2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG ECU

210 Controls in detail
Loading
Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo
tie-down rings located in the cargo com-
partment floor.
1Cargo tie-down ringsCarefully secure cargo by applying even
load on all cargo tie-down rings with rope
of sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo.Partition net* (MB Accessory)
Warning!G
Make sure the partition net is properly
engaged at top and bottom position and the
tightening belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged partition net.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net
when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger compartment in an accident. Such
items must be properly secured using the
cargo tie-down rings (
page 209) in the
cargo compartment floor.

213 Controls in detail
Loading
Hanging up partition net
1Partition net
2Holder
Hang partition net1 on holder2 and
push forward in direction of the arrow.Pulling partition net tight
3Lift tensioner
4Tightening belt
5Belt hook
6Cargo tie-down ring
Lift tensioner3 on tightening belt4
must point in direction of the tailgate.
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 pulled tight.
After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.
Loosening partition net
Loosen tightening belt4 by pulling lift
tensioner3 upward.
Remove belt hook5 from cargo
tie-down ring6.
Removing and storing partition net
Take partition net1 out of holder2.
Roll up partition net and secure it.
Store partition net behind the rear seat
bench.

215 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments
Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lidOpening the glove box
Pull glove box lid release1 in
direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid2 up to close.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backrests.
Always use partition net* when transporting
cargo. Partition net* cannot secure hard or
heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
iThe glove box is illuminated with SmartKey
in starter switch position1 or2 when opening
the lid.

221 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening the ashtray
Briefly touch at top of cover plate3.
The ashtray opens automatically.
Removing the ashtray insert
Secure the vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever to neutral
positionN.
Now you have more room to take out
the ashtray insert.
Turn off the engine.4Sliding button
5Astray insert
Push sliding button4 to the right.
Ashtray insert5 disengages and
protrudes a short distance.
Remove ashtray insert5 from ashtray
frame in direction of the arrow.Reinstalling the ashtray insert
Push ashtray insert5 down into the
ashtray frame until it engages.
Push at top of cover plate3 to close
the ashtray.
Cover plate3 engages.
Ashtrays in the rear passenger
compartment
There is located one ashtray on each rear
passenger door.
1Cover
2Catch
3Ashtray insert
Warning!G
Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. Set the parking brake to secure the
vehicle from movement. Move gear selector
lever to neutral positionN. With the gear se-
lector lever in neutral positionN turn off the
engine.

224 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet in rear passenger footwell
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).Power outlet in cargo compartment
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).
Floormats
NN
Warning!G
Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tened using the eyelets and retainer pins.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if
necessary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of
each other as this may impair pedal move-
ment.
iTo install or remove the floormat more
easily, move the driver’s seat or front passenger
seat as far to the rear as possible (
page 42).

252 Operation
Driving instructions
Standing water
To prevent water from entering the
passenger compartment or the engine
compartment if you must drive through
standing water, keep in mind

the maximum depth of the water may
not exceed 19 in (48 cm)

you must drive slowly
For more information, see “Driving through
water” (
page 257).
Passenger compartment
!Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force
water into the engine and auxiliary equipment,
thus damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the
passenger compartment or the engine
compartment.Water in these areas could cause

damage to electrical components

wiring of the engine or transmission
or could result

in water being ingested by the engine
through the air intake, causing severe
internal engine damage.
Any such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The rear cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. Always use cargo
tie-down rings, and if so equipped, always
use partition net* when transporting cargo.
The partition net* cannot secure hard or
heavy objects. Always fasten items being
carried as securely as possible using the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart-
ment floor and fastening materials.
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident. This vehicle is
not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus
roof rails and roof mounted ski or bike
holders must not be used.

253 Operation
Driving instructions
Off-road driving
Read this chapter carefully before you
begin off-road travel.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle
characteristics and gear changing before
you attempt any difficult terrain off-road
driving. We recommend that you start out
with easy off-road travel.Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:

ABS (page 88)

ESP® (page 92)

4-ETS (page 91)

Differential lock (page 173)

Transfer case (page 170)
Off-road driving rules
Engage the transfer case in position
LOW before driving under off-road
conditions (
page 170).
If necessary activate differential locks
(
page 175).
The ABS, BAS and ESP
® are switched
off automatically when the differential
locks are activated.
Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible (
page 208).
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected
obstacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi-
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing
so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to
roll, immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the brake. For information on
driving downhill, see “Driving downhill”
(
page 257).
Warning!G
Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up
and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
full braking power may not be available in an
emergency.

269 Operation
Engine compartment
ClosingLower hood and let it drop into lock
from a height of approximately 0.7 ft
(20 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the turn signals to the left and
right of the hood, then it is not properly
closed. Open it again and let it drop
with somewhat greater force.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when

the vehicle is new

the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Warning!G
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure that the hood is securely
engaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage
after an accident, for example. The hood
could otherwise come loose while the
vehicle is in motion and endanger you and
others.
!Do not push the hood closed manually, as
this could damage it. !Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.