponding window opens
completely.
Stopping windows

Press or pull respective switch again.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or by releas-
ing button‹ on the SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, take it with
you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment can cause an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.

302 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Symbol messagesDisplay symbol
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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.

Have the battery checked at a service
station.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

alternator malfunctioning


broken poly-V-belt

Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:

Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an in-
operative water pump which may re-
sult in serious engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:

Turn off unnecessary electric consum-
ers.

Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON!
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Start the engine.

306 Practical hintsWhat to do if …
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
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COOLANT
STOP, ENGINE OFF!
The coolant is too hot.

Stop the vehicle and turn off the en-
gine.

Only start the engine again after the
message disappears. You could other-
wise damage the engine.
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Driving when your engine is badly overheat-
ed can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
!The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature above 248°F
(120°C). Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

312 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
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3RD BRAKE LIGHT
CHECK LIGHT!

The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if
all light emitting diodes have stopped
working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
ADD. TURN SIG., L
CHECK LIGHT!
The left turn signal in the exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.
ADD. TURN SIG., R
CHECK LIGHT!
The right turn signal in the exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.
AUTOM. LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY!
You have left the SmartKey in the starter
switch.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
BRAKE LIGHT
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
BRAKE LIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHT!

The left brake lamp is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.

325 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and
the tailgate using the mechanical key.
The passenger door cannot be unlocked
manually.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in direction of ar-
row and slide the mechanical key2
out of the housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door

Unlock the door with the mechanical
key. To do so, push the mechanical key
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.Unlocking the tailgate
If you are unable to unlock the tailgate with
the SmartKey, open the tailgate with the
mechanical key as follows:
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Lock cylinder
3Handle

Insert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder2.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and release it.

Remove the mechanical key.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.


348 Practical hintsFlat tirePump handle (three pieces)1Indent for activation of release bolt2
Assemble the pump handle for the
jack. The pump handle is located in the
vehicle tool kit.
Jack2Release bolt
Close release bolt2.
To do so, turn indent1 to the right in
the pump lever until its stop.

Place jack on firm ground.

Position jack under the axle housing,
so that it is always vertical (plumb-line)
as seen from the side, even if the vehi-
cle is parked on an incline.
Be certain the jack arm is positioned
correctly under the axle housing (axle
must fall into jack contour).

Jack up the vehicle by pumping (arrow)
until the wheel is clear of the ground.
Never start engine while vehicle is
raised.
iNever turn release bolt2 more than
one or two revolutions. Hydraulic fluid
can otherwise escape.

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