2005 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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DOT 271 Downhill driving Cruise control 177 Downshifting 149 Drink holders see Cup holders Drinking and driving 216 392 Driving General instructions 43, 216 In winter 221 Problems 55 Safety systems 80 Through standing water 222 Driving abroad 232 Driving and safety systems 4-ETS 83 ABS 80 BAS 82 EBB 84 ESP 84 Driving instructions 216 Passenger compartment 223 Driving off 218 Driving systems 176 Cruise control 176 Driving safety systems 80 Driving through water 227 Easy-entry/exit feature 100 Activating 142 EBB 80, 84 Electrical fuses 360 Electrical outlet 196 Electrical system Technical data 372 Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 84 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic Traction System (ETS) 83 Emergency call system 198 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 201 With Tele Aid 199 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 153 Emergency operations Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 328 Locking the vehicle 326 Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 328 Remote door unlock 205 Unlocking the tailgate 325 Unlocking the vehicle 325 Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emission control 233 Index Emission control information label 366 Ending A call (telephone) 146 Engine Compartment 238 Message in display 292 Starting with SmartKey 49 Technical data 368 Turning off with SmartKey 58 Engine air filter Messages in display 308 Engine cleaning 282 Engine compartment 238 Hood 238 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 292 Engine number 382 Engine oil 239, 375 Adding 243 Additives 376 Checking level 239 Consumption 239 Display messages 310 Messages in display 241, 309 Oil dipstick 243 Viscosity 382 393 Index Engine oil level see Oil level Enlarged cargo compartment 183 ESP 25, 80, 84, 382 Messages in display 300 Switching off 86 Switching on 87 Synchronizing 300 Warning lamp 293 ETD 62, 71, 382 Safety guidelines 66 Exterior lamp switch 110 Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 139 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 41 Parking position for 143 394 Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 135 Fastening the seat belts 43 Fine adjustment Cruise control 178 First aid kit 321 Flat tire 346 Lowering the vehicle 350 Mounting the spare wheel 347 Spare wheel 323 Front lamps Messages in display 312, 314 Replacing bulbs 334, 335 Switching on 110 Front seat head restraints Installing 102 Removing 101 Front towing eye 359 Front turn signal lamp Replacing bulbs 339 FSS (Flexible Service System, Canada Flexible Service System (FSS, Canada vehicles) 382 vehicles) 382 Fog lamp, rear 114, 334 Fog lamps, front 113 Messages in display 313 4-ETS 80, 83 Front airbags 67 Front axle differential lock Switching on 159 Front fog lamps Replacing bulbs 334, 338 Fuel 236 Additives 377 Fuel reserve warning lamp 294 Gasoline additives 377 Premium unleaded gasoline 236, 374, 376 Refueling 235 Requirements 377 Reserve warning 25 Technical data 374 Fuel additives 377 Fuel consumption statistics After start 144 Since last reset 144 Fuel filler flap 235 Locking 235 Opening 326 Unlocking 235 Fuel requirements 377 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 311 Fuel tank Capacity 374 Filler flap 235 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities 374 Garage door opener 30, 206 Gasoline see Fuel Gasoline additives 377 GAWR 271 Gear range 383 Automatic transmission 150 Limiting 150 Shifting into optimal 150 Transfer case 154 Gear range limit Canceling 150 Gear selector lever Cleaning 284 Position 151 Position (automatic Functions (control system) 125, 127 transmission) 148 Resetting 133 Fuse box 360, 361, 362 Fuses 360 Fuse box in battery box 360 Fuse box in front passenger footwell 361 Fuse box in middle tunnel 362 Fuse box in passenger compartment 360 Global Locking 94 Unlocking 94 Global Positioning System (GPS) 383 Glove box 23, 190 Closing 190 Opening 190 Index Good visibility 160 GPS 383 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 271 GVW 272 GVWR 272 395 Index Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 284 Hazard warning flasher 115 Head restraints 101 Power seats 39 Synchronizing 102 Headlamp cleaning system 245 Headlamps Automatic control 111 Cleaning 282 Cleaning system 162, 245 Switching off 58 Switching on 51 Washer fluid 380 Washer system 380 Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed switch-off, exterior lamps Headliner Cleaning 284 Heated seats 104 Heated steering wheel 211 396 Height adjustment Head restraints 39 Seat belts 48 Steering wheel 40 High beam flasher 52, 114 High beam headlamps Messages in display 313 Replacing bulbs 334, 336 Switching on 114 High mounted brake lamp 334 Hood 238 Closing 239 Messages in display 311 Opening 238 Hydroplaning 220 Identification labels 366 Certification label 366 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 366 Ignition Switching on 49 Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35 Immobilizer 88 Activating 88 Deactivating 88 Infant and child restraint systems 72 Installing 76 LATCH child seat anchors 77 Information Button for Tele Aid 202 Inside rear view mirror Auto-dimming 160 Installing Cargo compartment cover 183 Infant and child restraint systems 76 Wiper blades 345 Instructions Loading 187 Instrument cluster 24, 120, 383 Cleaning 284 Coolant temperature display 120 Illumination 120 Lamps in 294 Multifunction display 123 Outside temperature indicator 122 Selecting language 136 Instrument lighting 120 Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 116 Delayed shut-off 140 Manual operation 117 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 41 Intermittent wiping 54 Interval wiping 55 Switching off 55 Switching on 55 Index Jack 322 Jump starting 354 Key, mechanical 325 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 94 Checking the batteries 95 Factory setting 94 Global locking 94 Global unlocking 94 Loss of 96 Positions in starter switch 35 Remote controls 92 Restoring to factory setting 95 Selective setting 94 Starting the engine 49 Unlocking with 34 Key-dependency memory Settings 143 Keys 92 Kickdown 153, 383 Kilometers/miles in speedometer 136 Kilopascal 272 Km/h or mph in speedometer 136 397 Index Labels, identification 366 Lamp bulbs, exterior 333 Lamps, exterior Front 334 Light sensor 314 Messages in display 312, 314 Rear 334 Replacing bulbs for rear 341 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 288, 289 Battery (SmartKey) 94 Brakes 290, 291 CHECK ENGINE 292 Engine diagnostics 292 ESP 293 Fuel reserve 294 Instrument cluster 294 Maintenance service indicator 277 Seat belts 294 SRS 63 Turn signals 25 Language Multifunction display 136 Setting 136 398 LATCH child seat anchors 77 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 367 Leather upholstery Cleaning 285 License plate lamps Messages in display 314 Replacing bulbs 334, 342 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 284 Technical data 370, 371 Light sensor 314 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 110 Automatic headlamp mode 111 Combination switch 114 Daytime running lamp mode 112 Exterior lamp switch 110 Front fog lamps 113 High beam flasher 114 High beams 114 Instrument cluster illumination 120 Interior 116 Locator lighting 113 Low beams 110 Manual headlamp mode 111 Night security illumination 113 Parking lamps 110 Rear fog lamp 114 Settings (control system) 137 Limiting the gear range 150 Limp Home Mode 153 Line of fall 383 Loading 182 Cargo compartment cover 182 Cargo tie-down rings 189 Instructions 187 Partition net* 185 Roof rack 182 Split rear bench seat 183 Loading terminology 271 Loading the vehicle 251 Locator lighting 113 Setting 138 Lock button 383 Locking 57, 92 Fuel filler flap 235 Global, SmartKey 94 Vehicle in an emergency 326 Loss of keys 96 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 365 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 314 Replacing bulbs 334, 336 LOW RANGE - ABS 81 Lowering Vehicle 350 Lubricants Technical data 374 Index Main dimensions 373 Maintenance 277 Maintenance service Basic service (Service A) 277 Calling up the maintenance service indicator 278 Extended service (Service B) 277 Overdue 278 Types 278 When due 277 Unlocking the tailgate 325 Unlocking transmission gear selector lever 327 Maximum inflation pressure 272 Maximum load rating 272 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 272 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 285 Mechanical key 325 Memory function 107, 384 Recalling positions from Maintenance service indicator 277 memory 108 Calling up 278, 279 Clearing 278, 279 Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 383 Malfunction Displaying 131 Rear Parking Assist* 181 Manual headlamp mode 111 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 326 Interior lighting control 117 Locking the vehicle 326 Tilt/sliding sunroof 328 Unlocking the driver’s door 325 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 109 Storing key dependent settings 108 Menus 125 AUDIO 128 In control system 126, 127 NAVI 130 Settings menu 132 Standard display 128 Submenus 125 TEL 145 Trip computer 144 Vehicle status message memory 131 399 Index Messages in the multifunction display Symbol messages 302 Text messages 298 Middle tunnel Fuse box in 362 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 136 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 161 Adjusting 41 Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 160 Exterior rear view mirror 41 Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 143 Interior rear view mirror 41 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 109 MON 236 MON (Motor Octane Number) 384 Monitoring reach Rear Parking Assist* 180 Mph or km/h in speedometer setting 136 400 Multicontour seat* 104 Multifunction display 123, 384 Selecting language 136 Standard display 127 Tailgate 320 Tele Aid 319 Telephone* 319 Washer fluid 320 Multifunction display messages Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124 Buttons 124 ABS 298 BAS 298 Battery 302, 303 Brake fluid 303 Brake pads 303 Check engine 292 Coolant 305, 306, 307 Cruise control 308 Display 320 Doors 308 Engine 292 Engine air filter 308 Engine oil 309 ESP 300 Fuel reserve tank 311 Hood 311 Key 311 Lamps 312, 314 Parking brake 304 Sunroof 319 N Navigation system Operating 130 See separate COMAND operating instructions Night security illumination 113 Setting 139 Normal occupant weight 272 Index Occupant distribution 272 Occupant safety 62 Airbags 63 Children in the vehicle 72 Fastening the seat belt 43 Infant and child restraint systems 72 LATCH child seat anchors 77 Seat belts 43, 66 Odometer, main 25 Off-road driving 223 Checklist 225 Crossing obstacles 228 Driving through water 227 Returning 230 Rules 224 Special driving features 224 Steep terrain 226 Oil Adding 243 Consumption 239 Dipstick 239 Oil dipstick 243 Viscosity 382 Oil level Checking 237 One-touch gearshifting 149 Canceling gear range limit 150 Downshifting 149 Upshifting 149 Opening Ashtray 194 Doors from the inside 96 Fuel filler flap 235 Fuel filler flap manually 326 Glove box 190 Hood 238 Side windows 171 Tailgate 97, 98 Tilt/sliding sunroof 173, 328 Tilt/sliding sunroof in an emergency 328 Tilt/sliding sunroof with SmartKey 175 Windows 171 Windows with SmartKey 172 401 Index Operating CD player 130 COMAND see separate operating instructions Navigation system 130 Radio 129 Radio transmitters 231 Telephone 145 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 282 Outside temperature indicator 122 Overdue maintenance service 278 Overhead control panel 30 Overspeed range 384 402 Paintwork 281 Paintwork code 366 Panic alarm 79 Panic button on SmartKey 79 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 193 Parking 57, 218 Parking brake 50, 57 Engaging 57 Message in display 304 Releasing 50 Parking lamp, front Replacing bulbs 336 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 334 Switching on 110 Parking position Parts service 364 Passenger compartment 223 Fuse box in 360 Interior lighting 116 Interior rear view mirror 41 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 193 Storage bags 193 Passenger footwell Fuse box in 361 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 216 Phone book Loading 147 Quick search 147 Phone number Dialing 147 Redialing 147 Exterior rear view mirrors 109, 143, Plastic and rubber parts 161 Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist* Partition net* 185 Cleaning 285 Poly-V-belt drive 384 Layout 367 Installing behind front seats 186 Installing behind rear seat bench 185 Removing 187 Positions (memory function) Recalling from memory 108 Storing into memory 108 Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires 260 Power assistance 217 Power seat Adjusting backrest tilt 39 Adjusting head restraint height 39 Adjusting head restraint tilt 39 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39 Adjusting seat height 39 Seat fore and aft adjustment 38 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 173 Power train 384 Power windows 171 Blocking of rear door window operation 78 Convenience feature 172 Side windows 171 Summer opening feature 172 Power washer 281 Practical hints First aid kit 321 Fuses 360 Lamp in center console 295 Lamps in instrument cluster 288 Messages in the display 296 Index Quick search Phone book 147 Spare wheel 323 Towing the vehicle 356 Vehicle jack 322 Vehicle tool kit 321 Premium unleaded gasoline 376 Problems While driving 55 Product information 9 Production options weight 272 PSI 272, 273 403 Index Radio Satellite (USA only) 129 Selecting stations 129 Station search 129 Station selection setting 141 Radio transmitters, control and operation 231 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 145 Range of sensor Rear Parking Assist* 180 Reading lamp 30 Rear axle differential lock Switching on 159 Rear bench seat Foldable 183 Rear door window Blocking operation 78 Rear fog lamp Replacing bulbs 342 Rear lamps see Tail lamps 404 Rear Parking Assist* 179, 384 Cleaning sensors 283 Malfunction 181 Monitoring reach 180 Warning indicators 181 Rear seat head restraints 102 Installing 103 Removing 103 Rear towing eye 359 Rear view mirror auto-dimming 160 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 163 Activating 163 Deactivating 163 Rear window wiper/washer 54 Recommended inflation pressure 272 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 353 Recovery services For stolen vehicle 205 Refrigerant Air conditioning 376 Refueling 235 Regular checks 236 Remote controls SmartKey 92 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 205 Removing Cargo compartment cover 183 Wheel 349 Wiper blades 344 Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 334 Bulbs 333 Front lamp bulbs 335 Rear lamp bulbs 334, 341 SmartKey batteries 331 Wiper blades 344 Resetting All functions (control system) 132 All functions of a submenu 133 Fuel consumption 144 Maintenance service indicator 279 Trip odometer 121 Residual heat utilization 384 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 384 Restraint systems 62, 384 Airbags 62 Child seat recognition 62 Child seats 62 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 62 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) 62 Seat belts 62 Safety Occupant 62 Safety belts see Seat belts Safety systems Driving 80 Satellite radio (USA only) 129 Searching Radio station 129 Restraint systems see Infant and child Seat adjustment Synchronizing 102 Seat backrest restraint systems Returning from off-road driving 230 Rim 273 Rims 369 Roadside Assistance see Tele Aid RON 236 RON (Research Octane Number) 385 Roof rack 182 Rubber parts, cleaning 285 Index Seat cushion length Adjusting 104 Seating capacity 253 Seats 100 Adjusting 37 Easy entry/exit feature 100 Heater 104 Multicontour seat* 104 Split rear bench seat 183 Selecting Display 137 Selector lever 25 Folding forward 184 Returning to sitting position 184 Lock 49 Position (automatic transmission) 25 Seat belt force limiter 71 Seat belt height adjustment 48 Seat belts 62, 68 Cleaning 284 Fastening 43 Height adjustment 48 Proper use of 47, 70 Safety guidelines 66 Warning lamp 294 Seat bench Folding forward 184 Returning to sitting position 184 Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 75 Tele Aid 199 Service Parts 364 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 365 Service life (tires) 249 Service System see Maintenance 405 Index Setting Clock 25 Convenience functions 142 Cruise control 177 Daytime running lamp mode 137, 138 Higher speed in cruise control 178 Individual vehicle settings 132 Instrument lighting 120 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 140 Key-dependent memory 143 Lamps and lighting (control system) 137 Language, multifunction display 136 Locator lighting 138 Lower speed in cruise control 178 Miles/kilometers in Temperature (interior) 166 Temperature indicator 135 Time display mode 135 Units Speedometer 136 Temperature 135 Time 135 Setting current speed 177 Settings Convenience functions 142 Factory, SmartKey 94 Individual (SmartKey) 143 Lighting (control system) 137 Menus and submenus 125 Resetting all (control system) 132 Resetting in the submenu 133 Selective 94 speedometer 136 Settings menu Side marker lamps 334 Replacing bulbs 334, 340 Side markers Cleaning 282 Side windows Automatic opening 171 Cleaning 283 Closing 171, 172 Closing with SmartKey 172 Opening 171, 172 Opening fully 171 Opening with SmartKey 172 Stopping 171 Sidewall 273 Signal strength (telephone) 146 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 54 Single wipe 54 SmartKey 92 Locking and unlocking 92 Opening and closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with 175 Opening and closing windows Night security illumination 139 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 143 Slower speed in cruise control 178 Speed in cruise control 178 Speedometer display mode 136 Station selection mode 141 406 Functions in 132 Individual vehicle settings 132 Submenus 133 Shift lock 385 Shifting Gear selector lever positions 151 with 172 Shifting into optimal Gear range 150 Replacing batteries 331 Unlocking with 34 Snow chains 276 Spare parts see Parts service Spare wheel 323 Mounting 347 Speed Setting current 177 Speed settings Cruise control 178 Speedometer 25 Setting units 136 Speedometer display mode Selecting 136 Split rear bench seat 183 SRS 70, 385 Indicator lamp 294 Standing lamp, front Replacing bulbs 336 Standing lamps Replacing bulbs 334 Standing water Driving instructions 222 Starter switch 23, 35 Positions 35 Starting difficulties 49 Starting position 35 Starting the engine 48 Station (radio) Search 129 Station selection Setting 141 Steep terrain 226 Steering column Adjusting in /out 40 Adjusting up/down 40 Steering wheel Adjusting 40 Adjusting in/out 40 Adjusting up/down 40 Buttons 26 Cleaning 284 Heated 211 Stolen vehicle Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 205 Stopping Tilt/sliding sunroof 174 Windows 171 Storage bags In rear passenger compartment 193 Storage compartments 190 Armrest 191 Below armrest 191 Cup holders 192, 193 Glove box 190 In front of armrest 191 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 193 Storage bags 193 Storage spaces Cup holders 191 Storing (memory function) Positions into memory 108 Storing tires 250 Submenus Convenience 142 For settings 125 In control system 127 Instrument cluster 135 Lighting 137 Resetting functions in Control system 133 Selecting 133 Settings menu 133 Vehicle 141 Summer opening feature 172 Sun visors 162 Sunroof Messages in display 319 Index 407 Index Supplemental Restraint System Symbol messages Multifunction display 302 Synchronizing ESP 300 Head restraints 102 Seat adjustment 102 (SRS) 385 Switching Transfer case 154 Switching off Automatic central locking (control system) 141 Delayed (exterior lamps) 139 Differential locks 159 Engine 58 ESP 86 Headlamps 58 Heated steering wheel 211 Switching on Automatic central locking (control system) 141 Differential locks 158 ESP 87 Front axle differential lock 159 Headlamps 51 Heated steering wheel 211 Rear axle differential lock 159 Transfer case differential lock 158 Windshield wipers 53 408 Tachometer 25, 121 Displaying gear range 150 Overspeed range 121 Tail lamps 341 Cleaning 282 Replacing bulbs 334 Tailgate Closing 98 Message in display 320 Opening 97, 98 Tailgate lock 322 Unlocking in an emergency 325 Tar stains 281 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 376 Brake fluid 376 Coolant 374 Coolants 378 Electrical system 372 Engine 368 Engine oil 375 Engine oil additives 376 Fuel requirements 377 Index Fuels 374 Gasoline additives 377 Lubricants 374 Main dimensions 373 Premium unleaded gasoline 376 Rims and tires 369 Weights and ratings 373 Windshield and headlamp washer system 375, 380 Tele Aid 198 Emergency calls 199 Information 202 Initiating an emergency call manually 201 Messages in display 319 Remote door unlock 205 Roadside Assistance 201 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 205 System self-check 199 Tele Aid System 198 Upgrade signals 204 Tele Aid System 385 Telematics* 385 Telephone Answering a call 146 Dialing a number from the phone book 147 Ending a call 146 Loading phone book 147 Operating 145 Redialing 147 Telephone* 26, 197 Messages in display 319 Temperature Display mode 135 Setting interior temperature 166 Setting units in display 135 Tires 258 Text messages Multifunction display 298 Time Setting display mode 135 Time display mode Setting 135 TIN 273 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 274 Tire and Loading Information 252 Tire and loading terminology 271 Tire care and maintenance 249 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking 257, 259 Tire inspection 249 Tire load rating 273 Tire ply composition and material used 273 Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 189 Tightening torque 385 Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 350 Tilt/sliding sunroof 173 Tire speed rating 221, 263, 273 Tire terminology 271 Tire traction 220 Tires 248, 369 Closing 173, 328 Opening 173, 328 Opening with SmartKey 175 Stopping 174 Direction of rotation 251 Driving instructions 219 Retreads 248 Rims and tires 369 409 Index Rotating 274 Service life 249 Temperature 258, 270 Tread depth 250, 275 Wear pattern 274 Winter 275 Tools 321 Tow-away alarm 28, 89 Arming 89 Disarming 89 Disarming for transport 89 Tow-away alarm system Canceling alarm 90 Towing eye, front 359 Towing eye, rear 359 Towing the vehicle 356 Stranded vehicle 359 Transfer case differential lock Switching on 158 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Transmission gear selector lever 327 Standards 273 Unlocking manually 327 Units Transmission see Automatic transmission Tread 273 Tread depth 250 Tread depth (tires) 275 Treadwear indicators 273 Trip computer 144 Trip odometer Resetting 121 Trunk see Cargo compartment Tilt/sliding sunroof Closing with SmartKey 175 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 334 Setting speedometer units 136 Setting temperature units 135 Setting time units 135 Unlocking 34, 92 Driver’s door in an emergency 325 Fuel filler flap 235 Global 94 In an emergency 325 Selective settings 94 Tailgate in an emergency 325 Transmission gear selector lever manually 327 Vehicle in an emergency 205 With the SmartKey 34 Upgrade signals Tele Aid 204 Uphill driving Cruise control 177 Upshifting 149 Towing the vehicle - various problem Turn signals 23, 52 scenarios 358 Traction 273 Transfer case 154, 386 Gear range 154 Messages in the multifunction display 155 Switching 154 Additional in mirrors 334 Cleaning lenses 282 Front bulbs 334 Indicator lamps 25 Rear bulbs 334 Turning off Engine 58 410 Useful features 190 Ashtrays 194 Cigarette lighter 195 Electrical outlet 196 Floormats 196 Storage compartments 190 Tele Aid 198 Telephone* 197 Vehicle Data recording 20 Individual settings 132, 134 Locking 28 Locking in an emergency 326 Lowering 350 Service battery 351 Towing 356 Unlocking 28 Unlocking in an emergency 325 Vehicle battery 351 Vehicle capacity weight 273 Vehicle care 280 Cup holders 284 Engine cleaning 282 Gear selector lever 284 Hard plastic trim items 284 Headlamps 282 Instrument cluster 284 Leather upholstery 285 Light alloy wheels 284 MB Tex upholstery 285 Ornamental moldings 282 Paintwork 281 Index Plastic and rubber parts 285 Power washer 281 Seat belts 284 Side markers 282 Steering wheel 284 Tail lamps 282 Tar stains 281 Turn signals 282 Vehicle washing 282 Window cleaning 283 Wiper blades 283 Wood trims 285 Vehicle data recording 20 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 366 Vehicle jack 322 Vehicle loading terminology 271 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 274 Vehicle status message memory 131 Calling up 131 Clearing 131 Vehicle tool kit 321 Vehicle washing 282 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 366, 386 Voice control system* 386 411 Index Warning indicators Rear Parking Assist* 181 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 68 Exterior lighting 111 Maintenance service indicator 278 Parking brake 50 Warranty coverage 365 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 281 Wear pattern (tires) 274 Weights and ratings 373 Wheel change Tightening torque 350 Wheels Tires and wheels 248 Window curtain airbags 68 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 167 Replacing wiper blades 344 Washer fluid 245, 380 Washer system 380 412 Wiper blades Cleaning 283 Installing 345 Removing 344 Replacing 344 Wiper/washer Rear window 54 Wiping And washing simultaneously 54 Interval 53, 55 With windshield washer fluid 54 Wood trims Cleaning 285 Windshield washer fluid 380 Message in display 320 Mixing ratio 380 Refilling 245 Wiping with 54 Windshield washer system 380 Windshield wipers 23, 53 Fast wiper speed 53 Intermittent wiping 54 Interval wiping 55 Rear window wiper/washer 54 Replacing wiper blades 344 Single wipe 54 Switching on 53 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 54 Winter driving 275 Block heater (Canada only) 276 Snow chains 276 Tires 275 Winter driving instructions 221 Winter tires 275 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. Warning! 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. 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 July 16, 2005 GSP/TIP Printed in Germany

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2005 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual