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Contents Technical data...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...G 500 ...G 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Rims and Tires...Spare wheels...Electrical system...Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings...Main dimensions ...Vehicle weights and ratings ... 363 364 ...
Contents Technical data...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...G 500 ...G 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Rims and Tires...Spare wheels...Electrical system...Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings...Main dimensions ...Vehicle weights and ratings ... 363 364 ...
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However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well. 27 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown.
However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well. 27 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown.
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However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to reject an incoming call , or to AMG vehicles as well. 124 Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system ... a call 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown.
However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to reject an incoming call , or to AMG vehicles as well. 124 Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system ... a call 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown.
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... will be with its performance later on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of maximum rpm in each gear). During this period, avoid heavy loads (full...
... will be with its performance later on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of maximum rpm in each gear). During this period, avoid heavy loads (full...
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... the front and rear differential increases the service life and helps reduce noise from the differential locks. Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) i G 55 AMG: For better protection of the front and rear differential, the oil must be changed after the engine, the transfer case, the front differential or the...
... the front and rear differential increases the service life and helps reduce noise from the differential locks. Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) i G 55 AMG: For better protection of the front and rear differential, the oil must be changed after the engine, the transfer case, the front differential or the...
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.../rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system For more information on refilling the reservoir, see ( page 238). 237 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Brake fluid G 55 AMG Engine oil level For more information on engine oil, see "Engine oil" ( page 239).
.../rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system For more information on refilling the reservoir, see ( page 238). 237 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Brake fluid G 55 AMG Engine oil level For more information on engine oil, see "Engine oil" ( page 239).
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... oil entering the ground or water. 243 For a listing of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. G 500 G 55 AMG 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap Unscrew oil filler cap 2 from filler neck. Operation Engine compartment Adding ...engine oil Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Maintenance System (U.S. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). Using engine oils and...
... oil entering the ground or water. 243 For a listing of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. G 500 G 55 AMG 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap Unscrew oil filler cap 2 from filler neck. Operation Engine compartment Adding ...engine oil Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Maintenance System (U.S. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). Using engine oils and...
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G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs ( page 329). Left headlamp, right headlamp laterally reversed 1 Securing screw (trim panel) 2 Headlamp trim panel 3 Headlamp 336 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Headlamp unit i For vehicles with brush guard*: Fold the brush guard* down before replacing the bulbs. 4 Securing screw (headlamp) Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 110).
G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs ( page 329). Left headlamp, right headlamp laterally reversed 1 Securing screw (trim panel) 2 Headlamp trim panel 3 Headlamp 336 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Headlamp unit i For vehicles with brush guard*: Fold the brush guard* down before replacing the bulbs. 4 Securing screw (headlamp) Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 110).
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... Loosen and remove securing screws 1. Reinstall turn signal lens 2. Press new bulb 3 gently into the socket, turn clockwise until it . Remove turn signal lens 2. i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. 3 Bulb Press bulb 3 gently into the socket and turn counterclockwise and remove it engages. 1 Securing screw 2 Turn signal...
... Loosen and remove securing screws 1. Reinstall turn signal lens 2. Press new bulb 3 gently into the socket, turn clockwise until it . Remove turn signal lens 2. i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. 3 Bulb Press bulb 3 gently into the socket and turn counterclockwise and remove it engages. 1 Securing screw 2 Turn signal...
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... housing 2. i 4 Bulb Do not overtighten securing screws 1. Otherwise side marker lamp housing 2 could be damaged. 341 Reinstall dust cover 3. Tail lamp unit 3 Dust cover i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Remove dust cover 3. Press gently onto bulb 4 and turn clockwise until it engages. Replacing...
... housing 2. i 4 Bulb Do not overtighten securing screws 1. Otherwise side marker lamp housing 2 could be damaged. 341 Reinstall dust cover 3. Tail lamp unit 3 Dust cover i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Remove dust cover 3. Press gently onto bulb 4 and turn clockwise until it engages. Replacing...
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..., remove spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket ( page 323). Warning! Remove the vehicle tool kit ( page 321) and the jack ( page 322). G 55 AMG: Vehicles with more than one spare tire. Turn on the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of 50 mph (80 km/h). Remove the... spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket before undertaking any passenger exit the vehicle at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Handling will be adversely affected when the spare wheel is not the same model as the regular wheels Warning!
..., remove spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket ( page 323). Warning! Remove the vehicle tool kit ( page 321) and the jack ( page 322). G 55 AMG: Vehicles with more than one spare tire. Turn on the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of 50 mph (80 km/h). Remove the... spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket before undertaking any passenger exit the vehicle at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Handling will be adversely affected when the spare wheel is not the same model as the regular wheels Warning!
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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see technical data ( page 368). G 500 G 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The G 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator (alternator) 8 Idler pulley 9 Automatic belt tensioner a Supercharger 367
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see technical data ( page 368). G 500 G 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The G 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator (alternator) 8 Idler pulley 9 Automatic belt tensioner a Supercharger 367
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of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. Performance may vary with fuel octane ...rating. 368 to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 G 55 AMG (463.271)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97...
of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. Performance may vary with fuel octane ...rating. 368 to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 G 55 AMG (463.271)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97...
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Technical data Rims and tires Rims and Tires G 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires (radial-ply tires) 1 G 55 AMG 91/2 J x 18 EH2 1.97 in (50 mm) 285/55 R18 113V M+S1 7 /2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 1 Must not be used with snow chains. 370
Technical data Rims and tires Rims and Tires G 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires (radial-ply tires) 1 G 55 AMG 91/2 J x 18 EH2 1.97 in (50 mm) 285/55 R18 113V M+S1 7 /2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 1 Must not be used with snow chains. 370
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Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheels G 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires (radial-ply tires) 7 /2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 1 G 55 AMG 71/2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 371
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheels G 500 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires (radial-ply tires) 7 /2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 1 G 55 AMG 71/2 J x18 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 265/60 R18 110V M+S 371
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... height Wheel base Ground clearance Turning radius Track, front and rear Vehicle weights and ratings G 500 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gross Axle Weight Rating, 1 2 G 55 AMG 185.6 in (4715 mm) 73.4 in (1864 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) 112.2 in (2850 mm) 8.3 in (211 mm) 523.6 in (13.3 m) 59.1 in (1501... (4715 mm) 71.3 in (1811 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) 112.2 in (2850 mm) 8.3 in (211 mm) 523.6 in (13.3 m) 59.6 in (1515 mm) G 55 AMG 6615 lb (3000 kg) 3195 lb (1450 kg) 3965 lb (1800 kg) 1 6615 lb (3000 kg) 3110 lb (1410 kg) 3965 lb (1800 kg) 2 front2...
... height Wheel base Ground clearance Turning radius Track, front and rear Vehicle weights and ratings G 500 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gross Axle Weight Rating, 1 2 G 55 AMG 185.6 in (4715 mm) 73.4 in (1864 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) 112.2 in (2850 mm) 8.3 in (211 mm) 523.6 in (13.3 m) 59.1 in (1501... (4715 mm) 71.3 in (1811 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) 112.2 in (2850 mm) 8.3 in (211 mm) 523.6 in (13.3 m) 59.6 in (1515 mm) G 55 AMG 6615 lb (3000 kg) 3195 lb (1450 kg) 3965 lb (1800 kg) 1 6615 lb (3000 kg) 3110 lb (1410 kg) 3965 lb (1800 kg) 2 front2...
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... US gal (13.0 l) 374 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at an Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. A 001 989 28 03 10 Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J1703 Hypoid gear... SAF-XJ MB Power Steering Fluid, or approved Dexron III ATF Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (average of G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 2.96 US qt (2.8 l) 0.47 - 0.63 US qt (0.45 - 0.6 l) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l)...
... US gal (13.0 l) 374 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at an Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. A 001 989 28 03 10 Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J1703 Hypoid gear... SAF-XJ MB Power Steering Fluid, or approved Dexron III ATF Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (average of G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG G 500 G 55 AMG Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 2.96 US qt (2.8 l) 0.47 - 0.63 US qt (0.45 - 0.6 l) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l)...
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G 500 G 55 AMG approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze approx. 13.4 US qt (12.7 l) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (...longer than those called for their suitability in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 375 Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and...Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Failure to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
G 500 G 55 AMG approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze approx. 13.4 US qt (12.7 l) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (...longer than those called for their suitability in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 375 Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and...Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Failure to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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...engines be specifically formulated to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in hot southern regions), you bring your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. The coolant is strongly recommended for service. 379 freeze protection - 35°F ...45°C) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) parts. (Failure to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model G 500 G 55 AMG Approx. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of the winter season (or once a year in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore, the following...
...engines be specifically formulated to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in hot southern regions), you bring your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. The coolant is strongly recommended for service. 379 freeze protection - 35°F ...45°C) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) parts. (Failure to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model G 500 G 55 AMG Approx. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of the winter season (or once a year in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore, the following...