trip computer MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2011 W463 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2011, Model line: G55AMG, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG 2011 W463Pages: 288, PDF Size: 11.16 MB
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Brake fluid (notes) .........................280
Display messages ..........................171
High-performance brake system ....139
Important safety notes ..................137
Maintenance .................................. 138
Parking brake ........................ 135, 139
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
Brush guard ....................................... 207
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 101
Brake lamp .................................... 100
Cornering light function ...................98
fog lamps ......................................... 98
Overview .......................................... 97
rear fog lamp ................................. 101
Tail lamp ........................................ 100
Turn signal lamp .............................. 99
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........20
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................18
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 226
Car wash ........................................ 221
Chrome parts ................................. 224
Display ........................................... 224
Gear or selector lever ....................225
Headlamps ..................................... 224
Matte finish ................................... 223
Notes ............................................. 220
Paint .............................................. 222
Plastic trim .................................... 225
Power washer ................................ 222
Rear view camera .......................... 224
Roof lining ...................................... 226
Seat belt ........................................ 226
Seat covers .................................... 225
Sensors ......................................... 224
Steering wheel ............................... 225
Tail pipes ....................................... 224
Trim strips ..................................... 225
Washing by hand ........................... 222
Wheels ........................................... 222
Windows ........................................ 223
Wiper blades .................................. 223
Wooden trim .................................. 225
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 194
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 196
CD player/CD changer Operating (on-board computer) .....161
Center console
Overview .......................................... 29
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 165
SmartKey ......................................... 62
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ....................................... 96
Changing gears .................................. 123
Checklist After driving off-road ...................... 143
Before driving off-road ...................143
Checklist (off-road driving) .............. 143
Child-proof locks Rear doors ....................................... 54
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 49
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................39
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................41
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 52
Special seat belt retractor ...............51
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Troubleshooting ............................... 42
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224
Cigarette lighter ................................ 199
Climate control Activating/deactivating .................108
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................111
Controlling automatically ...............109
Cooling with air dehumidification ..108
Defrosting the windshield ..............110Index5
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Exterior viewOverview .......................................... 24
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 229
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 232
Preparing the vehicle .....................232
Raising the vehicle .........................233
Floormat ............................................. 211
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 173
Fuel Additives ........................................ 278
Notes ............................................. 277
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 278
Refueling ........................................ 131
Specifications ................................ 278
Troubleshooting ............................. 134
Fuel/water separator ....................... 220
Fuel consumption Notes ............................................. 136
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 178
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................133
Opening/closing ............................ 132
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 178
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 167
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 243
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 244
Dashboard ..................................... 243
Front-passenger footwell ...............243
Transmission tunnel ....................... 244
Fuse extractor ................................... 243
Fuses Dashboard fuse box .......................243
Fuse allocation chart .....................243
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 243
Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................ 244
In the battery case .........................244
Notes ............................................. 242
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................211
Notes ............................................. 208
Opening/closing the garage door ..210
Programming the remote control ...209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 225
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 274
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 225
Glove box ........................................... 193
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ......................................... 146
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 267
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 93
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Adding washer fluid .......................218
Notes ............................................. 281
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Headlamp protection grille .............. 100
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 224
Misting up ........................................ 94
Headlamps (automatic) ...................... 91
Head restraints Adjusting (angle) .............................. 79
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 80
Installing/removing (rear) ................80
Luxury .............................................. 80
Resetting (front) ............................... 80
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control ........................ 106
High beam flasher ............................... 93
high-mounted brake lamp Display message ............................ 173
Hill start assist .................................. 118
Hood Closing ........................................... 215
Display message ............................ 181
Opening ......................................... 214
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mbraceCall priority .................................... 206
Display message ............................ 170
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 206
Emergency call .............................. 203
Important safety notes ..................202
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............207
MB info call button ........................205
Roadside Assistance button ..........204
Self-test ......................................... 202
System .......................................... 202
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............206
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 63
Loss ................................................. 66
Memory card
Operating (on-board computer) .....161
see separate operating instructions
Memory function ................................. 88
Menu (on-board computer) Audio ............................................. 160
DVD ............................................... 161
Message memory .......................... 169
Navigation ..................................... 162
Overview of menus ........................159
Resetting to factory settings ..........162
Settings ......................................... 162
Standard display ............................ 160
Telephone ...................................... 167
Trip computer ................................ 166
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 198
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............167
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....161
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 81
Multifunction display ........................ 158
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 28
Operating the on-board computer . 157N
Navigation On-board computer .......................162
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 42
Resetting after being triggered ........43
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 116
Notes on driving Gravel roads .................................. 144
O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................49
System overview .............................. 34
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 278
Odometer ........................................... 160
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 149
Differential locks ............................ 129
Off-road ABS .................................... 56
Off-road driving ................................. 142
Checklist ........................................ 143
Driving on sand .............................. 144
Important safety notes ..................142
Off-road fording ................................. 140
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 160
Convenience submenu ..................165
Display messages ..........................169
Factory settings ............................. 162
Important safety notes ..................156
Message memory menu ................. 169
Navigation menu ............................ 162
Operating video DVD .....................161
Operation ....................................... 157
Overview of menus ........................159
Settings menu ............................... 162
Standard display menu ..................160
Telephone menu ............................ 167
Trip computer menu ......................166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 165
On-board computer language .......... 163
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................267
Unladen weight (definition) ............268
Wear indicator (definition) .............269
Wheel rim (definition) ....................267
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 60
Towing ................................................ 242
Important safety guidelines ...........240
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 240
Rear ............................................... 240
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 260
Transfer case Display message ............................ 182
Shift ranges ................................... 126
Transmission position display ......... 122
Transmission positions .................... 122
Transporting the vehicle .................. 241
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 146
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 166
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 160
Turn signal
Display message ............................ 172
Turn signals ......................................... 93
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 269
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Ultrasonic backing up aid Function/notes ............................. 149
Malfunction .................................... 152
Range of the sensors .....................150
Warning display ............................. 150
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................68
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 67
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 198
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 21
Emergency unlocking .......................68
Equipment ....................................... 17
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Loading .......................................... 256
Lowering ........................................ 234
Maintenance .................................... 18
Parking up ..................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 233
Reporting problems .........................20
Towing away .................................. 240
Tow-starting ................................... 240
Transporting .................................. 241
Vehicle dimensions
Technical data ............................... 281
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 275
Vehicle identification plate .............. 275
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 229
Vehicle weights Technical data ............................... 281
Ventilation
Setting the air distribution .............109
Setting the airflow .........................110
Video (DVD) ........................................ 161
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 161
VIN ...................................................... 275
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 185
Brakes ........................................... 183
Check Engine ................................. 188
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 186
Fuel tank ........................................ 188
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................39
Reserve fuel ................................... 188
Seat belt ........................................ 184
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Menus and submenus
Overview of menus
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function:Standard display menu (Y page 160)
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 253)
R service interval display ( Y page 219)
R G 55 AMG: oil level ( Y page 215);Audio menu ( Y page 160)=Navigation menu (Y page 162)?Message memory 12
menu ( Y page 169)ASettings menu (Y page 162)BTrip computer menu (Y page 166)CTelephone menu (Y page 167)12
The menu is only visible when there is a display message.Menus and submenus159On-board computer and displaysZ
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Standard display menu
Standard displayXPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.
Standard display
:Trip odometer;Odometer
You can select the following functions in the
Standard display menu using the & or
* button:
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 253)
R digital speedometer or outside
temperature ( Y page 160)
R Service display ( Y page 219)
R G 55 AMG: oil level (Y page 215)
XTo reset the trip odometer: press and
hold the reset button in the instrument
cluster until the trip odometer is reset.
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature
If you have selected the digital speedometer
as the status line ( Y page 163), the outside
temperature is displayed here 13
.
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Digital speedometer (example)
Outside temperature (example)
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.XPress the & or * button on the
steering to select digital speedometer :
or the outside temperature.
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
13 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed.160Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
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XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster for approximately
three seconds.
A prompt appears in the multifunction
display asking you to confirm by pressing
the reset button again.XPress the reset button again.
The settings of most functions are restored
to the factory settings.
or
XIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the reset button a second time.
The Settings menu appears again after
approximately five seconds.XPress the V or U button to select a
different menu.
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the digital speedometer
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. Cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Disp.
Unit Speed-/Odom.XPress the W or X button to select
Km (kilometers) or Miles as the unit of
measurement for distance.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.Selecting the language
The Language function allows you to select
the language for the instrument cluster.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Language.XPress the W or X button to select the
desired language.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Selecting the status line display
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Status
line display .XPress the W or X button to select the
status line display: speed ( Speed) or
outside temperature ( Outside temp.).
The selected display now appears
constantly in the lower multifunction
display. When you scroll through the
Standard display menu (Y page 160), you
will see the display you have not selected.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Lighting
Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting
The instrument cluster lighting automatically
adjusts to the ambient light.
XBrighter or dimmer: turn reset button
( Y page 26) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.Menus and submenus163On-board computer and displaysZ
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unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress the & button to select the Easy-
entry Function .XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate the Easy-entry Function .XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Trip computer menu
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
The values in the From Start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
XPress the V or U button to select
From Start .
Trip computer "After start" (example)
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumptionXPress the & button to select From
Start or the * button to select From
Reset in the submenu.
Trip computer "From reset" (example)
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumption
The trip computer function From Start is
automatically reset when:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9999 miles have been exceeded.
If 9999 hours or 99,999 kilometers are
exceeded, the trip computer From Reset is
automatically reset.
Resetting
XPress the V or U button to select
From Start .XPress the & or * button to select the
function that you wish to reset.XPress and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster until the values
have reverted to "0".166Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays