warning MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2008 W463 Owner's Manual

424 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Premium unleaded gasolineFuel requirements
Only use premium unleaded fuel:

The octane number (posted at the
pump) must be 91 min. It is an average
of both the Research Octane Number
(RON) and the Motor Octane Number
(MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also
known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be
used provided the ratio of any one of these
oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%; MTBE mu st not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is
not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can
be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.Warning!G
Gasoline is highly flam mable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing contact,
extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
!To maintain the engi ne’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline must
be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not
available and low octane fuel is used, follow
these precautions:

Have the fuel tank only partially filled with
unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.

Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.

Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no luggage.

Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator
pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or
operating in mountainous terrain.
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428 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning system
Fluid for the windshield/rear window
washer system and the headlamp cleaning
system is supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir. It has a capacity of
7.9 US qt (7.5 l).
The windshield washer reservoir is located
on the passenger side of the engine com-
partment (
page 275).
Refill the washer reservoir with
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water
(or concentrate and commercially
available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperatures). Windshield/rear wind
ow washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point,
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point,
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially
available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)
Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifree ze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
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Index
Batteries
SmartKey (replacing) 374
Batteries, SmartKey Check lamp 103
Checking 103
Battery box Fuse box in 406
Battery discharged Jump starting 397
Battery, vehicle 394 Charging 396
Disconnecting 396
Messages in display 342–343
Reconnecting 396
Reinstalling 396
Removing 396
Bead 304
Block heater (Canada only) 310
Blocking rear door window operation 85
B-pillar 410
Brake fluid 266, 423 Message in display 344
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 376
Brake lamp, high mounted 376
Brake lamps Messages in display 352 Brake pads
Message in display 345
Brakes 246 Warning lamp 326–327
Break-in period 244
Brush guard 373 Lowering 373
Raising and securing 373
Bulbs, replacing Additional turn signals 376
Backup lamps 376, 384
Brake lamps 376, 384
Front fog lamps 376, 380
Front lamps 376
Front turn signal lamps 376, 381
High beam lamps 376
High mounted brake lamp 376
License plate lamps 376, 385
Locator lighting lamps 376
Low beam lamps 376
Parking lamps 376, 378 Rear fog lamp 376, 384
Rear lamps 376
Rear turn signal lamps 376
Side marker lamps 376, 382
Standing lamps 376, 378
Tail lamp assemblies 376
Tail lamp unit 383
C
Call priority, Tele Aid 235
Calling up Maintenance service indicator display 313
Range (distance to empty) 158
Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 420
Cargo area see Cargo compartment
Cargo compartment Expanding 206
Tailgate 105
Tie-down rings 209
Cargo compartment cover blind 214 Installing 214
Removing 214
Rolling out 214
Rolling up 214
Cargo compartment lamps 127
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Index
Driving on sand 259
Driving systems 197
Cruise control 197
Driving safety systems 87
Rear Parking Assist 200
Rear view camera 203
Rear view camera* 203
Driving through water 257
E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating 156
EBB 87, 91
Electrical fuses 403
Electrical outlet 223 In cargo compartment 224
In front passenger footwell 223
In rear passenger footwell 224
Electrical system Technical data 417
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 91
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic systems Message in display 363
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 90
Emergency calls Tele Aid 230 Emergency, In case of
Roadside Assistance 232
Emergency operation Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 235
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169
Emergency operations Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Locking the vehicle 369
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Unlocking the tailgate 369
Unlocking the vehicle 368
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 263
Emission control information label 411
Ending A call (telephone) 160
Engine Compartment 267
Starting with SmartKey 54
Technical data 413
Turning off with SmartKey 64
Engine cleaning 316
Engine compartment 267 Hood 267 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,
328–329
Engine oil 269, 423 Adding 273
Additives 423
Checking level 269
Consumption 269
Messages in display 271, 349–350
Oil dipstick 272
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP
®27, 87, 91
Messages in display 339
Switching off 93
Switching on 94
Warning lamp 330–331
ETD 68, 77 Safety guidelines 72
Expanding cargo compartment 206
Extending gear range 168
Exterior lamp switch 117
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 153
Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 46
Exterior view 22
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436 Index
F
Fastening the seat belts 48
Fine adjustmentCruise control 199
First aid kit 364
Flat tire 388 Lifting the vehicle 389
Lowering the vehicle 392
Mounting the spare wheel 389
Spare wheel 366
Floormats 224
Fog lamp, rear 121, 376
Fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122
Fog lamps, front 121
4-ETS 87, 90
Front air bags 73
Front axle differential lock Switching on 176
Front fog lamps Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376, 380
Front lamps Replacing bulbs 376, 378
Switching on 117 Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 80, 335
Front seat head restraints Installing 109
Removing 108
Front towing eye 402
Front turn signal lamp Replacing bulbs 381
Fuel 265 Additives 425
Gasoline additives 425
Message in display 363
Premium unleaded gasoline 265, 422, 424
Refueling 264
Requirements 424
Reserve warning 27
Technical data 420
Fuel additives 425
Fuel consumption statistics Since last reset 158
Since start 157 Fuel filler cap
Message in display 351
Fuel filler flap 264 Locking 264
Opening 370
Unlocking 264
Fuel requirements 424
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 351
Fuel reserve warning lamp 331
Fuel tank Capacity 422
Filler flap 264
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities 420
Functions (control system) 135, 137, 139
Fuse box 404, 405, 406
Fuses 403 Fuse box in battery box 406
Fuse box in front passenger footwell 404
Fuse box in middle tunnel 405
Main fuse box in passenger compartment 404
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Index
G
Garage door opener 32, 236
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 425
GAWR 305
Gear range Automatic transmission 167
Shifting into optimal 169
Transfer case 170
Gear range limit Canceling 169
Gear selector lever 27, 162, 371 Cleaning 321
Lock 54
Position 164
Position (automatic transmission) 27, 163
Unlocking manually 371
Global Locking 102
Unlocking 102
Glove box 25, 215 Closing 215
Locking and unlocking separately 216
Opening 215 Good visibility 177
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 305
GVW 305
GVWR 305
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 321
Hazard warning flasher 124
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108 Power seats 43
Headlamp cleaning system 275
Headlamps Automatic control 118
Cleaning 318
Cleaning system 177, 275
Switching off 64
Switching on 56
Washer fluid 428
Washer system 428
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed switch-off, exterior lamps Headliner
Cleaning 321
Heated seats 112
Heated steering wheel 225
Height adjustment Head restraints 43
Seat belt outlet 52
Steering wheel 44
High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 376
Switching on 122
High mounted brake lamp 376 Message in display 352
Hood 267 Closing 269
Message in display 351
Opening 267
Hydroplaning 249
I
Identification labels 410 Certification label 410
Ignition Switching on 54
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 39
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Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 376
Messages in display 352–357
Rear 376
Replacing bulbs for front 378
Replacing bulbs for rear 383
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–332
SRS 69, 332
Turn signals 27
Language Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 412
Leather upholstery Cleaning 322 License plate lamps
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376, 385
Lifting Vehicle 389
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 320
Technical data 415, 416
Light sensor Message in display 352
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117 Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120 Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206 Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120 Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Locking 62, 100 Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 369
Loss of keys 103
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 409
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R
RadioSatellite (USA only) 142
Selecting stations 141
Radio transmitters, control and operation 261
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 158
Range of sensors Rear Parking Assist 201
Reading lamp 32
Rear axle differential lock Switching on 176
Rear door window Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 384
Rear interior lamps 126
Rear lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear Parking Assist 200
Cleaning sensors 318, 319
Malfunction 203
Monitoring reach 201
Warning indicators 202
Rear seat bench Split 206
Rear seat head restraints Installing 111
Removing 111
Rear towing eye 402
Rear view camera 203
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 177
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181 Activating 181
Deactivating 181
Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe 60
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Recommended tire inflation pressure 306
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 396
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 236 Refrigerant
Air conditioning 423
Refueling 264
Regular checks 265
Reinstalling Vehicle battery 396
Remote control SmartKey 100
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 235
Removing Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Vehicle battery 396
Wheel 391
Wiper blades 386
Removing mechanical key 368
Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 376
Bulbs 375
Front lamp bulbs 378
Rear lamp bulbs 383
SmartKey batteries 374
Wiper blades 386
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Index
Paintwork 316
Power washer 315
Seat belts 321
Side markers 318
Steering wheel 321
Tail lamps 318
Tar stains 315
Turn signals 318
Upholstery 322
Vehicle washing 316
Window cleaning 319
Wiper blades 319
Wood trims 322
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 410
Vehicle jack 365
Vehicle loading terminology 304
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid) 236
Vehicle status message memory 144 Calling up 144
Clearing 145
Vehicle tool kit 364
Vehicle washing 316
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 410 W
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist 202
Warning sounds Exterior lighting 65, 104, 117
Maintenance service indicator 313
Parking brake 55
Warranty coverage 409
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 315
Wear pattern (tires) 308
Weights and ratings 419
Wheel change Tightening torque 393
Wheels Tires and wheels 277
Window curtain air bags 74
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 188
Replacing wiper blades 386
Washer fluid 275, 428
Washer system 428
Windshield defroster 180 Activating 181
Deactivating 181 Windshield washer fluid 428
Message in display 363
Mixing ratio 428
Refilling 275
Wiping with 59
Windshield washer system 428
Windshield wipers 25, 58 Fast wiper speed 58
Intermittent wiping 59
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Replacing wiper blades 386
Single wipe 59
Switching on 58
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 59
Winter driving 309 Block heater (Canada only) 310
Snow chains 310
Tires 309
Winter driving instructions 251
Winter tires 309
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to
service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to ob tain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca .
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in th is Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time November 16, 2007 GSP / TID
Printed in U. S. A.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service wo rk or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicl e or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carryin g out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen ter.
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