air condition MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2010 W463 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 137
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 54
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 52
Indicator lamp ................................ 220
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 204
Accessory weight .............................. 177
Accidents ............................................. 88
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............139
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 262
Gasoline ......................................... 263
Address change ................................... 20
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 162
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 206, 218
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..139
Front, driver and passenger .............35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 227
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Window curtain ................................ 37
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 262
Air distribution .................................. 125
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 177
Air recirculation mode ...................... 126
Air volume .......................................... 125
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 117
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 264
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 55
Anti-theft alarm system ...................56
Immobilizer ...................................... 55
Tow-away alarm ............................... 56
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................133
Telephone tray ............................... 133
Ashtrays ............................................. 135
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 177
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 103
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 73
Automatic central locking .......... 62, 111
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 75
Automatic interior lighting control .... 79
Automatic locking when driving ...... 111
Automatic transmission ..................... 89
Gear range indicator ........................92
Gear ranges ..................................... 92
Gear selector lever ........................... 89
Hill-start assist system ..................117
Kickdown ......................................... 91
One-touch gearshifting ....................92
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Axle oils .............................................. 260
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............37
Self-test ........................................... 38
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 177
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 53
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Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................61
Replacing ....................................... 232
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 243
Charging ........................................ 244
Jump starting ................................. 244
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 212
Bead (tire) .......................................... 177
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 157
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 208
Brakes ................................................ 182
Parking brake ................................... 88
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Break-in period .................................. 150
Brush guard ....................................... 232
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 21
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 19
Calls (phone) ...................................... 113
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 260
Cargo compartment
Cargo volume, expanding ..............130
Cover blind .................................... 132
Tie-down rings ............................... 130
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 132
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 130
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 196
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 62, 111
Locking/unlocking from inside ........63
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 63
Certification label .............................. 254
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 33
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........50
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 49
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 37
Infant and child restraint systems .... 47
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 49
Override switch ................................ 50
Safety notes ..................................... 46
Tether anchorage points ..................48
Top tether ........................................ 48
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 197
Cigarette lighter ................................ 136
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 123
Air conditioning refrigerant ............262
Air distribution ............................... 125
Air recirculation mode ...................126
Air volume ..................................... 125
Automatic mode ............................ 123
Deactivating system ......................123
Front defroster .............................. 125
Residual heat and ventilation .........126
Temperature .................................. 124
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 177
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
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Rear view camera .............................. 120
Cleaning the camera lens ..............195
Rear window defroster ..................... 127
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 83
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 159, 178
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 262
Refueling ............................................ 150
Regular checks .................................. 152
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 142
Replacing
Key .................................................. 62
Replacing bulbs ................................. 233
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 214
Warning lamp ................................... 26
Reset button .................................. 27, 98
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 179, 258
Roadside Assistance ................... 19, 140
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 263
Roof rack ............................................ 130
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 196
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................52
Occupant safety ............................... 32
Reporting defects ............................ 22
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 45
Seat belts ............................................. 39
Children in the vehicle .....................46
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Fastening ......................................... 41
Height adjustment ...........................43
Proper use of ................................... 40
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Safety notes ..................................... 39
Telltale ..................................... 44, 222
Seat heating ......................................... 69
Seating capacity ................................ 166
Seats ..................................................... 65
Adjustment ...................................... 65
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................71
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 130
Heating ............................................ 69
Memory function .............................. 73
Multicontour seat ............................ 68
Ventilation ....................................... 69
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 130
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 38
Tele Aid .......................................... 139
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 254
Service and warranty information ..... 18
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 170
Settings
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............61
Memory function .............................. 73
Menu ............................................. 106
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............61
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 215
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 179
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 180
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Spare wheel ....................................... 258
Mounting ....................................... 240
Storage location ............................ 201
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 116
Resume function ............................ 117
Sport Utility Vehicle
see SUV
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 32, 223
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 205
Standing water, driving through ...... 184
Starter switch positions
SmartKey ......................................... 65
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 86
Starting the engine ............................. 85
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 143
Storage compartments ..................... 132
Storing tires ....................................... 171
Stranded vehicle ............................... 249
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sun visors .......................................... 135
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ................. 20
T
Tachometer .................................... 26, 99
Overspeed range ............................. 99
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 63
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 210
Opening ........................................... 63
Unlocking manually .......................229
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 194
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 217
Tar stains ........................................... 193
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ............262
Brake fluid ..................................... 262
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 260
Coolant .......................................... 263
Engine oil additives ........................262
Engine oils ..................................... 261
Fuel requirements .......................... 263
Gasoline additives .......................... 263
Identification labels .......................254
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........262
Rims and tires ................................ 258
Spare wheel ................................... 259
Vehicle specification G 550 ...........256
Vehicle specification G 55 AMG ....257
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 261, 265
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 138
Emergency calls ............................. 139
Information button .........................141
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 140
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 209
Remote door unlock ......................142
Roadside Assistance button ..........140
Search & Send ............................... 142
SOS button .................................... 140
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..143
System self-test ............................. 139
Telephone ............................................. 27
Answering/ending a call ................114
Hands-free microphone ...................30
Menu ............................................. 113
Operation ....................................... 113
Phone book .................................... 114
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program
guidelines which include providing service to
the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from
a paved roadway. We will make every effort
to assist in a breakdown situation, however,
the accessibility of your vehicle will be
determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center technician or the tow service provider
on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor
in our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a
breakdown location determined not to be a
reasonably accessible roadside location as
determined by our authorized technician and
tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
The hazard warning flasher comes on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
iWith the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either
left or right turn, only the respective left or
right turn signals will operate when the
ignition is switched on.
XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : again.
iIf the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard
warning flasher switch : to switch it off.
Headlamp cleaning system
XSwitch on the ignition.XPress headlamp cleaning button :.
The headlamps are cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet.
The headlamps will be cleaned automatically
when you have
Rswitched on the headlamps
and
Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the
windshield with washer fluid fifteen times
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” (Y page 157).
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps
improve illumination of the area in the
direction into which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
only operate
Rin low ambient lighting conditions
Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h)
Rwith the front fog lamps switched off
Rwhen the engine is running
Switching on
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or Ã.
or
XActivate the daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 76).
XSwitch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left
or right.
The respective front fog lamp comes on. If
you have switched on the turn signal for
one side but turn the steering wheel in the
other direction, the corner-illuminating
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GWarning!
Always remember to disengage the
differential locks when returning to drive on
paved roads, see “A few words about
differentials and differential locks”.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(Y page 26).
GWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
Rspeed
Routside temperature
Rwarning/indicator lamps
Rmalfunction/warning messages
Rfailure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
:Reset button For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(Y page 107).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
Ropen the driver’s door
Rswitch on the ignition
Rpress reset button :
Rswitch on the exterior lamps
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
Use reset button : to adjust the illumination
brightness for the instrument cluster and the
switches on the center console.
XTo brighten illumination: Turn reset
button : clockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.
XTo dim illumination: Turn reset
button : counterclockwise until the
desired level of illumination is reached.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(Y page 26).
GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
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FunctionRecommendation/Notes2Temperature
control, driver’s sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 124)3Temperature
control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 124)4Air distribution
control( Y page 125)5ª Rear window
defroster (USA only)( Y page 127)£ Rear window
defroster (Canada
only)6AC cooling on/offi Switch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 123)Residual heat/
ventilationi With the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior.( Y page 126)7Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)( Y page 123)8Air recirculationi
Only use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.( Y page 126)9¥ Front defroster
(USA only)i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.( Y page 125)z Front defroster
(Canada only)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
selected interior temperature.
It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof closed.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system.GWarning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
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visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode ( Y page 123) is
deactivated.GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 84). The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster.
Deactivating the climate control
system
XDeactivating: Set air volume control :
( Y page 121) to position 0.XReactivating: Set air volume control : to
any speed.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while the
engine is running and cools the interior air to
the temperature set by the operator. In
addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies
the interior air and helps prevent window
fogging.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
i Condensated water may drip out from
underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
! If the air conditioning cannot be activated
again, this indicates that the air
conditioning is losing refrigerant. The
compressor has turned off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Automatic mode
When operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
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In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
XSet the desired temperature
(Y page 124).
XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
XDeactivating: Press button à again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Automatic control of air volume and air
distribution are switched off.
Setting temperature
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature setting
in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
XIncreasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control ; and/or =
(Y page 121) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
clockwise or counterclockwise for one side
of the vehicle, you are increasing or
decreasing the temperature for the other
side of the vehicle as well.
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
XAlways keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
iFor draft-free ventilation, move the
adjustable center and side air vents to the
middle position.
Center air vents
:Left center air vent, adjustable;Right center air vent, adjustable=Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable right center air vent
?Thumbwheel for air volume control for
adjustable left center air vent
XOpening/closing: Turn thumbwheels =
and ? in the required direction.
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