2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG fuse box

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

360 Practical hintsFusesThe fuse box is located on the left side of
the cockpit in the passenger compart-
ment. It contains:

Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Special spare extractor
Additional fuses are located in:


Battery box


Front passenger footwell under the
cockpit


Middle tunnel
Fuse box in passenger compartment
Opening
1Cover
Open the driver’s door.

Remove cover1 in direction of ar-
rows.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under the cover
in the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be per-
formed by a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open fuse box cover1
in the dashboard, as this could damage
it.

361 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
Opening
1Mounting screw
2Cover
Unscrew mounting screws1.

Remove cover2 in direction of ar-
rows.3Mounting screw
4Cover

Unscrew mounting screws3.

Remove cover4 in direction of
arrows.5Fuse box
6Mounting screw
To make changing the fuses easier, fuse
box5 can be folded down slightly:

Unscrew mounting screws6.

Fold fuse box5 downward.
iWe recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

362 Practical hintsFusesFuse box in middle tunnel
Removing front end stopsFront end stop on the right seat rail, left
seat rail laterally reversed1Front end stop
2Spacing

Remove both front end stops1 of the
front passenger seat tracks with a
screwdriver.

Move front passenger seat fully for-
ward.Opening fuse box
1Mounting screw
2Cover

Unscrew mounting screws1.

Remove cover2 in direction of
arrows.
iWe recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
!When reinstalling front passenger seat
track stops, place end stops in correct
position. For your safety, maintain
proper spacing2.Warning!
G
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in se-
rious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with informa-
tion on occupant safety (
page 62).

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

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

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