bulb MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2007 W463 Owner's Manual

Contents
Practical hints................................. 323
What to do if … .................................. 324
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 324
Lamp in center console................ 337
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 338
Where will I find...? ............................ 366
First aid kit ................................... 366
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 366
Vehicle jack.................................. 367
CD changer .................................. 368
Spare wheel ................................. 368
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 370
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 370
Locking the vehicle ...................... 371
Fuel filler flap ............................... 372
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ............................... 373Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 374
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 374
Brush guard ........................................ 375
Lowering and raising
brush guard................................... 375
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 376
Replacing bulbs .................................. 377
Bulbs ............................................. 377
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 380
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 385
Replacing wiper blades....................... 388
Wiper blades ................................. 388
Flat tire ............................................... 390
Preparing the vehicle .................... 390
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 391
Battery................................................ 396
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery .................................... 398
Charging the battery ..................... 398Jump starting...................................... 399
Towing the vehicle.............................. 401
Transporting the vehicle ............... 403
Towing the vehicle - various
problem scenarios ........................ 403
Front towing eye ........................... 404
Rear towing eye ............................ 404
Stranded vehicle ........................... 404
Fuses.................................................. 405
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 406
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ......................................... 406
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............. 407
Fuse box in battery box ................ 408

266 Operation
At the gas station
G55AMG
1Coolant
2Brake fluidBrake fluid
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water
(potable water quality).
For more information, see “Coolant level”
(
page 274) and see “Fuels, coolants, lu-
bricants, etc.” (
page 422).Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 269).
Windshield/rear window washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system
For more information on refilling the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear
window washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” (
page 275).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness.
For information on replacing light bulbs,
see “Replacing bulbs” (
page 377).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 117).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (
page 288).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will
not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
page 326) and see “Brake fluid”
(
page 425).

323
Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Brush guard
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

324 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
replaced if necessary.
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
-The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while driving.You have 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 multi-
function display).
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning,
other systems such as the navigation system
or Rear Parking Assist* may also be malfunc-
tioning.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 338).

354 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.3rd brake
lampThe high mounted brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only appear if a
critical number of LEDs have stopped
working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
AUTO-Light
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automatically.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps
(U.S. vehicles only):
In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual mode
(
page 151).
Switch off the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch (
page 117).
Brake lamp
leftThe left brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).
Brake lamp
rightThe right brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).

355 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Front
foglamp
leftThe left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 382).
Front
foglamp
rightThe right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 382).
Front left
side marker
lampThe left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 384).
Front right
side marker
lampThe right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 384).
High beam
leftThe left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.
High beam
rightThe right high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible.

356 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.License plate
lamp, leftThe left license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 387).
License plate
lamp, rightThe right license plate lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 387).
Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Parking lamp
front left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 380).
Parking lamp
front right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right front parking lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 380).

357 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Rear
fog lampThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 386).
Rear
fog lamp
Auxiliary bulb
onA lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb has been brought into use.Switch off the rear fog lamp (page 121).
Reverse
lamp
right

The right backup lamp is malfunction-
ing.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 386).
Switch off
lightsYou have removed the SmartKey from
the starter switch, opened the driver’s
door and left the headlamps on.Switch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp
switch (
page 117).
Tail lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb has been brought into
use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).
Tail lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb has been brought into
use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).

358 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Turn signal
front left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 383).
Turn signal
front right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 383).
Turn signal
rear left
Auxiliary bulb
onThe left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).
Turn signal
rear right
Auxiliary bulb
onThe right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 385).

375 Practical hints
Brush guard
Brush guard
The brush guard is available on G 55 AMG
(U.S vehicles only).
Lowering and raising brush guard
1Locking and unlocking handle
2Quick lock
3Lock
4End stop jointLowering
While holding brush guard firmly, open
quick lock2 using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
Gently lower brush guard until it
reaches its fully lowered position.
Raising and securing
Flip up brush guard until it contacts end
stop joint4.
Quick lock stop pin2 must engage
the cross slot recess in lock3.
Now turn quick lock2 so that quick
lock makes contact with end stop
joint4.
Lock quick lock2 on both sides of
brush guard using locking and unlock-
ing handle1.
Warning!G
The brush guard is designed solely to
enhance the appearance of the vehicle and
help protect grille and headlights from minor
mishaps, either on- or off-road. Since the
safety characteristics are limited in the
event of an accident, brush guards are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also check state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
To help prevent personal injury when open-
ing or closing the brush guard, use extreme
caution not to trap hands or feet.
The brush guard must be in raised and
locked position while driving.
iOnly lower brush guard to clean headlamps
or to replace bulbs.
!Make sure both quick stop pins2 are
seated fully in lock3.