2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG bulb

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Index
G
Garage door opener 32, 236
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 425
GAWR 305
Gear range Automatic transmission 167
Shifting into optimal 169
Transfer case 170
Gear range limit Canceling 169
Gear selector lever 27, 162, 371 Cleaning 321
Lock 54
Position 164
Position (automatic transmission) 27, 163
Unlocking manually 371
Global Locking 102
Unlocking 102
Glove box 25, 215 Closing 215
Locking and unlocking separately 216
Opening 215 Good visibility 177
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 305
GVW 305
GVWR 305
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 321
Hazard warning flasher 124
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108 Power seats 43
Headlamp cleaning system 275
Headlamps Automatic control 118
Cleaning 318
Cleaning system 177, 275
Switching off 64
Switching on 56
Washer fluid 428
Washer system 428
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed switch-off, exterior lamps Headliner
Cleaning 321
Heated seats 112
Heated steering wheel 225
Height adjustment Head restraints 43
Seat belt outlet 52
Steering wheel 44
High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376
Switching on 122
High mounted brake lamp 376 Message in display 352
Hood 267 Closing 269
Message in display 351
Opening 267
Hydroplaning 249
I
Identification labels 410 Certification label 410
Ignition Switching on 54
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 39
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Immobilizer 95Activating 95
Deactivating 95
Infant and child restraint systems 78 Installing 83
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Information button see Tele Aid
Inside rear view mirror Auto-dimming 177
Installing Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Infant and child restraint systems 83
Wiper blades 387
Instructions Loading 208
Instrument cluster 26, 130 Coolant temperature gauge 131
Digital speedometer 140
Illumination 130
Lamps in 324–332
Multifunction display 133
Outside temperature 140
Outside temperature indicator 132
Selecting language 149
Instrument lighting 130
Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting
Automatic operation 125
Delayed shut-off 154
Manual operation 126
Interior lighting, front 125
Interior lighting, rear 126
Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 46
Intermittent wipe 60 Activating 60
Deactivating 60
Intermittent wiping 59
J
Jack 365
Jump starting 397 K
Key
Messages in display 351
Key, mechanical 368
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 102
Checking the batteries 103
Factory setting 102
Global locking 102
Global unlocking 102
Loss of 103
Positions in starter switch 39
Remote control 100
Restoring to factory setting 103
Selective setting 102
Starting the engine 54
Unlocking with 38
Keys 100
Kickdown (Automatic transmission) 166
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149
Kilopascal 305
Km/h or mph in speedometer 149
L
Labels, identification 410
Lamp bulbs, exterior 375
Lamp in center console 335
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Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 376
Messages in display 352–357
Rear 376
Replacing bulbs for front 378
Replacing bulbs for rear 383
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–332
SRS 69, 332
Turn signals 27
Language Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 412
Leather upholstery Cleaning 322 License plate lamps
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376, 385
Lifting Vehicle 389
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 320
Technical data 415, 416
Light sensor Message in display 352
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117 Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120 Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206 Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120 Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Locking 62, 100 Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 369
Loss of keys 103
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 409
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Low beam headlampsMessages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376
LOW RANGE - ABS 89
Lowering Vehicle 392
Lubricants Technical data 420
M
Main dimensions 418
Maintenance 311
Maintenance service Basic service (Service A) 311
Calling up the maintenance service in-dicator display 313
Extended service (Service B) 311
Overdue 313
Types 313
When due 311
Maintenance service indicator Calling up 313
Clearing 313 Maintenance service indicator display
Calling up 313
Maintenance service indicator message 311Clearing 312
Malfunction Displaying 145
Rear Parking Assist 203
Manual headlamp mode 118
Manual operation Interior lighting control 126
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 370
Locking the vehicle 369
Tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Unlocking gear selector lever 371
Unlocking the driver’s door 368
Unlocking the tailgate 369
Maximum load rating 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Mechanical key 368 Removing 368 Memory function 114
Recalling positions from memory 115
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position (Canada only) 116
Storing key dependent settings 115
Menus 135 Audio 141
In control system 136, 137, 139
NAVI 144
Standard display 140
Submenus 135
TEL 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Messages in the multifunction display 336Symbol messages 342–363
Text messages 338–341
Middle tunnel Fuse box in 405
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 149
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Index
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 378
Parking lamps Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376
Parking position Exterior rear view mirror 116
Exterior rear view mirrors 178
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist
Partition net* 210 Installing behind front seats 212
Installing behind rear seat bench 211
Loosening 213
Removing and storing 213
Parts service 408
Passenger compartment 252 Interior lighting 127
Interior rear view mirror 46
Main fuse box in 404
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 218
Storage bags 217
Passenger footwell Fuse box in 404
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 245 Phone book
Loading 160
Quick search 160
Phone number Dialing 160
Redialing 161
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 320
Poly-V-belt drive Layout 412
Positions (memory function) Recalling from memory 115
Storing into memory 115
Potential problems associated with under- inflated and overinflated tires 294
Power assistance 246
Power seat Adjusting head restraint fore and aft adjustment 43
Adjusting head restraint height 43
Adjusting seat backrest tilt 43
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 43
Adjusting seat height 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 195 Convenience feature 194
Summer opening feature 193 Power washer 315
Power windows 192
Blocking of rear door window operation 85
Convenience feature 194
Side windows 192
Summer opening feature 193
Practical hints First aid kit 364
Fuses 403
Spare wheel 366
Towing the vehicle 399
Vehicle jack 365
Vehicle tool kit 364
Premium unleaded gasoline 424
Problems While driving 61
Product information 9
Production options weight 306
PSI 306
Q
Quick search Phone book 160
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R
RadioSatellite (USA only) 142
Selecting stations 141
Radio transmitters, control and operation 261
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 158
Range of sensors Rear Parking Assist 201
Reading lamp 32
Rear axle differential lock Switching on 176
Rear door window Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 384
Rear interior lamps 126
Rear lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear Parking Assist 200
Cleaning sensors 318, 319
Malfunction 203
Monitoring reach 201
Warning indicators 202
Rear seat bench Split 206
Rear seat head restraints Installing 111
Removing 111
Rear towing eye 402
Rear view camera 203
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 177
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181 Activating 181
Deactivating 181
Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe 60
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Recommended tire inflation pressure 306
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 396
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 236 Refrigerant
Air conditioning 423
Refueling 264
Regular checks 265
Reinstalling Vehicle battery 396
Remote control SmartKey 100
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 235
Removing Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Vehicle battery 396
Wheel 391
Wiper blades 386
Removing mechanical key 368
Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 376
Bulbs 375
Front lamp bulbs 378
Rear lamp bulbs 383
SmartKey batteries 374
Wiper blades 386
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Index
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals, Exterior rear view mirrors 383
High mounted brake lamp 385
Locator lighting, Exterior rear view mirrors 383
Resetting All functions (control system) 146
Fuel consumption statistics 158
Maintenance service indicator 313
Trip odometer 131
Restraint systems 68 Air bags 68
Child seats 68
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 68
Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) 68
Seat belts 68
Restraint systems see Infant and child re- straint systems
Returning from off-road driving 260
Rim 306
Rims 414
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid Rolling out
Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Rolling up Cargo compartment cover blind 214
RON 265
Roof rack 206
Rubber parts, Cleaning 320
S
Safety Occupant 68
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems Driving 87
Satellite radio (USA only) 142
Seat backrest Folding forward 207
Returning to original position 207
Seat belt force limiter 77
Seat belt outlet Height adjustment 52
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 52 Seat belts 68, 74
Cleaning 321
Fastening 48
Proper use of 53, 76
Safety guidelines 72
Seat bench Folding forward 207
Returning to original position 207
Seat cushion depth Adjusting 109
Seating capacity 282
Seats 108 Adjusting 41
Heating 112
Multicontour seat* 109
Selecting Display for status indicator 150
Self-test BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 81
Tele Aid 230
Service Parts 408
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 409
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Service life (tires) 278
Service System see Maintenance
SettingClock 27
Cruise control 198
Daytime running lamp mode 151
Higher speed in cruise control 198
Individual vehicle settings 146
Instrument lighting 130
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154
Lamps and lighting (control system) 151
Language, multifunction display 149
Locator lighting 152
Lower speed in cruise control 199
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149
Night security illumination 153
Selective 102
Slower speed in cruise control 199
Speed in cruise control 199
Speedometer display mode 149
Temperature (interior) 185
Units Speedometer 149
Setting current speed 198 Settings
Convenience functions 156
Factory, SmartKey 102
Lighting (control system) 151
Memory function 115
Menus and submenus 135
Resetting all (control system) 146
Settings menu Functions in 146
Individual vehicle settings 146
Submenus 147
Shifting Gear selector lever position 164
Shifting into optimal Gear range 169
Shifting procedure 163
Side marker lamps 376 Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376, 382
Side markers Cleaning 318 Side windows
Automatic opening 193
Cleaning 319
Closing 192
Opening 192
Opening fully 193
Stopping 193
Sidewall 306
Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 59
Single wipe 59
SmartKey 100 Locking and unlocking 100
Replacing batteries 374
Unlocking with 38
Snow chains 310
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 366 Mounting 389
Speed Setting current 198
Speed settings Cruise control 198, 199
Speedometer 27 Setting units 149
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