2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 spare wheel

Contents
Practical hints................................. 323
What to do if … .................................. 324
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 324
Lamp in center console................ 337
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 338
Where will I find...? ............................ 366
First aid kit ................................... 366
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 366
Vehicle jack.................................. 367
CD changer .................................. 368
Spare wheel ................................. 368
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 370
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 370
Locking the vehicle ...................... 371
Fuel filler flap ............................... 372
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ............................... 373Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 374
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 374
Brush guard ........................................ 375
Lowering and raising
brush guard................................... 375
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 376
Replacing bulbs .................................. 377
Bulbs ............................................. 377
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 380
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 385
Replacing wiper blades....................... 388
Wiper blades ................................. 388
Flat tire ............................................... 390
Preparing the vehicle .................... 390
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 391
Battery................................................ 396
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery .................................... 398
Charging the battery ..................... 398Jump starting...................................... 399
Towing the vehicle.............................. 401
Transporting the vehicle ............... 403
Towing the vehicle - various
problem scenarios ........................ 403
Front towing eye ........................... 404
Rear towing eye ............................ 404
Stranded vehicle ........................... 404
Fuses.................................................. 405
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 406
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ......................................... 406
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............. 407
Fuse box in battery box ................ 408

Contents
Technical data.................................. 409
Parts service ...................................... 410
Warranty coverage ............................. 411
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 411
Identification labels............................ 412
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 414
G 500 ........................................... 414
G 55 AMG..................................... 414
Engine ................................................ 415
Rims and tires .................................... 416
Same size tires ............................. 417
Spare wheel ................................. 418
Electrical system................................ 419
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings ......................................... 420
Main dimensions .......................... 420
Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 421Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 422
Capacities .................................... 422
Engine oils.................................... 425
Engine oil additives ...................... 425
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 425
Brake fluid .................................... 425
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 426
Fuel requirements ........................ 426
Gasoline additives ........................ 427
Coolants....................................... 427
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system ......................................... 430Index................................................. 431

23 At a glance
Exterior view
ItemPage
1Tailgate105
Cargo compartment

Loading instructions208

Expanding206

Cargo tie-down rings209

Partition net*210

Cover blind214
2Rear view camera203
3Rear window defroster181
4Rear lamps378
5Fuel filler flap264
Refueling264
Fuel265,
426
ItemPage
6Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting46
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors177
7Hood267
Engine oil269
Coolant274
8Windshield wipers58
Wiper blades, replacing388
Wiper blades, cleaning319
9Windshield
Cleaning with windshield
washer fluid59
Cleaning319
Windshield defroster180
aPower tilt/sliding sunroof195
ItemPage
bDoors
Locking and unlocking100
Opening and closing104
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency370
cHeadlamp cleaning system177
dFront lamps378
eTires and wheels277,
416
Checking tire inflation
pressure288
General information277
Flat tire390
Spare wheel368
fFront towing eye404
Rear towing eye404

35 At a glance
Storage compartments
ItemPage
1Glove box215
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell218
2Cup holder in front passenger
footwell220
3Storage tray31
4Storage box in front of
armrest217
5Cup holder next to armrest219
6Storage pocket in front
passenger door
First aid kit366
7Ruffled storage bag on front
passenger seat backrest217
8Cup holder in rear passenger
footwell220
ItemPage
9Spare wheel368
aCD changer368
bVehicle jack367
cVehicle tool kit366
dArmrest

Storage/telephone* tray216

Storage compartment216

Roadside Assistance
button•232

Information button¡233
eRuffled storage bag on
driver’s seat backrest217
fStorage pocket in driver’s
door

203 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Rear Parking Assist system
malfunction
If no distance segments illuminate and no
acoustic warning sounds, there is a mal-
function in the Rear Parking Assist system.
Have the Rear Parking Assist system
checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as
soon as possible.
Rear view camera
Warning!G
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles from a distorted perspec-
tive or inaccurately, or may not display ob-
stacles at all. The rear view camera does not
relieve you of the responsibility to be cau-
tious, take care and pay careful attention.
The rear view camera may not show objects
which are

very close to the rear bumper

under the rear bumper

under the spare wheel

nearby behind the spare wheel
You are responsible for safety at all times
and must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself or others.
Warning!G
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
or near the area in which you are
parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
Warning!G
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if

the tailgate is open

it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy

it is night or you are parking/maneuver-
ing your vehicle in an area where it is
very dark

the camera is exposed to a very bright
white light

the immediate surroundings are illumi-
nated with fluorescent light (the display
may flicker)


208 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading instructions
Load distribution
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
spare wheel, installed accessories, pas-
sengers and luggage/cargo must never
exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as
specified on the certification label located
on the driver’s door B-pillar (
page 412).
In addition, the load must be distributed in
such a way so that the weight on each axle
never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle.
The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are
indicated on the certification label which
can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 412).
For more information, see “Tire and Load-
ing Information” (
page 281).
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using cargo tie-down
rings and fastening materials appropriate
for the weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items will be
thrown around inside the vehicle, and can
cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the
items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.

233 Controls in detail
Useful features
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
Describe the nature of the need for
assistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For
services such as labor and/or towing,
charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside
Assistance Manual for more information.
The following is only available in the USA:

Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.Information button¡
The Information button¡ is located
below the center armrest cover.
1Button to open telephone tray
2Armrest cover
3Information button¡
Press button1 and lift up armrest
cover2.
iThe indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illuminated in
red for approximately 10 seconds during the
system self-check after switching on the ignition
(together with the SOS button and the
Information button¡).
See system self-check (
page 230) if the
indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays
on longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance
button• is flashing continuously and there
was no voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could not
initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the rele-
vant cellular phone network was not available).
The message
Call failed appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated
using thet button on the multifunction
steering wheel or the END button on the
COMAND system headunit.


278 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire care and maintenance
Regularly check your tire inflation pressure
at least once a month. For more informa-
tion on checking tire inflation pressure see
“Recommended tire inflation pressure”
(
page 286).Tire inspection
Every time you check your tire inflation
pressure, you should also inspect your
tires for the following:

excessive treadwear (page 279)

cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber

bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in
the tread or side of the tire
Replace the tire if you find any of the above
conditions.
Make sure you also inspect the spare tire
periodically for condition and inflation.
Spare tires will age and become worn over
time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Life of tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:

Driving style

Tire inflation pressure

Distance driven
Warning!G
Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam-
aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure
loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
Warning!G
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
6 years, regardless of the remaining tread.