MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2003 W463 Owner's Manual

301 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter. 
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.

Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.

To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels / wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.
Towing the vehicle with various faults
Comply with all towing information
(page 299).
I n c a s e o f e n g i n e d a m a g e , t r a n s m i s s i o n
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment

Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.

Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The pro-
peller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dol-
ly placed under its front wheels.!When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts
when reinstalling the drive shaft.

302 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleFront towing eye
In the front, the towing eye is located on
the driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Rear towing eye
In the rear, the towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eye
Freeing a stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward
in its own previously made tracks.

303 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
The fuse box is located on the left side of
the cockpit in the passenger compart-
ment. It contains:

a fuse chart


spare fuses


a special spare extractor
Additional fuses are located in:


battery box


front passenger footwell under the
cockpit


middle tunnel
Fuse box in passenger compartment
Opening
1Cover
Open the driver’s door.

Remove cover1 in direction of arrows.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under the cover
in the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be per-
formed by a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

304 Practical hintsFusesFuse box in front passenger footwell
Opening
1Mounting screw
2Cover
Unscrew mounting screws 1.

Remove cover2 in direction of arrows.3Mounting screw
4Cover

Unscrew mounting screws 3.

Remove cover4 in direction of arrows.5Fuse box
6Mounting screw
To make changing the fuses easier, fuse
box5 can be folded down slightly:

Unscrew mounting screws6.

Fold fuse box5 downward.
iWe recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

305 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in middle tunnel
Removing front end stopsFront end stop on the right seat rail, left
seat rail laterally reversed1Front end stop
2Spacing

Remove both front end stops1 of the
front passenger seat tracks with a
screwdriver.

Move front passenger seat fully for-
ward.Opening fuse box
1Mounting screw
2Cover

Unscrew mounting screws 1.

Remove cover2 in direction of arrows.
iWe recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
!When reinstalling front passenger seat
track stops, place end stops in correct
position. For your safety, maintain
proper spacing2.Warning!
G
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in se-
rious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with informa-
tion on occupant safety (
page 54).

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307 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

308 Technical dataSpare parts serviceThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Centers maintain a stock of original spare
parts required for maintenance and repair
work. In addition, strategically located
parts distribution centers provide quick
and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine parts and ac-
cessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehi-
cle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

309 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed in the vehicle
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:

New vehicle limited warranty


Emission system warranty


Emission performance warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont emission control systems
warrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

310 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label and Paintwork Num-
ber2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(lower edge of windshield)
3Engine number (engraved on engine)
4Information label, California version
5Emission control label
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol systemWhen ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.