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Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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412 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see
technical data (
page 413).
G 5001 Automatic belt tensioner
2 Power steering pump
3 Air conditioning compressor
4 Crankshaft
5 Coolant pump
6 Generator (alternator)
7 Idler pulleyG55AMG
The G 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts
(belt one shown in purple/belt two shown
in black).
1 Idler pulley
2 Automatic belt tensioner
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioning compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Coolant pump
7 Generator (alternator)
8 Idler pulley
9 Automatic belt tensioner
a Supercharger
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Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelG 500 (463.249)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding da ta of all special bodies and special
equipment.
G 55 AMG (463.271)1
Engine113113
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders88
Bore3.82 in (97.00 mm)3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke3.31 in (84.00 mm)3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement303.0cuin (4966cm3)331.8 cu in (5 439 cm3)
Compression ratio10:19:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349292 hp/5 500 rpm2
(218 kW/5 500 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
493 hp/6 100 rpm2
(368 kW/6 100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349336lb-ft/2800-4000rpm
(456 Nm/2 800 - 4 000 rpm)516 lb-ft/2 650 - 4 000 rpm
(700 Nm/2 650 - 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 300 rpm6 500 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt2 380 mmBelt one: 1 289 mm
Belt two: 2 449 mm
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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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436 Index
F
Fastening the seat belts 48
Fine adjustmentCruise control 199
First aid kit 364
Flat tire 388 Lifting the vehicle 389
Lowering the vehicle 392
Mounting the spare wheel 389
Spare wheel 366
Floormats 224
Fog lamp, rear 121, 376
Fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122
Fog lamps, front 121
4-ETS 87, 90
Front air bags 73
Front axle differential lock Switching on 176
Front fog lamps Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376, 380
Front lamps Replacing bulbs 376, 378
Switching on 117 Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 80, 335
Front seat head restraints Installing 109
Removing 108
Front towing eye 402
Front turn signal lamp Replacing bulbs 381
Fuel 265 Additives 425
Gasoline additives 425
Message in display 363
Premium unleaded gasoline 265, 422, 424
Refueling 264
Requirements 424
Reserve warning 27
Technical data 420
Fuel additives 425
Fuel consumption statistics Since last reset 158
Since start 157 Fuel filler cap
Message in display 351
Fuel filler flap 264 Locking 264
Opening 370
Unlocking 264
Fuel requirements 424
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 351
Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank Capacity 422
Filler flap 264
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities 420
Functions (control system) 135, 137, 139
Fuse box 404, 405, 406
Fuses 403 Fuse box in battery box 406
Fuse box in front passenger footwell 404
Fuse box in middle tunnel 405
Main fuse box in passenger compartment 404
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Index
G
Garage door opener 32, 236
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 425
GAWR 305
Gear range Automatic transmission 167
Shifting into optimal 169
Transfer case 170
Gear range limit Canceling 169
Gear selector lever 27, 162, 371 Cleaning 321
Lock 54
Position 164
Position (automatic transmission) 27, 163
Unlocking manually 371
Global Locking 102
Unlocking 102
Glove box 25, 215 Closing 215
Locking and unlocking separately 216
Opening 215 Good visibility 177
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 305
GVW 305
GVWR 305
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 321
Hazard warning flasher 124
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108 Power seats 43
Headlamp cleaning system 275
Headlamps Automatic control 118
Cleaning 318
Cleaning system 177, 275
Switching off 64
Switching on 56
Washer fluid 428
Washer system 428
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed switch-off, exterior lamps Headliner
Cleaning 321
Heated seats 112
Heated steering wheel 225
Height adjustment Head restraints 43
Seat belt outlet 52
Steering wheel 44
High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376
Switching on 122
High mounted brake lamp 376 Message in display 352
Hood 267 Closing 269
Message in display 351
Opening 267
Hydroplaning 249
I
Identification labels 410 Certification label 410
Ignition Switching on 54
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 39
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Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 376
Messages in display 352–357
Rear 376
Replacing bulbs for front 378
Replacing bulbs for rear 383
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–332
SRS 69, 332
Turn signals 27
Language Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 412
Leather upholstery Cleaning 322 License plate lamps
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376, 385
Lifting Vehicle 389
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 320
Technical data 415, 416
Light sensor Message in display 352
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117 Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120 Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206 Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120 Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Locking 62, 100 Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 369
Loss of keys 103
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 409
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O
Occupant distribution 305
Occupant safety 68Air bags 70
Children in the vehicle 77
Fastening the seat belt 48
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 80
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Seat belts 48, 72
Odometer, main 27
Off-road driving 253 Checklist 254
Crossing obstacles 258
Driving on sand 259
Driving through water 257
Returning 260
Rules 253
Special driving features 253
Steep terrain 255
Oil Adding 273
Consumption 269
Oil dipstick 272 Oil level
Checking 266
Checking with the control system 270
Checking with the oil dipstick (G 500 only) 272
One-touch gearshifting 168 Canceling gear range limit 169
Extending gear range 168
Limiting gear range 168
Opening Doors from the inside 104
Fuel filler flap 264
Fuel filler flap manually 370
Glove box 215
Hood 267
Tailgate 105
Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 372
Tilt/sliding sunroof in an emergency 372
Windows 192 Operating
CD player 143
COMAND see separate operating in-structions
Navigation system 144
Radio 141
Radio transmitters 261
Telephone 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 317
Outside temperature indicator 132
Overdue maintenance service 313
Overhead control panel 32
P
Paintwork 316
Paintwork code 410
Panic alarm 86 Panic button on SmartKey 86
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 218
Parking 62, 248
Parking brake 55, 62 Engaging 62
Message in display 345
Releasing 55
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