2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG seats

192 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening and closing
The side windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all side
windows are located on the driver’s door
control panel. The switches for the respec-
tive side windows are located on the front
passenger door and the rear doors.
1Override switch (
page 86)
2Left front window
3Right front window
4Right rear window
5Left rear window
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Opening the windows
Press switch2, 3, 4 or5 to the
resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows
Pull switch2, 3, 4 or5 to the
resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
Warning!G
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
Activate the override switch (
page 86)
when children are riding in the back seats of
the vehicle. The children could otherwise
injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped
in the window opening.
The closing procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or by releas-
ing button‹ on the SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment can cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
iYou can also open or close the windows
using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (
page 193) and see “Convenience clos-
ing feature” (
page 194).

209 Controls in detail
Loading
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with
the following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:

Always place items being carried
against front or rear seat backrests,
and fasten them as securely as
possible.

The heaviest portion of the cargo
should always be kept as low as possi-
ble against front or rear seat backrests.

Always pad off sharp edges.For additional safety when transporting
cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied,
fasten the outer seat belts crosswise into
the opposite side buckles.
Cargo tie-down rings
iThe cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. The expanded cargo com-
partment (
page 206) should only be used for
items which do not fit in the cargo compartment
alone.
Warning!G
While the partition net* (page 210) will
help protect you from smaller objects, it
cannot prevent the movement of large,
heavier objects into the passenger compart-
ment in an accident.
Such items must be properly secured using
the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo com-
partment floor.

211 Controls in detail
Loading
Use of the partition net is a particularly
important safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your
safety, always use the partition net when
transporting cargo.
The partition net can be installed behind
the seat backrests of the rear seat bench,
or behind the front seats if the rear seat
bench is folded forward.Installing partition net behind rear seat
bench
Partition net installed behind rear seat
bench
Fold the rear seat bench forward
(
page 207).Hanging up partition net
1Partition net
2Holder
Hang partition net1 on holder2 and
push forward in direction of the arrow.
iInstallation can be performed by opening
the rear doors.
iThis cannot be done by folding the rear seat
backrest forward.

212 Controls in detail
Loading
Pulling partition net tight
3Lift tensioner
4Tightening belt
5Belt hook
6Cargo tie-down ringLift tensioner3 on tightening belt4
must point in direction of the windshield
(indicated by the arrow).
Use lift tensioner3 to set the length
of tightening belt4 to cargo tie-down
ring6.
Hook belt hook5 into cargo tie-down
ring6.
Pull tightening belt4 by the loose end
until the partition net is slightly pulled
tight.
Fold the rear seat bench rearward until
it locks into place.
The partition net will be tightened by
the rear seat bench.
After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.Installation partition net behind front
seats
Partition net installed behind front seats
Fold the rear seat bench (together with
the rear seat backrest) forward
(
page 207).

304 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.

322 Operation
Vehicle care
Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that have the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause
the upholstery to become permanently dis-
colored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration
will be prevented.
Leather upholstery
Please not that leather upholstery is a
natural product and is therefore subject to
a natural aging process. Leather
upholstery may also react to certain
ambient influences such as high humidity
or high temperature by showing wrinkles
for example.Wipe leather upholstery with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather
Care.
Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should
not become wet.
Wood trims
Dampen cloth using water and use
damp cloth to clean wood trims in your
vehicle.
!Wipe with light pressure to avoid damage to
the upholstery.
!Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these
may be abrasive.

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