MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2006 W463 Owner's Manual

410 Index
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 361
Towing eye, rear 361
Towing the vehicle 358
Stranded vehicle 361
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 360
Traction 275
Transfer case 157, 388
Gear range 157
Messages in the multifunction
display 158
Switching 157
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 161
Transmission gear selector lever 329
Unlocking manually 329
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 275
Tread depth 254
Tread depth (tires) 278
Treadwear indicators 276
Trip computer 145
Trip odometer
Resetting 121Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 285
Front bulbs 336
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 336
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 276
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 136
Setting time units 136Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 327
Fuel filler flap 239
Global 94
In an emergency 327
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 327
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 329
Vehicle in an emergency 209
With the SmartKey 34
Uphill driving
Cruise control 182
Upshifting 155
Useful features 194
Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Electrical outlet 200
Floormats 201
Storage compartments 194
Tele Aid 202
Telephone* 201

411 Index
V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 132, 135
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 328
Lowering 352
Service battery 353
Towing 358
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 327
Vehicle battery 353
Vehicle capacity weight 276
Vehicle care 283
Cup holders 287
Engine cleaning 285
Gear selector lever 287
Hard plastic trim items 287
Headlamps 285
Instrument cluster 287
Leather upholstery 288
Light alloy wheels 287
MB Tex upholstery 288
Ornamental moldings 285
Paintwork 284
Plastic and rubber parts 288Power washer 284
Seat belts 287
Side markers 285
Steering wheel 287
Tail lamps 285
Tar stains 284
Turn signals 285
Vehicle washing 285
Window cleaning 286
Wiper blades 286
Wood trims 288
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 368
Vehicle jack 324
Vehicle loading terminology 273
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 276
Vehicle status message memory 131
Calling up 131
Clearing 131
Vehicle tool kit 323
Vehicle washing 285
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 368,
388
Voice control system* 388W
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist* 186
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 68
Exterior lighting 111
Maintenance service indicator 281
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 367
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 284
Wear pattern (tires) 277
Weights and ratings 375
Wheel change
Tightening torque 352
Wheels
Tires and wheels 252
Window curtain airbags 68
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 171
Replacing wiper blades 346
Washer fluid 249, 382
Washer system 382

412 Index
Windshield washer fluid 382
Message in display 322
Mixing ratio 382
Refilling 249
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 382
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Replacing wiper blades 346
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54
Winter driving 278
Block heater (Canada only) 279
Snow chains 279
Tires 278
Winter driving instructions 225
Winter tires 278Wiper blades
Cleaning 286
Installing 347
Removing 346
Replacing 346
Wiper/washer
Rear window 54
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Interval 53, 55
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 288

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, see 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 obtain 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 modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2285-31
Press time March 06, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.