2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 sensor

290 Operation
Tires and wheels
The TPMS only functions on wheels that
are equipped with the proper electronic
sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres-
sure, as selected by the driver, in all four
tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a
decrease in pressure in one or more of the
tires.
Tire pressure inquiries are made using the
multifunction display.The present inflation
pressures are displayed only after a few
minutes travel time.Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Press buttonj ork until the
current inflation pressures for each tire
appear in the multifunction display.
Example illustration
iPossible differences between the readings
of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas
station equipment, and the vehicle’s control
system can occur. Usually the readings issued by
the control system are more precise.
iWhen the vehicle has been parked for longer
than 20 minutes, the message
Tire pressure
displayed only after driving for a few
minutes
appears in the multifunction display.
Warning!G
It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate
the TPMS on the recommended cold infla-
tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the
ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
might lose control over the vehicle.
iWith a spare wheel mounted, the system
may still indicate the tire inflation pressure of the
removed road wheel for some minutes. If this
happens, keep in mind that the indicated value
where the spare wheel is mounted does not
reflect the actual spare tire inflation pressure.
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Operation
Vehicle care
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor-
ough check is a washing of the underbody
followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
aged areas need to be re-undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the
factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the
body cavities which will last for the lifetime
of the vehicle. Post-production treatment
is neither necessary nor recommended by
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility
of incompatibility between materials used
in the production process and others
applied later.
We have selected car-care products and
compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved
car-care products
at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
damage due to negligent or incorrect care
cannot always be removed or repaired with
the car-care products recommended here.
In such cases it is best to seek aid at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
The following topics deal with the cleaning
and care of your vehicle and give important
“how-to” information as well as references
to Mercedes-Benz ap proved car-care
products. Power washer
Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry
and become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
!Follow the instructions provided by the
power washer manufacturer on maintaining a
distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of
the power washer.
Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires.
The intense jet of water can result in damage to
the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Always keep the jet of water moving across the
surface. Do not aim direct ly at electrical parts,
electrical connectors, sensors, seals, or other
rubber parts.
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Operation
Vehicle care
Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
dry with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on
the finish.
Automatic car wash
You can have your car washed in an auto-
matic car wash from the start. Automatic
car washes without brushes are prefera-
ble.
To protect the filter system, switch the
climate control to air recirculation
mode (
page 183). If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it
before running it through the automatic
car wash.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of
ornamental moldings, use a damp cloth.
!Do not use scouring agents on these parts.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the vehicle.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the paint.
!Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which use caustic spray.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings.
!Make sure that the windshield wiper switch
is set to 0 (
page 58). Otherwise, e.g. the rain
sensor could activate and cause the wipers to
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent
damage to the mirrors.
iAfter running the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash, wipe any wax off of the wind-
shield (
page 319). This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by
residual wax on the windshield.
When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may
vibrate.
!Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
have chrome appearance, they could be made of
anodized aluminum that will be damaged when
cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you
are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome
cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental
molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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318 Operation
Vehicle care
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.Cleaning the Rear Parking Assist
sensors
1 Sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water and a
soft, non-scratching cloth to clean
sensors 1 on the bumper.
!Only use window cleaning solutions that are
suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean-
ing solutions which are not suitable may damage
the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. There-
fore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners
that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.
!Do not apply strong pr essure to the sensor
covers. Applying strong pressure may damage
the sensor covers.
Follow the instructions provided by the power
washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power
washer.
!To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth
when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to
wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
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340 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
Tire pressure
displayed
only after
driving for
a few minutesThe tire inflation pressure is being checked.Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Tire pressure
monitor
currently
unavailableThe Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor the tire
pressure due to a nearby radio interference source.As soon as the causes for the malfunction are
no longer present, the Advanced TPMS auto-
matically becomes active again after a few
minutes driving.
Tire pressure
monitor
inoperativeThe Advanced TPMS is malfunctioning.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!G
Follow recommend tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse-
ly affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride com-
fort, wear unevenly, in crease stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road de-
bris, potholes etc.
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
Tire pressure
monitor
inoperative
No wheel
sensorsThere are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors
mounted (e.g. winter tires).Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben
z Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Wheel sensor
missingOne or more sensors malfunction (e.g. battery is
empty).
The respective tire is indicated by - - - instead of the
tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sen-
sors mounted (e.g. spare tire).
The respective tire is indicated by - - - instead of the
tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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352 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.3rd brake
lampThe high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if a
critical number of LEDs have stopped
working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
AUTO-Light
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automatically.Contact an authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps
(U.S. vehicles only):
In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual mode
(
page 151).
Switch off the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch (
page 117).
Brake lamp
leftThe left brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 383).
Brake lamp
rightThe right brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 383).
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432 Index
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Carpets, Cleaning 321
Catalytic converter 262
CD changer 366
CD playerOperating 143
Center console 30 Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 335
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 410
Charging Vehicle battery 396 Checking
Coolant level 266, 274
Oil level 266, 269
Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 289
Checklist Off-road driving 254
Child safety 77 Infant and child restraint systems 68, 78
LATCH child seat anchors 82
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 321 Upholstery 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, 372
Windows 192
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof In an emergency 372
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