2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG mirror

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

396 Index
Engine oil level see Oil level
Enlarged cargo compartment 188
ESP 25, 80, 84, 384
Messages in display 302
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Synchronizing 302
Warning lamp 295
ETD 62, 71, 384
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 140
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 144
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 136
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 183
First aid kit 323Flat tire 348
Lowering the vehicle 352
Mounting the spare wheel 349
Spare wheel 325
Flexible Service System (FSS, Canada
vehicles) 384
Fog lamp, rear 114, 336
Fog lamps, front 113
Messages in display 315
4-ETS 80, 83
Front airbags 67
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 162
Front fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 340
Front lamps
Messages in display 314, 316
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 110
Front seat head restraints
Installing 102
Removing 101
Front towing eye 361
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 342FSS (Flexible Service System, Canada
vehicles) 384
Fuel 240
Additives 379
Fuel reserve warning lamp 296
Gasoline additives 379
Premium unleaded gasoline 240,
376, 378
Refueling 239
Requirements 379
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 376
Fuel additives 379
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 145
Since last reset 145
Fuel filler flap 239
Locking 239
Opening 328
Unlocking 239
Fuel requirements 379
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 313
Fuel tank
Capacity 376
Filler flap 239

398 Index
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 114
High mounted brake lamp 336
Hood 242
Closing 243
Messages in display 313
Opening 242
Hydroplaning 224
I
Identification labels 368
Certification label 368
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 368
Ignition
Switching on 49
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer 88
Activating 88
Deactivating 88
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat anchors 77Information
Button for Tele Aid 207
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 163
Installing
Cargo compartment cover 187
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 347
Instructions
Loading 192
Instrument cluster 24, 120, 385
Cleaning 287
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 120
Lamps in 296
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 122
Selecting language 137
Instrument lighting 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 116
Delayed shut-off 141
Manual operation 117
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wiping 54Interval wiping 55
Switching off 55
Switching on 55
J
Jack 324
Jump starting 356
K
Key, mechanical 327
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Checking the batteries 95
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global unlocking 94
Loss of 96
Positions in starter switch 35
Remote controls 92
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 49
Unlocking with 34
Key-dependency memory
Settings 144
Keys 92
Kickdown 385

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

401 Index
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 164
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 163
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 144
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109
MON 240
MON (Motor Octane Number) 386
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist* 185
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 137
Multicontour seat* 104
Multifunction display 123, 386
Selecting language 137
Standard display 127Multifunction display messages
ABS 300
BAS 300
Battery 304, 305
Brake fluid 305
Brake pads 305
Check engine 294
Coolant 307, 308, 309
Cruise control 310
Display 322
Doors 310
Engine 294
Engine air filter 310
Engine oil 311
ESP 302
Fuel reserve tank 313
Hood 313
Key 313
Lamps 314, 316
Parking brake 306
Sunroof 321
Tailgate 322
Tele Aid 321
Telephone* 322
Washer fluid 322Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124
Buttons 124
N
Navigation system
Operating 130
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 113
Setting 140
Normal occupant weight 274
O
Occupant distribution 274
Occupant safety 62
Airbags 63
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 43, 66
Odometer, main 25

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

403 Index
Passenger compartment 227
Fuse box in 362
Interior lighting 116
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 197
Storage bags 198
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 363
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 220
Phone book
Loading 148
Quick search 148
Phone number
Dialing 148
Redialing 148
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 288
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Layout 369
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 262Power assistance 221
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 178
Power train 386
Power washer 284
Power windows 175
Blocking of rear door window
operation 78
Convenience feature 177
Side windows 175
Summer opening feature 176Practical hints
First aid kit 323
Fuses 362
Lamp in center console 297
Lamps in instrument cluster 290
Messages in the display 298
Spare wheel 325
Towing the vehicle 358
Vehicle jack 324
Vehicle tool kit 323
Premium unleaded gasoline 378
Problems
While driving 55
Product information 9
Production options weight 275
PSI 275, 276
Q
Quick search
Phone book 148
R
Radio
Satellite (USA only) 129
Selecting stations 129
Station search 129
Station selection setting 142

404 Index
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 235
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 146
Range of sensor
Rear Parking Assist* 185
Reading lamp 30
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 162
Rear bench seat
Foldable 188
Rear door window
Blocking operation 78
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 344
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear Parking Assist* 184, 386
Cleaning sensors 286
Malfunction 186
Monitoring reach 185
Warning indicators 186
Rear seat head restraints 102
Installing 103
Removing 103
Rear towing eye 361
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 163Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 166
Activating 166
Deactivating 167
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Recommended inflation pressure 275
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 355
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 210
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 378
Refueling 239
Regular checks 240
Remote controls
SmartKey 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 209
Removing
Cargo compartment cover 187
Wheel 351
Wiper blades 346Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 336
Bulbs 335
Front lamp bulbs 338
Rear lamp bulbs 336, 343
SmartKey batteries 333
Wiper blades 346
Resetting
All functions (control system) 132
All functions of a submenu 133
Fuel consumption 145
Maintenance service indicator 282
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 386
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 386
Restraint systems 62, 386
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62
Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) 62
Seat belts 62