2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG trailer

272 OperationTires and wheelsGVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,
installed accessories, passengers and
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GWV must never exceed the
GWVR indicated on the Certification label
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
GVWR (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the vehicle including all options, passen-
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on
Certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9 kPa to one psi; another metric unit for
air pressure is bars. There are
100 kilopascals (kPa) to one bar.Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight and production
options weight.
Maximum tire inflation pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire
under normal driving conditions.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by
68 kilograms (150 lbs).
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
at their designated seating positions.Production options weight
The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing over
5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, heavy duty battery,
and special trim.
PSI (P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
A standard unit of measure for air pressure
-> bar, kilopascal (kPa).
Recommended tire inflation pressure
Recommended tire inflation pressure
listed on placard located on driver’s door
B-pillar for normal driving conditions.
Provides best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.

273 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
TIN (T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts
by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers
in recall situations or other safety matters
concerning tires and gives purchases the
means to easily identify such tires. The TIN
is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”
and “Date of manufacture”.
Tire load rating
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.Tire ply composition and material used
This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac-
turers also must indicate the ply materials
in the tire and sidewall, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is approved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the road
via the tires. The amount of grip provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.Treadwear indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called
“wear bars” that show across the tread of
a tire when only
1/16
in (1.6 mm) of tread
remains.
TWR (T
ongue W
eight R
ating)
Maximum permissible weight on trailer
tongue.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The
ratings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire.
Vehicle capacity weight
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.

358 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTransporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter. 
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.

Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.

To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels / wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
Comply with all towing information
(page 356).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment

Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.

Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The pro-
peller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dol-
ly placed under its front wheels.!When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts
when reinstalling the drive shaft.

359 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Front towing eye
In the front, the towing eye is located on
the driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Rear towing eye
In the rear, the towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Freeing a stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward
in its own previously made tracks.

373 Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensionsVehicle weights and ratings
G 500
G55AMG
Overall vehicle length
(inc. spare wheel)
185.6 in (4715 mm)
185.6 in (4715 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
73.4 in (1864 mm)
Overall vehicle height
77.8 in (1977 mm)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
Wheel base
112.2 in (2850 mm)
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning radius
523.6 in (13.3 m)
523.6 in (13.3 m)
Track, front and rear
59.6 in (1515 mm)
59.1 in (1501 mm)
G 500
G55AMG
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1
1GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It must never exceed the GVWR.
6615 lb (3000 kg)
6615 lb (3000 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, front
2
2GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
3110 lb (1410 kg)
3195 lb (1450 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, rear
2
3965 lb (1800 kg)
3965 lb (1800 kg)

395 Index
Fuel additives 377
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 144
Since last reset 144
Fuel filler flap 235
Locking 235
Opening 326
Unlocking 235
Fuel requirements 377
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 311
Fuel tank
Capacity 374
Filler flap 235
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 374
Functions (control system) 125, 127
Resetting 133
Fuse box 360, 361, 362
Fuses 360
Fuse box in battery box 360
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 361
Fuse box in middle tunnel 362
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 360G
Garage door opener 30, 206
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 377
GAWR 271
Gear range 383
Automatic transmission 150
Limiting 150
Shifting into optimal 150
Transfer case 154
Gear range limit
Canceling 150
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 284
Position 151
Position (automatic
transmission) 148
Global
Locking 94
Unlocking 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 383
Glove box 23, 190
Closing 190
Opening 190Good visibility 160
GPS 383
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 271
GVW 272
GVWR 272