instrument cluster MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2006 W463 Owner's Guide

123 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster display
and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
3Outside temperature
4Clock
1
5Current gear selector lever position
6Transfer case program mode
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1See separate operating instructions for the
COMAND system for clock setting.

127 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1Menu2Menu3Menu4Menu5Menu6Menu7
Standard
displayAUDIONAVIVehicle status
message
memorySettingsTrip computerTEL
(page 128)(page 128)(page 130)(page 131)(page 132)(page 145)(page 146)
Commands/submenu
Coolant
temperature
displaySelect radio
stationShow route guid-
ance instruc-
tions, current
direction trav-
eledCall up vehicle
malfunction,
warning and
system status
messages stored
in memoryReset to factory
settingsFuel
consumption
statistics after
startLoad phone book
Digital
speedometerSelect satellite
radio station*
(USA only)Instrument
cluster submenuFuel
consumption
statistics since
the last resetSearch for name
in phone book
Call up mainte-
nance service
indicatorOperate CD
playerLighting
submenuCall up range
Check engine oil
levelVehicle submenu
Convenience
submenu

135 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERLIGHTINGVEHICLECONVENIENCE
(page 136)(page 138)(page 142)(page 143)
Select time display modeSet daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)Set station selection mode
(radio)Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Select temperature display
modeSet locator lightingSet automatic lockingSet key-dependency
Select speedometer display
modeSet night security illuminationSet parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select languageSet interior lighting delayed
shut-off
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)

136 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER menu via
the
SETTINGS menu. Use the INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
submenu to change the instru-
ment cluster display settings. The follow-
ing functions are available:Selecting time display mode
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
12/24 HOUR.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to set the 12h or
24h time display mode.Selecting temperature display mode
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
TEMP. INDICATOR.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to set temperature
unit to degrees Celsius (
°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (
°F).
FunctionPage
Select time display mode136
Select temperature display
mode136
Select speedometer display
mode137
Select language137
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)138

137 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting speedometer display mode
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
DISPLAY VALUES IN.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press æ or ç to set speedome-
ter unit to
Km or Miles.Selecting language
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
TEXT.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to select the lan-
guage to be used for the multifunction
display messages.
Available languages:

German

English

French

Italian

Spanish

138 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting display (speed display or out-
side temperature)
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SELECT DISPLAY.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to select the dis-
play permanently shown in the multi-
function display.Lighting submenu
Access the
LIGHTING submenu via the
SETTINGS menu. Use the LIGHTING sub-
menu to change the lamp and lighting set-
tings on your vehicle. The following
functions are available:Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
LIGHTING submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE.
FunctionPage
Setting daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)138
Setting locator lighting139
Setting night security
illumination140
Setting interior lighting delayed
shut-off141
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This function is not available in coun-
tries where the daytime running lamp
mode is mandatory and therefore in a
constant mode.

146 Controls in detail
Control system
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the display.
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 120) until
the value is reset to
0.Calling up range (distance to empty)
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
Trip computer menu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
RANGE.
In the display you will see the calculat-
ed range based on the current fuel tank
level.
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All statistics stored since the last en-
gine start will be reset approximately
four hours after the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position0 or
removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position1or2 with-
in this time period.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving. For your safety and the
safety of others, we recommend that you
pull over to a safe location and stop before
placing or taking a telephone call. If you
choose to use the telephone while driving,
please use the hands-free device and only
use the telephone when weather, road and
traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.


209 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve key is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.
Then return to your vehicle and press
the tailgate lock for minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.
The message
EMERGENCY CALL –
CALL CONNECTED
appears in the multi-
function display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
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If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100
in Canada.
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When a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the COMAND system audio is muted
and the selected mode (radio or CD)
pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use
this phone, the vehicle must be parked.
Disconnect the coiled cord and place
the call. The navigation system (if en-
gaged) will continue to run. The display
in the instrument cluster is available for
use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on
the COMAND unit. A pop-up window
will appear in the COMAND display to
indicate that a Tele Aid call is in
progress.

216 Controls in detail
Useful features
Switching on
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
All lamps in the instrument cluster
come on.
Turn switch at the tip of lever in direc-
tion of arrow1.
The steering wheel is heated. Indicator
lamp3 comes on.Switching off
Turn switch at the tip of lever in direc-
tion of arrow2.
The steering wheel heater is turned off.
Indicator lamp3 goes out.
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The steering wheel heating is tempo-
rarily suspended while indicator
lamp3 remains on when

the temperature of the vehicle inte-
rior is above 86°F (30°C)

the temperature of the steering
wheel is above 95°F (35°C)
When these conditions do not apply
anymore, steering wheel heating con-
tinues.
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Indicator lamp3 flashes or switches
off in case of

power surge or undervoltage

steering wheel heating malfunction
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The steering wheel heating switches off
automatically when you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.

246 Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must

be parked on level ground

be at normal operating temperature

have been stationary for at least
5 minutes with the engine turned offTo check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood (page 242).
Pull out oil dipstick1 (page 247).
Wipe oil dipstick1 clean.
Fully insert oil dipstick1 into the
dipstick guide tube.
Pull out oil dipstick1 again after
approximately three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
Oil dipstick
The oil level is correct when it is between
the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the oil dipstick.
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see (
page 247).
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 376) and
(
page 377).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(
page 311).
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The engine oil level can be checked by
either the oil dipstick or via the multi-
function display in the instrument
cluster (
page 244). The amount of
engine oil needed is shown more
precisely in the multifunction display.
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).