2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 window

If the windshield wipers fail to function at
all with the combination switch in position
I,
Rset the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
Rhave the windshield wipers checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
Power windows
Opening and closing
The door windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all door windows
are located on the driver’s door control panel.
The switches for the respective door windows
are located on the front passenger door and
on the rear doors.
i Operating the rear door windows from
the rear is not possible when you activate
the override switch (Y page 50).
GObserve Safety notes, see page 46.GWarning!
When closing the door windows, make sure
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the window
opening.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or
by releasing button & on the SmartKey.
GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
iYou can also open or close the windows
using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening
feature” (Y page 84) and “Convenience
closing feature” (Y page 85).
:Override switch (Y page 50);Left front door window=Right front door window?Right rear door windowALeft rear door windowXSwitch on the ignition.XOpening/closing: Press or pull and hold
switch ; to A to the resistance point.
The corresponding door window moves
downward or upward until you release the
switch.
XExpress opening: Press switch ; to A
past the resistance point and release.
The corresponding door window opens
completely.
XStopping during express opening: Press
or pull the respective switch again.
Summer opening feature
When the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by
simultaneously
Ropening the windows
Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof
The summer opening feature can only be
activated via the remote control of the
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SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close
proximity to the driver’s outside door handle.XAim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.XPress and hold button % on the
SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/
sliding sunroof have reached the desired
position.
The vehicle unlocks.XRelease button % on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can
simultaneously close the windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof.
GWarning!
When closing the windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
% . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button &.
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the driver’s outside door handle.
XAim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the
driver’s outside door handle.XPress and hold button & on the
SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/
sliding sunroof are closed completely.XRelease button & on the SmartKey to
interrupt the closing procedure.Driving and parking
Safety notes
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Starting the engine
GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
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FunctionRecommendation/Notes2Temperature
control, driver’s sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 124)3Temperature
control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 124)4Air distribution
control( Y page 125)5ª Rear window
defroster (USA only)( Y page 127)£ Rear window
defroster (Canada
only)6AC cooling on/offi Switch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 123)Residual heat/
ventilationi With the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior.( Y page 126)7Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)( Y page 123)8Air recirculationi
Only use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.( Y page 126)9¥ Front defroster
(USA only)i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.( Y page 125)z Front defroster
(Canada only)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
selected interior temperature.
It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof closed.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system.GWarning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
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visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode ( Y page 123) is
deactivated.GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 84). The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster.
Deactivating the climate control
system
XDeactivating: Set air volume control :
( Y page 121) to position 0.XReactivating: Set air volume control : to
any speed.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while the
engine is running and cools the interior air to
the temperature set by the operator. In
addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies
the interior air and helps prevent window
fogging.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
i Condensated water may drip out from
underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
! If the air conditioning cannot be activated
again, this indicates that the air
conditioning is losing refrigerant. The
compressor has turned off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Automatic mode
When operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
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In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
XSet the desired temperature
(Y page 124).
XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
XDeactivating: Press button à again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Automatic control of air volume and air
distribution are switched off.
Setting temperature
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature setting
in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
XIncreasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control ; and/or =
(Y page 121) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
clockwise or counterclockwise for one side
of the vehicle, you are increasing or
decreasing the temperature for the other
side of the vehicle as well.
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
XAlways keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
iFor draft-free ventilation, move the
adjustable center and side air vents to the
middle position.
Center air vents
:Left center air vent, adjustable;Right center air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right center air vent
?Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable left center air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =
and ? in the required direction.
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Side air vents
Example illustration passenger side
:Right side defroster air vent, fixed;Right side air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right side air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel = in
the required direction.
Rear center console air vents
:Thumbwheel for air volume control for
rear center air vents
;Rear center air vents, adjustableXOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheel :
upward or downward.
Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions:
SymbolFunctionMDirects air to the windshield and
through the side defroster air
vents
QDirects air into the entire
vehicle interior
ODirects air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
PDirects air through the center
and side air vents
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
XTurn air distribution control ?
(Y page 121) to the desired symbol.
The air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Adjusting air volume
XDecreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control : (Y page 121) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
front door windows.
iKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the front door windows are
clear again.
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XActivating: Press button ¥4
or z 5
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R cooling on to dehumidify
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the front
door windows
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
i If you have activated on the defrost
function with button ¥ or z , you
cannot make any other settings.
XDeactivating: Press button ¥ or z
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Windshield fogged on the outside
XSwitch the windshield wipers on
( Y page 82).
If the automatic mode of the climate control
is switched off:
XTurn air distribution control to position
P or O .
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e. g. before driving through
a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of
outside air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment.
GWarning!
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press button
z or ¥ .XActivating: Press button g.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
i The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures.
The indicator lamp in button g is not lit
when the air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically.
If the air conditioning has been turned off
or the outside temperature is below 41‡
(5†), the air recirculation mode will not
switch on automatically.
A quantity of outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.
XDeactivating: Press button g again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
i The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically:
R after 5 minutes if the outside
temperature is below approximately
41‡ (5†)
R after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off
R after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above approximately
41‡ (5†)
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine turned off, it is possible to
continue to heat or ventilate the interior for
up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of
the residual heat produced by the engine.
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iHow long the system will provide heating
depends on the coolant temperature and
the selected temperature. The blower will
run at low speed regardless of the air
distribution control setting.
XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
XDeactivating: Press button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rif the battery voltage drops
Rif the coolant temperature is too low
Windshield defroster
The windshield defroster uses a large amount
of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum,
switch off the windshield defroster as soon as
the windshield is clear.
The windshield defroster switches off
automatically after 10 minutes.
If you switch on the windshield defroster for
the fourth time in succession, it will switch off
automatically after 5 minutes.
You cannot switch on the windshield
defroster if the outside temperature is above
50‡ (10†).
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press windshield defroster
switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
XSwitching off: Press windshield defroster
switch : once more.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
! If too many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is
insufficient voltage in the battery, indicator
lamp ; in windshield defroster switch :
starts flashing. After approximately
30 seconds the system responds
automatically by switching the windshield
defroster off.
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation
depending on the outside temperature.
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