2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG child lock

156 Controls in detail
Control system
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the automatic central locking
On or Off. Convenience submenu
Access the
Convenience submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Convenience
submenu to change the setting for the
convenience feature.
The following function is available: Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and
deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature
(
page 45).
FunctionPage
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature156
Warning!G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, do one of
the following:

Move the steering wheel adjustment
stalk (
page 44).

Press one of the stored position buttons
or the memory button (
page 115).
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children coul d open the driver’s
door and unintentionally activate the
easy-entry/exit feature, which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

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165
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Effect
ëNeutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engage neutral
position
N while driving except:

to coast when vehicle is in
danger of skidding (e.g. on
icy roads) when the ESP
® is
deactivated or malfunction-
ing

when you have to shift the
transfer case
êDrive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
!Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason with gear selector lever in neutral
position N can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in park
position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to park position P (
page 62).
When parked on an in cline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Warning!G
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. Children
could move the gear selector lever from
park position P, which could result in an
accident and/or seri ous personal injury.
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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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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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222 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening the ashtray
Pull at top of cover1.
Removing the ashtray insert
Push down on catch 2.
Pull out ashtray insert 3.
Reinstalling the ashtray insert
Position ashtray insert 3.
Push at top of cover 1 to close the
ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 39). 1
Cigarette lighter
Briefly touch at top of the cover plate.
The ashtray opens automatically.
Push in cigarette lighter 1.
The cigarette lighter will pop out
automatically when hot.
Warning!G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
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 may cause
an accident and/or se rious personal injury.
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314 Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Regular and proper care will help to main-
tain the value of your vehicle. The best way
to protect your vehicle from harmful envi-
ronmental influences is to wash it and use
protective treatments regularly.While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external
influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the under-
body and cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by
extreme and varying climatic conditions,
but also by:

Air pollution

Road salt

Tar

Gravel and stone chippingTo avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:

Grease and oil

Fuel

Coolant

Brake fluid

Bird droppings

Insects

Tree resins, etc.
Frequent washing reduces and/or
eliminates the aggressiveness and
potency of the above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:

near the ocean

in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)

during winter operation
Warning!G
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the partic-
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or so lvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
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374 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 368).
1 Mechanical key
2 Slide
3 Battery compartment
Insert mechanical key 1 in direction
of the arrow in side opening.
Using mechanical key 1, push gray
slide 2 to unlatch battery
compartment 3.
Pull battery compartment 3 out of the
housing in direction of the arrow. 4
Battery
5 Contact spring
Remove discharged batteries 4 in
direction of the arrow.
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries under contact spring 5 with
the positive terminal (+) facing up.
Return battery compartment 3 into
the housing until it locks into place.
Slide mechanical key 1 back into the
SmartKey.
Check the operation of the SmartKey.
Warning!G
Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowe d, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make sure
they are clean and free of lint.
iWhen replacing batteries, always replace
both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are available
at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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430 Index
Air pressure 304
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 188Activating 188
Deactivating 189
Air vents, Rear Climate control 191
Air volume Adjusting 186
Alarm Audible 86, 95
Canceling 96, 97
Visual 95
Alarm system Anti-theft 95
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 426
Anti-theft alarm system Arming 96
Canceling alarm 96
Disarming 96
Anti-theft systems 95 Anti-theft alarm system 95
Tow-away alarm 97
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest
Storage box in front of 217
Storage compartments below 216
Telephone* tray below 216
Ashtrays 220 In center console 220
In rear passenger compartment 221
Aspect ratio 304
At the gas station 264
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 273
Audio menu 141 Selecting radio station 141
Audio search function 155
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 177
Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 155
Automatic headlamp mode 118
Automatic locking when driving 106
Automatic operation Interior lighting control 125 Automatic transmission 162
Accelerator position 166
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169
Fluid level 273
Gear ranges 167
Gear selector lever 162
Gear selector lever position 163, 164
Gear shifting malfunctions 169
Kickdown 166
One-touch gearshifting 168
Shifting procedure 163
Transmission fluid 273
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 80
Compatible child seats 80
Self-test 81
Backup lamp Message in display 355
Backup lamps Bulbs 376
Replacing bulbs 384
Bar 304
BAS 87, 89
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