2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG rear view mirror

420 Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions
ModelG500G55AMG
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel)185.6 in (4 715 mm)185.6 in (4 715 mm)
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel and brush guard1)
1Brush guard is available on G 55 AMG (U.S. vehicles only).
-186.6 in (4 740 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)78.9 in (2 005 mm)78.9 in (2 005 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)71.7 in (1 821 mm)73.0 in (1 855 mm)
Overall vehicle height77.8 in (1 977 mm)77.8 in (1 977 mm)
Wheel base112.2 in (2 850 mm)112.2 in (2 850 mm)
Track, front and rear59.6 in (1 515 mm)59.1 in (1 501 mm)
Ground clearance8.3 in (211 mm)8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning circle43.6ft (13.3m)43.6 ft (13.3 m)

431 Index
A
ABS 27, 88
Indicator lamp 324–325, 327
LOW RANGE mode 90
Messages in display 340
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 166
Accessory weight 304
Accident
In case of 61
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 190
Air recirculation mode 188
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Central locking (control system) 155
Defrost 187
Easy-entry/exit feature 156
ESP
®95
Exterior headlamps 56
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 178Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 96
Rear window defroster 181
Windshield defroster 181
Windshield wipers 58
Adding
Coolant 275
Engine oil 273
Additional turn signals 378
Adjusting 41
Air distribution 186
Air volume 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Head restraint fore and aft
adjustment 43
Head restraint height 43
Head restraint height, rear seats 110
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior rear view mirror 46
Mirrors 46
Multicontour seat* 109Seat backrest tilt 43
Seat cushion depth 109
Seat cushion tilt 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Seat height 43
Seats 41
Steering column in/out 45
Steering column up/down 45
Steering wheel 44
Advanced TPMS
Messages in display 342–343,
361–362
Air bags 70
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 81
Front 73
Safety guidelines 72
Window curtain air bags 74
Air conditioning 189
Air conditioning refrigerant 425
Air distribution
Adjusting 186

432 Index
Air pressure 304
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 188
Activating 188
Deactivating 189
Air vents, Rear
Climate control 191
Air volume
Adjusting 186
Alarm
Audible 87, 96
Canceling 97, 98
Visual 96
Alarm system
Anti-theft 96
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 428
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 97
Canceling alarm 97
Disarming 97
Anti-theft systems 96
Anti-theft alarm system 96
Tow-away alarm 98
Aquaplaning see HydroplaningArmrest
Storage box in front of 217
Storage compartments below 216
Telephone* tray below 216
Ashtrays 220
In center console 220
In rear passenger compartment 221
Aspect ratio 304
At the gas station 264
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 273
Audio menu 141
Selecting radio station 141
Audio search function 155
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 177
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 155
Automatic headlamp mode 118
Automatic locking when driving 106
Automatic operation
Interior lighting control 125Automatic transmission 162
Accelerator position 166
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 169
Fluid level 273
Gear ranges 167
Gear selector lever 162
Gear selector lever position 163, 164
Gear shifting malfunctions 169
Kickdown 166
One-touch gearshifting 168
Shifting procedure 163
Transmission fluid 273
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 81
Compatible child seats 81
Self-test 82
Backup lamp
Message in display 357
Backup lamps
Bulbs 378
Replacing bulbs 386
Bar 304
BAS 88, 90

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

440 Index
Immobilizer 96
Activating 96
Deactivating 96
Infant and child restraint systems 79
Installing 84
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Information button see Tele Aid
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 177
Installing
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Infant and child restraint systems 84
Wiper blades 389
Instructions
Loading 208
Instrument cluster 26, 130
Coolant temperature gauge 131
Digital speedometer 140
Illumination 130
Lamps in 324–334
Multifunction display 133
Outside temperature 140
Outside temperature indicator 132
Selecting language 149
Instrument lighting 130
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting
Automatic operation 125
Delayed shut-off 154
Manual operation 126
Interior lighting, front 125
Interior lighting, rear 126
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 46
Intermittent wipe 60
Activating 60
Deactivating 60
Intermittent wiping 59
J
Jack 367
Jump starting 399K
Key
Messages in display 353
Key, mechanical 370
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 102
Checking the batteries 103
Factory setting 102
Global locking 102
Global unlocking 102
Loss of 103
Positions in starter switch 39
Remote control 100
Restoring to factory setting 103
Selective setting 102
Starting the engine 54
Unlocking with 38
Keys 100
Kickdown (Automatic transmission) 166
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149
Kilopascal 305
Km/h or mph in speedometer 149
L
Labels, identification 412
Lamp bulbs, exterior 377
Lamp in center console 337

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

443 Index
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 178
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 177
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 265
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist 201
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 149
Multicontour seat* 109
Multifunction display 133
Selecting language 149
Multifunction display messages
ABS 340
Advanced TPMS 342–343, 361–362
Backup lamp 357
Battery 344–345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354Brake pads 347
Coolant 347–350
Cruise control 350
Doors 350
Electronic systems 365
Engine oil 351–352
ESP
®341
Front fog lamps 355
Fuel 365
Fuel filler cap 353
Fuel reserve tank 353
High beam headlamps 355
High mounted brake lamp 354
Hood 353
Key 353
Lamps, exterior 354–359
License plate lamps 356
Light sensor 354
Low beam headlamps 356
Parking brake 347
Parking lamps 356
Rear fog lamp 357
Side marker lamps 355
SRS 360
Tail lamps 357
Tailgate 364Tele Aid 364
Telephone* 364
Tires 342–343, 361–362
Transfer case 363
Turn signal lamps 358–359
Washer fluid 365
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134
Buttons 134
N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND operating
instructions
Night security illumination 120
Setting 153
Normal occupant weight 305

445 Index
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 380
Parking lamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirror 116
Exterior rear view mirrors 178
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist
Partition net* 210
Installing behind front seats 212
Installing behind rear seat bench 211
Loosening 213
Removing and storing 213
Parts service 410
Passenger compartment 252
Interior lighting 127
Interior rear view mirror 46
Main fuse box in 406
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 218
Storage bags 217
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 406
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 245Phone book
Loading 160
Quick search 160
Phone number
Dialing 160
Redialing 161
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 320
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 414
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 115
Storing into memory 115
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 294
Power assistance 246
Power seat
Adjusting head restraint fore and aft
adjustment 43
Adjusting head restraint height 43
Adjusting seat backrest tilt 43
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 43
Adjusting seat height 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 195
Convenience feature 194Summer opening feature 193
Power washer 315
Power windows 192
Blocking of rear door window
operation 86
Convenience feature 194
Side windows 192
Summer opening feature 193
Practical hints
First aid kit 366
Fuses 405
Spare wheel 368
Towing the vehicle 401
Vehicle jack 367
Vehicle tool kit 366
Premium unleaded gasoline 426
Problems
While driving 61
Product information 9
Production options weight 306
PSI 306
Q
Quick search
Phone book 160