2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG Owner's Manual

Driving safety systemEBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 59
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 57
Important safety information ...........55
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...58
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......56
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............56
Overview .......................................... 55
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 147
Rear view camera .......................... 152
Driving tips ........................................ 123
Braking .......................................... 139
Downhill gradients .........................137
Driving on flooded roads ................140
Driving on sand .............................. 144
Driving on wet roads ......................140
Driving over obstacles ...................145
Off-road driving .............................. 142
Off-road fording ............................. 140
Tire ruts ......................................... 144
Wet road surface ........................... 138
Winter ............................................ 141
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 161
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 84
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 165
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 84
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Function/notes ................................ 59
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 133
Vehicle ............................................. 68
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................126
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....17
Engine
Display message ............................ 174
Irregular running ............................ 120
Starting problems ..........................120
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 117
Switching off .................................. 135
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........188
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 120
Engine number .................................. 276
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oil level ..................... 215
Display message ............................ 176
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Viscosity ........................................ 279
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................58
Display message ............................ 170
Important safety information ...........57
Exhaust check ................................... 137
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 164
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 85
Dipping (automatic) .........................87
Malfunction ...................................... 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....86
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 88
Storing the parking position ............. 87Index7

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
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Hydroplaning ..................................... 140
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 59
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 163
Interior lighting Adjusting ......................................... 94
Automatic control ............................ 95
Cargo compartment lamp ................95
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 165
Manual control ................................. 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95
Rear interior lighting ........................96
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 229
Using ............................................. 233
Jump-starting ..................................... 238
K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 117
Kickdown ........................................... 123
L
Lamps Display message ............................ 172
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 52
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 173
Lighting see Lights ........................................ 90
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................165
Cornering light function ...................94
Daytime running lamps ....................91
Display message ............................ 172
Driving abroad ................................. 90
Fog lamps ........................................ 92
Hazard warning lamps .....................93
High-beam headlamps .....................93
Light switch ..................................... 90
Low-beam headlamps ......................91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Turn signals ..................................... 93
Limited Warranty ................................ 21
Load anchorage ................................. 196
Loading guidelines ............................ 192
Locking Automatic ........................................ 68
Emergency locking ........................... 68
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 67
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 172
Low-beam headlamps Automatic headlamps ......................91
Driving abroad ................................. 90
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment
Cover ............................................. 196
Luggage net ....................................... 194
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ......................81
Luxury head restraints ....................... 80
M
M+S tires ............................................ 248
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 173
Maintenance Battery ........................................... 235
Malfunction messages
see Display messages
Malfunctions
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 20
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 223
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mbraceCall 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
System .......................................... 202
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............206
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 63
Loss ................................................. 66
Memory card
Operating (on-board computer) .....161
see separate operating instructions
Memory function ................................. 88
Menu (on-board computer) Audio ............................................. 160
DVD ............................................... 161
Message memory .......................... 169
Navigation ..................................... 162
Overview of menus ........................159
Resetting to factory settings ..........162
Settings ......................................... 162
Standard display ............................ 160
Telephone ...................................... 167
Trip computer ................................ 166
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 198
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............167
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....161
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 81
Multifunction display ........................ 158
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 28
Operating the on-board computer . 157N
Navigation On-board computer .......................162
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 42
Resetting after being triggered ........43
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 116
Notes on driving Gravel roads .................................. 144
O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................49
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 278
Odometer ........................................... 160
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 149
Differential locks ............................ 129
Off-road ABS .................................... 56
Off-road driving ................................. 142
Checklist ........................................ 143
Driving on sand .............................. 144
Important safety notes ..................142
Off-road fording ................................. 140
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 160
Convenience submenu ..................165
Display messages ..........................169
Factory settings ............................. 162
Important safety notes ..................156
Message memory menu ................. 169
Navigation menu ............................ 162
Operating video DVD .....................161
Operation ....................................... 157
Overview of menus ........................159
Settings menu ............................... 162
Standard display menu ..................160
Telephone menu ............................ 167
Trip computer menu ......................166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 165
On-board computer language .......... 163
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Operating safetyImportant safety note ......................19
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....160
Display ........................................... 157
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................54
P
Paint code number ............................ 275
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 222
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Parking ............................................... 134
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 87
Rear view camera .......................... 152
Parking brake .................................... 135
Display message ............................ 171
see Parking brake ..........................139
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 174
Parking lock releasing manually .........................126
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 87
Pedals ................................................. 136
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Permissible gross vehicle weight
rating .................................................. 256
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 225
Power washers .................................. 222
Product information ............................ 17
Programming SmartKeys ....................................... 63
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................118
R
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 167
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 195
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................113
Rear door
Display message ............................ 181
Opening/closing .............................. 69
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 173
Rear seat bench Folding into an upright position .....195
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 152
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224
Rear-view mirror Adjusting ......................................... 85
Dipping (automatic) .........................87
Rear window heating ........................ 111
Malfunction .................................... 111
Rear window wiper ........................... 102
Refueling ............................................ 131
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 209
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 20
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 178
Warning lamp ................................. 188
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Restraint systems
see SRS
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 18
Roof carrier ........................................ 197
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 226
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer) Index11

Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................49
Child restraint systems ....................50
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Important safety notes ....................77
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 195
Folding forwards ............................ 195
Seat belt
Fastening, front ............................... 46
Fastening in the rear, center ............46
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
Belt force limiters ............................ 49
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Correct usage .................................. 44
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 49
Fastening ................................... 45, 46
Important safety guidelines .............43
Releasing ......................................... 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............51
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............82
Seats
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 81
Adjusting the head restraint ............79
Cleaning the cover .........................225
Correct driver's seat position ........... 76
Multicontour seat ............................ 81
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 88
Switching seat heating on/off .........81
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 82
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............83
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 224
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 219
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 280
Capacities ...................................... 277
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes ..................276
Notes ............................................. 276
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 279
Washer fluid ................................... 281
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............88
Factory (on-board computer) .........162
On-board computer .......................162
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) Speedometer ................................. 163
Shift ranges ....................................... 123
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 173
Side window Important safety information ...........70
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............71
Convenience opening feature ..........71
Opening and closing ........................71
Troubleshooting ............................... 72
Ski rack .............................................. 197
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes ....................72
Opening/closing .............................. 73
Operating manually ..........................73
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................64
Changing the programming .............63
Checking the battery .......................64
Convenience closing feature ............71
Convenience opening feature ..........71
Important safety notes ....................6212Index

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
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System .......................................... 202
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............206
Telephone
Menu (on-board computer) ............167
Telephone compartment .................. 193
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 156
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 160
Outside temperature ...................... 157
Setting (climate control) ................109
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 59
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....253
Checking ........................................ 252
Checking manually ........................253
Display message ............................ 179
Maximum ....................................... 252
Notes ............................................. 250
Recommended ............................... 249
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 253
Restarting ...................................... 255
Warning lamp ................................. 189
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................268
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................267
Bar (definition) ............................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 266
Checking ........................................ 246
Definition of terms .........................266
Direction of rotation ......................270
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................269
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 265
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............266
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 267GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................267
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......267
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........268
Labeling (overview) ........................262
Load bearing index (definition) ......269
Load index ..................................... 265
Load index (definition) ...................268
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 267
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 268
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 268
Maximum tire load .........................260
Maximum tire load (definition) .......268
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 268
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 268
Replacing ....................................... 269
Service life ..................................... 248
Sidewall (definition) .......................268
Speed index (definition) .................267
Storing ........................................... 270
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 266
Technical data ............................... 272
Temperature .................................. 262
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 269
Tire bead (definition) ......................268
Tire pressure (definition) ................268
Tire pressures (recommended) ......267
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................263
Tire tread ....................................... 247
Tire tread (definition) .....................268
Total load limit (definition) .............269
Traction ......................................... 261
Traction (definition) .......................269
Tread wear ..................................... 261
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 26114Index