Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately 1 minute and thenremain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Lamp in center console
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions4/
The front passenger
front air bag off
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated
( Y page 36).A BabySmart™ child seat is installed on the front passenger seat
or the front passenger seat is empty. Therefore the front
passenger front air bag is switched off.The system is malfunctioning when the front passenger seat is
occupied with an adult or someone larger than a small individual.XHave the front passenger reposition himself or herself in the
seat.
If the front passenger front air bag of indicator lamp remains
illuminated:
XHave the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
If the 4/ indicator lamp illuminates
and remains illuminated with the front
passenger seat occupied with an adult or
someone larger than a small individual, do not
transport a child or an passenger on the front
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! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
XRemove the wheel.
Attaching the spare wheel
GWarning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
GWarning!
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
XClean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel
hub.
! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.
XGuide the spare wheel onto the wheel hub
and push it on.
XInsert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
XUsing the pump handle, turn the release
bolt of the jack counterclockwise
approximately one turn.
iNever turn the release bolt of the jack
more than one or two revolutions.
Otherwise hydraulic fluid can escape.
XLower the vehicle until the vehicle is resting
fully on its own weight.
XRemove the jack.XTighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(: to A), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
GWarning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
XDisassemble the pump handle.XPress the jack piston in and close the
release bolt.
XStore the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
XAfter changing the wheel, secure the
damaged wheel on the spare wheel carrier
(Y page 201). Make sure the wheel cannot
come loose.
XCheck the tire inflation pressure and
correct it if necessary.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B-pillar (Y page 166).
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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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manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with the vehicle.
For information on recommended tire
inflation pressure and supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for special
driving situations, see ( Y page 159).
i Please keep in mind that the vehicle must
be equipped
R with wheels of identical dimensions on
each axle (left and right)
R with tires of identical characteristics all
around, i.e. summer tires, winter tires, or
all-season tires etc.i The following pages also list the approved
rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle
with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory
equipment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Equipping your vehicle with winter tires
approved for your vehicle model may
require the purchase of rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. This depends on vehicle model
and the standard or optional factory-
equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on
your vehicle. For more information contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Same size tires
G 550G 55 AMG18" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)7.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tires 21265/60 R18 110V M+S—Winter tires21,22—265/60 R18 109H
M+S iG 55 AMG19" wheelsAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset9.5 J x 19 H2
1.97 in (50 mm)All-season tires 21,23275/55 R19 111V M+S
Spare wheel
G 550G 55 AMGRim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)7.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tire 24265/60 R18 110V M+S265/60 R18 110V M+S21
Radial-ply tires.
22 Not available as factory equipment.
23 Must not be used with snow chains.
24 Radial-ply tire.Rims and tires259Technical data463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 259Z