2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 fuel consumption

ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Express operation
Power windows ................................ 84
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................128
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 74
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 72
Parking position ............................... 73
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 24
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 41
First aid kit ......................................... 200
Flat tire ............................................... 239
Lowering the vehicle ......................242
Mounting the spare wheel .............240
Preparing the vehicle .....................240
Spare wheel ........................... 239, 259
Floormats ........................................... 147
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........260
Brake fluid ..................................... 261
Capacities ...................................... 260
Engine coolant ............................... 261
Engine oil ....................................... 260
Power steering fluid .......................260
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 261
Fog lamps ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 215, 217
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 260
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 37, 227
Fuel ..................................................... 150
Additives ........................................ 263
Capacity, fuel tank .........................261
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................181
Fuel consumption statistics ...........112
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 26, 224
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........262
Refueling ........................................ 150
Requirements ................................ 263
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 151
Opening manually ..........................230
Fuel gauge ............................................ 26
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 260
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 261
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Refueling ........................................ 150
Fuses .................................................. 249
G
Garage door opener .......................... 143
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 178
Gear range ........................................... 92
Indicator .......................................... 92
Limiting ............................................ 92
Shifting into optimal ........................93
Transfer case ................................... 93
Gear selector lever .............................. 89
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Gearshift pattern ............................. 89
Lock ........................................... 86, 90
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 132
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) .............. 178
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Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deactivate
the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 71).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one of
the following:
RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk.
RPress one of the memory position buttons.
RPress the memory button.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Convenience
submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Easy-entry Function
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to activate (On)
or deactivate (Off) the easy-entry/exit
feature.
Trip computer menu
Use the Trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:
RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 112)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 113)
RResetting fuel consumption statistics
(Y page 113)
RDistance to empty (Y page 113)
When you enter the Trip computer menu,
you will always see the fuel consumption
statistics since start first.
Fuel consumption statistics since start
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
:Distance driven since start;Time elapsed since start=Average speed since start?Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
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Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
reset
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message From Reset appears in the
multifunction display.
:Distance driven since last reset;Time elapsed since last reset=Average speed since last reset?Average fuel consumption since last reset
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the reading that you want to reset appears
in the multifunction display.
XPress and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster until the respective
values are reset to 0.
The fuel consumption statistics reset
automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Distance to emptyXPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Range: appears in the
multifunction display.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level
appears in the multifunction display.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a fuel
pump 7 appears instead of the
remaining driving range.
Telephone menu
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
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To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind.GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
GWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of control loss.
Do not engage the transfer case in position
LOW when driving on ice or packed snow. At
speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h) vehicle
steering is adversely affected by the LOW-
RANGE ABS.
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt
acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, shift
the automatic transmission to neutral
position N. Try to keep the vehicle under
control by corrective steering action.
i For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains” ( Y page 180).
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce the
normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically when
traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can
bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency
back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven on
salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency
should be tested as soon as possible after
driving is resumed.GWarning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
To save fuel you should:
R Keep tires at the recommended inflation
pressures.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Allow engine to warm up under low load
use.
R Avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration.
R Have all maintenance work performed at
the intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet and as required by the
Maintenance system. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driving
in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on
short trips and in mountainous areas.
Drinking and driving
GWarning!
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
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Main dimensions G 55 AMGOverall vehicle
height77.4 in (1 965 mm)Wheelbase112.2 in (2 850 mm)Track, front59.1 in (1 501 mm)Track, rear59.1 in (1 501 mm)Ground
clearance, front7.9 in (200 mm)Ground
clearance, rear7.9 in (200 mm)Turning circle43.6 ft (13.3 m)Weights and ratings G 55 AMGGross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR) 196
615 lb (3 000 kg)Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR), front 203
263 lb (1 480 kg)Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR), rear 203
965 lb (1 800 kg)
Rims and tires
Notes
! Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems
on your vehicle such as the ABS or the
ESP ®
. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:
R MO =
Mercedes-Benz Original
equipment tires
May not apply to all approved tires. For
information on tested and approved
tires, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental
effects, such as
R poor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different tire
deformation characteristics that could
cause them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the
tires or the vehicle may be the result.
i Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures for cold tires is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar. Supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label. The tire inflation pressure
label is located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
19 The GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight
of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers, cargo, and if applicable, trailer
tongue load. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
20 The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.258Rims and tiresTechnical data
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