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

287 Operation
Vehicle care
Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
should be used for regular cleaning of the
light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us-
ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray
of water.
Follow instructions on container.Instrument cluster
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moist-
ened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care.
Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moist-
ened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Headliner
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a
dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive
dirt.
Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Use only clear,
lukewarm water and soap. Do not dry the
webbing at temperatures above 176°F
(80°C) or in direct sunlight.
!
Only use acid-free cleaning materials.
Acid may cause corrosion or damage
the clear coat.
Warning!G
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.

290 Practical hints
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on ignition,
have the respective bulb checked and re-
placed if necessary.
ProblemPossible causeSuggested solution
-The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.You engaged the differential locks. The ABS,
ESP, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS are switched off. The driving systems will switch on
again after the differential locks have
been disengaged.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The ESP, BAS, EBB and 4-ETS
are also switched off (see messages in dis-
play).
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth-
er systems such as the navigation system or
Rear Parking Assist* may also malfunction.
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking
reducing steering capability.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 300).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

298 Practical hints
What to do if …
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Warning and malfunction messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display located in
the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(
page 131) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.High-priority messages appear in the mul-
tifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 120) or
buttonj, k, ·, orè on the
steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority (regular
display colors) can be cleared from the
multifunction display using the reset but-
ton (
page 25) or buttonj, k,
·, orè on the steering wheel. They
are then stored in the vehicle status mes-
sage memory (
page 131). Remember
that clearing a message will only make the
message disappear. Clearing a message
will not correct the condition that caused
the message to appear.
Warning!G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.

299 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 300)

Symbol messages (page 304)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative. Systems that have a sig-
nificant influence on handling performance
may not be functioning.
Contact your nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
i
Switching on ignition (page 35),
causes all instrument cluster lamps
(except high beam headlamp indicator
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multi-
function display to come on. Make sure
the lamps and multifunction display are
all in working order before starting your
journey.

322 Practical hints
What to do if …
DisplayPossible causePossible solution
ì FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!This display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê TRUNK OPEN!This message will appear whenever the
tailgate is open.Close the tailgate.
G VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.
Some systems themselves may also have
failed.Continue driving with added caution.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
± VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display

Tachometer

Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
W WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3
of total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 382).

385 Technical terms
GAWR
(G
ross Axle Weight Rating)
(
page 274)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(G
lobal Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross Vehicle Weight)
(
page 274)
GTW
(G
ross Trailer Weight)
(
page 274)GVWR
(G
ross Vehicle Weight Rating)
(
page 274)
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 274)
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone. Locking knob
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
speedometer display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the
time elapsed since your last mainte-
nance service, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.
Maximum load rating
(page 274)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(
page 274)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(
page 274)

386 Technical terms
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON
(M
otor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
A display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 274)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing

Engine

Clutch/torque converter

Transmission

Transfer case

Drive shaft

Differential

Axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 275)
PSI
(P
ounds per square inch)
(
page 275)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(
page 275)
Rear Parking Assist*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint system
Seat belts, belt tensioner, airbags and
child seat restraint systems. As inde-
pendent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.

389 Index
A
ABS 25, 80, 383
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 290, 291
Messages in display 300
Warning lamp 290, 291
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 153
Accessory weight 273
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Central locking (control system) 142
Defrost 172
Easy-entry/exit feature 143
ESP 87
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Headlamps 51
Rear window defroster 166
Windshield wipers 53Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 247
Additional turn signals 336
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 171
Air volume 171
Backrest tilt 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 104
Seat cushion length 104
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 39
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 40
Steering column up/down 40
Steering wheel 40Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 174
Turning on 174
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air distribution
Adjusting 171
Air pressure 273
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 172
Activating 172
Deactivating 172
Air volume
Adjusting 171
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 74, 383
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain airbags 68

392 Index
Center console 28
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Lower part 29
Upper part 28
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 136
Central locking
From inside 99
Switch 99
Switching on/off (control
system) 142
Unlocking from inside 99
Certification label 368
Changing
Key setting 143
Charging
Vehicle battery 353
Checking
Coolant level 241, 248
Oil level 241, 243
Checklist
Off-road driving 229Child safety 72
Infant and child restraint systems 62,
72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter 199
Cleaning
Cup holders 287
Gear selector lever 287
Hard plastic trim items 287
Headlamps 165
Headliner 287
Illuminated door sill panels 288
Instrument cluster 287
Leather upholstery 288
Light alloy wheels 287
MB Tex upholstery 288
Plastic and rubber parts 288
Rear Parking Assist sensors* 286
Seat belts 287
Steering wheel 287
Windows 286
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 286
Wood trims 288Cleaning tires 254
Climate control 168
Adjusting 171
Defogging windshield 171
Defrosting 172
Rear window defroster 166
Setting the temperature 170
Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 194
Hood 243
Side windows 175
Tailgate 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178, 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 179
Windows 175
Windows with SmartKey 176
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 330
Cockpit 22, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384
Cold tire inflation pressure 273
COMAND 384

393 Index
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 23, 114
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps 114
Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 235
Control system 123, 384
AUDIO menu 128
Convenience submenu 143
Display digital speedometer 128
Functions 125, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 136
Lighting submenu 138
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI menu 130
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Selecting radio system 129Settings menu 132
Standard display menu 128
Submenus 125, 127
TEL menu 146
Trip computer menu 145
Vehicle status message memory
menu 131
Vehicle submenu 142
Convenience feature 177
Convenience submenu 143
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 143
Setting key-dependency 144
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 144
Coolant 248, 380
Adding 249
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 380
Capacities 376
Checking level 248
Messages in display 307, 308, 309
Temperature 238
Temperature display 120
Warning lamp 307Coolant level
Checking 241, 248
Crossing obstacles 232
Cruise control 181, 384
Canceling 182
Driving downhill 182
Driving uphill 182
Fine adjustment 183
Messages in display 310
Setting current speed 182
Setting speed 183
Cruise control lever 181
Cup holder
In rear passenger footwell 197
Cup holders 196
Cleaning 287
In front passenger footwell 197
In glove box lid 196
Next to the armrest 196
Curb weight 273
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 383