2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class clock

Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock it as follows:
XClose the front passenger door, the rear
doors, and the tailgate.
XOpen the driver’s door.XPress the central locking switch
(Y page 60).
The locking knobs of the front passenger
door, the rear doors, and the tailgate move
down.
XIf the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained: Press down the locking knobs on
the front passenger door, the rear doors,
and the tailgate.
XExit the vehicle.XClose the driver’s door.XRemove mechanical key ; from the
SmartKey (Y page 221).
XInsert mechanical key ; into the lock
cylinder.
XTurn mechanical key ; clockwise to
position 1.
The vehicle is locked.
XTurn mechanical key ; back and remove
it from the lock cylinder.
XCheck if the tailgate is locked.XIf necessary, lock the tailgate with the
mechanical key (Y page 61).
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-
theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel
filler flap.
Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
If the vehicle’s electrical system is
malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could
remain locked in park position P. In this case
the gear selector lever can be unlocked
manually, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
XEngage the parking brake.XInsert suitable tool : (e.g. a ball point pen)
into the covered opening.
XSimultaneously push tool : downward
and move the gear selector lever out of
park position P.
XRemove tool :.
The gear selector lever is unlocked.
The cover returns to its closed position after
moving the gear selector lever to the
positions D+ and D-.
iThe gear selector lever is locked again as
soon as you move it back to park position
P.
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XRemove edge protection : in direction of
arrow ;.
iBefore removing side trim panel =
completely, the electrical connectors must
be disconnected.
XPull off side trim panel = in direction of
arrow ? so the electrical connectors are
accessible.
XDisconnect electrical connectors.XRemove side trim panel = completely.ASocket wrenchXTake the tool bag out of its storage
compartment (Y page 194).
XTake socket wrench A out of the tool bag.XClosing/raising: Turn socket wrench A
clockwise.
XOpening/lowering: Turn socket wrench
A counterclockwise.
XConnect electrical connectors.XReinstall side trim panel =.
Shackles B in side trim panel = must be
hooked in side wall C.
XReinstall edge protection :.XClose the tailgate.XStore the tool bag with the vehicle tools in
the designated storage compartment.
Brush guard
GWarning!
The brush guard is designed solely to enhance
the appearance of the vehicle and help
protect grille and headlights from minor
mishaps, either on- or off road.
Since the safety characteristics are limited in
the event of an accident, brush guard are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open space
with plenty of room.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean
headlamps.
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recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Front fog lamp bulb
Example illustration: Right front fog lamp (left frontfog lamp laterally reversed)
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove front fog lamp trim panel ; in
direction of arrow and the seal.
XLoosen and remove front fog lamp-
securing screws =.
iDo not turn adjusting screw ?. If
adjusting screw ? is turned, the front fog
lamp adjustment must be checked at a
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XRemove front fog lamp A.XHold front fog lamp A, gently push onto
bulb socket B, and turn bulb socket B
counterclockwise to its stop.
XPull bulb socket B out of front fog lamp
A.
XPull bulb C out of its bulb socket.XInsert the new bulb into the bulb socket
B.
XHold front fog lamp A, insert bulb socket
B into front fog lamp A, and turn bulb
socket B clockwise to its stop.
XInsert front fog lamp A and install and
tighten front fog lamp-securing screws =.
XInstall front fog lamp trim panel ; and the
seal.
XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XG 55 AMG only: Disengage the turn signal
guard from the clip in the rear and fold it
forward. Make sure the turn signal guard
does not strike painted surfaces.
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XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove turn signal lens ;.XPress bulb = gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPress the new bulb gently into the socket
and turn clockwise until it engages.
XReinstall turn signal lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise turn signal lens ; could be
damaged.
XG 55 AMG only: Remount the turn signal
guard.
Side marker lamp bulb
The following description applies to both, the
front and the rear side marker lamps.
Example illustration: Front side marker
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove side marker lamp housing ;.XRemove dust cover =.XPress catch aside and pull out the bulb
socket with the bulb from side marker lamp
housing ;.
XGently press onto bulb ? and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
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XInsert the bulb socket back into side
marker lamp housing ;.
XReinstall dust cover =.XReinstall side marker lamp housing ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise side marker lamp housing ;
could be damaged.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
Removing/installing rear lamp guard
(G 55 AMG only)
XRemove screws ;.XSwivel rear lamp guard : outward. Make
sure the guard does not strike painted
surfaces.
XSwivel rear lamp guard : back after
replacing bulbs and fasten it with
screws ;.
Tail lamp unit
XG 55 AMG only: Remove the rear lamp
guard.
Example illustration: Left tail lamp lens (right taillamp lens laterally reversed)
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove tail lamp lens ;.
Example illustration: Left tail lamp unit (right taillamp unit laterally reversed)
=Turn signal lamp bulb?Brake, tail, parking and standing lamp
bulb
ATail, parking and standing lamp bulbXGently press onto respective bulb =, ?,
or A and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
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iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise tail lamp lens ; could be
damaged.
XG 55 AMG only: Reinstall rear lamp
guard : (Y page 230).
Rear fog lamp/Backup lamp
The following description applies to both, the
rear fog lamp and the backup lamp.
Example illustration: Rear fog lamp
XLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove lamp lens ;.XGently press onto bulb = and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it engages.
XReinstall lamp lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise lamp lens ; could be damaged.
License plate lampsXLoosen and remove securing screws :.XRemove license plate lamp lens ;.XReplace tubular bulb =.XReinstall license plate lamp lens ;.XInstall and tighten securing screws :.
iDo not overtighten securing screws :.
Otherwise license plate lamp lens ; could
be damaged.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch before
replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper
motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
XRemove the wheel.
Attaching the spare wheel
GWarning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use
the correct wheel bolts.
GWarning!
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
XClean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel
hub.
! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.
XGuide the spare wheel onto the wheel hub
and push it on.
XInsert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
XUsing the pump handle, turn the release
bolt of the jack counterclockwise
approximately one turn.
iNever turn the release bolt of the jack
more than one or two revolutions.
Otherwise hydraulic fluid can escape.
XLower the vehicle until the vehicle is resting
fully on its own weight.
XRemove the jack.XTighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(: to A), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
XDisassemble the pump handle.XPress the jack piston in and close the
release bolt.
XStore the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
XAfter changing the wheel, secure the
damaged wheel on the spare wheel carrier
(Y page 195). Make sure the wheel cannot
come loose.
XCheck the tire inflation pressure and
correct it if necessary.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B-pillar (Y page 161).
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