2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG brake light

355 Practical hints
Jump starting
The jump-start contacts are located in the
engine compartment.
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake.

Shift gear selector lever to positionP.1Cover
2Positive (+) terminal
3Negative (-) terminal

Open cover1 of the positive terminal
of both vehicles.

Connect the positive terminals2 of
the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals3 of the
batteries with the jumper cable. Clamp
cable to charged battery first.

Start the engine of the disabled
vehicle.
Now you can again turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals3 of the batteries
and then from positive terminals2.
You can now turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 351).

374 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore use only products tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at an
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
G 500
G55AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case
2.96 US qt (2.8 l)
MB part no. A 001 989 28 03 10
Differential lock mechanism
0.47 - 0.63 US qt
(0.45 - 0.6 l)
Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J1703
Front axle
G 500
G55AMG
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Rear axle
G 500
G55AMG
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Power steering
approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid, or
approved Dexron III ATF
Front wheel hubs
approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
G 500
G55AMG
25.4 US gal (96.0 l)
23.8 US gal (90.0 l)
3.4 US gal (13.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(average of 96 RON / 86 MON)

376 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or
mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise
damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu-
ous operating conditions, this moisture
content can lead to the formation of bub-
bles in the system, thus reducing the sys-
tem’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid
must be replaced every two years, prefera-
bly in the spring. Only brake fluid approved
by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will provide you with additional in-
formation.
Premium unleaded gasoline
!To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gaso-
line must be used. If premium unleaded
is not available and low octane fuel is
used, follow these precautions:

Have the fuel tank only partially
filled with unleaded regular and fill
up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible.


Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.


Do not exceed an engine speed of
3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded
with a light load such as two per-
sons and no luggage.


Do not exceed
2/3 of maximum ac-
celerator pedal position if the vehi-
cle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.

381 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 271)
Air pressure
(page 271)
Aspect ratio
(page 271)
BabySmart
TM1
airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp7 in the center console
comes on).BabySmart
TM
compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed. See
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center for availability.
BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bar
(
page 271)
Bead
(page 271)CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 271)
1BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.

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

398 IndexL
Labels, identification 366
Lamp bulbs, exterior 333
Lamps, exterior
Front 334
Light sensor 314
Messages in display 312, 314
Rear 334
Replacing bulbs for rear 341
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 288, 289
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 290, 291
CHECK ENGINE 292
Engine diagnostics 292
ESP 293
Fuel reserve 294
Instrument cluster 294
Maintenance service indicator 277
Seat belts 294
SRS 63
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 136
Setting 136LATCH child seat anchors 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 367
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 285
License plate lamps
Messages in display 314
Replacing bulbs 334, 342
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 284
Technical data 370, 371
Light sensor 314
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beam flasher 114
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior 116
Locator lighting 113
Low beams 110
Manual headlamp mode 111Night security illumination 113
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 114
Settings (control system) 137
Limiting the gear range 150
Limp Home Mode 153
Line of fall 383
Loading 182
Cargo compartment cover 182
Cargo tie-down rings 189
Instructions 187
Partition net* 185
Roof rack 182
Split rear bench seat 183
Loading terminology 271
Loading the vehicle 251
Locator lighting 113
Setting 138
Lock button 383
Locking 57, 92
Fuel filler flap 235
Global, SmartKey 94
Vehicle in an emergency 326
Loss of keys 96

402 IndexOperating
CD player 130
COMAND see separate operating
instructions
Navigation system 130
Radio 129
Radio transmitters 231
Telephone 145
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 282
Outside temperature indicator 122
Overdue maintenance service 278
Overhead control panel 30
Overspeed range 384P
Paintwork 281
Paintwork code 366
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 193
Parking 57, 218
Parking brake 50, 57
Engaging 57
Message in display 304
Releasing 50
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 336
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Switching on 110
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 109, 143,
161
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist*
Partition net* 185
Installing behind front seats 186
Installing behind rear seat bench 185
Removing 187Parts service 364
Passenger compartment 223
Fuse box in 360
Interior lighting 116
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 193
Storage bags 193
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 361
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 216
Phone book
Loading 147
Quick search 147
Phone number
Dialing 147
Redialing 147
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 285
Poly-V-belt drive 384
Layout 367
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108

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