2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG adding oil

240 OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the
control system
When checking the oil level

the vehicle must be parked on level
ground


with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been sta-
tionary for at least five minutes with the
engine turned off


with the engine not at operating tem-
perature yet, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 30 minutes
with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
The standard display (
page 123) should
appear in the multifunction display.

Press buttonk orj on the
steering wheel until the following
message is seen in the multifunction
display:ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MEASURING NOW
MEASURE. CORRECT
ONLY IF VEH. LEVELOne of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the indicator:

ENGINE OIL LEVEL
OK


ADD 1.0 Qt. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!(Canada:
1.0 LITER
)


ADD 1.5 Qts. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!(Canada:
1.5 LITERS
)


ADD 2.0 Qts. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!(Canada:
2.0 LITERS
)

If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil see (
page 243).
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 374) and
(
page 375).iIf you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press thek orj
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.

242 OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must

be parked on level ground


be at normal operating temperature


have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned offTo check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:

Open the hood (
page 238).

Pull out oil dipstick1 (
page 243).

Wipe oil dipstick1 clean.

Fully insert oil dipstick1 into the
dipstick guide tube.

Pull out oil dipstick1 again after
approximately three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
Oil dipstickThe oil level is correct when it is between
the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the oil dipstick.

If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil see (
page 243).
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 374) and
(
page 375).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(page 309).
iThe engine oil level can be checked by
either the oil dipstick or via the multi-
function display in the instrument
cluster (
page 240). The amount of
engine oil needed is shown more
precisely in the multifunction display.
iThe filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).

243 Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil
Only use approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of ap-
proved engine oils and oil filters, refer to
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfo-
lio, or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehi-
cles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing
of oil and oil filter at change intervals long-
er than those called for by the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine
damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
G5001Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
G55AMG1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
Unscrew oil filler cap2 from filler
neck.

Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.


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

393 Index
Driving
General instructions 43, 216
In winter 221
Problems 55
Safety systems 80
Through standing water 222
Driving abroad 232
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS 83
ABS 80
BAS 82
EBB 84
ESP 84
Driving instructions 216
Passenger compartment 223
Driving off 218
Driving systems 176
Cruise control 176
Driving safety systems 80
Driving through water 227E
Easy-entry/exit feature 100
Activating 142
EBB 80, 84
Electrical fuses 360
Electrical outlet 196
Electrical system
Technical data 372
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 84
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 83
Emergency call system 198
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 201
With Tele Aid 199
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 153
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 328
Locking the vehicle 326
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 328
Remote door unlock 205
Unlocking the tailgate 325
Unlocking the vehicle 325
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 233Emission control information label 366
Ending
A call (telephone) 146
Engine
Compartment 238
Message in display 292
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 368
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine air filter
Messages in display 308
Engine cleaning 282
Engine compartment 238
Hood 238
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 25, 292
Engine number 382
Engine oil 239, 375
Adding 243
Additives 376
Checking level 239
Consumption 239
Display messages 310
Messages in display 241, 309
Oil dipstick 243
Viscosity 382

401 Index
N
Navigation system
Operating 130
See separate COMAND operating
instructions
Night security illumination 113
Setting 139
Normal occupant weight 272O
Occupant distribution 272
Occupant safety 62
Airbags 63
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 43, 66
Odometer, main 25
Off-road driving 223
Checklist 225
Crossing obstacles 228
Driving through water 227
Returning 230
Rules 224
Special driving features 224
Steep terrain 226
Oil
Adding 243
Consumption 239
Dipstick 239
Oil dipstick 243
Viscosity 382Oil level
Checking 237
One-touch gearshifting 149
Canceling gear range limit 150
Downshifting 149
Upshifting 149
Opening
Ashtray 194
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 235
Fuel filler flap manually 326
Glove box 190
Hood 238
Side windows 171
Tailgate 97, 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 173, 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof in an
emergency 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 175
Windows 171
Windows with SmartKey 172