Telephone compartment
..................189
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 152
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 156
Outside temperature ...................... 153
Setting (climate control)
................107
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........57
Immobilizer ...................................... 57
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 58
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Checking ........................................ 248
Checking manually ........................249
Display message ............................ 175
Maximum ....................................... 248
Notes ............................................. 246
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 249
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 264
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 262
Bar (definition) ............................... 262
Characteristics .............................. 262
Checking ........................................ 243
Definition of terms ......................... 262
Direction of rotation ......................265
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 265
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 262
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................263Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)
......263
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 263
Labeling (overview) ........................ 258
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 264
Load index ..................................... 261
Load index (definition) ...................263
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 263
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 264
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 264
Maximum tire load ......................... 256
Maximum tire load (definition) .......264
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 264
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Replacing ....................................... 265
Service life ..................................... 244
Sidewall (definition) .......................264
Speed rating (definition) ................ 263
Storing ........................................... 266
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 262
Technical data ............................... 266
Temperature .................................. 258
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Tire bead (definition) ......................264
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 264
Tire pressures
(recommended) ..................... 245, 262
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 259
Tire tread ....................................... 243
Tire tread (definition) .....................264
Total load limit (definition) ............. 265
Traction ......................................... 257
Traction (definition) ....................... 264
Tread wear ..................................... 257
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 26214
Index
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment
This is the combined weight of all standard
and optional equipment available for the
vehicle, regardless of whether it is actually
installed on the vehicle or not. Wheel rim
This is
the part of the wheel on which the tire
is mounted. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR
is the maximum gross axle weight
rating. The actual load on an axle must never
exceed the gross axle weight rating. The
gross axle weight rating can be found on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on
the driver's side. Speed index
The speed index is part of the tire
identification. It
specifies the speed range for
which the tire is approved. GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
The GTW is the sum of the weight of a trailer
and the weight of the load, luggage,
accessories etc. on the trailer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare
wheel, accessories installed, occupants,
luggage and the drawbar noseweight if
applicable. The
gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR
as specified on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar on the driver's side. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permitted gross
weight of
the fully laden vehicle (weight of the
vehicle including all accessories, occupants,
fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight if
applicable). The gross vehicle weight rating is
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side. Maximum
weight of the laden vehicle
The maximum weight is the sum of the curb
weight of the vehicle, the weight of the
accessories, the maximum load and the
weight of
the optional equipment installed at
the factory. Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the
equivalent of 1 psi
. Another unit for tire
pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) is the
equivalent of 1 bar. Load index
In addition
to the load bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. This specifies the load bearing
capacity more precisely. Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant and also includes the
air-conditioning system and optional
equipment if these are installed on the
vehicle, but does not include passengers or
luggage. Definition of terms for tires and loading
263Wheels and tires Z
Capacities
Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,
lubricants, etc.
Engine oil and
filter
G 550 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) Approved engine
oils
G 55 AMG 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Power steering
All models Approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l) MB power steering
fluid or approved
Dexron III ATF
Cooling system
G 550 Approx. 12.8 US qt (12.1 l) MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze
agent
G 55 AMG Approx. 13.4 US qt (12.7 l)
Tank capacity
G 550 25.4 US gal (96.0 l) Unleaded gasoline
(at least 91 octane;
average value of
96 RON/86 MON)
G 55 AMG 25.1 US gal (95.0 l)
Reserve
All models Approx. 5.3 US gal (20.0 l)
Automatic
climate control
All models — Refrigerant R134a
and special PAG
lubricant (never
R12)
Windshield/
headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB windshield
washer
concentrate
21
( Y page 277)
Mixing ratio for
washer fluid
(Y page 277) Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline.
Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation
of
fuel vapors are damaging to your
health.
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline !
To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline may be used.
21 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Service products and capacities
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Technical data Z