ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Express operation
Power windows ................................ 84
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................128
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 74
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 72
Parking position ............................... 73
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 24
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 41
First aid kit ......................................... 200
Flat tire ............................................... 239
Lowering the vehicle ......................242
Mounting the spare wheel .............240
Preparing the vehicle .....................240
Spare wheel ........................... 239, 259
Floormats ........................................... 147
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........260
Brake fluid ..................................... 261
Capacities ...................................... 260
Engine coolant ............................... 261
Engine oil ....................................... 260
Power steering fluid .......................260
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 261
Fog lamps ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 215, 217
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 260
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 37, 227
Fuel ..................................................... 150
Additives ........................................ 263
Capacity, fuel tank .........................261
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................181
Fuel consumption statistics ...........112
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 26, 224
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........262
Refueling ........................................ 150
Requirements ................................ 263
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 151
Opening manually ..........................230
Fuel gauge ............................................ 26
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 260
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 261
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Refueling ........................................ 150
Fuses .................................................. 249
G
Garage door opener .......................... 143
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 178
Gear range ........................................... 92
Indicator .......................................... 92
Limiting ............................................ 92
Shifting into optimal ........................93
Transfer case ................................... 93
Gear selector lever .............................. 89
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Gearshift pattern ............................. 89
Lock ........................................... 86, 90
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 132
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) .............. 178
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Tire type code
Tire type code ? may, at the option of the
manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code
for identifying significant characteristics of
the tire.
Date of manufacture
The date of manufacture A identifies the
week and year of manufacture.
The first two figures identify the week,
starting with “01” to represent the first full
week of the calendar year. The second two
figures represent the year.
For example, “3208” represents the 32nd
week of 2008.
Tire ply material
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This marking tells you about the type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall : and
under the tread ;.
Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio, and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), kilopascal (kPa), or bar.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width expressed
in percentage.
Bar
Metric unit for air pressure. There are
14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to
1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has
been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped,
air conditioning and additional optional
equipment, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire
meets requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
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VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions:The tailgate is open.XClose the tailgate ( Y page 63).MYou are driving with the hood open.XStop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.XClose the hood ( Y page 153).
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
¡You are driving with at least one door open.XClose all doors.+Remove KeyYou have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter switch.+Get a new
key.The SmartKey is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.~Bluetooth
ReadyThe telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
.XConnect the telephone to the COMAND system via
Bluetooth ®
.¥Top Up
Washer
FluidThe fluid level has dropped to approximately 1
/ 3 of total
reservoir capacity.XAdd washer fluid ( Y page 157).
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions;Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to
the control system. The coolant temperature gauge or the
tachometer may have failed.XHave the electronic systems checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.+Top Up
Coolant
See
Operator's
ManualThe coolant level is too low.XAdd coolant ( Y page 156).XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.210Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil
filterG 5509.5 US qt (9.0 l)Approved engine
oilsG 55 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Automatic
transmissionG 5509.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidG 55 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Front axleG 5501.5 US qt (1.4 l)Hypoid Gear Oil
(SAE 85W-90)G 55 AMGHypoid Gear Oil
(Castrol SAF-XJ)Rear axleG 5501.9 US qt (1.8 l)Hypoid Gear Oil
(SAE 85W-90)G 55 AMGHypoid Gear Oil
(Castrol SAF-XJ)Transfer caseAll models2.96 US qt (2.8 l)MB part no.
A 001 989 28 03 10Differential
lock
mechanismAll models0.47 - 0.63 US qt
(0.45 - 0.6 l)Brake fluid
DOT 3+4,
(SAE J 1703)Power steeringAll modelsapprox. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid, or approved
Dexron III ATF260Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Brake systemAll models0.87 US qt (0.82 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemG 550approx. 12.8 US qt (12.1 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeG 55 AMGapprox. 13.4 US qt (12.7 l)Fuel tankG 55025.4 US gal (96.0 l)Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])G 55 AMG25.1 US gal (95.0 l)Fuel tank
reserveAll modelsapprox. 5.3 US gal (20.0 l)Air
conditioning
systemAll models—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models7.9 US qt (7.5 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 25
( Y page 265)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 265)Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage notcovered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.ModelEngine,
typeMB sheet
numberG 550273229.5G 55 AMG113229.525 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.261Technical data463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 261Z