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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! Additional instructions for hill driving). Drive 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. 214 Avoid accelerating by kick-down by...
... engine speeds to the permissible maximum. ! Additional instructions for hill driving). Drive 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. 214 Avoid accelerating by kick-down by...
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.... All of the above instructions, as may apply to perform the front and rear axle oil change. 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...
.... All of the above instructions, as may apply to perform the front and rear axle oil change. 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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...thickness and leaks immediately. Tire inflation pressure For more information, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" ( page 259). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "...( page 290). 1 Coolant 2 Brake fluid i Opening the hood, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 374). Brake fluid G 55 AMG Engine oil level For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Engine oil" ( page 239). For information on refilling the reservoir, see "Windshield/rear...
...thickness and leaks immediately. Tire inflation pressure For more information, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" ( page 259). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "...( page 290). 1 Coolant 2 Brake fluid i Opening the hood, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 374). Brake fluid G 55 AMG Engine oil level For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Engine oil" ( page 239). For information on refilling the reservoir, see "Windshield/rear...
Owner's Manual
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...to overfill with Maintenance System (U.S. Be careful not to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of specification other than those expressly required for by oil entering ...the ground or water. 243 vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). 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. Using engine oils and...
...to overfill with Maintenance System (U.S. Be careful not to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of specification other than those expressly required for by oil entering ...the ground or water. 243 vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). 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. Using engine oils and...
Owner's Manual
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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). G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs ( page 329).
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... screw 2 Turn signal lens Loosen and remove securing screws 1. Front side marker shown 1 Securing screw 2 Side marker lamp housing Loosen and remove securing screws 1. i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. 3 Bulb Press bulb 3 gently into the socket and turn signal lens 2 could be damaged. 340 Install and tighten...
... screw 2 Turn signal lens Loosen and remove securing screws 1. Front side marker shown 1 Securing screw 2 Side marker lamp housing Loosen and remove securing screws 1. i G 55 AMG: Remove the protective grille before replacing bulbs. 3 Bulb Press bulb 3 gently into the socket and turn signal lens 2 could be damaged. 340 Install and tighten...
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... cover 3. Otherwise side marker lamp housing 2 could be damaged. 341 Press new bulb 4 gently into side marker lamp housing 2. 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. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb...
... cover 3. Otherwise side marker lamp housing 2 could be damaged. 341 Press new bulb 4 gently into side marker lamp housing 2. 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. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb...
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...) and the jack ( page 322). 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. G G If the spare tire is more than six years old or is not the same model as the regular wheels Warning...! Have any further steps. 346 G 55 AMG: Vehicles with more than one spare tire. Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on...
...) and the jack ( page 322). 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. G G If the spare tire is more than six years old or is not the same model as the regular wheels Warning...! Have any further steps. 346 G 55 AMG: Vehicles with more than one spare tire. Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on...
Owner's Manual
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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 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).
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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 Premium fuel required. 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...
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 Premium fuel required. 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...
Owner's Manual
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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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... 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) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l) 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l) Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes...
... 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) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l) 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) approx. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l) Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes...
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... in our engines and durability for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. Failure to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Follow suggested mixing ratios ( page 380). Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in engine... oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to do so will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 375 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 ...
... in our engines and durability for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. Failure to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Follow suggested mixing ratios ( page 380). Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in engine... oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to do so will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 375 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... southern regions), you bring your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. The use in such engines be specifically formulated to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. 379... The coolant is strongly recommended for use of aluminum parts. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in your vehicle to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model G 500 G 55 AMG...
... southern regions), you bring your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. The use in such engines be specifically formulated to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. 379... The coolant is strongly recommended for use of aluminum parts. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in your vehicle to protect the aluminum Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model G 500 G 55 AMG...