2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG door lock

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Controls in detail
Useful features
Call priority
If other service calls such as a Roadside
Assistance call or Information call are
active, an Emergency call is still possible.
In this case, the Emergency call will take
priority and override all other active calls.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subs
criber agreement.
Then return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Response Center
and press the tailgate lock for a
minimum of 20 seconds until the
SOS button is flashing.
The message
Connecting call
appears in the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
!If the indicator lamps do not start flashing
after pressing one of the buttons or remain
illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid
system has detected a malfunction or the
service is not currently active, and may not
initiate a call. Visit your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center and have the
system checked or contact the Response Center
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as
possible.
iThe indicator lamp in the respective button
flashes until the call is concluded. Emergency
calls can only be terminated by a Response
Center or Customer Assistance Center repre-
sentative, whereas Roadside Assistance and
Information calls can also be terminated using
the t button on the multifunction steering
wheel or the END button on the COMAND
system headunit.
!If the indicator lamp continues to flash or
the system does not reset, contact the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer
Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
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Useful features
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.Stolen Vehicle Recovery services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered
incident report.
Pass this number on to the
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
with your password issued to you when
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt
to covertly contact the vehicle’s
Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is
located, the Response Center will
contact the local law enforcement and
you. The vehicle’s location will only be
provided to law enforcement.
Garage door opener
The integrated remote control is capable of
operating up to three separately controlled
devices. It provides a convenient way to
replace up to three hand-held remote
controls used to operate devices such as
garage door openers, gate openers, or
other devices compatible with HomeLink
®
or some other systems.
Before the integrated remote control can
be used, it must be programmed to the
garage door opener, ga te operator or other
device you wish to operate. See the follow-
ing instructions for programming informa-
tion.
iThe remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone network
is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
Connecting call will appear in the multi-
function display to indicate receipt of the door
unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
specialist may attempt to establish voice contact
with the vehicle occupants.
If the tailgate lock was pressed for more than
20 seconds before door unlock authorization
was received by the Response Center, you must
wait 15 minutes before pressing the tailgate lock
again.
iWhen the anti-theft al arm stays on for more
than 30 seconds, a call is initiated automatically
to the Response Center. For more information,
see “Anti-theft systems” (
page 95).
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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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Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Vehicle jack
The vehicle jack is stored in a storage com-
partment under the rear bench seat on the
passenger side.
1 Cover
2 Tab
3 Vehicle jack
Fold the rear bench seat forward
(
page 207).
Open cover 1.
Open tab 2 and remove vehicle
jack 3 from the compartment. Observe the safety guid
elines in the “Flat
tire” section (
page 388) when using the
vehicle jack.
Warning!G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle under the axle housing. To
help avoid personal inju ry, use the jack only
to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Always firmly set parking brake and block
wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage park ing brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface.
Make sure the jack is positioned correctly
under the axle housin g. Always lower the
vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands
before working under the vehicle.
If the vehicle is not raised as described, it
could slip off the jack as a result of vibra-
tions (e.g. opening or closing a door or the
tailgate).
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368 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the
tailgate using the mechanical key.Removing the mechanical key
1 Mechanical key locking tab
2 Mechanical key
Move locking tab 1 in direction of
arrow.
Slide the mechanical key 2 out of the
housing. Unlocking the driver’s door
Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock cy
linder until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise until the locking knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
Remove the mechanical key.
Press lock cylinder and pull on door
handle to open the driver’s door.
iUnlocking the driver’s door and the tailgate
with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm:

Press button Œ or‹ on the
SmartKey.

Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the tailgateInsert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder
2.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1 and release it.
Remove the mechanical key.
Press lock cylinder 2 and pull on door
handle 3 to open the tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock the vehicle with the
mechanical key carrying out the following
steps:
Close the front passenger door, the
rear doors and the tailgate.
Open the driver’s door.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 107).
The locking knobs on the front
passenger door, the rear doors and the
tailgate move down.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained:
Press down the locking knobs on
the front passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate manually.
Exit the vehicle.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Lock cylinder
3Door handle
Warning!G
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.

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370 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Close the driver’s door.
Slide the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 368).
Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock cylinder until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise.
The vehicle is locked.
Check if the tailgate is locked. If
necessary lock the tailgate with the
mechanical key.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is located on the
passenger side of the cargo compartment
behind the rear trim panel.1 Edge protection
2 Rear trim panel
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection 1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear trim panel 2. 3
Release strap
Pull release strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
Open the fuel filler flap (page 264).
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-theft
alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.

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Opening/closing in an emergency
Tilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located on
the driver’s side of the cargo compartment
behind the rear trim panel.1 Edge protection
2 Rear trim panelOpen the tailgate.
Remove edge protection 1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear trim panel 2.
3 Key
4 Screwdriver
Take the vehicle tool kit out of its
storage compartment (
page 364).
Take key 3 and screwdriver 4 out of
the vehicle tool kit.
Fit key 3 into hexagon nut of drive.
Insert screwdriver 4 (as a lever) into
hole of key 3.
Turn screwdriver 4 clockwise to

slide sunroof closed

raise sunroof at the rear
Turn screwdriver 4 counterclockwise
to

slide sunroof open

lower sunroof at the reariDo not disconnect electrical connectors.
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