2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG sunroof

Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 149
Gear selector lever position ......... 151
Driving tips ................................... 153
Gear ranges ................................. 154
One-touch gearshifting................. 155
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 156
Transfer case ..................................... 157
Transfer case position .................. 157
Switching transfer case................ 157
Differential locks ............................... 159
A few words about differentials
and differential locks.................... 160
Switching differential locks
on and off..................................... 161
Good visibility .................................... 163
Rear view mirrors ......................... 163
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 165
Sun visors .................................... 165
Rear window defroster ................. 166Climate control ................................... 168
Setting the temperature................ 170
Adjusting air distribution
and volume ................................... 171
Defrosting ..................................... 172
Air recirculation ............................ 172
Residual engine heat utilization .... 173
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 173
Air conditioning............................. 174
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 174
Power windows .................................. 175
Opening and closing the windows. 175
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 178
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 178
Driving systems .................................. 181
Cruise control ............................... 181
Rear Parking Assist* ..................... 184Loading .............................................. 187
Roof rack ...................................... 187
Cargo compartment cover ............ 187
Enlarged cargo compartment ....... 188
Split rear seat bench .................... 188
Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 189
Loading instructions ..................... 192
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 193
Useful features ................................... 194
Storage compartments ................. 194
Ashtrays........................................ 198
Cigarette lighter ............................ 199
Electrical outlet............................. 200
Floormats ..................................... 201
Telephone* ................................... 201
Tele Aid ......................................... 202
Garage door opener ...................... 210
Heated steering wheel .................. 215

Contents
Practical hints................................. 289
What to do if … .................................. 290
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 290
Lamp in center console................ 297
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 298
Where will I find...? ............................ 323
First aid kit ................................... 323
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 323
Vehicle jack.................................. 324
CD changer .................................. 324
Spare wheel ................................. 325
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 327
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 327
Locking the vehicle ...................... 328
Fuel filler flap ............................... 328
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever .. 329Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 330
Brush guard* ...................................... 331
Lowering and raising brush guard . 332
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 333
SmartKey ...................................... 334
Replacing bulbs .................................. 335
Bulbs ............................................. 336
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 338
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 343
Replacing wiper blades....................... 346
Removing wiper blades ................. 346
Installing wiper blades .................. 347
Flat tire ............................................... 348
Preparing the vehicle .................... 348
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 349
Battery................................................ 353
Charging the battery ..................... 353
Disconnecting the battery............. 354
Reconnecting the battery.............. 355Jump starting...................................... 356
Towing the vehicle.............................. 358
Transporting the vehicle ............... 360
Towing the vehicle - various
problem scenarios ........................ 360
Front towing eye ........................... 361
Rear towing eye ............................ 361
Freeing a stranded vehicle ............ 361
Fuses.................................................. 362
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 362
Fuse box in battery box ................ 362
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ......................................... 363
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............. 364

30 At a glance
Overhead control panel
ItemPage
1Tele Aid (emergency call
system)202
2Cargo compartment lamps118
3Right front reading lamp116
4Power tilt/sliding sunroof178
5Interior rear view mirror 41
ItemPage
6Signal transmitter buttons
for garage door opener210
7Indicator lamp for garage
door opener210
8Interior lighting control116
9Left front reading lamp116

91 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Transfer case
Differential locks
Good visibility
Climate control
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features

92 Controls in detail
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are giv-
en at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key. The locking
tabs for the mechanical key portion of the
two SmartKeys are a different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors

the tailgate

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control
1‹ Lock button
2Locking tab for mechanical key
3ΠUnlock button
4Battery check lamp
5Â Panic button (
page 79)
i
You can also open and close the power
windows (
page 176) and tilt/sliding
sunroof (
page 179) using the
SmartKey.

176 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening and closing windows with the
SmartKey
The tilt/sliding sunroof (
page 178) will
also be opened or closed when the power
windows are operated with the SmartKey.
Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s door handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the door handle.Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
begin to open after approximately
1 second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Warning!G
Never operate the windows or tilt/sliding
sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the button on the SmartKey.
To reverse direction of movement,
pressŒ for opening or ‹ for closing.

177 Controls in detail
Power windows
Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
begin to close after approximately
1 second.
Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Make sure all side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof are properly closed
before leaving the vehicle.
Warning!G
When closing the windows and tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure that there is no danger
of anyone being harmed by the closing pro-
cedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold
buttonŒ. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure, press and hold
button ‹.

178 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding sunroof is on the overhead con-
trol panel.
Sunroof switch
1Push up to raise sunroof at rear
2Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
3Push forward to slide sunroof closed
4Push back to slide sunroof open
Warning!G
When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening procedure of the tilt/sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by re-
leasing the switch or, if the switch was
moved past the resistance point and re-
leased, by moving the switch in any direc-
tion.
The closing procedure of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof can be immediately halted by releasing
the switch.
The closing procedure can be immediately
reversed by moving the switch in
direction1or4.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts prop-
erly as entire body parts or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment can cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.