MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2005 W463 Owner's Manual

321 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the storage
pocket in the front passenger door.
1First aid kit
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored under a small
floormat and a cover in the rear footwell.
1Cover
2Tab
Fold cover1 to the side.

Pull vehicle tool kit out using tab2.The following is included:


Vehicle tool kit


Wheel wrench


Fuse extractor
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

322 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jack
The vehicle jack is under the rear bench
seat on the passenger side.
1Cover
2Tab
3Vehicle jack
Fold the rear bench seat forward
(page 184).

Open cover1.

Open tab2 and remove vehicle
jack3.
Please also observe the safety guidelines
in the “Flat tire” section (
page 346)
when using the jack.
CD changer
The CD changer is located on the left side
of the cargo compartment.CD changer
Warning!
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle under the axle housing. To
help avoid personal injury, use the jack only
to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Always firmly set parking brake and block
wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack is posi-
tioned correctly under the axle housing. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.
iFor CD changer instructions, see sepa-
rate COMAND operator’s manual.

323 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under a cover
on the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
For information on rim and tire specifica-
tions, see (
page 369) and (
page 371).
Removing cover
1Cover ring
2Key
3Tab

Open lock for cover ring1 with
key2 for the spare wheel cover.

Fold tab3 downwards.
4Cover plate

Pull cover ring1 slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.

Pull cover plate4 upward towards
you.5Catch
6Recess
iWhen replacing cover plate4, make
sure catch5 engages in recess6.
Make sure the lock faces downwards
when mounting cover ring1.
For safety reasons, check regularly that
the spare wheel is securely fastened.

324 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Removing the spare wheel
1Mounting screws
Unscrew mounting screws1.

Remove the spare wheel.For more information on changing the
wheel, see “Flat tire” (
page 346).
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Make sure no one is injured when removing
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 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.

325 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking 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
key. To do so, push the mechanical key
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.Unlocking the tailgate
If you are unable to unlock the tailgate with
the SmartKey, open the tailgate with the
mechanical key as follows:
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Lock cylinder
3Handle

Insert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder2.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and release it.

Remove the mechanical key.
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 SmartKey in the starter
switch.


326 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Press lock cylinder2 and pull on tail-
gate handle3.

Open the tailgate to the side.
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 99).

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

Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.

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

Check if the tailgate is locked. If neces-
sary lock the tailgate with the mechan-
ical key.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.

Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.

Remove rear panel trim2.
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The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.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 SmartKey in the starter
switch.


327 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
gear selector lever
In the case of power failure the transmis-
sion gear selector lever can be manually
unlocked, 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 gear selector lever from
positionP.

Remove pin1.
The cover returns to its closed position af-
ter moving the gear selector lever to posi-
tions D+ and D-.iThe gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to positionP.

328 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyTilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof manually in the case of power failure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located on
the left side (driver’s side) of the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Take the vehicle tool kit out from its
storage compartment (
page 321).

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 screwdriver4 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn screwdriver4 counterclockwise
to:

slide sunroof open


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

329 Practical hints
Brush guard*
Brush guard*
Warning!
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The brush guard is designed solely to en-
hance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and headlights from minor
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.

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

While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using locking and unlock-
ing 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 makes contact with end stop
joint4.

Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.!Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.