2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 engine

399 Index
Kickdown (Automatic transmission) 153
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 137
Kilopascal 274
Km/h or mph in speedometer 137
L
Labels, identification 368
Lamp bulbs, exterior 335
Lamps, exterior
Front 336
Light sensor 316
Messages in display 314, 316
Rear 336
Replacing bulbs for rear 343
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 290, 291
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 292, 293
CHECK ENGINE 294
Engine diagnostics 294
ESP 295
Fuel reserve 296
Instrument cluster 296
Maintenance service indicator 280
Seat belts 296
SRS 63
Turn signals 25Language
Multifunction display 137
Setting 137
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 369
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 288
License plate lamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 336, 345
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 287
Technical data 372, 373
Light sensor 316
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beam flasher 114
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior 116
Locator lighting 113Low beams 110
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 113
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 114
Settings (control system) 138
Limiting the gear range 154
Limp Home Mode 156
Line of fall 385
Loading 187
Cargo compartment cover 187
Cargo tie-down rings 193
Instructions 192
Partition net* 189
Roof rack 187
Split rear bench seat 188
Loading terminology 273
Loading the vehicle 255
Locator lighting 113
Setting 139
Locking 57, 92
Fuel filler flap 239
Global, SmartKey 94
Vehicle in an emergency 328
Locking knob 385
Loss of keys 96

401 Index
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 164
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 163
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 144
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109
MON 240
MON (Motor Octane Number) 386
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist* 185
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 137
Multicontour seat* 104
Multifunction display 123, 386
Selecting language 137
Standard display 127Multifunction display messages
ABS 300
BAS 300
Battery 304, 305
Brake fluid 305
Brake pads 305
Check engine 294
Coolant 307, 308, 309
Cruise control 310
Display 322
Doors 310
Engine 294
Engine air filter 310
Engine oil 311
ESP 302
Fuel reserve tank 313
Hood 313
Key 313
Lamps 314, 316
Parking brake 306
Sunroof 321
Tailgate 322
Tele Aid 321
Telephone* 322
Washer fluid 322Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124
Buttons 124
N
Navigation system
Operating 130
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 113
Setting 140
Normal occupant weight 274
O
Occupant distribution 274
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

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

407 Index
Snow chains 279
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 325
Mounting 349
Speed
Setting current 182
Speed settings
Cruise control 183
Speedometer 25
Setting units 137
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 137
Split rear bench seat 188
SRS 70, 387
Indicator lamp 296
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 338
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Standing water
Driving instructions 226
Starter switch 23, 35
Positions 35
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 35
Starting the engine 48Station (radio)
Search 129
Station selection
Setting 142
Steep terrain 230
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 287
Heated 215
Stolen vehicle
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 210
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 179
Windows 175
Storage bags
In rear passenger compartment 198Storage compartments 194
Armrest 195
Below armrest 195
Cup holders 196, 197
Glove box 194
In front of armrest 195
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 197
Storage bags 198
Storage spaces
Cup holders 195
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 108
Storing tires 254
Submenus
Convenience 143
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 136
Lighting 138
Resetting functions in Control
system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Vehicle 142
Summer opening feature 176

408 Index
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

410 Index
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 361
Towing eye, rear 361
Towing the vehicle 358
Stranded vehicle 361
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 360
Traction 275
Transfer case 157, 388
Gear range 157
Messages in the multifunction
display 158
Switching 157
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 161
Transmission gear selector lever 329
Unlocking manually 329
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 275
Tread depth 254
Tread depth (tires) 278
Treadwear indicators 276
Trip computer 145
Trip odometer
Resetting 121Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 285
Front bulbs 336
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 336
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 276
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 136
Setting time units 136Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 327
Fuel filler flap 239
Global 94
In an emergency 327
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 327
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 329
Vehicle in an emergency 209
With the SmartKey 34
Uphill driving
Cruise control 182
Upshifting 155
Useful features 194
Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Electrical outlet 200
Floormats 201
Storage compartments 194
Tele Aid 202
Telephone* 201

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