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Clean an y mud from the tyre tread after
crossing a ford.
R Apply the brakes to dry them after crossing
a ford. Driving on sand
Observe the following rules when driving on
sand:
R shift the transfer case to
LOW (Ypage 92).
R avoid high engine speeds.
R select a shift range appropriate to the ter-
rain.
R drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig itself
into the sand.
R drive in the tracks of other vehicles, if pos-
sible. Make sure that the ruts are not too
deep, that the sand is firm enough and that
your vehicle has sufficient ground clear-
ance. Ruts
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with
loose gravel:
! Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged
or bottom out and get stuck.
R shift the transfer case to
LOW (Ypage 92).
R avoid high engine speeds.
R select shift range 1.
R drive slowly.
R where ruts are too deep, drive with the
wheels on one side on the middle section
of the road if possible. Driving abroad
Points to remember
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain the relevant workshop directories
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You can find further information about fuel
grades on (Y page 154). Symmetrical dipped beam
If your journey takes you to countries where
vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the
road to the country in which the vehicle is
registered, your headlamps must be switched
to symmetrical dipped beam. Oncoming traf-
fic will be dazzled less. G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You
could get an electric shock and be seriously
or even fatally injured if you touch the elec-
tric contacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, do
not, remove the cover on xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon headlamps yourself,
but have them replaced at a qualified spe- Operation
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Vehicle dimensions
269Vehicle dimensions
Long wheelbase station wagon Short wheelbase station wagon
Vehicle length (ECE)
23 4,668 – 4,811 mm 4,218 – 4,361 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 23 2,007 mm 2,007 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 23 1,760 – 1,885 mm 1,760 – 1,810 mm
Vehicle height
23 1,927 – 1,977 mm 1,927 – 1,977 mm
Ground clearance
23 205 – 230 mm 205 – 230 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm 2,400 mm
Turning circle
13.2 – 13.3 mm 11.3 m
G 55 AMG Cabriolet
Vehicle length (ECE)
4,690 mm
4,263 – 4,406 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 2,005 mm
2,007 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 1,855 mm
1,760 – 1,810 mm
24 Vehicle height
1,965 mm
1,927 – 1,977 mm
24 23
Dimensions may vary according to vehicle equipment.
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Vehicle dimensions
270 G 55 AMG Cabriolet
Ground clearance
200 mm
205 – 230 mm
24 Wheelbase
2,850 mm 2,400 mm
Turning circle
13.3 m 11.3 m
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