2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG bulb

Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................61
Replacing ....................................... 232
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 243
Charging ........................................ 244
Jump starting ................................. 244
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Bead (tire) .......................................... 177
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 157
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brakes ................................................ 182
Parking brake ................................... 88
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Break-in period .................................. 150
Brush guard ....................................... 232
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 21
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 19
Calls (phone) ...................................... 113
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 260
Cargo compartment
Cargo volume, expanding ..............130
Cover blind .................................... 132
Tie-down rings ............................... 130
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 132
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 130
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 196
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 62, 111
Locking/unlocking from inside ........63
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 63
Certification label .............................. 254
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 33
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........50
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 49
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 37
Infant and child restraint systems .... 47
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 49
Override switch ................................ 50
Safety notes ..................................... 46
Tether anchorage points ..................48
Top tether ........................................ 48
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 197
Cigarette lighter ................................ 136
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 123
Air conditioning refrigerant ............262
Air distribution ............................... 125
Air recirculation mode ...................126
Air volume ..................................... 125
Automatic mode ............................ 123
Deactivating system ......................123
Front defroster .............................. 125
Residual heat and ventilation .........126
Temperature .................................. 124
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 177
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 178
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 196
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 78
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 78
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ..............75
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 234
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Cleaning system .............................. 78
Daytime running lamp mode ............76
Delayed shut-off ............................ 110
High-beam flasher ............................ 77
High-beam headlamps .....................77
Low-beam headlamps ......................75
Replacing bulbs ............................. 233
Switch .............................................. 74
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 196
Head restraints .................................... 65
Adjustment ................................ 65, 67
Folding back .................................... 68
Rear seat head restraints ................. 68
Heated steering wheel ........................ 72
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 43
Seats ............................................... 65
High-beam flasher ............................... 77
High-beam headlamps ................ 77, 234
Hill-start assist system ..................... 117
Hood ................................................... 152
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Horn ...................................................... 25
Hydroplaning ..................................... 184
I
Identification labels .......................... 254
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 255
Ignition ........................................... 65, 86
Immobilizer .......................................... 55
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 62
Instrument cluster ........................ 26, 98
Illumination ...................................... 98
Lamps ............................................ 219
Multifunction display .....................101
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Cargo compartment lamps ..............81
Delayed shut-off ............................ 111
Front ................................................ 79
Front reading lamps .........................79
Rear ................................................. 80
Rear reading lamps ..........................80
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 72
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 73
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 82
Rain sensor ...................................... 82
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 201
Jump starting ..................................... 244
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 61
Replacing ......................................... 62
Unlocking/locking manually ..........228
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................61
Checking batteries ...........................61
Factory setting ................................. 61
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 61
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
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Driving instructions ........................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 188
Driving through water ....................187
Returning ....................................... 189
Ruts ............................................... 188
Steep terrain .................................. 186
Oil, oil level
see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ....................... 92
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 194
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ...................... 30
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 193
Paintwork code ................................. 255
Panic alarm .......................................... 51
Parcel net ........................................... 130
Parking ................................................. 88
Rear Parking Assist system ...........118
Parking Assist
see Rear Parking Assist system
Parking brake ...................................... 88
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................73
Transmission position ......................90
Parts service ...................................... 254
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 182
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 196
Power assistance .............................. 182
Power outlets .................................... 136
Power seats see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing in an emergency . 231
Operation ....................................... 128
Power washer .................................... 193
Power windows ................................... 84
Cleaning ......................................... 195
Operation ......................................... 84
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 50
Practical hints ................................... 200
Problems
While driving .................................... 87
With vehicle ..................................... 21
With wipers ...................................... 83
Product information ............................ 18
Production options weight ............... 178
Proximity key see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 178
R
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................103
Radio transmitters ............................ 189
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 260
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 50
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 50
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulb ............................... 234
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear Parking Assist system ............. 118
Cleaning system sensors ...............195
Malfunctions .................................. 120
Minimum distance .........................119
Range ............................................ 119
Sensors ......................................... 118
Warning indicators .........................119
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
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Rear view camera .............................. 120
Cleaning the camera lens ..............195
Rear window defroster ..................... 127
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 83
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 159, 178
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 262
Refueling ............................................ 150
Regular checks .................................. 152
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 142
Replacing
Key .................................................. 62
Replacing bulbs ................................. 233
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 214
Warning lamp ................................... 26
Reset button .................................. 27, 98
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 179, 258
Roadside Assistance ................... 19, 140
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 263
Roof rack ............................................ 130
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 196
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................52
Occupant safety ............................... 32
Reporting defects ............................ 22
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 45
Seat belts ............................................. 39
Children in the vehicle .....................46
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Fastening ......................................... 41
Height adjustment ...........................43
Proper use of ................................... 40
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Safety notes ..................................... 39
Telltale ..................................... 44, 222
Seat heating ......................................... 69
Seating capacity ................................ 166
Seats ..................................................... 65
Adjustment ...................................... 65
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................71
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 130
Heating ............................................ 69
Memory function .............................. 73
Multicontour seat ............................ 68
Ventilation ....................................... 69
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 130
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 38
Tele Aid .......................................... 139
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 254
Service and warranty information ..... 18
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 170
Settings
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............61
Memory function .............................. 73
Menu ............................................. 106
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............61
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 179
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 180
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Vehicle equipment ............................200
Where will I find ...? ..........................200
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................203
What to do if … ..................................219
Unlocking/locking manually ...........228
Opening/closing manually ..............231
Brush guard (USA only) ....................232
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........232
Replacing bulbs .................................233
Replacing wiper blades ....................238
Flat tire ..............................................239
Battery ...............................................243
Jump starting ....................................244
Towing the vehicle ............................246
Fuses ..................................................249
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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