2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG Owner's Manual

LampsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbReverse
Lamp RightThe right backup lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bBrake
Lamp Left
or
Brake
Lamp RightThe left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).b3rd Brake
LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bFront
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
RightThe left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).bFront
Left Side
Marker
Lamp
or
Front
Right
Side
Marker
Lamp The front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display215Practical hints463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 215Z

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
possible.216Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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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
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 233).Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display217Practical hints463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 217Z

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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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionshTire
Pres.
Check
TiresThe tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XCheck and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 239).GWarning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
GWarning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Notes
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-
check when switching on the ignition, have
the respective bulb checked and replaced if
necessary.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The low-
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal
indicator lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
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BrakeProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,
the EBB, the ESP ®
, and the 4-ETS are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as
the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be
malfunctioning.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 203).XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.
When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is
operational again. The ABS indicator lamp should go out.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 203).XIf the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the alternator
and the battery checked.!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.You have engaged the differential locks. The ABS, the BAS, the
EBB, the ESP ®
, and the 4-ETS are switched off.XThe driving systems will switch on again after the differential
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
!
The red brake warning
lamp and the yellow
ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving
and an acoustic
warning sounds for
approximately 5
seconds.The EBB switched off due to a malfunction.XContinue driving with added caution.XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while
driving and an acoustic
warning sounds.You are driving with the parking brake engaged.XRelease the parking brake.$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while
the engine is running.There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!XDo not drive any further. Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as it is safe to do so.XEngage the parking brake.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 203).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
GWarning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp
illuminated can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on. Do not add
brake fluid before checking the brake system.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum
mark or below, have the brake system
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Safety systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
engine.The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten
your seat belts before driving off.XFasten your seat belts.7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on. In addition
you hear a
warning chime
for a maximum
of 6 seconds
after starting the
engine.You and/or your front passegenger have forgotten to fasten your
seat belts.XFasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding.7The red seat belt
telltale comes
on while the
vehicle is
standing still
and the engine is
running or while
driving.You and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your
seat belts.XFasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out.There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore
the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied.XRemove the items from the front passenger seat and put them
in a safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out.7The red seat belt
telltale flashes
while driving. In
addition, an
intermittent
warning chime
sounds with
increasing
intensity.The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you
and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat
belts.XFasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
sounding.There are items placed on the front passenger seat and therefore
the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied.XRemove the items from the front passenger seat and put them
in a safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
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