Mercedes-benz Amg g 2021 series Owner's manual

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Edition A 2021

G-Class

Mercedes-AMG Supplement

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As at 09.12.19

Thank youfor purchasing a Mercedes-AMG

Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's

Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with

your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer

operating lifespan of thevehicle, follow the

instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐

tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to

damage to thevehicle or injury to people.

Damage to thevehicle resulting from the disre‐

gard of the instructions is not coveredby the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

The standard equipment and product description

of your vehicle may vary and depends on thefol‐

lowing factors:

RModel

ROrder

RNational version

RAvailability

Mercedes-AMG reservestheright to introduce

changes in thefollowing areas:

RDesign

REquipment

RTechnical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐

fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐

trations.

The following documents are integral parts of

thevehicle:

RDigital Operator's Manual

RPrinted Operator's Manual

RMaintenance Booklet

REquipment-dependent Supplements

Keep these documents in thevehicle at all

times. If you sell thevehicle, always pass all of

the documents on to the new owner.

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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

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Symbols ........................................................ 3

At aglance .................................................... 4

Cockpit ........................................................... 4

General notes............................................... 7

Operator's Manual .......................................... 7

Operating safety .............................................7

Qualified specialist workshop .........................8

Correct use of thevehicle ...............................8

Limited Warranty ............................................ 9

Driving and parking ................................... 10

Driving .......................................................... 10

DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 12

Automatic transmission ................................ 13

Driving and driving safety systems ................14

Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐

tons .............................................................. 19

Instrument Display and on-board

computer.................................................... 20

Notes on the Instrument Display and on-

board computer ............................................ 20

Calling up displays on thePerformance

menu ............................................................ 20

Displaying and starting RACE TIMER on

thePerformance menu ................................. 22

Wheels and tires ........................................ 24

Changing a wheel .........................................24

Technical data ............................................ 25

Operating fluids ............................................ 25

Vehicle data .................................................. 26

Trailer hitch .................................................. 29

Display messages and warning/indi‐

cator lamps ................................................. 31

Display messages ......................................... 31

Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 31

Index ........................................................... 34

2Contents

In this Operator's Manual, you will find thefol‐

lowing symbols:

&DANGER Danger due to not observing

thewarning notices

Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐

ards that may endanger your health or life, or

the health or life of others.

#Observe thewarning notices.

+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage due to failure to observe envi‐

ronmental notes

Environmental notes include information on

environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐

ronmentally responsible disposal.

#Observe environmental notes.

*NOTE Damage to property due to failure

to observe notes on material damage

Notes on material damage inform you of

risks which may lead to your vehicle being

damaged.

#Observe notes on material damage.

%These symbols indicate useful instructions

or further information that could be helpful

to you.

#Instruction

(/page)Further information on a topic

Display Information on the multifunction dis‐

play/media display

4Highest menu level, which is to be

selected in the multimedia system

5Relevant submenus, which are to be

selected in the multimedia system

*Indicates a cause

Symbols 3

Left-hand-drive vehicles

4At aglance – Cockpit

1Steering wheel gearshift paddles →13

2Combination switch

3Instrument display →20

4DIRECT SELECT lever

5Media display

6Start/stop button

ECO start/stop function →10

7PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps

8Activate/deactivate the differential locks

9Touchpad

AClimate control systems

BGlove box

CHazard warning light system

DStorage compartment

EController forvolume and switching sound

on/off

Switches the multimedia system on/off

FAMG performance exhaust system →11

GActive Parking Assist

HLOW RANGE off-road gear

IActivating/deactivating ESP®→14

JAMG adaptive sport suspension system →17

KManual gearshifting →13

LDYNAMIC SELECT switch →12

MCalls up the main functions of the multimedia

system

NControl panel forthe multimedia system

OAMG steering-wheel buttons →19

PAdjusts thesteering wheel

Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off

QControl panel:

On-board computer →20

Cruise control

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

At aglance – Cockpit 5

RDiagnostics connection

SOpens the hood

TElectric parking brake

ULight switch

VControl panel for:

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

6At aglance – Cockpit

Operator's Manual

This Supplement provides information on all the

important functions of your AMG vehicle that are

either not described or differ from the descrip‐

tions in thevehicle Operator's Manual. This

information supplements or replaces the corre‐

sponding sections in thevehicle Operator's Man‐

ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple‐

ment replace the Operator's Manual.

This Supplement describes all models, and

standard and optional equipment foryour vehi‐

cle, as available at the time of going to press.

Country-specific differences are possible. Bear

in mind that your vehicle may not feature all

functions described here. This is also the case

for systems and functions relevant to safety.

Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may

differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐

tions.

The original purchase contract documentation

foryour vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐

tems in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning

equipment and operation, please consult an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the

Maintenance Booklet are important documents

and should be kept in thevehicle.

Operating safety

&WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐

functions or system failures

To avoid malfunctions or system failures:

#Always have the prescribed service and

maintenance work as well any required

repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐

cialist workshop.

&WARNING Risk of accident or injury due

to incorrect modifications on electronic

component parts

Modification of electronic components, their

software or wiring could impair their function

and/or the function of other networked com‐

ponent parts or safety-relevant systems.

This can endanger the operating safety of the

vehicle.

#Nevertamper with the wiring and elec‐

tronic component parts or their soft‐

ware.

#You should have all work on electrical

and electronic components carried out

at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the "On-board electronics" section in

"Technical data" in thevehicle Operator's Man‐

ual.

&WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable

materials on hot parts of theexhaust

system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact

with hot parts of theexhaust system.

General notes 7

#When driving on unpavedroads or off-

road, regularly check thevehicle under‐

side.

#Remove trapped plants or other flam‐

mable material, in particular.

#If there is damage, consult a qualified

specialist workshop immediately.

*NOTE Damage to thevehicle

In thefollowing situations, in particular, there

is a risk of damage to thevehicle:

RThe vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a

high curb or an unpavedroad

RThe vehicle is driven toofast over an

obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐

hole

RA heavy object strikesthe underbody or

chassis components

In situations such as this, the body, the

underbody, chassis components, wheels or

tires could be damaged without the damage

being visible. Components damaged in this

way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of

an accident, may not absorb the loads that

arise as intended.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐

mable materials such as leaves, grass or

twigs can collect between the underbody and

the underbody paneling. These materials may

ignite if they come into contact with hot

parts on theexhaust system.

#Have thevehicle checked and repaired

immediately at a qualified specialist

workshop.

#If driving safety is impaired while con‐

tinuing your journey, pull over and stop

thevehicle immediately in accordance

with the traffic conditions, and contact

aqualified specialist workshop.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐

fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary

special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐

rectly carry out thework required on your vehi‐

cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant

works.

Forthefollowing, always have your vehicle

checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐

ter:

Rsafety-relevant works

Rservice and maintenance work

Rrepair work

Rmodifications as well as installations and

conversions

Rwork on electronic components

Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benz

service center.

Correct use of thevehicle

If youremove any warning stickers,you or others

could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave

warning stickers in position.

Observe thefollowing information in particular

when driving your vehicle:

Rthe safety notes in this manual

8General notes

Rtechnical data forthevehicle

Rtrafficrules and regulations

Rlaws and safetystandards pertaining to

motorvehicles

Limited Warranty

*NOTE Damage to thevehicle arising

from violation of these operating instruc‐

tions.

Damage to thevehicle can arise from viola‐

tion of these operating instructions.

This damage is not covered either by the

Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the

New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

#Follow the instructions in these operat‐

ing instructions on proper operation of

your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐

cle damage.

General notes 9

Driving

Breaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during thefirst

1,000 miles (1,500 km):

Rdrive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds.

Rdo not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).

Rallow the engine to reach a maximum engine

speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm) only briefly.

Rdrive thevehicle in drive program A.

Rchange gear before thetachometer needle is

Ôof thewayto thered area of thetachome‐

ter.

Rdo not shift down a gear manually in order to

brake.

Ravoid overstraining thevehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle.

Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal past

the pressure point (kickdown).

Ronly increase the engine speed gradually and

accelerate thevehicle to full speed after

1,000 miles (1,500 km).

This also applies when the engine or parts of the

drivetrain have been replaced.

Please also observe thefollowing breaking-in

notes:

RIn certain driving and driving safety systems,

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐

tain distance is being driven afterthevehicle

has been delivered or afterrepairs. Full sys‐

tem effectiveness is not reached until the

end of this teach-in process.

RBrakepads, brake discs and tires that are

either new or have been replaced only ach‐

ieve optimum braking effect and grip after

several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐

pensate forthereduced braking effect by

applying greaterforceto the brake pedal.

Operation of the ECO start/stop function

The engine is switched off automatically in the

following situations if all vehicle conditions for

an automatic engine stop are met:

Ryou brake thevehicle to astandstill in trans‐

mission position hor i.

If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐

sion position hor i,the engine will automati‐

cally stop in thefollowing situations:

Ryoustop behind a vehicle that is pulling

away.

Ryoustop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐

cle in front of you.

Ryou turn thesteering wheel hard at a low

speed.

%In transmission position k,the engine is

not switched off automatically even when

the HOLD function is switched on.

The engine is restarted automatically if:

Ryourelease the brake pedal in transmission

position hwhen the HOLD function is not

active and thevehicle does not start to

move.

Ryou shift from transmission position j.

Ryourelease the brake pedal and thevehicle

starts to move on a gentle downhill gradient

at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).

Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.

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Ryou permanently activate manual gearshift‐

ing.

Ryou pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐

shift paddle.

Ran automatic engine start is required by the

vehicle.

If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/

stop function and you leave thevehicle, a warn‐

ing tone sounds. In addition, theVehicle Ready

to Drive Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting

message appears in the multifunction display. If

you do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is

automatically switched off after one minute.

AMG Performance exhaust system

Function of the AMG Performance exhaust

system

Changing the position of theexhaust gasflaps

allows youto select the sound characteristics of

the AMG Performance exhaust system:

RClosed exhaust gasflaps: comfort character‐

istic (balanced)

ROpen exhaust gasflaps: sporty characteristic

(powerful)

Operating the AMG Performance exhaust

system

#Press button 1.

The sporty characteristic (powerful) is selec‐

ted when indicator lamp 2lights up.

Information on the AMG high performance

brake system

The AMG high performance brake system is

designed for heavy loads. This may lead to noise

when braking. This effect can also occur after

washing thevehicle.

The noise depends on thefollowing factors:

RSpeed

RBrake force

REnvironmental conditions, e.g. temperature

and air humidity

%Have the brake system checked at a quali‐

fied specialist workshop after it has been

subjected to extreme loads.

Driving and parking 11

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the on-road drive programs

Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change

between thefollowing drive programs:

o(Slippery): optimized pulling away and

driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐

pery road conditions

=(Individual): individual setting of drive,

suspension, steering and ECO start/stop

function

A(Comfort): comfortable and economical

driving by shifting up early and the ECO

start/stop function

C(Sport): sporty driving, optimized shift

points and more direct handling

B(Sport +): especially sporty driving,

acoustic signal when shifting down, opti‐

mal switching times and quicker pulling-

away

The Adrive program is recommended in city

traffic and stop-and-go traffic.

%The Adrive program is always automati‐

cally active afterthevehicle is restarted.

Function of the off-road programs

If the differential locksforthe transfer case are

engaged, thevehicle changes automatically to

the drive programF(Trail).

Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change

between thefollowing drive programs:

ë(Sand): tight suspension and steering set‐

ting, optimized for driving on sand

F(Trail): comfortable suspension and steer‐

ing setting, optimized for driving on

unpavedroads and loose ground

G(Rock): tight suspension tuning and com‐

fortable steering setting, optimized for

driving in difficult terrain and on hard,

rockyground

%You can switch between the drive programs

only in the order given above.You cannot

switch directly between Sand and Rock.

Disengage all differential locks to return to the

on-road drive programs.

%See thevehicle Operator's Manual for fur‐

ther information on the function and opera‐

tion of the differential locks.

Depending on the drive program selected, the

following vehicle characteristics will change:

RDrive (engine management)

RTransmission management

RESP®

RSuspension

RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps

RSteering

RAvailability of the ECO start/stop function

RDriver assistance systems

RAvailability of glide mode

%You can also change thefollowing vehicle

characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐

ter console:

RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps

RECO start/stop function

RESP®

RSuspension

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RManual gearshifting

Automatic transmission

Manual gearshifting

#To activate/deactivate:press button 1.

If indicator lamp 2is lit, manual gearshift‐

ing is activated. The current gear is displayed

in the multifunction display.

%To permanently shift thegears manually in

drive program=using thesteering wheel

gearshift paddles, select theM(Manual) set‐

ting forthe transmission.

*NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐

ing up too late

The automatic transmission does not shift up

in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐

iting speed is reached.

The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐

vent the engine from overrevving.

#Shift up before the engine speed rea‐

ches thered area in thetachometer.

#To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 2.

#To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 1.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you

cannot change gear using thesteering wheel

gearshift paddles. In this case, segments 1

light up red.

Gearshift recommendation

The gearshift recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

Driving and parking 13

#If gearshift recommendation message 1is

shown on the multifunction display, shift to

therecommended gear.

%Gearshift recommendation is active only if

you have activated manual gearshifting with

the button on the center console.

Using kickdown

#Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐

erator pedal beyond the pressure point.

The automatic transmission shifts up to the next

gear when the maximum engine speed is

reached to protect the engine from overrevving.

%If you have activated manual gearshifting

with the button in the center console, the

transmission does not react to the kick‐

down.

Glide mode function

With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode

helps youto reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterized by thefollowing:

RThe combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and thevehicle continues to

roll.

RThe Jsymbol appears in the multifunc‐

tion display.

Glide mode is activated if thefollowing condi‐

tions are met:

RThe ECO start/stop function is switched on.

RDrive program =is selected with the

drive setting "Moderate".

RThe speed is within a suitable range.

RThe road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.

RYou are no longer depressing the accelerator

or brake pedal.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the

conditions is no longer met.

Driving and driving safety systems

Functions of ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro‐

gram)

&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is

malfunctioning

If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carry

out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other

driving safety systems are switched off.

#Drive on carefully.

#Have ESP®checked at a qualified spe‐

cialist workshop.

You can select between thefollowing modes of

ESP®:

RESP®ON

RESP®SPORT

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RESP®OFF

Characteristics when ESP®is activated

ESP®monitors and improves driving stability and

traction, particularly in thefollowing situations:

RWhen pulling away on a wet or slippery road.

RWhen braking.

RVehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer opera‐

tion from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the

vehicle/trailer combination begins to sway

from side to side.

RIn strong side winds when you are driving

faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).

ESP®can stabilize thevehicle by intervening in

thefollowing ways:

ROne or more wheels are braked.

RThe engine output is adapted according to

the situation.

ESP®is activated every time the engine is star‐

tedregardless of whether ESP®was in ESP®

SPORT or deactivated before the engine was

switched off.

If the÷ESP®warning lamp flashes in the

instrument cluster, one or severalvehicle wheels

has reached its grip limit:

RAdapt the driving styleto suit the prevailing

road and weather conditions.

RDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum‐

stances.

ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as

is necessary.

Characteristics of ESP®SPORT

&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®

SPORT is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP®SPORT, there is an

increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐

dent.

#Activate ESP®SPORT only in the cir‐

cumstances described below.

When ESP®SPORT is activated, theåand

Æwarning lamps light up continuously in the

instrument cluster.

Select ESP®SPORT when thevehicle's own

oversteering and understeering characteristics

are desired, e.g. on designated roads.

Driving with ESP®SPORT or with ESP®deactiva‐

tedrequires an extremely qualified and experi‐

enced driver.

If ESP®SPORT is activated and one or more

wheels start to spin, the÷ESP®warning

lamp on the instrument clusterflashes. ESP®

then only stabilizes thevehicle to a limited

degree.

ESP®SPORT also has thefollowing characteris‐

tics:

RESP®only improves driving stability to a limi‐

ted degree.

RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

RThe engine's torque is only restricted to a

limited degree and the drive wheels can spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐

ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐

ces.

Driving and parking 15

RESP®continues to provide assistance when

the brakes are firmly applied.

RVehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of

thevehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated

&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is

deactivated

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carry

out vehicle stabilization.

#ESP®should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

When ESP®is deactivated, theåand ¤

warning lamps light up continuously in the

instrument cluster.

Deactivating ESP®has thefollowing effects:

RDriving stability will no longer be improved.

RThe drive wheels could spin.

RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

RVehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of

thevehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.

%Even when ESP®is deactivated, you are still

assistedby ESP®when braking hard.

It may be best to activate ESP®SPORT or deacti‐

vate ESP®in thefollowing situations:

RWhen using snow chains.

RIn deep snow.

ROn sand or gravel.

%Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

action, which enhances traction.

%Activate ESP®as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP®will

otherwise not be able to stabilize thevehicle

if thevehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts

to spin.

If the÷ESP®warning lamp lights up continu‐

ously even when ESP®is activated, ESP®is not

available due to a malfunction.

Observe any information which may be displayed

in the instrument cluster:

RIndicator and warning lamps

RDisplay messages

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.

ETS/4ETS can improvethevehicle's traction by

intervening in thefollowing ways:

RThe drive wheels are braked individually if

they spin.

RMore drive torque is transferredto the wheel

or wheels with traction.

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Activating/deactivating ESP®(Electronic Sta‐

bility Program)

#To activate ESP®SPORT: briefly press but‐

ton1.

The åand Æwarning lamps appear in

the instrument cluster.

#To deactivate ESP®:press and hold button

1until theåand ¤warning lamps

appear in the instrument cluster.

#To activate ESP®:Briefly press switch 1.

The å,Æand ¤warning lamps go

out.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which may be shown in the

instrument cluster.

AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Function of AMG adaptive sport suspension

system

AMG adaptive sport suspension system is a vari‐

able adjustable damping for improved driving

characteristics and ensures the best possible

suspension, even with a laden vehicle. The

damping is adjusted depending on the drive pro‐

gram selected and can also be adjusted man‐

ually.

The damping is set individually for each wheel

and is affected by thefollowing factors:

RDriving style, e.g. sporty

RRoad condition, e.g. bumps

RThe damper setting or drive program selec‐

ted

AMG adaptive sport suspension system compri‐

ses thefollowing components:

RSteel suspension

RThree damper settings: COMFORT,SPORT

and SPORT+

RAdaptive Damping System with constant

damping force adjustment

RDYNAMIC SELECT switch

RSuspension setting button

Suspension settings of the drive programs

Drive programs oand A: