Important safety notes
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WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
Programming the remote control Programming
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 267). Integrated remote control in the rear-view mirror
:
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control Garage door remote control
Ais not part of
the garage door opener.
i To achieve the best result, insert new bat-
teries in garage door remote control Aof
your garage door drive before program-
ming.
X Delete the memory of the integrated
remote control (Y page 270) before pro-
gramming it for the first time.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
X Press and hold transmitter button ;,=
or ?.
After a short time, indicator lamp :will
start flashing. It flashes approximately
once per second.
i Indicator lamp
:flashes immediately
the first time that the transmitter button is programmed. If this transmitter button hasalready been programmed, indicator
lamp :will only start flashing at a rate of
once a second after 20 seconds have
elapsed.
X Continue to hold the transmitter button.
X Point transmitter button Bof garage door
remote control Atowards the transmitter
buttons on the rear-view mirror at a dis-
tance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm).
i The distance between garage door
remote control Aand the integrated
garage door opener depends on the system of the garage door drive. Several attempts
might be necessary. You should test every
position for at least 20 seconds before try- ing another position.
X Keep transmitter button Bon garage door
remote control Apressed until indicator
lamp :starts to flash rapidly.
The programming has been successful if
indicator lamp :flashes rapidly.
X Release transmitter buttons ;,=or?
on the integrated remote control and trans-
mitter button Bon the garage door remote
control. Features
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If indicator lamp
:goes out after approx-
imately 20 seconds and has not flashed rap-
idly:
X Release transmitter buttons ;,=or?
on the integrated remote control and trans-
mitter button Bon the garage door remote
control.
X Repeat the procedure for the other trans-
mitter buttons. When doing so, vary the
distance between the garage door's
remote control and the transmitter buttons
in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, you must synchronize the
remote control integrated in the rear-view
mirror with the garage door system
receiver after programming.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on "Synchro- nizing the transmitter" or "Registering a
new transmitter". You can also call the hot-
line mentioned above.
Synchronizing the rolling code Integrated remote control in the rear-view mirror
: Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or gate opener drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/ objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
Observe the safety notes when performing
the rolling code synchronization
(Y page 267).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
X Press the programming button of the door
or gate drive (see the door or gate drive
operating instructions, e.g. under "Pro-
gramming additional remote controls").
i You now have 30 seconds to initiate the
next step.
X Press previously programmed button ;,
= or? on the integrated garage door
opener until the door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then
complete.
Notes on programming the remote con-
trol
Canadian radio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals after broadcasting for a few seconds.
Therefore, these signals may not last long
enough for the integrated remote control to
recognize the signal during programming.
Comparable with Canadian law, American
garage door openers also have a built-in
"interruption".
If you live in Canada or have difficulties pro-
gramming the garage door opener (regard-
less of where you live) when using the pro-
gramming steps, proceed as follows: 268
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Integrated remote control in the rear-view mirror
: Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
X Keep the transmitter button (;, =or?)
depressed until the integrated remote con-
trol has been set up successfully.
X Simultaneously press transmitter button
B on the garage door remote control and
hold for 2 seconds. Then let go for 2 sec-
onds, press again and hold for 2 seconds.
X Repeat this sequence on transmitter but-
ton Bof the garage door remote control
until the frequency signal has been saved.
X If the setup procedure is successful, indi-
cator lamp :flashes once slowly and goes
out after a few seconds.
X Continue with the other programming
steps (see above). Problems when programming Integrated remote control in the rear-view mirror
:
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
If you have problems when programming the
integrated remote control, please note the
following:
R Check the transmitter frequency of garage
door remote control A(which can usually
be found on the back of the remote con-
trol).
The integrated remote control is compati-
ble with devices that have units which oper- ate in the frequency range of 280 to
390 MHz.
R replace the batteries in garage door remote
control A. This increases the probability of
garage door remote control Asending a
strong and precise signal to the integrated
remote control on the rear-view mirror.
R When programming, hold garage door
remote control Aat varying distances and
angles from the transmitter button which
you are programming. Try various angles at a distance between 2 and 12 inches (5 to
30 cm) or at the same angle but at varying distances.
R If there is another garage door remote con-
trol for the same device, perform the pro-
gramming steps again using that garage
door opener. Before performing these
steps, make sure that new batteries have Features
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been installed in the garage door remote
control.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal trans- mission.
Opening/closing the garage door :
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
Once programmed, the integrated remote
control will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control. Please also
read the operating instructions for the garage
door system.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press transmitter button ;,=or? on
the integrated remote control in the rear-
view mirror that is programmed to operate
the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code: indi-
cator lamp :lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp :flashes briefly and then lights
up for approximately two seconds. This is
repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted
after a maximum of 20 seconds and indi- cator lamp
:will flash. Press the trans-
mitter button again, if necessary.
Clearing the remote control memory :
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press and hold transmitter buttons ;
and ?for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp :flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i Make sure that you clear the remote con-
trol memory before selling the vehicle. Floormat on the driver's side
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. 270
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Care
General notes
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WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the particu- lar container. Always open your vehicle's
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. The exterior mirrors could other-
wise be damaged.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (airflow control is turned to
position 0/theÃandÁ buttons
are switched off).
R the windshield wiper switch is at position
0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash. Care
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little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
i If the power supply has been interrupted,
e.g. due to a discharged battery, you will
have to:
R set the clock. Information on setting the
clock can be found in the separate oper-
ating instructions.
On vehicles with COMAND and a naviga-
tion system, the clock is set automati-
cally.
R reset the head restraints on the front
seats (Y page 87)
R reset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically, by folding
the mirrors out once (Y page 93).Charging the battery
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WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten- tion. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion. Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
! Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charged
while still installed in the vehicle.
If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/
warning lamps in the instrument cluster do
not light up, it is highly likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you
may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery. The service life of a thawed-out
battery may be shorter. The starting charac-
teristics can be impaired, particularly at low
temperatures. Have the thawed-out battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
A battery charger unit specially adapted for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an
accessory. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for information and availability.
Charge the battery in accordance with the
operating instructions for the battery
charger.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 296).
X Read the operating instructions for the bat-
tery charger.
X Open the hood (Y page 275).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor bat-
tery in the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 296). Battery (vehicle)
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G 550
Vehicle length
183.5 in
(4662 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
80.9 in
(2055 mm) Vehicle height
76.8 in
(1951 mm) Wheelbase
112.2 in
(2850 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
8.1 in
(205 mm) Turning radius
44.6 ft
(13.60 m) Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)
7054.8 lb
(3200 kg) Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front
3196.7 lb
(1450 kg) Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear
4188.8 lb
(1900 kg) G 63 AMG
Vehicle length
187.8 in
(4769 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
80.9 in
(2056 mm) Vehicle height
76.3 in
(1938 mm) Wheelbase
112.2 in
(2850 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
7.7 in
(196 mm) Turning radius
44.6 ft
(13.60 m) Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)
7054.8 lb
(3200 kg) G 63 AMG
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front
3417.1 lb
(1550 kg) Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear
4122.6 lb
(1870 kg) i
GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of the vehicle. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle weight including fuel,
service products, spare wheel, accessoriesinstalled, load and, if applicable, trailer
drawbar load. The GVW must never exceed
the GVWR.
i The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
! The depth of water must not exceed the
value specified in the table. Note that the
possible fording depth is less in flowing
water. The table shows fording depth
:when loa-
ded and ready to drive. Fording depth 24 in (60 cm)
For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y page 156). Vehicle data for off-road driving
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