2005 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG service reset

ContentsOperation......................................... 213
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 214
Driving instructions ............................ 216
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 216
Drinking and driving ..................... 216
Pedals .......................................... 216
Power assistance ......................... 217
Brakes .......................................... 217
Driving off..................................... 218
Parking ......................................... 218
Tires ............................................. 219
Hydroplaning ................................ 220
Tire traction .................................. 220
Tire speed rating .......................... 221
Winter driving instructions ........... 221
Standing water ............................. 222
Passenger compartment .............. 223
Off-road driving ............................ 223
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 231
Driving abroad .............................. 232
Catalytic converter ....................... 232
Emission control........................... 233
Coolant temperature .................... 233At the gas station .............................. 235
Refueling ...................................... 235
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 236
Engine compartment ......................... 238
Hood ............................................ 238
Engine oil ..................................... 239
Transmission fluid level ................ 244
Coolant level ................................ 244
Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp
cleaning
system ......................................... 245
Battery ............................................... 247
Tires and wheels ................................ 248
Important guidelines .................... 248
Tire care and maintenance ........... 249
Direction of rotation ..................... 251
Loading the vehicle ...................... 251
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 257
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 259
Tire labeling.................................. 261
Load identification ....................... 265DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 266
Maximum tire load ....................... 267
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 268
Tire ply material ........................... 270
Tire and loading terminology........ 271
Rotating tires ............................... 274
Winter driving .................................... 275
Winter tires .................................. 275
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 276
Snow chains................................. 276
Maintenance...................................... 277
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 278
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 278
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 278
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 279
Vehicle care....................................... 280
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 280

127 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Menu6
Menu7
Standard
display
AUDIO
NAVI
Vehicle status
message
memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone
(page 128)
(page 128)
(page 130)
(page 131)
(page 132)
(page 144)
(page 145)
Commands/submenuCoolant
temperature
display
Select radio
station
Activate route
guidance
Call up vehicle
malfunction,
warning and
system status
messages stored
in memory
Reset to factory
settings
Fuel
consumption
statistics after
start
Load phone book
Digital
speedometer
Select satellite
radio station*
(USA only)
Instrument
cluster submenu
Fuel
consumption
statistics since
the last reset
Search for name
in phone book
Call up mainte-
nance service
indicator
Operate CD
player
Lighting
submenu
Call up range
Check engine oil
level
Vehicle submenuConvenience
submenu

204 Controls in detailUseful featuresUpgrade Signals
The Tele Aid system processes calls using
the following priority.

Automatic emergency – First priority


Manual emergency – Second priority


Roadside Assistance – Third priority


Information – Fourth priority
Should a higher priority call be initiated
while you are connected, an upgrade (al-
ternating) tone will be heard and the ap-
propriate indicator lamp will flash. If
certain information such as vehicle identi-
fication number or customer information is
not available, the operator may need to re-
transmit.
During this time you will hear a beep and
voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmis-
sion is completed. Once a call is conclud-
ed, a beep will be heard and the
appropriate indicator lamp will stop flash-
ing. The COMAND system operation will
resume.
!If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100
in Canada.iThe indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is conclud-
ed. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer
Assistance Center representative, ex-
cept Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be
terminated by pressing buttont on
the multifunction steering wheel.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the COMAND system audio is muted
and the selected mode (radio or CD)
pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use
this phone, the vehicle must be parked.
Disconnect the coiled cord and place
the call. The navigation system (if en-
gaged) will continue to run. The display
in the instrument cluster is available for
use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on
the COMAND unit. A pop-up window
will appear in the COMAND display to
indicate that a Tele Aid call is in
progress.

278 OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicator
The maintenance service indicator is auto-
matically cleared

after ten seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the main-
tenance service threshold while driving


after 30 seconds, once the suggested
maintenance service term has passed
You can also clear it yourself.

Press the reset button on the instru-
ment cluster (
page 25).
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested main-
tenance service term, you will see the fol-
lowing message in the multifunction
display:SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XX DAYS
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY XX MILES (KM)In addition, a signal sounds when the mes-
sage appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will reset the maintenance service
indicator following a completed mainte-
nance service.Calling up the maintenance service
indicator
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 123).

Press buttonk orj on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator with the
service symbol9 or´ and the
service deadline appears in the multi-
function display.

279 Operation
Maintenance
Resetting the maintenance service indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center, you can have the maintenance ser-
vice indicator reset. The automotive main-
tenance facility carrying out the
maintenance service will find the informa-
tion for resetting the maintenance service
indicator in the maintenance-relevant in-
formation for your vehicle. Such informa-
tion is available from either your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the maintenance
service indicator. To arrive at the true
maintenance service deadline, you will
need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service
indicator.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level
indicator :.
iIf the maintenance service indicator
was inadvertently reset, have an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance
service has been performed. Resetting
the system without performing the
proper maintenance service as called
for by the maintenance service indica-
tor will result in engine damage and/or
other vehicle damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

404 IndexR
Radio
Satellite (USA only) 129
Selecting stations 129
Station search 129
Station selection setting 141
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 231
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 145
Range of sensor
Rear Parking Assist* 180
Reading lamp 30
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 159
Rear bench seat
Foldable 183
Rear door window
Blocking operation 78
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 342
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear Parking Assist* 179, 384
Cleaning sensors 283
Malfunction 181
Monitoring reach 180
Warning indicators 181
Rear seat head restraints 102
Installing 103
Removing 103
Rear towing eye 359
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 160
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 163
Activating 163
Deactivating 163
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Recommended inflation pressure 272
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 353
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 205
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 376
Refueling 235
Regular checks 236Remote controls
SmartKey 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 205
Removing
Cargo compartment cover 183
Wheel 349
Wiper blades 344
Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 334
Bulbs 333
Front lamp bulbs 335
Rear lamp bulbs 334, 341
SmartKey batteries 331
Wiper blades 344
Resetting
All functions (control system) 132
All functions of a submenu 133
Fuel consumption 144
Maintenance service indicator 279
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 384
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 384

407 Index
Snow chains 276
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 323
Mounting 347
Speed
Setting current 177
Speed settings
Cruise control 178
Speedometer 25
Setting units 136
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 136
Split rear bench seat 183
SRS 70, 385
Indicator lamp 294
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 336
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Standing water
Driving instructions 222
Starter switch 23, 35
Positions 35
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 35
Starting the engine 48Station (radio)
Search 129
Station selection
Setting 141
Steep terrain 226
Steering column
Adjusting in /out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjusting in/out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 284
Heated 211
Stolen vehicle
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 205
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 174
Windows 171
Storage bags
In rear passenger compartment 193
Storage compartments 190
Armrest 191
Below armrest 191Cup holders 192, 193
Glove box 190
In front of armrest 191
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 193
Storage bags 193
Storage spaces
Cup holders 191
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 108
Storing tires 250
Submenus
Convenience 142
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 135
Lighting 137
Resetting functions in Control
system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Vehicle 141
Summer opening feature 172
Sun visors 162
Sunroof
Messages in display 319

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