User manual MERCEDES G 55 AMG MANUAL 2003

[. . . ] G 500 G 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. [. . . ] To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, always use partition net when transporting cargo. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. i The rear cargo area is the preferred place to carry objects. The enlarged cargo area (rear seats folded) should only be used for items which do not fit in the rear cargo area alone. Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible against front or rear seat backrest since it influences the handling characteristics of the vehicle. 174 Controls in detail Loading Cargo tie-down rings Warning! G While the partition net will help protect you from smaller objects, it cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger area in an accident. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo area floor. The cargo area is provided with four tie-down anchors. Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. 175 Controls in detail Useful features Useful features Interior storage spaces Warning!The glove box is illuminated with SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 when opening the lid. G G To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident and sudden maneuvers. i The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. Closing the glove box Push lid up to close. Glove box Warning! G 1 Unlocked position 2 Locked position 3 Handle Do not load items on the roof. It may cause instability during some maneuvers which could result in an accident. 176 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments below the armrest Closing small compartment Lower armrest until it engages in lock. Storage compartment in front of armrest Opening Slide cover 3 backward. Closing Slide cover 3 forward. i Located in the cover of the storage compartment is a storage area for small items such as checks. Closing large compartment Lower armrest until it engages in lock. i In the large storage compartment there is a storage area for up to three CDs. 177 Controls in detail Useful features Cup holders Warning!Cup holder next to the armrest Cup holder in front passenger footwell G When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers. Place cup holder bracket 1 into recess. If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can for example, be stored in the storage compartment below the armrest or in storage pouch on the door panel. Swing bracket 1 upwards until it clicks into place. ! Fold the cup holder closed before moving the front passenger seat fully forward. 178 Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder in rear passenger footwell Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. Ashtrays Center console ashtray G Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects having sharp edges in the parcel net. ! Before folding the seat backrest forward and the rear seat bench down, be sure that all containers in the rear cup holder are removed. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. 1 Ashtray 2 Cigarette lighter 3 Cover plate Opening ashtray Briefly push the cover plate 3. The ashtray opens automatically. ! When large objects are stored in the parcel net, do not slide the seat fully forward, it could damage them. 179 Controls in detail Useful features Removing the ashtray insert Warning!Reinstalling the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. Reinstalling the ashtray insert Position the insert and close the cover. G The insert will protrude a short distance. Remove insert 5 in direction of arrow. Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. [. . . ] It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Shift lock When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector lever from being moved out of position P without key turned and brake pedal depressed. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning device and airbags. [. . . ]