2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

448 Index
Switching onAutomatic central locking (control system) 155
Differential locks 175
ESP
®94
Front axle differential lock 176
Headlamps 56
Heated steering wheel 225
Rear axle differential lock 176
Transfer case differential lock 175
Windshield wipers 58
Symbol messages Multifunction display 342–363
T
Tachometer 27, 132 Overspeed range 132
Tail lamps 383 Cleaning 318
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 376
Tailgate Closing 106
Message in display 362
Opening 105
Unlocking in an emergency 369
Tar stains 315 Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 423
Brake fluid 423
Coolant 420
Coolants 425
Electrical system 417
Engine 413
Engine oil 423
Engine oil additives 423
Fuel requirements 424
Fuels 420
Gasoline additives 425
Lubricants 420
Main dimensions 418
Premium unleaded gasoline 424
Rims and tires 414
Weights and ratings 419
Windshield and headlamp washer system 422, 428
Tele Aid 229 Initiating an emergency call manually 231
Message in display 362 Tele Aid*
Call priority 235
Emergency calls 230
Information 233
Remote door unlock 235
Roadside Assistance 232
SOS button 231
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 236
System self-check 230
Telephone Answering a call 160
Dialing a number from the phone book 160
Ending a call 160
Loading phone book 160
Operating 159
Redialing 161
Telephone cradle Changing 228
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Index
Telephone* 226
Changing mobile phone cradle 228
Inserting in cradle 227
Installing a different mobile phone cradle 228
Message in display 362
Removing from cradle 228
Telephone* tray Armrest 216
Below armrest 216
Temperature Setting interior temperature 185
Tires 287
Text messages Multifunction display 338–341
Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 209
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 393
Tilt/sliding sunroof 195 Automatic opening 196
Closing 196, 372
Opening 196, 372
Opening fully 196
Stopping 196
TIN 306
Tire Vehicle maximum load on 307 Tire and Loading Information 281
Tire and loading terminology 304
Tire care and maintenance 278
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 286, 288
Tire inspection 278
Tire load rating 306
Tire ply composition and material used 306
Tire speed rating 250, 297, 306
Tire terminology 304
Tire traction 249
Tires 277, 414 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) 289
Advanced TPMS malfunction telltale 333
Direction of rotation 280
Driving instructions 248
Low tire pressure telltale 333
Messages in display 340–341, 359–360
Retreads 277
Rims and tires 414
Rotating 307 Service life 278
Temperature 287, 303
Tread depth 279, 309
Wear pattern 308
Winter 309
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 364
Total load limit 306
Tow-away alarm 30, 97 Arming 97
Disarming 97
Disarming for transport 97
Tow-away alarm system Canceling alarm 97
Towing eye, front 402
Towing eye, rear 402
Towing the vehicle 399 Stranded vehicle 402
Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios 401
Traction 307
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Transfer case 170Gear range 170
Messages in display 361
Messages in the multifunction display 172
Switching 170
Transfer case differential lock Switching on 175
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 307
Tread depth 279
Tread depth (tires) 309
Treadwear indicators 307
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer Resetting 131
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps Messages in display 356–357
Replacing bulbs 376
Turn signals 25, 57 Additional in mirrors 376
Cleaning lenses 318
Front bulbs 376
Indicator lamps 27
Rear bulbs 376 Turning off
Engine 64
TWR 307
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 307
Units Setting speedometer units 149
Unlocking 38, 100 Driver’s door in an emergency 368
Fuel filler flap 264
Gear selector lever manually 371
Global 102
In an emergency 368
Selective setting 102
Tailgate in an emergency 369
With the SmartKey 38
Uphill driving Cruise control 198
Upholstery Cleaning 322 Useful features 215
Ashtrays 220
Cigarette lighter 222
Electrical outlets 223
Floormats 224
Storage compartments 215
V
Vehicle Data recording 20
Individual settings 146, 148
Lifting 389
Locking 30
Locking in an emergency 369
Lowering 392
Service battery 394
Towing 399
Unlocking 30
Unlocking in an emergency 368
Vehicle battery 394
Vehicle care 314 Engine cleaning 316
Gear selector lever 321
Headlamps 318
Leather upholstery 322
Light alloy wheels 320
Ornamental moldings 317
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Paintwork 316
Power washer 315
Seat belts 321
Side markers 318
Steering wheel 321
Tail lamps 318
Tar stains 315
Turn signals 318
Upholstery 322
Vehicle washing 316
Window cleaning 319
Wiper blades 319
Wood trims 322
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 410
Vehicle jack 365
Vehicle loading terminology 304
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid) 236
Vehicle status message memory 144 Calling up 144
Clearing 145
Vehicle tool kit 364
Vehicle washing 316
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 410 W
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist 202
Warning sounds Exterior lighting 65, 104, 117
Maintenance service indicator 313
Parking brake 55
Warranty coverage 409
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 315
Wear pattern (tires) 308
Weights and ratings 419
Wheel change Tightening torque 393
Wheels Tires and wheels 277
Window curtain air bags 74
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 188
Replacing wiper blades 386
Washer fluid 275, 428
Washer system 428
Windshield defroster 180 Activating 181
Deactivating 181 Windshield washer fluid 428
Message in display 363
Mixing ratio 428
Refilling 275
Wiping with 59
Windshield washer system 428
Windshield wipers 25, 58 Fast wiper speed 58
Intermittent wiping 59
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Replacing wiper blades 386
Single wipe 59
Switching on 58
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 59
Winter driving 309 Block heater (Canada only) 310
Snow chains 310
Tires 309
Winter driving instructions 251
Winter tires 309
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Wiper bladesCleaning 319
Installing 387
Removing 386
Replacing 386
Wiper/washer Rear window 60
Wiping And washing simultaneously 59
Intermittent 60
Interval 58
With windshield washer fluid 59
Wood trims Cleaning 322
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to
service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to ob tain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca .
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in th is Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time November 16, 2007 GSP / TID
Printed in U. S. A.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service wo rk or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicl e or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carryin g out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen ter.
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