2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 AUX

XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
radio. Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Wave band setting;Station frequencyXSelecting next or previous stored
station: Press button * or & briefly
to select a stored station.
XSelecting next or previous station in the
station list: Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
XSelecting next or previous station in
wave band (Only if no station list is
available): Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
the audio device or audio media. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button * or & briefly.
XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold button
* or &.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display.
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Rear door ashtray XOpening: Pull at top of cover ;XRemoving ashtray insert: Push down on
catch :.
XPull out ashtray insert =.XReinstalling ashtray insert: Position
ashtray insert =.
XClosing: Push at top of cover ;.
Cigarette lighter
GObserve Safety notes, see page 46.GWarning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with you
do not injure themselves or start a fire with
the hot cigarette lighter.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XOpen the ashtray (Y page 135).XSwitch on the ignition.XPush in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
! The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories (up to a maximum of 180 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,
however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive
connecting and disconnecting, or using
plugs that do not fit properly) can damage
the lighter socket. With the socket
damaged, the lighter may not function
properly any longer.
Power outlets
12V Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
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Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive
across the hilltop.
After climbing a hill, driving in this manner
prevents the vehicle from:
Rlosing ground contact when cresting hills
Rlosing its forward momentum
Rspeeding up too much after climbing the hill
Driving downhill
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 (Y page 92).
RDrive downhill observing the same rules as
driving uphill (Y page 186).
iThe special LOW RANGE – ABS
(Y page 53) setting allows for precise and
brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,
permitting them to dig into loose ground.
Remember that, when stopped, the front
wheels slide across a surface and thus lose
their ability to steer the vehicle.
Driving through water
:Fording depth, 20 in (50 cm)
RBefore driving through water, determine its
depth.
! The water depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm). The ground under the water might
not be firm which could result the water
being deeper than expected when driving
the vehicle through it. Please note that the
water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
RComply with the warnings (Y page 184) and
rules for off-road driving (Y page 185).
RSwitch off the exterior lamps as well as the
climate control.
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 or 2 (Y page 92).
RAvoid high engine speeds.
REnter and leave the water only at a shallow
spot, driving at walking speed.
! Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into
the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
RDrive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.
RDo not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
! Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors
while driving through water. Water could
otherwise enter the vehicle interior and
damage the vehicle’s electronics, as well as
the interior equipment.
RThere is a very high level of driving
resistance in water. The surface is slippery
and may not be firm, making pulling away
in water difficult and dangerous.
RMake sure that only small bow waves are
formed when driving the vehicle through
water.
RClean mud off the tire tread after driving
through water.
RTo dry the brakes, apply pressure to the
brake pedal several times while driving
after leaving the water.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbParking
Lamp
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Parking
Lamp
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bHigh Beam
Left
or
High Beam
RightThe left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bLicense
Plate
Lamp, Left
or
License
Plate
Lamp,
RightThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bAUTO-
Light
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XIn the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to
manual ( Y page 109).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 74).bLow Beam
Left
or
Low Beam
RightThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbRear
Foglamp
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being
used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bSwitch
Off LightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to $ or Ã
( Y page 74).bTurn off
lights or
remove keyThe exterior lamp switch is set to à and you have forgotten
to remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The parking
lamps remain switched on.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
or
XSwitch off the headlamps.bTail
Lamp,
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Tail
Lamp,
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb
is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bTurn
Signal
Rear Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Turn
Signal
Rear
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbTurn
Signal
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Turn
Signal
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bTurn
Signal In
Left
Mirror
or
Turn
Signal In
Right
MirrorThe turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionshCorrect
The Tire
Pres.The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressure of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.XCheck and correct tire inflation pressure as required
( Y page 161).hTire
Pres.
Caution
Tire
DefectAt least one tire is deflating.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 239).218Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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