2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 trip computer

Contents
Safety and Security........................... 61
Occupant safety................................... 62
Airbags ........................................... 63
Seat belts ....................................... 68
Children in the vehicle .................... 72
Blocking rear door window
operation ........................................ 78
Panic alarm .......................................... 79
Driving and safety systems .................. 80
ABS ................................................ 80
BAS ................................................ 82
4-ETS .............................................. 83
EBB................................................. 84
ESP ................................................. 84
Anti-theft systems................................ 88
Immobilizer..................................... 88
Anti-theft alarm .............................. 88
Tow-away alarm ............................. 89Controls in detail............................... 91
Locking and unlocking ......................... 92
SmartKey ....................................... 92
Opening the doors from the inside . 96
Opening the tailgate ....................... 97
Closing the tailgate ........................ 98
Automatic central locking .............. 98
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 99
Seats ................................................. 100
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 100
Removing and installing front seat
head restraints ............................. 101
Synchronizing head restraints
and seat adjustment fore
and aft for front seats .................. 102
Rear seat head restraints ............. 102
Multicontour seat* ....................... 104
Heated seats ................................ 104
Memory function ............................... 107
Storing positions into memory ..... 108
Recalling positions from memory . 108
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position................. 109Lighting ............................................. 110
Exterior lamp switch .................... 110
Combination switch ..................... 114
Hazard warning flasher ................ 115
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Rear interior lamps ...................... 117
Cargo compartment lamps .......... 118
Instrument cluster ............................. 120
Instrument cluster illumination .... 120
Coolant temperature display........ 120
Trip odometer .............................. 121
Tachometer .................................. 121
Outside temperature indicator ..... 122
Control system .................................. 123
Multifunction display.................... 123
Multifunction steering wheel........ 124
Menus .......................................... 126
Standard display menu ................ 128
AUDIO menu ................................ 128
NAVI menu ................................... 130
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 131
Settings menu .............................. 132
Trip computer menu..................... 145
TEL menu ..................................... 146

127 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1Menu2Menu3Menu4Menu5Menu6Menu7
Standard
displayAUDIONAVIVehicle status
message
memorySettingsTrip computerTEL
(page 128)(page 128)(page 130)(page 131)(page 132)(page 145)(page 146)
Commands/submenu
Coolant
temperature
displaySelect radio
stationShow route guid-
ance instruc-
tions, current
direction trav-
eledCall up vehicle
malfunction,
warning and
system status
messages stored
in memoryReset to factory
settingsFuel
consumption
statistics after
startLoad phone book
Digital
speedometerSelect satellite
radio station*
(USA only)Instrument
cluster submenuFuel
consumption
statistics since
the last resetSearch for name
in phone book
Call up mainte-
nance service
indicatorOperate CD
playerLighting
submenuCall up range
Check engine oil
levelVehicle submenu
Convenience
submenu

145 Controls in detail
Control system
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle. The follow-
ing information is available:Fuel consumption statistics after start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
AFTER START.
1Time elapsed since start
2Average fuel consumption since start
3Average speed since start
4Distance driven since startFuel consumption since last reset
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
AFTER RESET.
1Time elapsed since last reset
2Average fuel consumption since last
reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Distance driven since last reset
FunctionPage
Fuel consumption statistics after
start145
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset145
Call up range (distance to empty)146


146 Controls in detail
Control system
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the display.
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 120) until
the value is reset to
0.Calling up range (distance to empty)
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
RANGE.
In the display you will see the calculat-
ed range based on the current fuel tank
level.
TEL menui
All statistics stored since the last en-
gine start will be reset approximately
four hours after the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position0 or
removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position1or2 with-
in this time period.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving. For your safety and the
safety of others, we recommend that you
pull over to a safe location and stop before
placing or taking a telephone call. If you
choose to use the telephone while driving,
please use the hands-free device and only
use the telephone when weather, road and
traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.


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

400 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 367
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
LOW RANGE - ABS 81
Lowering
Vehicle 352
Lubricants
Technical data 376
M
Main dimensions 375
Maintenance 280
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 280
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 281
Extended service (Service B) 280
Overdue 281
Types 281
When due 280
Maintenance service indicator 280
Calling up 281, 282
Clearing 281, 282
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 385Malfunction
Displaying 131
Rear Parking Assist* 186
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 328
Interior lighting control 117
Locking the vehicle 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof 330
Unlocking the driver’s door 327
Unlocking the tailgate 327
Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 329
Maximum inflation pressure 274
Maximum load rating 274
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 274
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 288
Mechanical key 327
Memory function 107, 386
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 109
Storing key dependent settings 108Menus 125
AUDIO 128
In control system 126, 127
NAVI 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL 146
Trip computer 145
Vehicle status message memory 131
Messages in the multifunction display
Symbol messages 304
Text messages 300
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 364
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 137

410 Index
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 361
Towing eye, rear 361
Towing the vehicle 358
Stranded vehicle 361
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 360
Traction 275
Transfer case 157, 388
Gear range 157
Messages in the multifunction
display 158
Switching 157
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 161
Transmission gear selector lever 329
Unlocking manually 329
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 275
Tread depth 254
Tread depth (tires) 278
Treadwear indicators 276
Trip computer 145
Trip odometer
Resetting 121Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 285
Front bulbs 336
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 336
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 276
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 136
Setting time units 136Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 327
Fuel filler flap 239
Global 94
In an emergency 327
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 327
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 329
Vehicle in an emergency 209
With the SmartKey 34
Uphill driving
Cruise control 182
Upshifting 155
Useful features 194
Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Electrical outlet 200
Floormats 201
Storage compartments 194
Tele Aid 202
Telephone* 201