2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG mirror

388 IndexAlarm system
Anti-theft 88
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 379
Antilock brake system (ABS) 381
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 88
Canceling alarm 89
Disarming 89
Anti-theft systems 88
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Tow-away alarm 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment below 191
Storage compartment in front of 191
Ashtrays 194
Aspect ratio 271
At the gas station 235
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 244
AUDIO menu 128
Selecting radio station 129
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 160
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 141Automatic climate control
Deactivating 170
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic locking when driving 98
Automatic transmission 148
Accelerator position 153
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 153
Fluid level 244
Gear ranges 150
Gear selector lever position 148, 151
Gear shifting malfunctions 153
Kickdown 153
Manual shifting 149
One-touch gearshifting 149
Transmission fluid 244B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 74, 381
Compatible child seats 74, 381
Self-test 75
Backup lamps 334
Bulbs 334
Replacing bulbs 342
Bar 271
BAS 80, 82, 381
Messages in display 298
Batteries
SmartKey (replacing) 331
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 95
Checking 95
Battery box
Fuse box in 360
Battery discharged
Jump starting 354
Battery, vehicle 247, 351
Charging 351
Disconnecting 352
Messages in display 302, 303
Reconnecting 353

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

394 IndexEngine oil level see Oil level
Enlarged cargo compartment 183
ESP 25, 80, 84, 382
Messages in display 300
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Synchronizing 300
Warning lamp 293
ETD 62, 71, 382
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 139
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 143F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 135
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 178
First aid kit 321
Flat tire 346
Lowering the vehicle 350
Mounting the spare wheel 347
Spare wheel 323
Flexible Service System (FSS, Canada
vehicles) 382
Fog lamp, rear 114, 334
Fog lamps, front 113
Messages in display 313
4-ETS 80, 83
Front airbags 67
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 159
Front fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 334, 338Front lamps
Messages in display 312, 314
Replacing bulbs 334, 335
Switching on 110
Front seat head restraints
Installing 102
Removing 101
Front towing eye 359
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 339
FSS (Flexible Service System, Canada
vehicles) 382
Fuel 236
Additives 377
Fuel reserve warning lamp 294
Gasoline additives 377
Premium unleaded gasoline 236,
374, 376
Refueling 235
Requirements 377
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 374

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

397 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 120, 383
Cleaning 284
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 120
Lamps in 294
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 122
Selecting language 136
Instrument lighting 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 116
Delayed shut-off 140
Manual operation 117
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Switching off 55
Switching on 55J
Jack 322
Jump starting 354K
Key, mechanical 325
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Checking the batteries 95
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global unlocking 94
Loss of 96
Positions in starter switch 35
Remote controls 92
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 49
Unlocking with 34
Key-dependency memory
Settings 143
Keys 92
Kickdown 153, 383
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 136
Kilopascal 272
Km/h or mph in speedometer 136

399 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 365
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 314
Replacing bulbs 334, 336
LOW RANGE - ABS 81
Lowering
Vehicle 350
Lubricants
Technical data 374M
Main dimensions 373
Maintenance 277
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 277
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 278
Extended service (Service B) 277
Overdue 278
Types 278
When due 277
Maintenance service indicator 277
Calling up 278, 279
Clearing 278, 279
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 383
Malfunction
Displaying 131
Rear Parking Assist* 181
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 326
Interior lighting control 117
Locking the vehicle 326
Tilt/sliding sunroof 328
Unlocking the driver’s door 325Unlocking the tailgate 325
Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 327
Maximum inflation pressure 272
Maximum load rating 272
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 272
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 285
Mechanical key 325
Memory function 107, 384
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 109
Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 125
AUDIO 128
In control system 126, 127
NAVI 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL 145
Trip computer 144
Vehicle status message memory 131

400 IndexMessages in the multifunction display
Symbol messages 302
Text messages 298
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 362
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 136
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 161
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 160
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 143
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 109
MON 236
MON (Motor Octane Number) 384
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist* 180
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 136Multicontour seat* 104
Multifunction display 123, 384
Selecting language 136
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages
ABS 298
BAS 298
Battery 302, 303
Brake fluid 303
Brake pads 303
Check engine 292
Coolant 305, 306, 307
Cruise control 308
Display 320
Doors 308
Engine 292
Engine air filter 308
Engine oil 309
ESP 300
Fuel reserve tank 311
Hood 311
Key 311
Lamps 312, 314
Parking brake 304
Sunroof 319Tailgate 320
Tele Aid 319
Telephone* 319
Washer fluid 320
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124
Buttons 124

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