2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG emergency towing

Contents
Practical hints................................. 287
What to do if … .................................. 288
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 288
Lamp in center console ................ 295
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 296
Where will I find...? ............................ 321
First aid kit ................................... 321
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 321
Vehicle jack.................................. 322
CD changer .................................. 322
Spare wheel ................................. 323
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 325
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 325
Locking the vehicle ...................... 326
Fuel filler flap ............................... 326
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever .. 327
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof ...................... 328Brush guard* ...................................... 329
Lowering and raising brush
guard ............................................ 330
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 331
SmartKey ...................................... 332
Replacing bulbs .................................. 333
Bulbs ............................................. 333
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 335
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 341
Replacing wiper blades....................... 344
Removing wiper blades ................. 344
Installing wiper blades .................. 345
Flat tire ............................................... 346
Preparing the vehicle .................... 346
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 347
Battery................................................ 351
Charging the battery ..................... 351
Disconnecting the battery............. 352
Reconnecting the battery.............. 353
Jump starting ...................................... 354Towing the vehicle.............................. 356
Transporting the vehicle ............... 358
Towing the vehicle - various
problem scenarios ........................ 358
Front towing eye ........................... 359
Rear towing eye ............................ 359
Freeing a stranded vehicle............ 359
Fuses.................................................. 360
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 360
Fuse box in battery box ................ 360
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ......................................... 361
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............. 362

287 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Brush guard*
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

410 Index
Rotating 274
Service life 249
Temperature 258, 270
Tread depth 250, 275
Wear pattern 274
Winter 275
Tools 321
Tow-away alarm 28, 89
Arming 89
Disarming 89
Disarming for transport 89
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 359
Towing eye, rear 359
Towing the vehicle 356
Stranded vehicle 359
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 358
Traction 273
Transfer case 154, 386
Gear range 154
Messages in the multifunction
display 155
Switching 154Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 158
Transmission gear selector lever 327
Unlocking manually 327
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 273
Tread depth 250
Tread depth (tires) 275
Treadwear indicators 273
Trip computer 144
Trip odometer
Resetting 121
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Closing with SmartKey 175
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 334
Cleaning lenses 282
Front bulbs 334
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 334
Turning off
Engine 58U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 273
Units
Setting speedometer units 136
Setting temperature units 135
Setting time units 135
Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 325
Fuel filler flap 235
Global 94
In an emergency 325
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 325
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 327
Vehicle in an emergency 205
With the SmartKey 34
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 204
Uphill driving
Cruise control 177
Upshifting 149

411 Index
Useful features 190
Ashtrays 194
Cigarette lighter 195
Electrical outlet 196
Floormats 196
Storage compartments 190
Tele Aid 198
Telephone* 197V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 132, 134
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 326
Lowering 350
Service battery 351
Towing 356
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 325
Vehicle battery 351
Vehicle capacity weight 273
Vehicle care 280
Cup holders 284
Engine cleaning 282
Gear selector lever 284
Hard plastic trim items 284
Headlamps 282
Instrument cluster 284
Leather upholstery 285
Light alloy wheels 284
MB Tex upholstery 285
Ornamental moldings 282
Paintwork 281Plastic and rubber parts 285
Power washer 281
Seat belts 284
Side markers 282
Steering wheel 284
Tail lamps 282
Tar stains 281
Turn signals 282
Vehicle washing 282
Window cleaning 283
Wiper blades 283
Wood trims 285
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 366
Vehicle jack 322
Vehicle loading terminology 271
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 274
Vehicle status message memory 131
Calling up 131
Clearing 131
Vehicle tool kit 321
Vehicle washing 282
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 366,
386
Voice control system* 386