2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 wiper blades

398 Index
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 114
High mounted brake lamp 336
Hood 242
Closing 243
Messages in display 313
Opening 242
Hydroplaning 224
I
Identification labels 368
Certification label 368
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 368
Ignition
Switching on 49
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer 88
Activating 88
Deactivating 88
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat anchors 77Information
Button for Tele Aid 207
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 163
Installing
Cargo compartment cover 187
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 347
Instructions
Loading 192
Instrument cluster 24, 120, 385
Cleaning 287
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 120
Lamps in 296
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 122
Selecting language 137
Instrument lighting 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 116
Delayed shut-off 141
Manual operation 117
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wiping 54Interval wiping 55
Switching off 55
Switching on 55
J
Jack 324
Jump starting 356
K
Key, mechanical 327
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Checking the batteries 95
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global unlocking 94
Loss of 96
Positions in starter switch 35
Remote controls 92
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 49
Unlocking with 34
Key-dependency memory
Settings 144
Keys 92
Kickdown 385

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

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

412 Index
Windshield washer fluid 382
Message in display 322
Mixing ratio 382
Refilling 249
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 382
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Replacing wiper blades 346
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54
Winter driving 278
Block heater (Canada only) 279
Snow chains 279
Tires 278
Winter driving instructions 225
Winter tires 278Wiper blades
Cleaning 286
Installing 347
Removing 346
Replacing 346
Wiper/washer
Rear window 54
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Interval 53, 55
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 288