2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG winter tires

310 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:

Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(
page 415).

Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.

Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any
authorized Mercedes
-Benz Light Truck
Center will be glad to advise you on this
subject.

Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
Warning!G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turn ing stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you may
wish to deactivate the ESP® (page 91) before
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve
the vehicle’s traction.
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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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414 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Some vehicles may have supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 287) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 287). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the tire inflation pressure label
located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle, equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more
information.
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Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelG 500
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)
All season tires1
1Radial-ply tires
265/60 R18 110V M+S
ModelG55AMGG55AMG
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H29.5Jx18EH2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must not be used with snow chains.
-285/55 R18 113V
Winter tires1265/60 R18 109H M+S
. -
or-
265/60 R18 110V M+S. -
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434 Index
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
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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Index
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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