2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG differential

423 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterG 500
G55AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission9.0 US qt (8.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case2.96 US qt (2.8 l)MB part no. A 001 989 28 03 10
Differential lock mechanism0.47 - 0.63 US qt (0.45 - 0.6 l)Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J 1703
Front axleG 500
G55AMG1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Rear axleG 500
G55AMG1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Power steeringapprox. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid, or
approved Dexron III ATF
Front wheel hubsapprox. 1.5oz (43g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system0.86 US qt (0.81 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

436 Index
D
Data recording (vehicle) 20
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Setting 151
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 189
Air recirculation mode 189
Alarm 97
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Central locking (control system) 155
Cruise control 198
Defrost 188
ESP
®94
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 153
Headlamps 64
Immobilizer 96
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154
Rear window defroster 181
Tow-away alarm 98
Windshield defroster 181
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 187
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 153
Interior lighting 154Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 160
Differential locks 173
Switching off 176
Switching on 175
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving
With starting 54
Direction of rotation (tires) 280
Discharged battery
Jump starting 399
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 398
Displays
Maintenance service indicator
message 311
Messages 271, 338
Selecting display for status
indicator 150
Showing vehicle status
messages 145
Door
Entry lamps 129
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 235Door control panel 33
Door handle 33
Doors
Message in display 350
Opening from the inside 104
DOT 305
Downhill driving
Cruise control 198
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 245
Driving
General instructions 48, 245
In winter 251
Problems 61
Safety systems 88
Through standing water 252
Driving abroad 261
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS 91
ABS 88
BAS 90
EBB 92
ESP
®92
Driving instructions 245
Passenger compartment 252
Driving off 247

438 Index
F
Fastening the seat belts 48
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 199
First aid kit 366
Flat tire 390
Lifting the vehicle 391
Lowering the vehicle 394
Mounting the spare wheel 391
Spare wheel 368
Floormats 224
Fog lamp, rear 121, 378
Fog lamps
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps 122
Fog lamps, front 121
4-ETS 88, 91
Front air bags 73
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 176
Front fog lamps
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 378, 382
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 378, 380
Switching on 117Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 81, 337
Front seat head restraints
Installing 109
Removing 108
Front towing eye 404
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 383
Fuel 265
Additives 427
Gasoline additives 427
Message in display 365
Premium unleaded gasoline 265,
424, 426
Refueling 264
Requirements 426
Reserve warning 27
Technical data 422
Fuel additives 427
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 158
Since start 157
Fuel filler cap
Message in display 353Fuel filler flap 264
Locking 264
Opening 372
Unlocking 264
Fuel requirements 426
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 353
Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank
Capacity 424
Filler flap 264
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 422
Functions (control system) 135, 137,
139
Fuse box 406, 407, 408
Fuses 405
Fuse box in battery box 408
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 406
Fuse box in middle tunnel 407
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment 406

446 Index
R
Radio
Satellite (USA only) 142
Selecting stations 141
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 261
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 158
Range of sensors
Rear Parking Assist 201
Reading lamp 32
Rear axle differential lock
Switching on 176
Rear door window
Blocking operation 86
Rear fog lamp
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 386
Rear interior lamps 126
Rear lamps
Replacing bulbs 378
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear Parking Assist 200
Cleaning sensors 318, 319
Malfunction 203
Monitoring reach 201
Warning indicators 202
Rear seat bench
Split 206
Rear seat head restraints
Installing 111
Removing 111
Rear towing eye 404
Rear view camera 203
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 177
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181
Activating 181
Deactivating 181
Rear window wiper
Intermittent wipe 60
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 306
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 398
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 236Refrigerant
Air conditioning 425
Refueling 264
Regular checks 265
Reinstalling
Vehicle battery 398
Remote control
SmartKey 100
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 235
Removing
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Vehicle battery 398
Wheel 393
Wiper blades 388
Removing mechanical key 370
Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 378
Bulbs 377
Front lamp bulbs 380
Rear lamp bulbs 385
SmartKey batteries 376
Wiper blades 388

449 Index
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 149
SRS 76
Indicator lamp 334
Messages in display 360
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 380
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 378
Standing water
Driving instructions 252
Starter switch 25, 39
Positions 39
Starting difficulties 54
Starting position 39
Starting the engine 54
Steep terrain 255
Steering column
Adjusting in /out 45
Adjusting up/down 45Steering wheel
Adjusting 44
Adjusting in/out 45
Adjusting up/down 45
Buttons 28
Cleaning 321
Heated 225
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 236
Stopping
Side windows 193
Tilt/sliding sunroof 196
Storage bags
In rear passenger compartment 217
Storage box
In front of armrest 217
Storage compartments 34, 215
Armrest 216
Below armrest 216
Cup holders 219, 220
Glove box 215
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 218
Storage bags 217
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 115
Storing tires 279Submenus
Convenience 156
For settings 135
In control system 137, 139
Instrument cluster 149
Lighting 151
Selecting 147
Settings menu 147
Vehicle 154
Summer opening feature 193
Sun visors 179
Switching
Transfer case 170
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 155
Delayed (exterior lamps) 153
Differential locks 176
Engine 64
ESP
®94
Headlamps 64
Heated steering wheel 225

450 Index
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 155
Differential locks 175
ESP
®95
Front axle differential lock 176
Headlamps 56
Heated steering wheel 225
Rear axle differential lock 176
Transfer case differential lock 175
Windshield wipers 58
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 344–365
T
Tachometer 27, 132
Overspeed range 132
Tail lamps 385
Cleaning 318
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 378
Tailgate
Closing 106
Message in display 364
Opening 105
Unlocking in an emergency 371Tar stains 315
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 425
Brake fluid 425
Coolant 422
Coolants 427
Electrical system 419
Engine 415
Engine oil 425
Engine oil additives 425
Fuel requirements 426
Fuels 422
Gasoline additives 427
Lubricants 422
Main dimensions 420
Premium unleaded gasoline 426
Rims and tires 416
Weights and ratings 421
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 424, 430
Tele Aid 229
Initiating an emergency call
manually 231
Message in display 364Tele Aid*
Call priority 235
Emergency calls 230
Information 233
Remote door unlock 235
Roadside Assistance 232
SOS button 231
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 236
System self-check 230
Telephone
Answering a call 160
Dialing a number from the phone
book 160
Ending a call 160
Loading phone book 160
Operating 159
Redialing 161
Telephone cradle
Changing 228

452 Index
Transfer case 170
Gear range 170
Messages in display 363
Messages in the multifunction
display 172
Switching 170
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 175
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 307
Tread depth 279
Tread depth (tires) 309
Treadwear indicators 307
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer
Resetting 131
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 358–359
Replacing bulbs 378
Turn signals 25, 57
Additional in mirrors 378
Cleaning lenses 318
Front bulbs 378
Indicator lamps 27
Rear bulbs 378Turning off
Engine 64
TWR 307
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 307
Units
Setting speedometer units 149
Unlocking 38, 100
Driver’s door in an emergency 370
Fuel filler flap 264
Gear selector lever manually 373
Global 102
In an emergency 370
Selective setting 102
Tailgate in an emergency 371
With the SmartKey 38
Uphill driving
Cruise control 198
Upholstery
Cleaning 322Useful features 215
Ashtrays 220
Cigarette lighter 222
Electrical outlets 223
Floormats 224
Storage compartments 215
V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 146, 148
Lifting 391
Locking 30
Locking in an emergency 371
Lowering 394
Service battery 396
Towing 401
Unlocking 30
Unlocking in an emergency 370
Vehicle battery 396
Vehicle care 314
Engine cleaning 316
Gear selector lever 321
Headlamps 318
Leather upholstery 322
Light alloy wheels 320
Ornamental moldings 317