2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG climate control

171 Controls in detail
Climate control
Increasing
Turn the temperature control a few de-
grees to the right.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn the temperature control a few de-
grees to the left.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution and volume
Use air distribution control4
(
page 169) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
controls:Adjusting manually
Press theU button.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Select any of the six air volume speeds
and the air distribution.
Adjusting automatically
Press theU button.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Air distribution and volume
are adjusted automatically.
Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on.
Switch to manual mode.
Turn the air distribution control
toa orY.
SymbolFunction
aDirects air through the center,
side, and rear passenger com-
partment air vents
ZDirects air to the windows
XDirects air into the entire vehi-
cle interior
YDirects air to the footwells

172 Controls in detail
Climate control
Defrosting
Activating
Press button P.
The indicator lamp in the button illumi-
nates.
The climate control automatically
switches to the following functions:

maximum blower and heat output

air distribution to the windshield
and the side windows

rear ventilation is turned off
Deactivating
Press the P button.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
Air recirculation
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
Activating
Press button O briefly.
The indicator lamp in the button illumi-
nates.Deactivating
Press button O briefly.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.
The air recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:

after 30 minutes if the outside temper-
ature is above about 41°F (5°C)

after 5 minutes if the outside tempera-
ture is below about 41°F (5°C)

after 5 minutes if economy mode
ACOFF is selected
Warning!G
When the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation
mode for short periods to prevent window
fogging.
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The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside tempera-
tures.
If you have turned off the air condition-
er or the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), the air recirculation mode
will not switch on automatically.

173 Controls in detail
Climate control
Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for a short while, depending on the temper-
ature setting of the climate control.
Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
Activating
Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to
position1 or0 or remove it from the
starter switch.
Press button °.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
Set the left and right temperature to
your personal requirements.Deactivating
Press button ° again to switch off.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.
The residual heat is automatically turned
off:

when the SmartKey in starter switch is
turned to position2

after about 30 minutes

if the battery voltage dropsDeactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Set the air volume control switch to
position0.
Reactivating
Set the air volume control switch to any
speed.

174 Controls in detail
Climate control
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
Press button°.
The indicator lamp on the button°
comes on.Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air conditioner.
Press button° again.
The indicator lamp on the button°
goes out.
The air conditioner uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents
1Air volume control for center air vents
2Left center air vent, adjustable
3Right center air vent, adjustable
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Condensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
!
If the° button on the climate con-
trol panel starts to blink, this indicates
that the air conditioner is losing refrig-
erant. The compressor has turned itself
off. The air conditioner cannot be
turned on again.

Have the air conditioner checked at
the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

232 Operation
Driving instructions

Comply with the warnings
(
page 227) and rules for off-road
driving (
page 228).

Switch off the exterior lamps as well as
the climate control.

Select gear range2 or1 on the auto-
matic transmission (
page 154).

Enter the water only at a shallow spot,
driving at walking speed.

Do not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
There is a very high level of driving re-
sistance in water. The surface is slip-
pery and may not be firm, making
pulling away in water difficult and dan-
gerous.

Clean mud off the tire tread after driv-
ing through water.

To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the
brake pedal several times after leaving
the water.
Crossing obstacles!
Never accelerate before driving into
the water. The bow wave could force
water into the engine and auxiliary
equipment, thus damaging them.
!
If possible, use the assistance of a sec-
ond person outside the vehicle to scout
the path you intend to take and check
for adequate ground clearance when
you cross obstacles with your vehicle.
The person assisting you outside the
vehicle should always be a safe dis-
tance away from the vehicle and posi-
tioned so that he or she cannot get hurt
in case of any unexpected vehicle
movement.
After off-road driving or crossing obsta-
cles, inspect vehicle for any damage,
especially vehicle underbody and sus-
pension components. Failure to do so
can adversely affect the vehicle’s fu-
ture performance, including increased
chance of an accident.

271 Operation
Tires and wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(U.S. vehicles)
Tire manufacturers are required to grade
tires based on three performance
factors: treadwear, traction and
temperature resistance.
1Treadwear
2Traction
3Temperature resistanceQuality grades can be found, where appli-
cable, on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.
TreadwearTractionTemperature
200AAA

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

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