2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG lock

325 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under a cover
on the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
For information on rim and tire specifica-
tions, see (
page 371) and (page 373).
Removing cover
1Cover ring
2Key
3Tab
Open lock for cover ring1 with
key2 for the spare wheel cover.
Fold tab3 downwards.
4Cover plate
Pull cover ring1 slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.
Pull cover plate4 upward towards
you.5Catch
6Recess
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When replacing cover plate4, make
sure catch5 engages in recess6.
Make sure the lock faces downwards
when mounting cover ring1.
For safety reasons, check regularly that
the spare wheel is securely fastened.

327 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the
tailgate using the mechanical key.
The passenger door cannot be unlocked
manually.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key
Move locking tab1 in direction of ar-
row and slide the mechanical key2
out of the housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door
Unlock the door with the mechanical
key. To do so, push the mechanical key
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.Unlocking the tailgate
If you are unable to unlock the tailgate with
the SmartKey, open the tailgate with the
mechanical key as follows:
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Lock cylinder
3HandleInsert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder2.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and release it.
Remove the mechanical key.
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Unlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.


328 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Press lock cylinder2 and pull on tail-
gate handle3.
Open the tailgate to the side.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical key
as follows:
Close the passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 99).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the doors have moved down.
If necessary, push them down manual-
ly.
Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.
Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
Check if the tailgate is locked. If neces-
sary lock the tailgate with the mechan-
ical key.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear panel trim2.
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The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.
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Unlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.


329 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
3Release strap
Pull strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can
be opened. Manually unlocking the transmission
gear selector lever
In case of power failure the transmission
gear selector lever can be manually un-
locked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1Pin
Insert a pin1, e.g. ball point pen, into
the covered opening.
Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push pin1 down.
Move gear selector lever from
positionP.
Remove pin1.
The cover returns to its closed position af-
ter moving the gear selector lever to posi-
tions D+ and D-.
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The gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to positionP.

330 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof manually in case of power failure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located on
the left side (driver’s side) of the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Take the vehicle tool kit out from its
storage compartment (
page 323).
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection1 from door
pillar.
Remove rear panel trim2.
3Key (vehicle tool kit)
4Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit)
Fit key3 into hexagon nut of drive.
Insert screwdriver4 into the key as a
lever.
Turn screwdriver4 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed

raise sunroof at the rear
Turn screwdriver4 counterclockwise
to:

slide sunroof open

lower sunroof at the rear
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Do not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.

331 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!G
The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and headlights from minor
mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since the
safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
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Only lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

332 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Lowering and raising brush guard
1Locking and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering
While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.Raising and securing
Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage
the cross slot recess in lock3.
Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock makes contact with end stop
joint4.
Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
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Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.

333 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
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When inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.
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When replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.