2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 roof

403 Index
Passenger compartment 227
Fuse box in 362
Interior lighting 116
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 197
Storage bags 198
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 363
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 220
Phone book
Loading 148
Quick search 148
Phone number
Dialing 148
Redialing 148
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 288
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Layout 369
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 262Power assistance 221
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 178
Power train 386
Power washer 284
Power windows 175
Blocking of rear door window
operation 78
Convenience feature 177
Side windows 175
Summer opening feature 176Practical hints
First aid kit 323
Fuses 362
Lamp in center console 297
Lamps in instrument cluster 290
Messages in the display 298
Spare wheel 325
Towing the vehicle 358
Vehicle jack 324
Vehicle tool kit 323
Premium unleaded gasoline 378
Problems
While driving 55
Product information 9
Production options weight 275
PSI 275, 276
Q
Quick search
Phone book 148
R
Radio
Satellite (USA only) 129
Selecting stations 129
Station search 129
Station selection setting 142

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Restraint systems see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Returning from off-road driving 234
Rim 275
Rims 371
Roadside Assistance see Tele Aid
RON 240
RON (Research Octane Number) 387
Roof rack 187
Rubber parts, cleaning 288
S
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 80
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Searching
Radio station 129
Seat adjustment
Synchronizing 102
Seat backrest
Folding forward 189
Returning to sitting position 189
Seat belt force limiter 71
Seat belt height adjustment 48Seat belts 62, 68
Cleaning 287
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 48
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 296
Seat bench
Folding forward 189
Returning to sitting position 189
Seat cushion length
Adjusting 104
Seating capacity 256
Seats 100
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 100
Heater 104
Multicontour seat* 104
Split rear bench seat 188
Selecting
Display 138
Selector lever 25
Lock 49, 149
Position (automatic transmission) 25Self-test
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system 75
Tele Aid 203
Service
Parts 366
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 367
Service life (tires) 253
Service System see Maintenance

406 Index
Setting
Clock 25
Convenience functions 143
Cruise control 182
Daytime running lamp mode 138,
139
Higher speed in cruise control 183
Individual vehicle settings 132
Instrument lighting 120
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 141
Key-dependent memory 144
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 138
Language, multifunction display 137
Locator lighting 139
Lower speed in cruise control 183
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 137
Night security illumination 140
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 144
Slower speed in cruise control 183
Speed in cruise control 183
Speedometer display mode 137
Station selection mode 142
Temperature (interior) 170Temperature indicator 136
Time display mode 136
Units
Speedometer 137
Temperature 136
Time 136
Setting current speed 182
Settings
Convenience functions 143
Factory, SmartKey 94
Individual (SmartKey) 144
Lighting (control system) 138
Menus and submenus 125
Resetting all (control system) 132
Resetting in the submenu 133
Selective 94
Settings menu
Functions in 132
Individual vehicle settings 132
Submenus 133
Shift lock 387
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 151
Shifting into optimal
Gear range 155Side marker lamps 336
Replacing bulbs 336, 342
Side markers
Cleaning 285
Side windows
Automatic opening 175
Cleaning 286
Closing 175, 176
Closing with SmartKey 176
Opening 175, 176
Opening fully 175
Opening with SmartKey 176
Stopping 175
Sidewall 275
Signal strength (telephone) 147
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 54
Single wipe 54
SmartKey 92
Locking and unlocking 92
Opening and closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof with 179
Opening and closing windows
with 176
Replacing batteries 333
Unlocking with 34

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

409 Index
Tele Aid 202
Call priority 208
Emergency calls 204
Information 207
Initiating an emergency call
manually 205
Messages in display 321
Remote door unlock 209
Roadside Assistance 206
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 210
System self-check 203
Tele Aid System 202
Tele Aid System 387
Telematics* 387
Telephone
Answering a call 147
Dialing a number from the phone
book 148
Ending a call 147
Loading phone book 148
Operating 146
Redialing 148
Telephone* 26, 201
Messages in display 322Temperature
Display mode 136
Setting interior temperature 170
Setting units in display 136
Tires 261
Text messages
Multifunction display 300
Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 193
Tightening torque 387
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 352
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178
Closing 178, 330
Closing with SmartKey 179
Opening 178, 330
Opening with SmartKey 179
Stopping 179
Time
Setting display mode 136
Time display mode
Setting 136
TIN 275
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 276
Tire and Loading Information 256
Tire and loading terminology 273
Tire care and maintenance 253Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 260, 261
Tire inspection 253
Tire load rating 275
Tire ply composition and material
used 275
Tire speed rating 225, 266, 275
Tire terminology 273
Tire traction 224
Tires 252, 371
Direction of rotation 255
Driving instructions 223
Retreads 252
Rims and tires 371
Rotating 276
Service life 253
Temperature 261, 272
Tread depth 254, 278
Wear pattern 277
Winter 278
Tools 323
Tow-away alarm 28, 89
Arming 89
Disarming 89
Disarming for transport 89