2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG dimensions

Contents
Technical data.................................. 407
Parts service ...................................... 408
Warranty coverage ............................. 409 Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 409
Identification labels............................ 410
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 412
G 500 ........................................... 412
G 55 AMG..................................... 412
Engine ................................................ 413
Rims and tires .................................... 414 Same size tires ............................. 415
Spare wheel ................................. 416
Electrical system.......... ...................... 417
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings ......................................... 418 Main dimensions .......................... 418
Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 419 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 420
Capacities .................................... 420
Engine oils.................................... 423
Engine oil additives ...................... 423
Air conditioning refr igerant .......... 423
Brake fluid .................................... 423
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 424
Fuel requirements ........................ 424
Gasoline additives ........................ 425
Coolants....................................... 425
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp
cleaning system ........................... 428Index ................................................. 429
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the road
via the tires. The amou
nt of grip provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called
“wear bars” that show across the tread of
a tire when only
1/16in (1.6 mm) of tread
remains.
TWR (T
ongue Weight Rating)
Maximum permissible weight on trailer
tongue. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The
ratings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing it by two.
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 280).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.
Warning!G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is eq uipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
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388 Practical hints
Flat tire
When you replace the vehicle’s tires, you
can use the spare wheel as a regular wheel
if:

it is not more than 6 years old

rim and tire are the same model as the
regular wheels
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(
page 124).
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight-ahead
position.
Set the parking brake (page 62).
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P (
page 162).
Turn off the engine (page 64).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!G
If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or
is not the same model as the regular tires,
have the spare tire replaced with a new tire
at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Warning!G
G55AMG:
Vehicles with different tire dimensions on
the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of
spare wheel and regular wheel differ.
Handling will be adversely affected when the
spare wheel is used.
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
iOpen door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
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Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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412 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see
technical data (
page 413).
G 5001 Automatic belt tensioner
2 Power steering pump
3 Air conditioning compressor
4 Crankshaft
5 Coolant pump
6 Generator (alternator)
7 Idler pulleyG55AMG
The G 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts
(belt one shown in purple/belt two shown
in black).
1 Idler pulley
2 Automatic belt tensioner
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioning compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Coolant pump
7 Generator (alternator)
8 Idler pulley
9 Automatic belt tensioner
a Supercharger
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418 Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions
ModelG 500G55AMG
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel)185.6 in (4 715 mm)185.6 in (4 715 mm)
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel and brush guard1)
1Brush guard is available on G 55 AMG (U.S. vehicles only).
-186.6 in (4 740 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)78.9 in (2 005 mm)78.9 in (2 005 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)71.7 in (1 821 mm)73.0 in (1 855 mm)
Overall vehicle height77.8 in (1 977 mm)77.8 in (1 977 mm)
Wheel base112.2 in (2 850 mm)112.2 in (2 850 mm)
Track, front and rear59.6 in (1 515 mm)59.1 in (1 501 mm)
Ground clearance8.3 in (211 mm)8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning circle43.6 ft (13.3 m)43.6 ft (13.3 m)
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Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Vehicle weights and ratings
ModelG 500G55AMG
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)1
1The GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. The Gross Ve
hicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and, if applicable, trai ler tongue load. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
6 615 lb (3 000 kg)6 615 lb (3 000 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front2
2The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
3 110 lb (1 410 kg)3 200 lb (1 450 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), rear23 965 lb (1 800 kg)3 965 lb (1 800 kg)
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440 Index
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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