2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 fuse box

Exterior viewOverview .......................................... 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 229
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 232
Preparing the vehicle .....................232
Raising the vehicle .........................233
Floormat ............................................. 211
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 173
Fuel Additives ........................................ 278
Notes ............................................. 277
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 278
Refueling ........................................ 131
Specifications ................................ 278
Troubleshooting ............................. 134
Fuel/water separator ....................... 220
Fuel consumption Notes ............................................. 136
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 178
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................133
Opening/closing ............................ 132
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 178
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 167
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 243
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 244
Dashboard ..................................... 243
Front-passenger footwell ...............243
Transmission tunnel ....................... 244
Fuse extractor ................................... 243
Fuses Dashboard fuse box .......................243
Fuse allocation chart .....................243
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 243
Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................ 244
In the battery case .........................244
Notes ............................................. 242
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................211
Notes ............................................. 208
Opening/closing the garage door ..210
Programming the remote control ...209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 225
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 274
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 225
Glove box ........................................... 193
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ......................................... 146
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 267
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 93
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Adding washer fluid .......................218
Notes ............................................. 281
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Headlamp protection grille .............. 100
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 224
Misting up ........................................ 94
Headlamps (automatic) ...................... 91
Head restraints Adjusting (angle) .............................. 79
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 80
Installing/removing (rear) ................80
Luxury .............................................. 80
Resetting (front) ............................... 80
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control ........................ 106
High beam flasher ............................... 93
high-mounted brake lamp Display message ............................ 173
Hill start assist .................................. 118
Hood Closing ........................................... 215
Display message ............................ 181
Opening ......................................... 214
8Index

Loss ................................................. 66
Malfunction ...................................... 66
Starting the engine ........................117
Snow chains ...................................... 248
Socket Front-passenger footwell ...............200
Luggage compartment ...................200
Rear compartment .........................200
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 243
Spare wheel Exterior spare wheel bracket .........230
Installing ........................................ 232
Notes/data .................................... 272
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 160
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
SPEEDTRONIC
Display-Meldung ............................ 178
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 170
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 187
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 160
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................117
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer) ...... 158
Selecting the display ...................... 163
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 83
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 157
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ....................83
Steering wheel heating ....................83
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 88
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............84Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 193
Glove box ....................................... 193
Stowage pockets ........................... 194
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 197
Important safety information .........193
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 165
Vehicle ........................................... 165
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 248
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 164
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................19
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 111
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 59
T
Tachometer ........................................ 156
Tail lamps Changing ....................................... 100
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 174
Technical data G 500 ............................................. 281
G 55 AMG ...................................... 282
Tires ............................................... 272
Wheels ........................................... 272
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 206
Display message ............................ 170
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 206
Emergency call .............................. 203
Important safety notes ..................202
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............207
MB info call button ........................205
Roadside Assistance button ..........204
Self-test ......................................... 202
Index13

Before changing a fuseXPark the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R main fuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
R fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
R fuse box in the transmission tunnel
R fuse box in the battery case
The fuse allocation chart and the spare fuses
are in the main fuse box on the dashboard
( Y page 243).
You can find the fuse extractor in the vehicle
tool kit ( Y page 229).
Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
XOpen the driver's door.XTo open: pull cover : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwellXTo open : remove screws :.XRemove cover ; in the direction of the
arrow.XRemove screws =.XRemove cover ? in the direction of the
arrow.Electrical fuses243Roadside AssistanceZ

To make it easier to change the fuse, you can
fold fuse box A down slightly:XRemove screws B.XFold fuse box A down.
Fuse box on the transmission tunnel
In order to access the fuse box, you have to
remove the stop clamps on the front-
passenger seat.
GWarning!
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in
serious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with information
on occupant safety section.
The stop clamps are at the front of the guide
rails.
Stop clamp of the right guide rail, reverse image
for the left
:Stop clamp;SpacingXTo remove the stop clamps: remove both
stop clamps : of the front-passenger seat
guide rails using a screwdriver.
! When replacing the stop clamps, make
sure you maintain the correct spacing.
XTo open the fuse box: move the front-
passenger seat to its foremost position.XRemove screws :.XRemove cover ; in the direction of the
arrow.
Fuse box in the battery case
The battery case is under a cover in the rear
footwell.
The fuses in the battery case do not usually
need to be replaced. If a fuse has to be
changed, visit a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
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