2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG check oil

349
Practical hints
What to do if …
When the message At next gas station
add 1.0 qt engine oil

(Canada:
1.0 liter) appears while the
engine is running and at operating
temperature, the engine oil level has
dropped to approximately the minimum
level.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further. Visually check for oil leaks. If no oil leaks
are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should
be topped to the required level with an
approved engine oil. For information on
approved engine oils, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet
(USA only) or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
:USA only:
At next
gas station
add
1.0 qt
engine oil
Canada only:
At next
gas station
add
1.0 liter
engine oil
The engine oil level is too low.Add engine oil (page 273) and check
the engine oil level (
page 270).
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350 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
:Engine oil
level
Stop, turn
engine offThere is no oil in the engine. There is
a danger of engine damage.Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Turn off the engine.
Add engine oil (page 273) and check the
engine oil level (
page 270).
Engine oil
level
Visit
workshopThe engine oil has dropped to a
critical level.Check the engine oil level (page 270) and add
engine oil as required (
page 273).
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine
and/or the catalytic converter.Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect to
its disposal.
It may be that there is water in the
engine oil.Have the engine oil checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The measuring system is malfunction-
ing.Have the measuring system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!The engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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426 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase boil-over protec-
tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
replacement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
solution or other Mercedes-Bent approved
products of equal specification are used to
renew the coolant concen tration or bring it
back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center. To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least
50% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent
to freeze protection to approximately
-35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is
more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(freeze protection to approximately
-49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature
will increase due to the lower heat transfer
capability of the so
lution. Therefore,
do not use more than this amount of
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage). Please make sure the
mixture is in accordance with label
instructions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality,
contact an authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center. Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of
aluminum parts. The use of aluminum
components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be
specifically formulated to protect the
aluminum parts. Failure to use such
anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will
result in a significantly shortened service
life.
Therefore, the followin
g product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz
325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.
Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center for service.
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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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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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442 Index
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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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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