2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

384 Technical terms
COMAND
(C
ockpit Management and Data
System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Differential locks
On slippery surfaces, differential locks
prevent one wheel of an axle from spin-
ning while the other wheel stands still,
resulting in driving force no longer be-
ing transferred.Cruise control
Driving convenience system that auto-
matically maintains the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 273)
DOT
(D
epartment of Transportation)
(
page 274)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.ESP
(E
lectronic Stability Program)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency Tensioning Device)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem’s threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
FSS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible Service System)
Maintenance service indicator in the
speedometer display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
service, and calls for the next mainte-
nance service accordingly.

385 Technical terms
GAWR
(G
ross Axle Weight Rating)
(
page 274)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(G
lobal Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross Vehicle Weight)
(
page 274)
GTW
(G
ross Trailer Weight)
(
page 274)GVWR
(G
ross Vehicle Weight Rating)
(
page 274)
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 274)
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone. Locking knob
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
speedometer display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the
time elapsed since your last mainte-
nance service, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.
Maximum load rating
(page 274)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(
page 274)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(
page 274)

386 Technical terms
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON
(M
otor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
A display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 274)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing

Engine

Clutch/torque converter

Transmission

Transfer case

Drive shaft

Differential

Axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 275)
PSI
(P
ounds per square inch)
(
page 275)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(
page 275)
Rear Parking Assist*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint system
Seat belts, belt tensioner, airbags and
child seat restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.

387 Technical terms
Rim
(
page 275)
RON
(R
esearch Octane Number)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission gear selec-
tor lever from being moved out of
positionP without key turned and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 275)SRS
(S
upplemental Restraint System)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(Tire Identification Number)
(
page 275)
Tire load rating
(
page 265)
Tire ply composition and material used
(
page 275)
Tire speed rating
(
page 275)
Traction
(
page 275)

388 Technical terms
Transfer case
Speed of rotation/torque converter
that works together with the ->auto-
matic transmission. In the LOW mode
off-road position, the transfer case de-
creases the output rotational speed of
the ->automatic transmission by ap-
proximately half. This results in a corre-
sponding increase of torque on the
drive axles.
The vehicle then has nearly double the
driving force but drives only approxi-
mately half as fast.
Tread
(
page 275)
Treadwear indicators
(
page 276)TWR
(T
ongue Weight Rating)
(
page 276)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 276)
Vehicle capacity weight
(
page 276)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(
page 276)
VIN
(V
ehicle Identification Number)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

389 Index
A
ABS 25, 80, 383
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 290, 291
Messages in display 300
Warning lamp 290, 291
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 153
Accessory weight 273
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Central locking (control system) 142
Defrost 172
Easy-entry/exit feature 143
ESP 87
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Headlamps 51
Rear window defroster 166
Windshield wipers 53Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 247
Additional turn signals 336
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 171
Air volume 171
Backrest tilt 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 104
Seat cushion length 104
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 39
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 40
Steering column up/down 40
Steering wheel 40Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 174
Turning on 174
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air distribution
Adjusting 171
Air pressure 273
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 172
Activating 172
Deactivating 172
Air volume
Adjusting 171
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 74, 383
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain airbags 68

390 Index
Alarm
Audible 79, 88
Canceling 89, 90
Visual 88
Alarm system
Anti-theft 88
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 381
Antilock brake system (ABS) 383
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 88
Canceling alarm 89
Disarming 89
Anti-theft systems 88
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Tow-away alarm 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment below 195
Storage compartment in front of 195
Ashtrays 198
Aspect ratio 273
At the gas station 239
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 248AUDIO menu 128
Selecting radio station 129
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 163
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 142
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 174
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic locking when driving 98
Automatic transmission 149
Accelerator position 153
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 156
Fluid level 248
Gear ranges 154
Gear selector lever position 149, 151
Gear shifting malfunctions 156
Kickdown 153
Manual shifting 155
One-touch gearshifting 155
Transmission fluid 248B
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 74, 383
Compatible child seats 74, 383
Self-test 75
Backup lamps 336
Bulbs 336
Replacing bulbs 344
Bar 273
BAS 80, 82, 383
Messages in display 300
Batteries
SmartKey (replacing) 333
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 95
Checking 95
Battery box
Fuse box in 362
Battery discharged
Jump starting 356

391 Index
Battery, vehicle 251, 353
Charging 353
Disconnecting 354
Messages in display 304, 305
Reconnecting 355
Bead 273
Block heater (Canada only) 279
Blocking rear door window operation 78
B-pillar 368
Brake assist system (BAS) 383
Brake fluid 241, 378
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 336
Brake lamp, high mounted 336
Brake pads
Message in display 305
Brakes 221
Warning lamp 292, 293
Break-in period 218
Brush guard* 331
Lowering 332
Raising and securing 332Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 336
Backup lamps 336, 344
Brake lamps 336, 344
Front fog lamps 336, 340
Front lamps 335, 336
Front turn signal lamps 336, 342
High and low beam 338
High beam lamps 336
High mounted brake lamp 336
License plate lamps 336, 345
Low beam lamps 336
Parking lamps 336, 338
Rear fog lamp 336, 344
Rear turn signal lamps 336
Side marker lamps 336, 342
Standing lamps 336, 338
Tail lamp assemblies 336
Tail lamp unit 343C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 383
Call priority
Tele Aid 208
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 281
Range (distance to empty) 146
CAN system 383
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 376
Cargo area see Cargo compartment
Cargo compartment
Tailgate 97, 98
Tie-down rings 193
Cargo compartment cover 187
Installing 187
Removing 187
Cargo tie-down rings 193
Catalytic converter 236
CD changer 324
CD player
Operating 130