2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG tow

361 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Front towing eye
In the front, the towing eye is located on
the driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eyeRear towing eye
In the rear, the towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eyeFreeing a stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle should be pulled back-
ward in its own previously made tracks.

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

394 Index
D
Data recording (vehicle) 20
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Setting 138, 139
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Alarm 89
Anti-theft alarm system 89
Central locking (control system) 142
Cruise control 182
Defrost 172
ESP 86
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 140
Headlamps 58
Immobilizer 88
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 141
Rear window defroster 167
Tow-away alarm 90
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 171
Defrosting 172Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 140
Interior lighting 141
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 148
Differential locks 159, 384
Switching off 162
Switching on 161
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 128
Direction of rotation (tires) 255
Discharged battery
Jump starting 356
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 354
Display
Selecting 138Displays
Digital speedometer 128
Maintenance service indicator 280
Messages 245, 298
Selecting 138
Showing vehicle status
messages 131
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 145
Door control panel 31
Door handle 31
Door sill panels
Cleaning 288
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 209
Doors
Messages in display 310
Opening from the inside 96
Opening from the outside 94
DOT 274
Downhill driving
Cruise control 182
Downshifting 155
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 220

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

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

409 Index
Tele Aid 202
Call priority 208
Emergency calls 204
Information 207
Initiating an emergency call
manually 205
Messages in display 321
Remote door unlock 209
Roadside Assistance 206
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 210
System self-check 203
Tele Aid System 202
Tele Aid System 387
Telematics* 387
Telephone
Answering a call 147
Dialing a number from the phone
book 148
Ending a call 147
Loading phone book 148
Operating 146
Redialing 148
Telephone* 26, 201
Messages in display 322Temperature
Display mode 136
Setting interior temperature 170
Setting units in display 136
Tires 261
Text messages
Multifunction display 300
Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 193
Tightening torque 387
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 352
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178
Closing 178, 330
Closing with SmartKey 179
Opening 178, 330
Opening with SmartKey 179
Stopping 179
Time
Setting display mode 136
Time display mode
Setting 136
TIN 275
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 276
Tire and Loading Information 256
Tire and loading terminology 273
Tire care and maintenance 253Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 260, 261
Tire inspection 253
Tire load rating 275
Tire ply composition and material
used 275
Tire speed rating 225, 266, 275
Tire terminology 273
Tire traction 224
Tires 252, 371
Direction of rotation 255
Driving instructions 223
Retreads 252
Rims and tires 371
Rotating 276
Service life 253
Temperature 261, 272
Tread depth 254, 278
Wear pattern 277
Winter 278
Tools 323
Tow-away alarm 28, 89
Arming 89
Disarming 89
Disarming for transport 89

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