2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG tailgate

Closing the tailgate from the outsideGObserve Safety notes, see page 46.GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not
place the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
XPull on inside door handle ;.
If the door was locked:
XPull up locking knob :.XPull on inside door handle ;.
Separately locking and unlocking the
tailgate
To deny any unauthorized person access to
the tailgate, lock it separately with the
mechanical key.
XLocking: Close the tailgate.XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 228).
XInsert the mechanical key in the lock
cylinder.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 and remove the mechanical
key in that position to lock the tailgate.
The tailgate remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
You can only cancel the separate tailgate
locking mode by means of the mechanical
key.
XUnlocking: Remove the mechanical key
from the SmartKey (Y page 228).
XInsert the mechanical key in the lock
cylinder.
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position 1 and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the tailgate.
You can now open the tailgate.
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Cargo compartment lamps
The switch for the cargo compartment lamps
and the rear interior lamp is located in the
overhead control panel.
The cargo compartment lamps are located
above the rear window.
XSwitching cargo compartment
lamps ; on/off: Press switch :.
iWhen opening the tailgate, cargo
compartment lamps ; come on
automatically. Switching off cargo
compartment lamps ; using switch : in
the overhead control panel then is not
possible.
You can switch off cargo compartment
lamps ; if the tailgate should remain open
for a longer period of time, see “Switching
cargo compartment lamps off and on with
the tailgate open” (Y page 81).
Switching cargo compartment lamps
off and on with the tailgate open
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, switch off the cargo
compartment lamps if the tailgate should
remain open for a longer period of time.
XSwitching off: Open the tailgate
(Y page 63).
XPress door lock : down in direction of
arrow until it engages.
! Do not close the tailgate if the lock is
engaged in down position. The lock could
otherwise be damaged.
When locking the tailgate, it is important
that the door lock be in the same original
position as shown in the illustration.
To return door lock : to its original
position, press lock cylinder ;.
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Rear Parking Assist system
malfunction
If no distance segments illuminate and no
acoustic warning sounds, there is a
malfunction in the Rear Parking Assist
system.
XHave the Rear Parking Assist system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display as a mirror image,
like in the rear view mirror.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
GWarning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
Rfrom a distorted perspective
Rinaccurately
Rmay not display obstacles at all
The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Runder the spare wheel
Rnearby behind the spare wheel
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
GWarning!
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
Rthe tailgate is open
Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
Rit is night or you are parking/maneuvering
your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
Rthe immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the
display may flicker)
Rthere is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered
Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XOpening, closing, raising and lowering
manually: Move and hold the sunroof
switch to the resistance point in direction
of arrow : to ?.
XRelease the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
XExpress opening: To open the tilt/sliding
sunroof completely, move the sunroof
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ? and release.
XStopping during express opening: Move
the sunroof switch in any direction.
Loading and storing
Loading instructions
GWarning!
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible using cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
Load distribution
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the weight
of the vehicle including:Rfuel
Rtools
Rspare wheel
Rinstalled accessories
Rpassengers
Rluggage/cargo
It must never exceed the load limit and the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle. The load limit and the GVWR are
specified on the placard located on the
driver’s door B-pillar (Y page 254).
In addition, the load must be distributed so
that the weight on each axle never exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for
your vehicle are indicated on the certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(Y page 254).
For more information, see “Tire and Loading
Information” (Y page 166).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustration
shown. The heaviest items are to be placed
towards the front of the vehicle.
i The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. The expanded cargo
volume (Y page 130) should only be used
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GWarning!
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo.
GWarning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
GWarning!
Failure to assure that the seat bench and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an
accident.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
For safety reasons, the rear seat bench must
only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Before folding the rear seat backrest and
the rear seat bench forward, make sure
that all containers in the rear cup holder are
removed.
XFolding rear seat backrest: Pull release
lever : in direction of arrow and fold the
rear seat backrest forward until it locks into
place.
XFolding rear seat bench: Remove the
middle rear seat head restraint
(Y page 68).
XIf necessary, pull the driver’s and/or front
passenger seat forward.
XFold the rear seat backrests forward.XPull release lever ; in direction of arrow.XFold the rear seat bench forward.XAdjust front seats to desired position.XReturning rear seat bench to original
position: Fold the rear seat bench together
with the rear seat backrest rearward until
it locks into place.
XInstall the middle rear seat head restraint
(Y page 68).
XReturning rear seat backrest to original
position: Relieve the tension on the rear
seat backrest and pull release lever :.
XRaise the rear seat backrest until it locks
into place.
! Make sure that the seat belt is not
pinched when folding rear seat backrest.
XCheck for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the rear seat backrest.
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Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the rear seat bench.
! With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed, do not pile luggage higher than
the lower edges of the rear side windows.
XRolling out: Grip the blind strap and pull
cargo compartment cover blind :
rearward across the cargo compartment.
XEngage cargo compartment cover
blind : into the mounts to the left and
right of the tailgate.
XRolling up: Disengage cargo compartment
cover blind : from the mounts and guide
retraction.
XRemoving: Roll up cargo compartment
cover blind =.
XOpen latch ; on the right and left side of
cargo compartment cover blind = in
direction of the arrow.
XPull cargo compartment cover blind = out
upwards.
XInstalling: Open latch ; on the right and
left side.
XPlace cargo compartment cover blind =
into recesses.
XPress the right and left side of cargo
compartment cover blind = down until it
locks into place.
XClose latch ; on the right and left side.
Front storage compartments
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
GWarning!
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Glove box
An media interface is located in the glove box.
For information on media interface, see
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
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button on the COMAND system. Spoken
commands are not available.
A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be established.
Information regarding the operation of your
vehicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products
and services is available to you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only), log in to “Owner’s Online” and visit the
“My Tele Aid” section to learn more.
i If the indicator lamp in Information
button : is flashing continuously and
there was no voice connection to the
Customer Assistance Center established,
then the Tele Aid system could not initiate
an Information call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not available).
The message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display.XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the COMAND system.
Call priority
If other service calls such as a Roadside
Assistance call or Information call are active,
an emergency call is still possible. In this
case, the emergency call will take priority and
override all other active calls.
The indicator lamp in the respective button
flashes until the call is concluded. Automatic
initiated emergency calls can only be
terminated by a Customer Assistance Center
representative. All other calls can be
terminated by pressing button ~ on the
multifunction steering wheel or the
respective button for ending a telephone call
on the COMAND system.
Destination Download to the COMAND
system
i The components and operating principles
of the COMAND system can be found in the
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Destination Download allows you access to a
database of over 10 million points of interest
(POIs) that can be downloaded to your
vehicle’s navigation system. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded,
or can be provided with points of interests
near your location.
Route guidance
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance to the
defined address.
i If you select No, you can save the address
to your address book.
i The Destination Download feature is
available if the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Search & Send
“Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. For more information
on “Search & Send”, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
XContact the Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or
1-888-923-8367 (Canada only).
You will be asked to provide your password.XThen return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Customer Assistance
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minimum of 20 seconds until the indicator
lamp in the SOS button is flashing.
The message Connecting Call appears in
the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle
via Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of
“Owner’s Online”, using your ID and password
(USA only).
iThe remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone
network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
Connecting Call will appear in the
multifunction display to indicate receipt of
the door unlock command.
If the tailgate lock was pressed for more
than 20 seconds before door unlock
authorization was received by the
Customer Assistance Center, you must
wait 15 minutes before pressing the
tailgate lock again.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
XReport the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
XPass this number on to the Customer
Assistance Center along with your
password.
The Customer Assistance Center will then
attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s
Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is
located, the Customer Assistance Center
will contact the local law enforcement and
you. The vehicle’s location will only be
provided to law enforcement.
iIf the anti-theft alarm stays on for more
than 30 seconds, the Tele Aid system will
notify the Customer Assistance Center
automatically.
Garage door opener
The integrated remote control can operate up
to three separately controlled devices
compatible with HomeLink® or some other
systems.
GWarning!
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. 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.
Interior rear view mirror with integrated remotecontrol
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