MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2007 W463 Owner's Manual

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ABSABS not
available
differential
lockedYou have engaged the differential locks.The ABS switches on again after the
differential locks have been disen-
gaged.
ABS, ESP
inoperative
See
Operator’s
ManualThe ABS has detected a malfunction and
has switched off.
The ESP
®, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are also
deactivated.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS available.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.

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ESPinoperative
See
Operator’s
ManualThe ESP® has switched off due to a
malfunction or an interruption in the
power supply.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP
®, ABS and
BAS available.
If in addition the ABS is malfunctioning,
only partial engine output will be avail-
able.
Continue driving with added caution.
Have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.

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Tire pressure
displayed
only after
driving for
a few minutesThe tire inflation pressure is being checked.Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Tire pressure
monitor
currently
unavailableThe Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor the tire
pressure due to a nearby radio interference source.As soon as the causes for the malfunction are
no longer present, the Advanced TPMS auto-
matically becomes active again after a few
minutes driving.
Tire pressure
monitor
inoperativeThe Advanced TPMS is malfunctioning.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Tire pressure
monitor
inoperative
No wheel
sensorsThere are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors
mounted (e.g. winter tires).Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Wheel sensor
missingOne or more sensors malfunction (e.g. battery is
empty).
The respective tire is indicated by - - - instead of the
tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sen-
sors mounted (e.g. spare tire).
The respective tire is indicated by - - - instead of the
tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display.Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
Warning!G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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#The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

alternator malfunctioning

broken poly-V-belt
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Apply the parking brake (page 62).
Turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive.
Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may result in
damage to the engine.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
If it is in order:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center immediately.

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#The battery was charged with a
battery charger or jump started.Have the battery checked at a service
station.
The battery has insufficient voltage.Turn off unnecessary electric consumers that
are currently not needed, e.g. seat heating.
Have the battery checked at a service
station.

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3Check brake
fluid levelThere is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.Risk of accident!
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Apply the parking brake (page 62).
Do not drive any further.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Warning!G
Driving with the message Check brake
fluid level
displayed can result in an
accident. Have your brake system checked
immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid res-
ervoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts and the brake fluid catching
fire. You can be seriously burned.
!If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks.

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;(USA only)
! (Canada only)
Release
parking
brakeYou are driving with the parking brake
set.Release the parking brake
(
page 55).
2Brake
wearThe brake pads have reached their wear
limit.Have the brake pads replaced as
soon as possible.
BTop up
coolant
See
Operator’s
ManualThe coolant level is too low.Add coolant (page 274).
If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
!Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Warning!G
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
!Do not ignore the low engine coolant level
warning. Extended driving with this message and
symbol displayed may cause serious engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant
in the cooling system. The engine will overheat,
causing major engine damage.

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•Coolant
Stop, turn
engine offThe coolant is too hot.
Among other possible causes, the
poly-V-belt could be broken.Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Apply the parking brake (page 62).
Turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive.
Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may result in
damage to the engine.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
If it is in order:
Wait for the message to disappear before
restarting the engine.
Doing otherwise could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
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Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster (
page 26).
If the temperature rises again:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center immediately.
Warning!G
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire.
You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
!The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.