2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG height adjustment

42 Getting started
Adjusting
Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located
on the respective front door.1 Head restraint height
2 Seat backrest tilt
3 Seat fore and aft adjustment
4 Seat cushion tilt
5 Seat height
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
or
Open the respective front door.
Warning!G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats
whenever possible. Regardless of seating
position, children 12 years old and under
must be seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see “Children in the vehi-
cle” (
page 77).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is no t properly secured in
the child restraint.
!When moving the seat, make sure

there are no items in the footwell or behind
the seat

the cup holder next to the armrest is
removed (
page 219)

the cup holder in the front passenger
footwell is folded closed (
page 220)
Otherwise you could damage the seat and/or
cup holders.
iThe memory function (page 114) lets you
store the setting for the seat position together
with the settings for the steering wheel and the
exterior rear view mirrors.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Seat fore and aft adjustment
Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow
3.
Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 4 until your upper
legs are lightly supported.
Seat backrest tilt
Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 2.
Seat height
Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 5.
Make sure you have sufficient head-
room. Head restraint height
Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow
1. Head restraint fore and aft adjustment
Manually adjust the angle of the head
restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the desired
position by pushing or pulling on the
upper edge of the head restraint cush-
ion.
For more information, see “Seats”
(
page 108).
Warning!G
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are
intended to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned and engaged head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level. This will
reduce the potential fo r injury to the head
and neck in the event of an accident or
similar situation.
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52 Getting started
Driving
Opening the rear center seat belt
Press release button6 on buckle 5
for the free-sliding latch plate
(
page 50).
Press release button 3 on buckle 2
for the fixed latch plate (
page 50).
Storing the rear center seat belt
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the rear center seat belt by
guiding latch plate 1 (
page 51).
Guide both latch plates 4 and 7
once after the other into
attachment 1 (
page 50). Seat belt outlet height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the seat belt
guide for the following seats:

Driver’s seat

Front passenger seat

Rear outer seats
Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder (it should not
touch the neck).
1 Release button Raising
Slide the seat belt guide upward in
desired position.
The seat belt guide engages in five
different positions.
Lowering
Pull and hold release button 1.
Slide the seat belt guide downward in
desired position.
Let go of release button 1.
Make sure that the seat belt guide en-
gages into place.
Please comply with the instructions for
“Proper use of seat belts” (
page 53).Warning!G
To help prevent the possibility of injury,
always store the rear center seat belt latch
plates in the attachment when the rear
center seat belt is not in use.
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Getting started
Driving
Proper use of seat belts

Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-
ing.

Adjust seat belt so
that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm. For this purpose, you can
adjust the height of the seat belt guide
(
page 52).

Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.

Place the seat backrest on adjustable
seat backrests in a nearly upright
position.

Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.

Do not fasten a seat belt around a
person and another object at the same
time. When using a seat belt to secure
infant restraints, toddler restraints or
children in booster seats, always follow
the child seat manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

Check your seat belt periodically
during travel to make sure that it is
properly positioned.

Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
Warning!G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat be lt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effective-
ness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Index
A
ABS 27, 87
Indicator lamp 324–325, 327
LOW RANGE mode 89
Messages in display 338
Accelerator position (Automatic transmission) 166
Accessory weight 304
Accident In case of 61
Activating Air conditioning (cooling) 190
Air recirculation mode 188
Anti-theft alarm system 96
Central locking (control system) 155
Defrost 187
Easy-entry/exit feature 156
ESP
®94
Exterior headlamps 56
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi- tion (Canada only) 178 Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 95
Rear window defroster 181
Windshield defroster 181
Windshield wipers 58
Adding Coolant 275
Engine oil 273
Additional turn signals 376
Adjusting 41 Air distribution 186
Air volume 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment 43
Head restraint height 43
Head restraint height, rear seats 110
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior rear view mirror 46
Mirrors 46
Multicontour seat* 109 Seat backrest tilt 43
Seat cushion depth 109
Seat cushion tilt 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Seat height 43
Seats 41
Steering column in/out 45
Steering column up/down 45
Steering wheel 44
Advanced TPMS Messages in display 340–341, 359–360
Air bags 70 BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 80
Front 73
Safety guidelines 72
Window curtain air bags 74
Air conditioning 189
Air conditioning refrigerant 423
Air distribution Adjusting 186
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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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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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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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