2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG glove box

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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CockpitFunctionPage:Combination switch:Turn signals77Wipers82High beam77;Headlamp cleaning button78=Cruise control lever115?Horn AInstrument cluster26,
98
BLever for Voice Control
System, see separate
operating instructions
CStarter switch65DGlove box lock132FunctionPageEGlove box132FCenter console28GMultifunction steering
wheel
27,
99
HOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
IHood lock release152JSteering wheel adjustment70Heated steering wheel72KExterior lamp switch74LExterior rear view mirror
adjustment72
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Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the rear seat bench.
! With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed, do not pile luggage higher than
the lower edges of the rear side windows.
XRolling out: Grip the blind strap and pull
cargo compartment cover blind :
rearward across the cargo compartment.
XEngage cargo compartment cover
blind : into the mounts to the left and
right of the tailgate.
XRolling up: Disengage cargo compartment
cover blind : from the mounts and guide
retraction.
XRemoving: Roll up cargo compartment
cover blind =.
XOpen latch ; on the right and left side of
cargo compartment cover blind = in
direction of the arrow.
XPull cargo compartment cover blind = out
upwards.
XInstalling: Open latch ; on the right and
left side.
XPlace cargo compartment cover blind =
into recesses.
XPress the right and left side of cargo
compartment cover blind = down until it
locks into place.
XClose latch ; on the right and left side.
Front storage compartments
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
GWarning!
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Glove box
An media interface is located in the glove box.
For information on media interface, see
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
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XOpening: Pull glove box lid release :.XClosing: Push glove box lid ; upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key.
1Glove box unlocked2Glove box locked
Storage compartment/storage tray
below armrest
XOpening storage tray: Press button :
and lift up armrest cover.
XClosing storage tray: Lower armrest
cover until it engages in lock.
XOpening storage compartment: Press
button ; and lift up armrest cover.
XClosing storage compartment: Lower
armrest cover until it engages in lock.
iLocated in the cover of the storage tray is
a storage area for small items.
iThe Roadside Assistance button º
(Y page 140) and the Information button
E (Y page 141) are located in the
storage tray.
Storage box in front of armrest
XOpening storage box: Slide storage box
cover : upward.
XClosing storage box: Slide storage box
cover : downward.
Rear storage compartments
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
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Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Storage bags
GWarning!
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Storage bags are located on the back of the
front seats.
Useful features
Cup holders
GWarning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder next to armrest
XPlace bracket of cup holder : into recess
indicated by arrow of cup holder base ;.
If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can for
example, be stored in the glove box or storage
compartment below the armrest.
Cup holder in front passenger footwell
XSwing cup holder : upwards until it clicks
into place.
! Fold the cup holder closed before moving
the front passenger seat fully forward.
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