light MERCEDES-BENZ G550 2010 W463 Owner's Manual

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Operator’s Manual:GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
XThis symbol points to instructions
for you to follow.XA number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.Y pageThis symbol tells you where to look
for further information on a topic.YYThis continuation symbol marks a
warning or procedure which is
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1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 137
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 54
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 52
Indicator lamp ................................ 220
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 204
Accessory weight .............................. 177
Accidents ............................................. 88
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............139
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 262
Gasoline ......................................... 263
Address change ................................... 20
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 162
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 206, 218
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..139
Front, driver and passenger .............35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 227
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Window curtain ................................ 37
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 262
Air distribution .................................. 125
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 177
Air recirculation mode ...................... 126
Air volume .......................................... 125
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 117
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 264
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 55
Anti-theft alarm system ...................56
Immobilizer ...................................... 55
Tow-away alarm ............................... 56
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................133
Telephone tray ............................... 133
Ashtrays ............................................. 135
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 177
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 103
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 73
Automatic central locking .......... 62, 111
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 75
Automatic interior lighting control .... 79
Automatic locking when driving ...... 111
Automatic transmission ..................... 89
Gear range indicator ........................92
Gear ranges ..................................... 92
Gear selector lever ........................... 89
Hill-start assist system ..................117
Kickdown ......................................... 91
One-touch gearshifting ....................92
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Axle oils .............................................. 260
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............37
Self-test ........................................... 38
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 177
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 53
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Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................61
Replacing ....................................... 232
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 243
Charging ........................................ 244
Jump starting ................................. 244
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Bead (tire) .......................................... 177
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 157
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brakes ................................................ 182
Parking brake ................................... 88
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Break-in period .................................. 150
Brush guard ....................................... 232
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 21
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 19
Calls (phone) ...................................... 113
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 260
Cargo compartment
Cargo volume, expanding ..............130
Cover blind .................................... 132
Tie-down rings ............................... 130
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 132
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 130
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 196
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 62, 111
Locking/unlocking from inside ........63
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 63
Certification label .............................. 254
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 33
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........50
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 49
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 37
Infant and child restraint systems .... 47
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 49
Override switch ................................ 50
Safety notes ..................................... 46
Tether anchorage points ..................48
Top tether ........................................ 48
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 197
Cigarette lighter ................................ 136
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 123
Air conditioning refrigerant ............262
Air distribution ............................... 125
Air recirculation mode ...................126
Air volume ..................................... 125
Automatic mode ............................ 123
Deactivating system ......................123
Front defroster .............................. 125
Residual heat and ventilation .........126
Temperature .................................. 124
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 177
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
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Control system .................................... 99
Multifunction display .....................101
Multifunction steering wheel ............ 99
Resetting to factory settings ..........106
Control system menus ...................... 102
Audio/DVD .................................... 103
Navigation ..................................... 105
Settings ......................................... 106
Standard display ............................ 102
Telephone ...................................... 113
Trip computer ................................ 112
Vehicle status message memory ...105
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 111
Instrument cluster .........................107
Lighting .......................................... 109
Vehicle ........................................... 111
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 112
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............264
Capacities ...................................... 261
Checking level ............................... 156
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Temperature gauge ..........................98
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 26
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 78
Cruise control .................................... 115
Activating ....................................... 116
Canceling ....................................... 116
Changing the set speed .................116
Last stored speed ..........................117
Lever .............................................. 116
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 205
Resume function ............................ 117
Setting current speed ....................116
Cup holders ........................................ 134
Curb weight ....................................... 177
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 21
Customer Relations Department ....... 21D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 22
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 76
Switching on or off ......................... 109
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 126
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......125
Rear window .................................. 127
Windshield ..................................... 127
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 110
Interior lighting .............................. 111
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Differential locks ................................. 95
A few words about ...........................96
Difficulties
While driving .................................... 87
With starting .................................... 86
Digital speedometer ......................... 103
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 169
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................103
Maintenance service indicator .......190
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 203
Multifunction display .....................101
Outside temperature .............103, 108
Symbol messages ..........................208
Text messages ............................... 204
Trip computer ................................ 112
Vehicle status message memory ...105
Vehicle system settings .................106
Door control panel .............................. 30
Door handles ........................................ 30
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 50
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 178
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 196
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 78
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 78
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ..............75
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 234
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Cleaning system .............................. 78
Daytime running lamp mode ............76
Delayed shut-off ............................ 110
High-beam flasher ............................ 77
High-beam headlamps .....................77
Low-beam headlamps ......................75
Replacing bulbs ............................. 233
Switch .............................................. 74
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 196
Head restraints .................................... 65
Adjustment ................................ 65, 67
Folding back .................................... 68
Rear seat head restraints ................. 68
Heated steering wheel ........................ 72
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 43
Seats ............................................... 65
High-beam flasher ............................... 77
High-beam headlamps ................ 77, 234
Hill-start assist system ..................... 117
Hood ................................................... 152
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Horn ...................................................... 25
Hydroplaning ..................................... 184
I
Identification labels .......................... 254
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 255
Ignition ........................................... 65, 86
Immobilizer .......................................... 55
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 62
Instrument cluster ........................ 26, 98
Illumination ...................................... 98
Lamps ............................................ 219
Multifunction display .....................101
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Cargo compartment lamps ..............81
Delayed shut-off ............................ 111
Front ................................................ 79
Front reading lamps .........................79
Rear ................................................. 80
Rear reading lamps ..........................80
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 72
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 73
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 82
Rain sensor ...................................... 82
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 201
Jump starting ..................................... 244
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 61
Replacing ......................................... 62
Unlocking/locking manually ..........228
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................61
Checking batteries ...........................61
Factory setting ................................. 61
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 61
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
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Locking/unlocking ........................... 60
Loss of ............................................. 61
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ...........................84
Opening and closing the windows .... 84
Remote control ................................ 60
Replacing ......................................... 62
Replacing batteries ........................232
Restoring to factory setting .............61
Selective setting .............................. 61
Starter switch positions ...................65
Kickdown ............................................. 91
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 178
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 254
Emission control information .........255
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 165
Tire inflation pressure ....................160
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................74
Front .............................................. 234
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Switching on/off .............................. 74
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 26, 220
Brakes ........................................... 220
Engine malfunction ..................26, 225
ESP ®
........................................ 26, 223
Fog lamps ........................................ 76
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 37, 227
Fuel tank reserve .....................26, 224
High-beam headlamps .....................77
Instrument cluster .........................219
Low-beam headlamps ......................75
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................226
Seat belt telltale ......................44, 222
SRS .................................... 26, 32, 223
Turn signals ..................................... 26
Language, selecting .......................... 108
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 216
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 196
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 74
Daytime running lamp mode ............76
Exterior ............................................ 74
Interior ............................................. 79
Limp-home mode ................................. 93
Load index (tires) ...................... 173, 178
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 109
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 229
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Loss of
Key .................................................. 61
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 254
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 75
Exterior lamp switch ........................74
Switching on .................................... 75
Lubricants .......................................... 260
Lumbar support ................................... 67
M
Maintenance ........................................ 19
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................191
Service indicator message .............190
Service term exceeded ..................191
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 75
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 178
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 178
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 178
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 132
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Memory function ................................. 73
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 72
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 73
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 73
Exterior rear view mirrors ................72
Interior rear view mirror ...................72
Memory function .............................. 73
Vanity mirror .................................. 135
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 263
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 68
Multifunction display ........................ 101
Symbol messages ..........................208
Text messages ............................... 204
Vehicle status messages ...............203
Multifunction display messages
ABS ................................................ 204
Advanced TPMS ..................... 206, 218
Alternator ...................................... 212
Battery ........................................... 212
Brake fluid ..................................... 208
Brake pads ..................................... 208
Coolant .......................................... 210
Cruise control ................................ 205
Doors ............................................. 210
Engine oil ....................................... 213
ESP ®
.............................................. 204
Fog lamps .............................. 215, 217
Gas cap .......................................... 214
High-beam lamps ........................... 216
Hood .............................................. 210
License plate lamps .......................216
Light sensor ................................... 216
Low-beam lamps ............................ 216
Parking brake ................................ 208
Parking lamps ................................ 216
Reserve fuel ................................... 214
Reverse lamp ................................. 215
Side marker lamps .........................215
SmartKey ....................................... 210
SRS ................................................ 205
Tailgate .......................................... 210
Tail lamps ...................................... 217
Tele Aid .......................................... 209Tire inflation pressure ............206, 218
Tire pressure monitor ....................206
Tires ...................................... 206, 218
Transfer case ................................. 209
Turn signals ................................... 218
Washer fluid ................................... 210
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 70
Buttons ............................................ 99
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........71, 112
Heating ............................................ 72
Memory function .............................. 73
Overview .......................................... 27
N
Navigation menu ............................... 105
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Net, parcel ......................................... 130
Night security illumination .............. 110
Normal occupant weight .................. 178
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 255
O
Occupant distribution ....................... 178
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 33
BabySmart™ .................................... 37
Children and air bags .......................33
Children in the vehicle .....................46
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 49
Fastening the seat belts ................... 41
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 227
Infant and child restraint systems .... 47
Introduction ..................................... 32
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 34, 39
Odometer ........................................... 101
Off-road driving ................................. 184
Checklist ............................... 185, 189
Crossing obstacles ........................188
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Turning off the engine ........................ 89
Turn signals ......................................... 77
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Indicator lamps ................................ 26
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 218
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) ........... 179
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 171, 179
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 108
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 262
Unlocking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 228
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 197
Useful features .................................. 134
V
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 243
Care ............................................... 192
Control system ................................ 99
Identification Number (VIN) ...........254
Locking/unlocking ........................... 60
Lowering (wheel change) ...............242
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 21
Towing ........................................... 246
Unlocking/locking manually ..........228
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 254
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 74
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 130
Cargo volume, expanding ..............130
Instructions .................................... 129
Load limit ....................................... 167
Roof rack ....................................... 130
Terminology ................................... 177
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 179
Vehicle specification
G 550 ............................................. 256
G 55 AMG ...................................... 257
Vehicle status message memory .... 105
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 200
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
W
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....44
Parking brake ................................ 208
Rear Parking Assist system ...........120
Seat belt telltale ............................ 222
Warranty coverage ............................ 254
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 265
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Mixing ratio .................................... 265
Refilling .......................................... 157
Washing the vehicle .......................... 192
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 172
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 239
Removing ....................................... 241
Spare ............................................. 239
Tightening torque ........................... 242
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 258
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 158
Window curtain air bags ..................... 37
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 195
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 195
Defogging ...................................... 126
Washer fluid ................................... 265
Wipers ............................................. 82
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Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre-
approved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are special-
order items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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FunctionPageFHazard warning flasher
switch78
GFront passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp37
HCOMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
IClimate control system121JAshtray135Cigarette lighter136KSeat ventilation, driver’s
side69Lower partFunctionPage:Storage compartment132;Gear selector lever89=Transfer case switch94?Parking brake lever88Center console29At a glance463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 29Z