MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2003 W463 Owner's Manual

271 Practical hints
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Removing the spare wheel
1Mounting screws
Unscrew mounting screws1.

Remove the spare wheel.Please also refer to the “Flat tire” section
when changing the wheel (
page 290).
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Make sure that no one is injured when re-
moving the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
iAfter changing the wheel, secure the
replaced wheel on the spare wheel car-
rier. Make sure that the wheel cannot
come loose.
Cover the wheel with the cover plate.
Repair or replace damaged tire as soon
as possible and return spare tire as
original spare.

272 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and
the tailgate using the mechanical key.
The passenger door cannot be unlocked
manually.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in direction of ar-
row and slide the mechanical key2 out
of the housing.Unlocking the driver’s door

Unlock the door with the mechanical
k e y . T o d o s o , p u s h t h e m e ch a n i c a l k e y
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.
Unlocking the tailgate

Unlock the tailgate with the mechani-
cal key. To do so, push the mechanical
key in the lock until it stops and turn it
to the left.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button
Œ
or
‹
on the
SmartKey.


Insert the key in the starter switch.

273 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the tail-
gate.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 90).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.

Slide the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.

Lock the tailgate if necessary with the
mechanical key.
Changing batteries in the SmartKey
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

274 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Remove mechanical key1
(page 272).

Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push briefly gray slide.
Battery compartment2 is unlatched.

Pull battery compartment2 out of the
key housing in direction of arrow.

Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until locked in place.

Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo area
behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.

Remove rear panel trim2.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and free of lint.


275 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
3Release strap
Pull strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can
be opened. Manually unlocking the transmission
selector lever
In the case of power failure the transmis-
sion selector lever can be manually un-
locked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1Pin

Insert a pin1, e.g. ball point pen, into
the covered opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push pin1 down.

Move selector lever from
positionP.

Remove pin1.iAfter removal of the pin from the open-
ing, the cover will not close fully. Only
after moving the selector lever to posi-
tions D+ and D- does the cover return
to its closed position.
The selector lever is locked again when
moving it to positionP.

276 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergencySliding/pop-up roof
You can open or close the sliding/pop-up
roof manually in the case of power failure.
The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located on
the left side of the cargo area behind the
rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from door
pillar.

Remove rear panel trim2.3Key (vehicle tool kit)
4Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit)

Fit key3 into hexagon nut of drive.

Insert screwdriver4 into the key as a
lever.

Turn crank 3 clockwise to:

close slide roof


raise roof at the rear

Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to:

open slide roof


lower roof at the rear
iDo not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.

277 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
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The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and head lights from mi-
nor mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since
the safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.iOnly lower brush guard to clean head
lamps or to replace bulbs.

278 Practical hintsBrush guard*Lowering and raising brush guard
1Lock and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering

While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using lock and unlocking
handle1.

Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.Raising and securing

Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage the
cross slot recess in lock3.

Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock is making contact with end stop
joint4.

Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using lock and unlocking
handle1.!Make sure that both quick stop pins2
are seated fully in lock3.

279 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for headlamp adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Parking lamps


Turn signal lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamp
LED
2
S i d e t u r n s i g na l l a m p
WY 5 W
3
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
4
High and low beam
H4 60 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamps
T 4 W
5
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
6
Fog lamp
H3 (55 W)

280 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.


Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors


The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamps
R 5 W
9
Backup lamp
P 21 W
10
License plate lamps
C 5 W
11
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
12
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
iHave the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.