Mercedes-Benz G-Class User manual

G-Class
Owner's Manual
Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening and closing ........................... 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 89
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 103
Climate control ................................. 123
Driving and parking .......................... 141
On-board computer and displays .... 209
Stowing and features ....................... 265
Maintenance and care ...................... 285
Breakdown assistance ..................... 299
Wheels and tyres .............................. 317
Technical data ................................... 333
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 278
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 62
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 197
4MATIC off-road system ................... 197
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 193
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 61
AdBlue®
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 341
topping up ..................................... 160
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 342
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 41
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ................................................. 50
Triggering ......................................... 39
Windowbag ...................................... 42
Air conditioning
Windscreen heating ....................... 132
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (white display message) .... 240
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 139
Rear ............................................... 140
Setting ........................................... 139
Setting the centre air vents ........... 139
Setting the side air vents ............... 139
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 201
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 225
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 172
Aquaplaning ....................................... 167
Ashtray ............................................... 277
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 220
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .................. 290, 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ........................................... 64
Interior motion sensor ..................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
Tow-away protection ........................ 65
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 236
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 292
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 147
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 146
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 105
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 153
Display message ............................ 248
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 151
Driving tips .................................... 152
Emergency running mode .............. 156
Engaging drive position .................. 151
Engaging neutral ............................ 150
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Engaging the park position ............ 150
Important safety notes .................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 152
Manual drive program .................... 154
4Index

Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 150
Overview ........................................ 149
Problem (fault) ............................... 156
Program selector button ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 144
Selector lever ................................ 149
Shift ranges ................................... 153
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 153
Trailer towing ................................. 152
Transmission position display ........ 150
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 156
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 134
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 134
Malfunction .................................... 138
Problem (display message) ............ 138
Remote control .............................. 135
Setting ........................................... 223
Setting the departure time ............. 136
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 134
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 135
Problem (display message) ............ 138
Remote control .............................. 135
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 346
B
Backrest (display message) ............. 249
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) .............................. 137
Changing (key) ................................. 71
Checking (key) ................................. 71
Important safety guidelines (key) ..... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 309
Overview ........................................ 305
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 39
Function ........................................... 47
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Display message ............................ 243
Notes/function .............................. 190
Trailer towing ................................. 192
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 341
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 287
Display message ............................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening ......................................... 287
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 232
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 61
Display message ............................ 235
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 229
Driving tips .................................... 165
High-performance brake system .... 166
Important safety notes .................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 164
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 118
Cornering light function ................. 117
Foglamps ....................................... 117
Rear foglamp ................................. 118
Reversing lamp .............................. 118
Tail lamp ........................................ 118
see Changing bulbs
Index 5

C
Cabriolet
Draught stop .................................... 84
Soft top ............................................ 81
Tonneau cover ................................. 85
Cabriolet soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 292
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 293
Chrome parts ................................. 295
Display ........................................... 296
Headlamps ..................................... 294
High-pressure cleaner .................... 292
Interior ........................................... 296
Matt paintwork .............................. 293
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim .................................... 296
Reversing camera .......................... 295
Seat belt ........................................ 297
Seat covers .................................... 296
Sensors ......................................... 294
Tail pipes ....................................... 295
Trailer coupling .............................. 295
Trim strips ..................................... 296
Wheels ........................................... 293
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 294
Wooden trim .................................. 296
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 218
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 68
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 32
Upper section .................................. 32
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 118
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Changing gears .................................. 152
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 171
Before driving off-road ................... 170
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 48
Restraint systems ............................ 48
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 50
ISOFIX .............................................. 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 49
Recommendations ........................... 56
Suitable positions ............................ 54
Top Tether ....................................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................... 54
Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 295
Cigarette lighter ................................ 277
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 126
Controlling automatically ............... 130
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 128
Demisting the windows .................. 132
Demisting the windscreen ............. 131
Important safety notes .................. 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125
Overview of systems ...................... 124
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 130
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 133
Setting the air distribution ............. 131
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the air vents ...................... 139
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 133
6Index

Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see Separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 108
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 289
Display message ............................ 237
Notes ............................................. 343
Temperature (on-board computer) . 225
Temperature gauge ........................ 212
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 110
Courtesy lights .................................. 114
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Display message ............................ 245
Driving system ............................... 173
Selecting ........................................ 175
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 275
Important safety notes .................. 275
Rear compartment ......................... 275
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 105
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Interior lighting .............................. 222
Diagnostics connection ...................... 22
Diesel .................................................. 339
Diesel particle filter .......................... 164
Differential locks ............................... 204
Digital speedometer ......................... 216
Dipped-beam headlamp
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 234
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 104
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 296
Display message
ASSYST service interval display ..... 290
General information ....................... 228
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 228
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Driving systems ............................. 241
Engine ............................................ 237
Key ................................................ 251
Lights ............................................. 234
Safety systems .............................. 229
Tyres .............................................. 245
Vehicle ........................................... 248
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 220
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 262
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 243
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 187
Driving tips .................................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Selecting ........................................ 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Index 7

Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 74
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 68
Display message ............................ 249
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (from the inside) ................ 73
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 35
Doors
Overview .......................................... 73
Draught stop ........................................ 84
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 153
Display ........................................... 150
Manual ........................................... 154
Driver's seat
Display message ............................ 249
Drive system
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 104
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 172
Driving downhill ............................. 173
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 173
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 167
Driving safety system
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 64
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 60
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 62
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 61
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Overview .......................................... 60
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 178
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 190
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 241
Distronic Plus ................................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 196
PARKTRONIC ................................. 197
Reversing camera .......................... 200
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 178
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 167
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Brakes ........................................... 165
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Downhill gradient ........................... 165
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 167
Driving on sand .............................. 171
Driving over obstacles ................... 171
Gravel roads .................................. 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Off-road driving .............................. 169
Off-road fording ............................. 167
Snow chains .................................. 320
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 104
Towing a trailer .............................. 206
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Tyre grip ........................................ 166
Tyre ruts ........................................ 171
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 218
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 218
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 224
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 224
8Index

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 146
General information ....................... 145
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 82
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Removing ......................................... 70
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 74
Engine
Display message ............................ 237
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 337
Jump-starting ................................. 309
Running irregularly ......................... 148
Starting problems .......................... 148
Starting the engine with the key .... 144
Stopping ........................................ 163
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 335
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 342
Checking the oil level ..................... 287
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 341
Temperature (on-board computer) . 225
Topping up ..................................... 289
Viscosity ........................................ 342
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 20
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 20
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 226
Deactivating/activating ................... 63
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 62
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 295
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 100
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 100
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
Parking position ............................. 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 301
First-aid kit ......................................... 301
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 328
Raising the vehicle ......................... 326
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 305
Floormat ............................................. 283
Foglamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 269
Index 9

Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 283
Mobile phone ................................. 335
Two-way radio ................................ 335
Front foglamp (display message) .... 236
Front-passenger seat
Display message ............................ 249
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics .................. 215
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 215
Displaying the range ...................... 215
Fuel gauge ..................................... 211
Grade (petrol) ................................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 339
Premium-grade unleaded petrol ..... 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Quality (diesel) ............................... 339
Refuelling ....................................... 156
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 338
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 291
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 158
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Fuel filter (white display message) . 240
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Gauge ............................................ 211
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 314
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 316
Dashboard ..................................... 315
Front-passenger footwell ............... 315
Transmission tunnel ....................... 315
Fuse extractor ................................... 314
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 314
Before changing ............................. 314
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 315
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 314
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 315
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 315
Important safety notes .................. 314
In the battery case ......................... 316
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 283
Frequencies ................................... 283
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening/closing the garage door .. 282
Programming the remote control ... 280
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 334
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 296
Glove compartment .......................... 267
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 173
H
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 109
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 108
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 343
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Misting up ...................................... 110
Topping up the cleaning system .... 290
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Fitting/removing (rear) .................... 93
Luxury .............................................. 92
Resetting (front) ............................... 93
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 292
Hill start assist .................................. 145
10 Index

HOLD function
Function/notes ............................. 196
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 64
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 260
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 262
Engine diagnostics ......................... 259
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 235
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 211
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 251
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 212
Interior lighting ................................. 110
Automatic control system .............. 111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Luggage compartment lighting ...... 112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 112
Rear interior lighting ...................... 113
Interior motion sensor ........................ 65
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 51
J
Jack
Pump lever ..................................... 327
Storage location ............................ 302
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 309
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 251
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Emergency key element ................... 70
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Malfunction ...................................... 72
Modifying the programming ............. 69
Overview .......................................... 68
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Key positions
Key ................................................ 143
Kickdown
Manual drive program .................... 155
L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 226
Lashing eyelets ................................. 271
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 235
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 222
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 105
Cornering light function ................. 110
Courtesy lights ............................... 114
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 105
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Foglamps ....................................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
Headlamp flasher ........................... 109
Light switch ................................... 104
Main-beam headlamps ................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear foglamp ................................. 107
Side lamps ..................................... 107
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 222
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 105
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 222
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 236
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 179
Index 11

Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 178
Loading guidelines ............................ 266
Locking
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From the inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 73
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 74
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 223
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 202
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 272
Notes/function .............................. 271
Opening and closing ...................... 272
Overview ........................................ 271
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
Important safety notes .................. 268
Overview ........................................ 268
Luggage net ....................................... 268
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 94
Luxury head restraint ......................... 92
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 320
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 293
Memory card (audio) ......................... 218
Memory function ............................... 102
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 228
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 276
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 335
Important notes ............................. 278
Installation ..................................... 335
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 279
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 280
Transmission output (maximum) .... 335
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 279
MP3
Operating ....................................... 218
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 214
Permanent display ......................... 221
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 214
Operating the on-board computer . 213
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 42
Resetting after being triggered ........ 43
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 142
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 38
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 204
Off-road ABS .................................... 61
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Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 170
Driving on sand .............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 169
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Off-road fording ................................. 167
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 197
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 225
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Audio menu ................................... 217
Convenience submenu .................. 224
Display messages .......................... 228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 187
Factory setting submenu ............... 225
Heating submenu ........................... 223
Important safety notes .................. 210
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 221
Light submenu ............................... 222
Menu overview .............................. 214
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 216
Operating video DVD ..................... 218
Operation ....................................... 213
RACETIMER ................................... 226
Service menu ................................. 220
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 215
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 215
Vehicle submenu ........................... 223
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 212
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293
Parking ............................................... 163
Engaging park position .................. 150
Important safety notes .................. 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Operating ....................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 199
Driving system ............................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
Problem (fault) ............................... 200
Sensor range ................................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Warning display ............................. 199
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 50
Petrol .................................................. 338
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 296
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 208
Programming
Key .................................................. 69
Program selector button .................. 152
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 22
R
RACETIMER
Deleting all laps ............................. 227
Displaying and starting .................. 226
Displaying the intermediate time ... 226
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Resetting the current lap ............... 227
Starting a new lap .......................... 226
Stopping ........................................ 226
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 226
Radar sensors
Overview ........................................ 347
Radiator cover ................................... 287
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 217
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 270
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 140
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 76
Display message ............................ 249
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening ........................................... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 270
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 100
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 156
Refuelling process ......................... 157
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 135
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 137
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 280
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 212
Reversing camera
Function/notes ............................. 200
Reversing camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 295
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 236
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 344
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 216
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 48
Child restraint systems .................... 48
Safety net
Detaching and storing .................... 274
Important safety information ......... 272
Releasing ....................................... 274
with luggage compartment
enlargement .................................. 273
without luggage compartment
enlargement .................................. 272
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
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Seat
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (EASY-ENTRY feature) ....... 94
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 269
Seat belt
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Belt force limiter .............................. 47
Belt tensioner .................................. 47
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Display message ............................ 232
Fastening ......................................... 44
Fastening, front ............................... 44
Fastening in the rear, centre ............ 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 47
Releasing ......................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seat heating
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 96
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 94
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 92
Cleaning the cover ......................... 296
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Important safety notes .................... 91
Overview .......................................... 91
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 96
Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 97
Securing a load .................................. 270
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 294
Service menu (on-board computer) . 220
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 341
Brake fluid ..................................... 342
Coolant (engine) ............................ 343
Engine oil ....................................... 341
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Notes ............................................. 337
Washer fluid ................................... 343
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............. 102
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 225
On-board computer ....................... 221
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 226
Shift ranges ....................................... 153
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 164
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Side windows
Convenience opening ...................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................... 78
Ski rack .............................................. 275
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 79
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Operating manually .......................... 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Snow chains ...................................... 320
Socket
Front-passenger footwell ............... 278
Luggage compartment ................... 278
Rear compartment ......................... 278
Soft top
Closing ............................................. 82
Closing manually in an emergency ... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening ........................................... 81
Troubleshooting ............................... 87
Spare fuses ........................................ 314
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................ 325
Notes/data .................................... 329
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 303
Stainless-steel spare wheel cover .. 304
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 216
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In the Instrument cluster ............... 211
Segments ...................................... 212
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 221
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 244
Permanent ..................................... 182
Selecting ........................................ 179
Variable ......................................... 178
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 233
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 144
Steering (display message) .............. 250
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 213
Gearshift paddles ........................... 153
Important safety notes .................... 97
Steering wheel heating .................... 97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 153
Steering wheel heating
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 98
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 226
Stowage areas ................................... 267
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 268
Stowage compartments
Armrest (underneath) .................... 268
Cup holder ..................................... 275
Glove compartment ....................... 267
Important safety information ......... 267
Summer tyres .................................... 319
Sun visor ............................................ 276
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 64
T
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 249
Opening dimensions ...................... 344
Tailgate (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing .............................. 76
opening the cover .......................... 300
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 236
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337
Information .................................... 334
Trailer loads ................................... 346
Tyres .............................................. 329
Tyres/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Wheels ........................................... 329
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 219
Display message ............................ 251
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 219
Redialling ....................................... 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 219
Telephone compartment .................. 268
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 212
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 225
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 225
Outside temperature ...................... 212
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 173
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobiliser ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
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Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 226
Tonneau cover ..................................... 85
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Total distance recorder .................... 215
Tow-away protection .......................... 65
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 311
In the event of malfunctions .......... 313
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 196
Axle load, permissible .................... 346
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 346
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 313
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 312
Rear ............................................... 312
Tow-starting
Important safety notes .................. 311
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 208
Power supply ................................. 208
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 295
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 346
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 192
Driving tips .................................... 206
ESP® ................................................ 63
Lights display message .................. 234
Mounting dimensions .................... 346
Parktronic ...................................... 199
Shift range ..................................... 152
Trailer loads ................................... 346
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 201
Shifting .......................................... 202
Shifting (general notes) .................. 202
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 202
Shifting to neutral .......................... 203
Shift range ..................................... 201
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 203
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 202
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 151
Transport (vehicle) ............................ 313
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 173
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 215
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 216
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 335
Installation ..................................... 335
Transmission output (maximum) .... 335
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 323
Checking manually ........................ 323
Display message ............................ 245
Recommended ............................... 321
Table (single tyres) ......................... 322
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 324
Function/notes ............................. 323
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning message .......................... 324
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 325
Checking ........................................ 319
Direction of rotation ...................... 326
Display message ............................ 245
Grip ................................................ 166
Important safety notes .................. 318
Replacing ....................................... 325
Service life ..................................... 319
Storing ........................................... 326
Technical data ............................... 329
Tyre size (data) .............................. 329
Tyre tread ...................................... 319
see Flat tyre
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U
Unladen weight ................................. 344
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 74
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 73
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 276
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 178
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 248
Electronics ..................................... 335
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 74
Equipment ....................................... 21
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individual settings .......................... 221
Leaving parked up ......................... 164
Locking (key) ................................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 328
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 326
Registration ..................................... 22
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Towing away .................................. 311
Tow-starting ................................... 311
Transporting .................................. 313
Unlocking (key) ................................ 68
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Vehicle data ....................................... 344
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 344
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 302
Vehicle tool kit pocket ...................... 302
Vehicle weights ................................. 344
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 218
VIN ...................................................... 336
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 254
Brakes ........................................... 253
Distance warning signal ................. 262
ESP® .............................................. 256
ESP® OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 260
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 174
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 183
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 179
Overview .................................. 29, 251
Parking brake ................................ 259
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 50
Preglow .......................................... 260
Seat belt ........................................ 252
SRS ................................................ 259
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 263
Warning triangle ................................ 300
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 251
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 328
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 325
Changing a wheel .......................... 325
Checking ........................................ 319
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 326
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 328
Fitting a wheel ............................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 318
Overview ........................................ 318
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Storing ........................................... 326
Technical data ............................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 329
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 294
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 131
18 Index