2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG child restraint

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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Memory function ................................. 73
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 72
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 73
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 73
Exterior rear view mirrors ................72
Interior rear view mirror ...................72
Memory function .............................. 73
Vanity mirror .................................. 135
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 263
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 68
Multifunction display ........................ 101
Symbol messages ..........................208
Text messages ............................... 204
Vehicle status messages ...............203
Multifunction display messages
ABS ................................................ 204
Advanced TPMS ..................... 206, 218
Alternator ...................................... 212
Battery ........................................... 212
Brake fluid ..................................... 208
Brake pads ..................................... 208
Coolant .......................................... 210
Cruise control ................................ 205
Doors ............................................. 210
Engine oil ....................................... 213
ESP ®
.............................................. 204
Fog lamps .............................. 215, 217
Gas cap .......................................... 214
High-beam lamps ........................... 216
Hood .............................................. 210
License plate lamps .......................216
Light sensor ................................... 216
Low-beam lamps ............................ 216
Parking brake ................................ 208
Parking lamps ................................ 216
Reserve fuel ................................... 214
Reverse lamp ................................. 215
Side marker lamps .........................215
SmartKey ....................................... 210
SRS ................................................ 205
Tailgate .......................................... 210
Tail lamps ...................................... 217
Tele Aid .......................................... 209Tire inflation pressure ............206, 218
Tire pressure monitor ....................206
Tires ...................................... 206, 218
Transfer case ................................. 209
Turn signals ................................... 218
Washer fluid ................................... 210
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 70
Buttons ............................................ 99
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........71, 112
Heating ............................................ 72
Memory function .............................. 73
Overview .......................................... 27
N
Navigation menu ............................... 105
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Net, parcel ......................................... 130
Night security illumination .............. 110
Normal occupant weight .................. 178
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 255
O
Occupant distribution ....................... 178
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 33
BabySmart™ .................................... 37
Children and air bags .......................33
Children in the vehicle .....................46
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 49
Fastening the seat belts ................... 41
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 227
Infant and child restraint systems .... 47
Introduction ..................................... 32
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 34, 39
Odometer ........................................... 101
Off-road driving ................................. 184
Checklist ............................... 185, 189
Crossing obstacles ........................188
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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
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Occupant safety
Introduction
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraints
R
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) also known as ISOFIX
Additional protection potential is provided by:
R
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
- Air bags
- Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
-
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
front and rear outer seat belts
- Seat belt force limiter
R Air bag system components with
- Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
- Front passenger seat with BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other.
GWarning!
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See “Children in the vehicle”
( Y page 46) for information on
R infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
R restraint systems for infants and children
SRS indicator lamp
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The SRS indicator lamp + in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the engine has been
started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS indicator lamp
+ is not lit while the engine is running.
GWarning!
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp
+
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
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serious injuries or death should the window
curtain air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
R Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-
Benz authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the
front passenger front air bag when it is
installed properly. Otherwise they will be
struck by the air bag when it inflates in a
crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury
will result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.GWarning!
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children in an automobile is in a rear seat.
Should you choose to place a child 12 years
old or under in the front passenger seat of
your vehicle, you must properly use a
BabySmart TM
child restraint which will turn off
the front passenger front air bag.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1)Always sit as upright as possible,
wear the seat belt properly, and for
children 12 years old and under,
use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the
size and weight of the child.(2)Always wear seat belts properly.
Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain
frontal impacts (front air bags) and in side
impacts (window curtain air bags) if the
system determines the need for air bag
deployment. Only in the event of such a
situation will they provide their supplemental
protection.
The driver and passengers should always
wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
possible for the air bags to provide their
supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and impacts
below air bag deployment thresholds, air
bags will not deploy. The driver and
passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
air bags.
It is important to your safety and that of your
passengers to have deployed air bags
replaced and to have any malfunctioning air
bags repaired. This will help to make sure the
air bags will continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)
and air bag GWarning!
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check with your local
government’s disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
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Window curtain air bags GObserve Safety notes, see page 33.
Window curtain air bags : are designed to
provide increased protection for the head but
not the chest or arms.
Window curtain air bags : are deployed
Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
Rindependently of the front air bags
Rregardless of whether the front passenger
seat is occupied
Rregardless of whether the seat belt on the
impacted side of the vehicle is in use
Rin certain vehicle rollovers, if the system
determines that air bag deployment can
offer additional protection to that provided
by the seat belt
Window curtain air bags : are not deployed
in impacts which do not exceed the system’s
deployment threshold.
Window curtain air bags : deploy in the area
indicated by the arrows.
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system
Your vehicle is equipped with the
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system.
GWarning!
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front
passenger seat:
RChildren 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-
Benz authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the vehicle
to deactivate the front passenger front air
bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise
they will be struck by the air bag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious
or fatal injury will result.
RA child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
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