2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 service

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

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

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

Service and Literature
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properly. For expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2285-31
Press time March 06, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.