2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG tire pressure

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 137
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 54
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 52
Indicator lamp ................................ 220
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 204
Accessory weight .............................. 177
Accidents ............................................. 88
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............139
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 262
Gasoline ......................................... 263
Address change ................................... 20
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 162
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 206, 218
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..139
Front, driver and passenger .............35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 227
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Window curtain ................................ 37
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 262
Air distribution .................................. 125
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 177
Air recirculation mode ...................... 126
Air volume .......................................... 125
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 117
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 264
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 55
Anti-theft alarm system ...................56
Immobilizer ...................................... 55
Tow-away alarm ............................... 56
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................133
Telephone tray ............................... 133
Ashtrays ............................................. 135
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 177
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 103
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 73
Automatic central locking .......... 62, 111
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 75
Automatic interior lighting control .... 79
Automatic locking when driving ...... 111
Automatic transmission ..................... 89
Gear range indicator ........................92
Gear ranges ..................................... 92
Gear selector lever ........................... 89
Hill-start assist system ..................117
Kickdown ......................................... 91
One-touch gearshifting ....................92
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Axle oils .............................................. 260
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............37
Self-test ........................................... 38
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 177
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 53
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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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Locking/unlocking ........................... 60
Loss of ............................................. 61
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ...........................84
Opening and closing the windows .... 84
Remote control ................................ 60
Replacing ......................................... 62
Replacing batteries ........................232
Restoring to factory setting .............61
Selective setting .............................. 61
Starter switch positions ...................65
Kickdown ............................................. 91
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 178
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 254
Emission control information .........255
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 165
Tire inflation pressure ....................160
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................74
Front .............................................. 234
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Switching on/off .............................. 74
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 26, 220
Brakes ........................................... 220
Engine malfunction ..................26, 225
ESP ®
........................................ 26, 223
Fog lamps ........................................ 76
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 37, 227
Fuel tank reserve .....................26, 224
High-beam headlamps .....................77
Instrument cluster .........................219
Low-beam headlamps ......................75
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................226
Seat belt telltale ......................44, 222
SRS .................................... 26, 32, 223
Turn signals ..................................... 26
Language, selecting .......................... 108
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 216
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 196
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 74
Daytime running lamp mode ............76
Exterior ............................................ 74
Interior ............................................. 79
Limp-home mode ................................. 93
Load index (tires) ...................... 173, 178
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 109
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 229
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Loss of
Key .................................................. 61
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 254
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 75
Exterior lamp switch ........................74
Switching on .................................... 75
Lubricants .......................................... 260
Lumbar support ................................... 67
M
Maintenance ........................................ 19
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................191
Service indicator message .............190
Service term exceeded ..................191
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 75
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 178
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 178
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 178
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 132
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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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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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Temperature
Coolant ............................................ 98
Interior temperature ......................124
Outside .................................. 103, 108
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ................................... 130
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 242
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 179
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 165
Tire and loading terminology ........... 177
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 161
Important notes on ........................160
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 160
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....165
Tire labeling ....................................... 173
Tire load rating .................................. 178
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 179
Tires ........................................... 158, 258
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 162
Air pressure ................................... 159
Care and maintenance ...................170
Cleaning ......................................... 171
Direction of rotation, spinning .......169
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 160
Inflation pressure ........................... 161
Information placard .......................165
Inspection ...................................... 170
Labeling ......................................... 173
Load index ............................. 173, 178
Load rating .................................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 206, 218
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 179
Problems under-/overinflation ......161
Retreads ........................................ 158
Rims and tires (technical data) ......258Rotation ......................................... 172
Service life ..................................... 170
Sizes .............................................. 258
Snow chains .................................. 180
Speed rating .......................... 174, 179
Storing ........................................... 171
Temperature .......................... 160, 172
Terminology ................................... 177
Tire Identification Number .............179
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................226
Traction ................................. 171, 179
Tread ............................................. 179
Tread depth ........................... 170, 179
Treadwear ...................................... 171
Treadwear indicators .............170, 179
Vehicle maximum load on ..............179
Wear pattern .................................. 172
Winter tires ............................ 179, 258
Tire speed rating ....................... 174, 179
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 179
Tow-away alarm .................................. 56
Towing
Vehicle ........................................... 246
Traction ...................................... 171, 179
Transfer case ....................................... 93
Gear ranges ..................................... 93
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 209
Switching ......................................... 94
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 157
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................... 90
Traveling abroad ............................... 189
Tread (tires) ....................................... 179
Tread depth (tires) .................... 170, 179
Treadwear .......................................... 171
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 170, 179
Trip computer menu ......................... 112
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:Speedometer with:L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp75
d Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) warning
lamp 223
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
162,
226
h Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only
162,
226
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only221
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only221
;# Left turn signal
indicator lamp 77
=Multifunction display101?! Right turn signal
indicator lamp77
FunctionPageATachometer with: ! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp 220
7 Seat belt telltale44,
222
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
32,
223
= Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only 225
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only225
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp77
BFuel gauge with:8 Fuel filler flap
indicator: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear right-
hand side. 224
CCoolant temperature gauge9826Instrument clusterAt a glance
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