2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG cruise control

330 Practical hints
What to do if …
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
vThe yellow ESP® warning lamp
comes on and remains on while
driving.You have engaged the di fferential locks. The
ABS, ESP®, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are switched
off.
The driving systems will switch on
again after the differential locks have
been disengaged.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 336).
The ESP® has been switched off with the
ESP® switch or has switched off due to a
malfunction.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
® is switched off, it will not
stabilize the vehicle if the system recognizes
that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
The cruise control is deactivated and cannot
be switched on.
Switch the ESP® back on (page 94).
Exceptions: (
page 93).
If leaving the ESP® switched off, adapt
your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If the ESP
® cannot be switched on:
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 336).
Continue driving with added caution.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Have the system checked at an
authorized Merc edes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
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348 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
•The cooling fan for the coolant is
malfunctioning.Observe the coolant temperature
gauge in the multifunction display
(
page 26).
If the coolant temperature is
below 120°C, you may continue
driving to the nearest specialist
workshop.
Avoid placing heavy loads on the
engine (e.g. by driving uphill) as well as
stop-and-go traffic.
Have the fan replaced as soon as
possible.
ÑCr. control
and SPEED-
TRONIC
inoperativeThe cruise control is malfunctioning.Have the cruise control checked at an
authorized Mercedes -Benz Light Truck
Center.
JYou are attempting to drive with one or
more doors open.Close the doors.
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
±Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display

Tachometer

Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked
at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
[Clean
fuel filterContact an authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possi-
ble.
WTop up
washer fluidThe fluid level has dropped to
about1/3of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (page 275).
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Index
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 304
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 25, 122 High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps 122
Turn signals 57
Windshield wipers 58
Control and operation of radio transmitters 261
Control system 133 Audio menu 141
Convenience submenu 156
Display digital speedometer 140
Display outside temperature 140
Functions 135, 137, 139
Instrument cluster submenu 149
Lighting submenu 151
Menus 136, 137, 139
Multifunction display 133
Multifunction steering wheel 134
NAVI menu 144
Satellite radio (USA only) 142
Selecting radio system 141
Settings menu 146 Standard display menu 140
Submenus 135, 137, 139
TEL menu 159
Trip computer menu 157
Vehicle status message memory
menu 144
Vehicle submenu 154
Convenience feature 194
Convenience submenu 156 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 156
Coolant 274, 425 Adding 275
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 426
Capacities 420
Checking level 274
Messages in display 345–348
Temperature 263
Temperature gauge 131
Coolant level Checking 266, 274
Coolant temperature gauge 27
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122
Crossing obstacles 258 Cruise control 197
Canceling 198
Driving downhill 198
Driving uphill 198
Fine adjustment 199
Message in display 348
Setting current speed 198
Setting speed 199
Cruise control lever 198
Cup holders 219 In front passenger footwell 220
In rear passenger footwell 220
Next to armrest 219
Curb weight 304
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D
Data recording (vehicle) 20
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Setting 151
Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 189
Air recirculation mode 189
Alarm 96
Anti-theft alarm system 96
Central locking (control system) 155
Cruise control 198
Defrost 188
ESP
®93
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 153
Headlamps 64
Immobilizer 95
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154
Rear window defroster 181
Tow-away alarm 97
Windshield defroster 181
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 187
Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 153
Interior lighting 154 Department of Tran
sportation see DOT
Dialing A number (telephone) 160
Differential locks 173 Switching off 176
Switching on 175
Difficulties While driving see Problems while driv-ing
With starting 54
Direction of rotation (tires) 280
Discharged battery Jump starting 397
Disconnecting Vehicle battery 396
Displays Maintenance service indicator message 311
Messages 271, 336
Selecting display for status indicator 150
Showing vehicle status messages 145
Door Entry lamps 129
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 235 Door control panel 33
Door handle 33
Doors
Message in display 348
Opening from the inside 104
DOT 305
Downhill driving Cruise control 198
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 245
Driving General instructions 48, 245
In winter 251
Problems 61
Safety systems 87
Through standing water 252
Driving abroad 261
Driving and safety systems 4-ETS 90
ABS 87
BAS 89
EBB 91
ESP
®91
Driving instructions 245 Passenger compartment 252
Driving off 247
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Index
Driving on sand 259
Driving systems 197
Cruise control 197
Driving safety systems 87
Rear Parking Assist 200
Rear view camera 203
Rear view camera* 203
Driving through water 257
E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating 156
EBB 87, 91
Electrical fuses 403
Electrical outlet 223 In cargo compartment 224
In front passenger footwell 223
In rear passenger footwell 224
Electrical system Technical data 417
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 91
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic systems Message in display 363
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 90
Emergency calls Tele Aid 230 Emergency, In case of
Roadside Assistance 232
Emergency operation Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 235
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169
Emergency operations Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Locking the vehicle 369
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Unlocking the tailgate 369
Unlocking the vehicle 368
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 263
Emission control information label 411
Ending A call (telephone) 160
Engine Compartment 267
Starting with SmartKey 54
Technical data 413
Turning off with SmartKey 64
Engine cleaning 316
Engine compartment 267 Hood 267 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,
328–329
Engine oil 269, 423 Adding 273
Additives 423
Checking level 269
Consumption 269
Messages in display 271, 349–350
Oil dipstick 272
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP
®27, 87, 91
Messages in display 339
Switching off 93
Switching on 94
Warning lamp 330–331
ETD 68, 77 Safety guidelines 72
Expanding cargo compartment 206
Extending gear range 168
Exterior lamp switch 117
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 153
Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 46
Exterior view 22
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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
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position (Canada only) 178
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 177
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position (Canada only) 116
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 265
Monitoring reach Rear Parking Assist 201
Mph or km/h in speedometer setting 149
Multicontour seat* 109
Multifunction display 133 Selecting language 149
Multifunction display messages ABS 338
Advanced TPMS 340–341, 359–360
Backup lamp 355
Battery 342–343
Brake fluid 344
Brake lamps 352 Brake pads 345
Coolant 345–348
Cruise control 348
Doors 348
Electronic systems 363
Engine oil 349–350
ESP
®339
Front fog lamps 353
Fuel 363
Fuel filler cap 351
Fuel reserve tank 351
High beam headlamps 353
High mounted brake lamp 352
Hood 351
Key 351
Lamps, exterior 352–357
License plate lamps 354
Light sensor 352
Low beam headlamps 354
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 354
Rear fog lamp 355
Side marker lamps 353
SRS 358
Tail lamps 355
Tailgate 362 Tele Aid 362
Telephone* 362
Tires 340–341, 359–360
Transfer case 361
Turn signal lamps 356–357
Washer fluid 363
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134 Buttons 134
N
Navigation system Operating 144
See separate COMAND operating in-structions
Night security illumination 120 Setting 153
Normal occupant weight 305
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