2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 glove box

23 At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1Combination switch

Turn signals52

Windshield wipers53

High beam52
2Headlamp cleaning system165
3Cruise control lever181
4Instrument cluster24
5Lever for voice control
system*, see separate
operating instructions
ItemPage
6Starter switch35
7Glove box194
8Multifunction steering
wheel26,
124,
215
9Horn
aSteering wheel adjustment
lever40,
215
bExterior lamp switch51,
110
cExterior rear view mirror
adjustment41

194 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartments
Glove box
1Unlocked position
2Locked position
3HandleOpening the glove box
Pull handle to open.
The glove box is illuminated with SmartKey
in starter switch position1 or2 when
opening the lid.
Closing the glove box
Push lid up to close.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Warning!G
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident and sudden maneuvers.
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The glove box can be locked and un-
locked with the mechanical key.
i
The glove box lid contains two cup
holders.

196 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holdersCup holder next to the armrest
Place cup holder bracket1 into re-
cess.
If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can
for example, be stored in the storage com-
partment below the armrest or in storage
pouch on the door panel.
Warning!G
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking, vehi-
cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Ob-
jects thrown around in the vehicle interior
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
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The glove box lid also contains cup
holders (
page 194).

392 Index
Center console 28
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Lower part 29
Upper part 28
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 136
Central locking
From inside 99
Switch 99
Switching on/off (control
system) 142
Unlocking from inside 99
Certification label 368
Changing
Key setting 143
Charging
Vehicle battery 353
Checking
Coolant level 241, 248
Oil level 241, 243
Checklist
Off-road driving 229Child safety 72
Infant and child restraint systems 62,
72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter 199
Cleaning
Cup holders 287
Gear selector lever 287
Hard plastic trim items 287
Headlamps 165
Headliner 287
Illuminated door sill panels 288
Instrument cluster 287
Leather upholstery 288
Light alloy wheels 287
MB Tex upholstery 288
Plastic and rubber parts 288
Rear Parking Assist sensors* 286
Seat belts 287
Steering wheel 287
Windows 286
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 286
Wood trims 288Cleaning tires 254
Climate control 168
Adjusting 171
Defogging windshield 171
Defrosting 172
Rear window defroster 166
Setting the temperature 170
Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 194
Hood 243
Side windows 175
Tailgate 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178, 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 179
Windows 175
Windows with SmartKey 176
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 330
Cockpit 22, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384
Cold tire inflation pressure 273
COMAND 384

393 Index
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 23, 114
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps 114
Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 235
Control system 123, 384
AUDIO menu 128
Convenience submenu 143
Display digital speedometer 128
Functions 125, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 136
Lighting submenu 138
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI menu 130
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Selecting radio system 129Settings menu 132
Standard display menu 128
Submenus 125, 127
TEL menu 146
Trip computer menu 145
Vehicle status message memory
menu 131
Vehicle submenu 142
Convenience feature 177
Convenience submenu 143
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 143
Setting key-dependency 144
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 144
Coolant 248, 380
Adding 249
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 380
Capacities 376
Checking level 248
Messages in display 307, 308, 309
Temperature 238
Temperature display 120
Warning lamp 307Coolant level
Checking 241, 248
Crossing obstacles 232
Cruise control 181, 384
Canceling 182
Driving downhill 182
Driving uphill 182
Fine adjustment 183
Messages in display 310
Setting current speed 182
Setting speed 183
Cruise control lever 181
Cup holder
In rear passenger footwell 197
Cup holders 196
Cleaning 287
In front passenger footwell 197
In glove box lid 196
Next to the armrest 196
Curb weight 273
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 383

397 Index
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 376
Functions (control system) 125, 127
Resetting 133
Fuse box 362, 363, 364
Fuses 362
Fuse box in battery box 362
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 363
Fuse box in middle tunnel 364
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 362
G
Garage door opener 30, 210
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 379
GAWR 274
Gear range 385
Automatic transmission 154
Limiting 154
Shifting into optimal 155
Transfer case 157
Gear range limit
Canceling 155Gear selector lever
Cleaning 287
Position 151
Position (automatic
transmission) 149
Global
Locking 94
Unlocking 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 23, 194
Closing 194
Opening 194
Good visibility 163
GPS 385
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 274
GVW 274
GVWR 274H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 287
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 101
Power seats 39
Synchronizing 102
Headlamp cleaning system 249
Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Cleaning 285
Cleaning system 165, 249
Switching off 58
Switching on 51
Washer fluid 382
Washer system 382
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 287
Heated seats 104
Heated steering wheel 215
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Seat belts 48
Steering wheel 40

402 Index
Off-road driving 227
Checklist 229
Crossing obstacles 232
Driving through water 231
Returning 234
Rules 228
Special driving features 228
Steep terrain 230
Oil
Adding 247
Consumption 243
Dipstick 243
Oil dipstick 247
Viscosity 384
Oil level
Checking 241
One-touch gearshifting 155
Canceling gear range limit 155
Downshifting 155
Upshifting 155
Opening
Ashtray 198
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 239
Fuel filler flap manually 328
Glove box 194Hood 242
Side windows 175
Tailgate 97, 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178, 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof in an
emergency 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 179
Windows 175
Windows with SmartKey 176
Operating
CD player 130
COMAND see separate operating in-
structions
Navigation system 130
Radio 129
Radio transmitters 235
Telephone 146
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 285
Outside temperature indicator 122
Overdue maintenance service 281
Overhead control panel 30
Overspeed range 386P
Paintwork 284
Paintwork code 368
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 197
Parking 57, 222
Parking brake 50, 57
Engaging 57
Message in display 306
Releasing 50
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 338
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Switching on 110
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 109, 144,
164
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist*
Partition net* 189
Installing behind front seats 191
Installing behind rear seat bench 190
Removing 191
Parts service 366

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