MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2006 W463 Owner's Manual

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What to do if …
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<SEAT BELT SYSTEM
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP!The seat belt system is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
§TC IN NEUTRALNo gear has been selected in the transfer
case, it is in NEUTRAL.Engage transfer case to gear position
HIGH or LOW (
page 157).
Warning!G
If the transfer case is in NEUTRAL, the
Pposition of the transmission will not hold
the vehicle. The parking brake must be ap-
plied to hold vehicle in place.

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§TC SHIFT
CANCELLEDThe shift process in the transfer case was
canceled because of a malfunction.Repeat the shift process (page 157).
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS
NOT FULFILLEDYou have not met the shift conditions for
a selection process in the transfer case.Repeat the shift process (page 157).
TRANSFER CASE
VISIT WORKSHOP!The transfer case is malfunctioning.Do not switch the transfer case on.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
K CLOSE
SUNROOF! You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof open.Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(
page 178).
J CLOSE
SUNROOF! You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the tilting portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof open.Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(
page 178).
L TELE AID
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP! One or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

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ì FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!This display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê TRUNK OPEN!This message will appear whenever the
tailgate is open.Close the tailgate.
G VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.
Some systems themselves may also have
failed.Continue driving with added caution.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
± VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display

Tachometer

Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
W WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3
of total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 382).

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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 kitVehicle 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
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Check expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

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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 189).
Open cover1.
Open tab2 and remove vehicle
jack3.
Please also observe the safety guidelines
in the “Flat tire” section (
page 348)
when using the jack.
CD changer
The CD changer is located on the left side
of the cargo compartment.
CD changer
Warning!G
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.
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For CD changer instructions, see sepa-
rate COMAND operator’s manual.

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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 371) and (page 373).
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
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When 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.

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Removing the spare wheel
1Mounting screws
Unscrew mounting screws1.
Remove the spare wheel.For more information on changing the
wheel, see “Flat tire” (
page 348).
Warning!G
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
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After 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.

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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot 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
3HandleInsert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder2.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and release it.
Remove the mechanical key.
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Unlocking 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.


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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Press lock cylinder2 and pull on tail-
gate handle3.
Open the tailgate to the side.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical key
as follows:
Close the passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 99).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the doors have moved down.
If necessary, push them down manual-
ly.
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.
Warning!G
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.
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Unlocking 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.


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3Release strap
Pull strap 3 upwards.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can
be opened. Manually unlocking the transmission
gear selector lever
In case of power failure the transmission
gear 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 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-.
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The gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to positionP.