2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG warning

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Controls in detail
Good visibility
Activating
Press switch
1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
Deactivating
Press switch 1 once more.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to
a minimum, switch off the rear window
defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after approximately 6 to
17 minutes of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
Switch on the ignition (
page 39). Activating
Press button
1 orF on the
respective climate control panel
(
page 183).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button 1 orF once more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.!If too many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is insuffi-
cient voltage in the battery, indicator lamp 2 in
windshield defroster switch 1 starts flashing.
After approximately 30 seconds the system
responds automatically by switching the
windshield defroster off.
Warning!G
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driv-
ing. Visibility could ot herwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
!If the rear window defroster switches off too
soon and the indicator lamp in button 1
or F starts flashing, too many electrical
consumers are operating simultaneously and
there is insufficient voltage in the battery. The
system responds automatically by switching the
rear window defroster off.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster switches back on auto-
matically.
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184 Controls in detail
Climate control
The climate control is operational when-
ever the engine is running. You can oper-
ate the climate control system in either the
automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on
the selected interior temperature and the
current outside temperature. Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air
enters the passenger compartment
through the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the
A/C mode is deactivated
(
page 189).
Warning!G
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on unpro-
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents. Always keep sufficient distance
between unprotected pa rts of the body and
the air vents. If necessary, use the air distri-
bution control (
page 186) to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
Warning!G
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility an d endangering you and
others.
iSevere conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before its
scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
the air volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (
page 193). The climate control will then
adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
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185
Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Set air volume control
1 (page 183)
to position 0.
Reactivating
Make sure the ignition is switched on
(
page 39).
Set air volume control 1 (page 183)
to any speed.
The previous settings are once again in
effect. Operating the climate control system
in automatic mode
Activating
Press button
U (page 183) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume and air
distribution are adjusted automatically.
Use temperature controls 2 and3
(
page 183) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The interior air temperature is adjusted
automatically. Deactivating
Press button
U (page 183) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The automatic operation of the air
volume and air distribution switches
off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 2 and 3
(
page 183) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Warning!G
When the climate control is switched off, the
outside air supply and circulation are also
switched off. Only choo se this setting for a
short time. Otherwise the windows could
fog up, impairing visi bility and endangering
you and others.
iWhen operating the climate control system
in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
adjust the temperature, air volume and air
distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off
by pressing button 9 if necessary
(
page 189).
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188 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press button0 orP
(
page 183) once more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is switched off.
Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch the windshield wipers on
(
page 58).
If the automatic mode of the climate
control is switched off:
Turn air distribution control 4
to a orY (
page 183).
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment. Activating
Press button
, (page 183).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
iThe cooling remains switched on.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.Warning!G
Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger-
ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
recirculation mode immediately should clear
interior window foggin g. If interior window
fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (
page 189) is activated, or
press button 0 orP .
iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside temperatures.
The indicator lamp on button , is not lit when
the air recirculation mode is switched on auto-
matically.
A quantity of outside air is added after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
If you have turned off the air conditioning
(
page 189) or the outside temperature is
below 41°F (5°C), the air recirculation mode will
not switch on automatically.
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189
Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press button
, (page 183) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Air conditioning
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the
vehicle interior down to the selected
temperature. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up. Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
Press button
9 (page 183).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after
a short delay.iThe air recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:

after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is
below approximately 41°F (5°C)

after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off

after 30 minutes if the outside temperature
is above approximately 41°F (5°C)
iCondensation may drip out from underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.
Warning!G
If you turn off the coo ling function, the inte-
rior air is not dried. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
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192 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening and closing
The side windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all side
windows are located on the driver’s door
control panel. The switches for the respec-
tive side windows are located on the front
passenger door and the rear doors.1 Override switch (
page 85)
2 Left front window
3 Right front window
4 Right rear window
5 Left rear window
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Opening the windows
Press switch 2, 3 , 4 or 5 to the
resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows
Pull switch 2, 3 , 4 or 5 to the
resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.
Warning!G
When closing the windo ws, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
Activate the override switch (
page 85)
when children are riding i n t h e b a c k s e a t s o f
the vehicle. The children could otherwise
injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped
in the window opening.
The closing procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or by releas-
ing button ‹ on the SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment can cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
iYou can also open or close the windows
using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
ture” (
page 193) and see “Convenience clos-
ing feature” (
page 194).
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194 Controls in detail
Power windows
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can close
the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof
simultaneously.Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle
(
page 193).
The SmartKey must be in close
proximity to the driv er’s outside door
handle.
Press and hold button ‹ on the
SmartKey until the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof are completely
closed.
Release button ‹ on the SmartKey
to interrupt the closing procedure.
Warning!G
When closing the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as
follows:

Release button ‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold
button Œ. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedur e, press and hold
button ‹.
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195
Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and
closed electrically. The switch for the
tilt/sliding sunroof is located on the
overhead control panel.
Sunroof switch
1 Push up to raise sunroof at rear
2 Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
3 Push forward to slide sunroof closed
4 Push back to slide sunroof open
Warning!G
When closing the tilt/s liding sunroof, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The opening procedure of the tilt/sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the switch or, if the switch was
moved past the resistance point and
released, by moving the switch in any
direction.
The closing procedure of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof can be immediatel y halted by releasing
the switch.
The closing procedure of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof can be immediately reversed by moving
the switch in direction 1 or4.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury
for occupants wearing their seat belts prop-
erly as entire body part s or portions of them
may protrude from the passenger compart-
ment.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment can cause an
accident and/or seri ous personal injury.
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans-
port any objects with sharp edges which can
stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in
malfunctions.
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed
manually should an elect rical malfunction occur
(
page 372).
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