2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG Owner's Manual

368 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
CD changer
The CD changer is located on the driver’s
side of the cargo compartment.
CD changer
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under a cover
on the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
For information on rim and tire specifica-
tions, see “Rims and tires” (
page 416).
Removing cover
1Tab
Fold tab1 downwards.2Cover ring
3Cover plate
Pull cover ring2 slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.
Pull cover plate3 towards you.

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3Cover plate
4Recess
5CatchRemoving the spare wheel
1Mounting screws
Unscrew mounting screws1.
Remove the spare wheel.
For more information on changing the
wheel, see “Flat tire” (
page 390).
iWhen replacing cover plate3, make sure
catch5 engages in recess4.
Make sure tab1 faces downwards when
mounting cover ring2.
For safety reasons, check regularly that the
spare wheel is securely fastened.
Warning!G
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
iAfter changing the wheel, secure the
damaged wheel on the spare wheel carrier.
Make sure the wheel cannot come loose.
Cover the wheel with the cover plate.
Repair or replace damaged tire as soon as
possible and return spare tire as original spare.

370 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the
tailgate using the mechanical key.Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key
Move locking tab1 in direction of
arrow.
Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock cylinder until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise until the locking knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
Remove the mechanical key.
Press lock cylinder and pull on door
handle to open the driver’s door.
iUnlocking the driver’s door and the tailgate
with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm:

Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the tailgateInsert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder2.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and release it.
Remove the mechanical key.
Press lock cylinder2 and pull on door
handle3 to open the tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock the vehicle with the
mechanical key carrying out the following
steps:
Close the front passenger door, the
rear doors and the tailgate.
Open the driver’s door.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 107).
The locking knobs on the front
passenger door, the rear doors and the
tailgate move down.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained:
Press down the locking knobs on
the front passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate manually.
Exit the vehicle.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Lock cylinder
3Door handle
Warning!G
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.


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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Close the driver’s door.
Slide the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 370).
Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock cylinder until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise.
The vehicle is locked.
Check if the tailgate is locked. If
necessary lock the tailgate with the
mechanical key.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is located on the
passenger side of the cargo compartment
behind the rear trim panel.
1Edge protection
2Rear trim panel
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear trim panel2.3Release strap
Pull release strap3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
Open the fuel filler flap (page 264).
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-theft
alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.


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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
In case of power failure the gear selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow
the vehicle.
1Tool
Insert a suitable tool1 (e.g. a ball
point pen) into the covered opening.
Perform the following two steps
simultaneously:
Push tool1 down in direction of
the arrow.
Move the gear selector lever from
park positionP.
Remove tool1 from the opening.
The cover returns to its closed position
after moving the gear selector lever to
positionsD+ andD-.
iThe gear selector lever is locked again when
moving it to park positionP.

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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.

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Brush guard
Brush guard
The brush guard is available on G 55 AMG
(U.S vehicles only).
Lowering and raising brush guard
1Locking and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering
While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.
Raising and securing
Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage
the cross slot recess in lock3.
Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock makes contact with end stop
joint4.
Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
Warning!G
The brush guard is designed solely to
enhance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and headlights from minor
mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since the
safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean headlamps
or to replace bulbs.
!Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.