2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG oil dipstick

241 Operation
Engine compartment
Other display messages
If the SmartKey is not turned to position2
in the starter switch, the following
message will appear:FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL
SWITCH ON IGNITION!
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
If you see the message:
OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD
If engine is at operating temperature,
wait five minutes before repeating
check procedure.

If engine is not at operating tempera-
ture yet, wait 30 minutes before re-
peating check procedure.If you see the message:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON!
Turn off the engine.

If the engine is at operating tempera-
ture, wait five minutes before checking
oil.

If the engine is not at operating temper-
ature yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at normal operating temperature, the
following message will appear:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
REDUCE OIL LEVEL
Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(
page 296). !Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.iPerform the engine oil level check with
the dipstick if it cannot be completed
with the control system (
page 242).
In this case we recommend that you
have the system checked at a
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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.


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