2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class ECU

:Sun visor;Mounting=Vanity mirror cover?Vanity mirror lamps
Glare through the windshield
XFlip sun visor : down when you
experience glare.
Glare through a door window
XClose vanity mirror cover = if opened.XDisengage sun visor : from
mounting ;.
XPivot sun visor : to the side.
Vanity mirror
The mirror lamp only functions when the sun
visor is engaged in mounting.
XFlip sun visor : down.XLift up vanity mirror cover =.
Vanity mirror lamps ? comes on.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
GWarning!
Remove front ashtray insert only with vehicle
standing still.
XOpening: Briefly touch at top of cover :.XRemoving ashtray insert: Secure vehicle
from movement by engaging the parking
brake.
XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
XPush sliding knob ; to the right.XRemove ashtray insert = from ashtray
frame.
XReinstalling ashtray insert: Push ashtray
insert = down into the ashtray frame until
it engages.
XClosing: Push at top of cover plate : to
close ashtray.
Rear door ashtray
XOpening: Pull at top of cover ;XRemoving ashtray insert: Push down on
catch :.
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arms are folded forward away from the
windshield.
XLift hood up slightly.XPush safety hook ; in direction of arrow.XPull up on hood.
The hood will be automatically held open at
shoulder height by gas-filled struts.
Closing
GWarning!
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
XLet the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
XCheck to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point above
the turn signals to the left and right of the
hood, then it is not properly closed. Open
it again and let it drop with somewhat
greater force.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption can
occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle
is driven frequently at higher engine speeds.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
! Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
For further information contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes on checking engine oil level
When checking the oil level the vehicle must
be parked on level ground.
G 550: The vehicle must have been stationary
for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned
off.
G 55 AMG: With the engine at operating
temperature, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 5 minutes with the
engine turned off.
With the engine not at operating temperature,
the vehicle must have been stationary for at
least 30 minutes with the engine turned off.
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick
On the G 550, you can check the engine oil
level with the oil dipstick.
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XPull cover ring = slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.
XPull cover plate ? towards you.XRemove cover plate ?.XUnscrew mounting screws C.XRemove the spare wheel.GWarning!
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
After mounting the spare wheel:
XTransport the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel carrier, see “Storing the spare wheel
after use” for instructions.
XRepair or replace the damaged tire as soon
as possible and return the spare tire as
original spare.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” (Y page 232).
Storing the spare wheel after use
XSecure the spare wheel with mounting
screws C on the spare wheel carrier
(Y page 196). Make sure the spare wheel
cannot come loose.
XMake sure catch B engages in recess A
when mounting cover plate 4
(Y page 196).
XMake sure tab ; (Y page 195) faces
downwards when mounting cover ring =
(Y page 196).
XFor safety reasons, check regularly that the
spare wheel is securely fastened.
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the Vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(Y page 102) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
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XLowering: While holding brush guard
firmly, open quick lock ; using locking and
unlocking handle :.
XGently lower brush guard until it reaches its
fully lowered position.
XRaising and securing: Flip up brush guard
until it contacts end stop joint ?.
Quick lock stop pin must engage the cross
slot recess in lock =.
XNow turn quick lock ; so that quick
lock ; makes contact with end stop
joint ?.
XLock quick lock ; on both sides of brush
guard using locking and unlocking
handle :.
! Make sure both quick stop pins are
seated fully in lock.
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning!
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore, keep the batteries out
of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
GWarning!
SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Check with
your local government’s disposal guidelines.
California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method
of disposal. Many states/provinces require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for
recycling.
When inserting the batteries, make sure they
are clean and free of lint.
When replacing batteries, always replace
both batteries.
iThe required replacement batteries are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 221).
XInsert mechanical key : in direction of
arrow in side opening.
XUsing mechanical key :, push slide ; to
unlatch battery compartment =.
XPull battery compartment = out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of arrow.
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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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