2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 brake

404 Index
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 235
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 146
Range of sensor
Rear Parking Assist* 185
Reading lamp 30
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 162
Rear bench seat
Foldable 188
Rear door window
Blocking operation 78
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 344
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear Parking Assist* 184, 386
Cleaning sensors 286
Malfunction 186
Monitoring reach 185
Warning indicators 186
Rear seat head restraints 102
Installing 103
Removing 103
Rear towing eye 361
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 163Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 166
Activating 166
Deactivating 167
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Recommended inflation pressure 275
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 355
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 210
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 378
Refueling 239
Regular checks 240
Remote controls
SmartKey 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 209
Removing
Cargo compartment cover 187
Wheel 351
Wiper blades 346Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 336
Bulbs 335
Front lamp bulbs 338
Rear lamp bulbs 336, 343
SmartKey batteries 333
Wiper blades 346
Resetting
All functions (control system) 132
All functions of a submenu 133
Fuel consumption 145
Maintenance service indicator 282
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 386
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 386
Restraint systems 62, 386
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62
Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) 62
Seat belts 62

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Sun visors 165
Sunroof
Messages in display 321
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 387
Switching
Transfer case 157
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 142
Delayed (exterior lamps) 140
Differential locks 162
Engine 58
ESP 86
Headlamps 58
Heated steering wheel 216Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 142
Differential locks 161
ESP 87
Front axle differential lock 162
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 216
Rear axle differential lock 162
Transfer case differential lock 161
Windshield wipers 53
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 304
Synchronizing
ESP 302
Head restraints 102
Seat adjustment 102
T
Tachometer 25, 121
Displaying gear range 154
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps 343
Cleaning 285
Replacing bulbs 336Tailgate
Closing 98
Message in display 322
Opening 97, 98
Tailgate lock 324
Unlocking in an emergency 327
Tar stains 284
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Brake fluid 378
Coolant 376
Coolants 380
Electrical system 374
Engine 370
Engine oil 377
Engine oil additives 378
Fuel requirements 379
Fuels 376
Gasoline additives 379
Lubricants 376
Main dimensions 375
Premium unleaded gasoline 378
Rims and tires 371
Weights and ratings 375
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 377, 382

411 Index
V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 132, 135
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 328
Lowering 352
Service battery 353
Towing 358
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 327
Vehicle battery 353
Vehicle capacity weight 276
Vehicle care 283
Cup holders 287
Engine cleaning 285
Gear selector lever 287
Hard plastic trim items 287
Headlamps 285
Instrument cluster 287
Leather upholstery 288
Light alloy wheels 287
MB Tex upholstery 288
Ornamental moldings 285
Paintwork 284
Plastic and rubber parts 288Power washer 284
Seat belts 287
Side markers 285
Steering wheel 287
Tail lamps 285
Tar stains 284
Turn signals 285
Vehicle washing 285
Window cleaning 286
Wiper blades 286
Wood trims 288
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 368
Vehicle jack 324
Vehicle loading terminology 273
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 276
Vehicle status message memory 131
Calling up 131
Clearing 131
Vehicle tool kit 323
Vehicle washing 285
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 368,
388
Voice control system* 388W
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist* 186
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 68
Exterior lighting 111
Maintenance service indicator 281
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 367
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 284
Wear pattern (tires) 277
Weights and ratings 375
Wheel change
Tightening torque 352
Wheels
Tires and wheels 252
Window curtain airbags 68
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 171
Replacing wiper blades 346
Washer fluid 249, 382
Washer system 382