2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG roof

366 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the storage
pocket in the front passenger door.
1First aid kitVehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in a storage
compartment in the rear footwell.
The following is included:

Wheel wrench

Pump handle for vehicle jack

Key for opening/closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof in an emergency

Screwdriver

Fuse extractor1Cover
2TabFold cover1 to the side.
Pull vehicle tool kit out of the compart-
ment using tab2.
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.

374 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located on
the driver’s side of the cargo compartment
behind the rear trim panel.
1Edge protection
2Rear trim panelOpen the tailgate.
Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear trim panel2.
3Key
4Screwdriver
Take the vehicle tool kit out of its
storage compartment (
page 366).
Take key3 and screwdriver4 out of
the vehicle tool kit.
Fit key3 into hexagon nut of drive.
Insert screwdriver4 (as a lever) into
hole of key3.
Turn screwdriver4 clockwise to

slide sunroof closed

raise sunroof at the rear
Turn screwdriver4 counterclockwise
to

slide sunroof open

lower sunroof at the reariDo not disconnect electrical connectors.

397 Practical hints
Battery
Warning!G
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
page 396).
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Warning!G
Jump starting must only be done using the
jump-start terminals located in the engine
compartment (
page 400).
Warning!G
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
!Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the
alternator and other electronic components
could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
intervals or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for further
information.

434 Index
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Carpets, Cleaning 321
Catalytic converter 262
CD changer 368
CD player
Operating 143
Center console 30
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 337
Lower part 31
Upper part 30
Central locking
From inside 107
Switch 107
Switching on/off (control
system) 155
Unlocking from inside 107
Central unlocking
Switch 107
Certification label 412
Charging
Vehicle battery 398
Checking
Coolant level 266, 274
Oil level 266, 269Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 289
Checklist
Off-road driving 254
Child safety 78
Infant and child restraint systems 68,
79
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter 222
Cleaning
Gear selector lever 321
Headlamps 177
Headliner 321
Leather upholstery 322
Light alloy wheels 320
Rear Parking Assist sensors 318,
319
Seat belts 321
Steering wheel 321Upholstery 322
Windows 319
Windshield 59
Wiper blades 319
Wood trims 322
Cleaning tires 279
Climate control 182
Adjusting air distribution 186
Adjusting air volume 186
Air conditioning 189
Air recirculation mode 188
Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting 187
Rear window defroster 181
Residual heat utilization (REST) 190
Setting the temperature 185
Windshield defroster 180
Clock 27
Closing
Glove box 215
Hood 269
Tailgate 106
Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 374
Windows 192
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 374

437 Index
Driving on sand 259
Driving systems 197
Cruise control 197
Driving safety systems 88
Rear Parking Assist 200
Rear view camera 203
Rear view camera* 203
Driving through water 257
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating 156
EBB 88, 92
Electrical fuses 405
Electrical outlet 223
In cargo compartment 224
In front passenger footwell 223
In rear passenger footwell 224
Electrical system
Technical data 419
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 92
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic systems
Message in display 365
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 91
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 230Emergency, In case of
Roadside Assistance 232
Emergency operation
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 235
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 169
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 374
Locking the vehicle 371
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 374
Unlocking the tailgate 371
Unlocking the vehicle 370
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 263
Emission control information label 413
Ending
A call (telephone) 160
Engine
Compartment 267
Starting with SmartKey 54
Technical data 415
Turning off with SmartKey 64
Engine cleaning 316
Engine compartment 267
Hood 267Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,
328–329
Engine oil 269, 425
Adding 273
Additives 425
Checking level 269
Consumption 269
Messages in display 271, 351–352
Oil dipstick 272
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP
®27, 88, 92
Messages in display 341
Switching off 94
Switching on 95
Warning lamp 330–331
ETD 68, 78
Safety guidelines 72
Expanding cargo compartment 206
Extending gear range 168
Exterior lamp switch 117
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 153
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 46
Exterior view 22

441 Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 378
Messages in display 354–359
Rear 378
Replacing bulbs for front 380
Replacing bulbs for rear 385
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–334
SRS 69, 334
Turn signals 27
Language
Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 414
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 322License plate lamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378, 387
Lifting
Vehicle 391
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 320
Technical data 417, 418
Light sensor
Message in display 354
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117
Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120
Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps
Replacing bulbs 378
Locking 62, 100
Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 371
Loss of keys 103

442 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 411
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378
LOW RANGE - ABS 90
Lowering
Vehicle 394
Lubricants
Technical data 422
M
Main dimensions 420
Maintenance 311
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 311
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display 313
Extended service (Service B) 311
Overdue 313
Types 313
When due 311
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 313
Clearing 313
Maintenance service indicator display
Calling up 313Maintenance service indicator
message 311
Clearing 312
Malfunction
Displaying 145
Rear Parking Assist 203
Manual headlamp mode 118
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 126
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 372
Locking the vehicle 371
Tilt/sliding sunroof 374
Unlocking gear selector lever 373
Unlocking the driver’s door 370
Unlocking the tailgate 371
Maximum load rating 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Mechanical key 370
Removing 370Memory function 114
Recalling positions from
memory 115
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Storing key dependent settings 115
Menus 135
Audio 141
In control system 136, 137, 139
NAVI 144
Standard display 140
Submenus 135
TEL 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 338
Symbol messages 344–365
Text messages 340–343
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 407
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 149

444 Index
O
Occupant distribution 305
Occupant safety 68
Air bags 70
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 48
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 81
Infant and child restraint systems 79
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Seat belts 48, 72
Odometer, main 27
Off-road driving 253
Checklist 254
Crossing obstacles 258
Driving on sand 259
Driving through water 257
Returning 260
Rules 253
Special driving features 253
Steep terrain 255
Oil
Adding 273
Consumption 269
Oil dipstick 272Oil level
Checking 266
Checking with the control
system 270
Checking with the oil dipstick (G 500
only) 272
One-touch gearshifting 168
Canceling gear range limit 169
Extending gear range 168
Limiting gear range 168
Opening
Doors from the inside 104
Fuel filler flap 264
Fuel filler flap manually 372
Glove box 215
Hood 267
Tailgate 105
Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 374
Tilt/sliding sunroof in an
emergency 374
Windows 192Operating
CD player 143
COMAND see separate operating
instructions
Navigation system 144
Radio 141
Radio transmitters 261
Telephone 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 317
Outside temperature indicator 132
Overdue maintenance service 313
Overhead control panel 32
P
Paintwork 316
Paintwork code 412
Panic alarm 87
Panic button on SmartKey 87
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 218
Parking 62, 248
Parking brake 55, 62
Engaging 62
Message in display 347
Releasing 55