Mercedes-Benz G-Class User manual

G-Class
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Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction........................................... 22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................23
Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts............... 23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................24
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for rescue cards .................... 28
Data stored in the vehicle ......................28
Information on copyright ....................... 29
At aglance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster .................................32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................36
Doorcontrolpanel ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Childreninthe vehicle........................... 49
Pets in the vehicle................................. 57
Driving safety systems ........................... 57
Protection against theft .........................61
Opening and closing ........................... 63
SmartKey ............................................... 63
Doors ..................................................... 66
Rear door ............................................... 68
Side windows ......................................... 69
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 74
Correct driver's seat position ................74
Seats ..................................................... 74
Steering wheel ....................................... 79
Mirrors................................................... 81
Memory functions .................................. 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 85
Exterior lighting ..................................... 85
Interior lighting ...................................... 88
Replacing bulbs..................................... 88
Windshield wipers .................................. 92
Climate control .................................... 95
Overview of the climate control sys-
tem ........................................................ 95
Operating the climate control system .... 97
Air vents .............................................. 101
Drivingand parking .......................... 103
Notesonbreaking-in anew vehicle..... 103
Driving ................................................. 103
Adjustable damping ............................. 109
Automatictransmission....................... 109
Refueling ............................................. 118
Parking ................................................ 120
Driving tips.......................................... 122
Driving systems ................................... 131
Off-road driving systems ...................... 145
Towing atrailer.................................... 149
On-board computer and displays .... 157
Important safety notes ........................ 157
Displays and operation ........................ 157
Menusand submenus ......................... 159
Displaymessages ............................... 169
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 187
Multimediasystem ........................... 198
Generalnotes ...................................... 198
Important safety notes ........................ 198
Function restrictions ............................ 198
Operating system ................................ 199
Stowageand features ...................... 204
Loading guidelines............................... 204
Stowageareas ..................................... 205
Features.............................................. 210
2Contents

Maintenance and care ...................... 225
Engine compartment ........................... 225
Maintenance ........................................ 230
Care ..................................................... 231
Breakdown assistance ..................... 238
Where willIfind...? .............................. 238
Flat tire ................................................ 240
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 241
Jump-starting ....................................... 243
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 246
Fuses ...................................................248
Wheels and tires ............................... 251
Important safety notes ........................ 251
Operation ............................................ 251
Winter operation.................................. 252
Tire pressure ....................................... 254
Loading the vehicle .............................. 260
All about wheels and tires ................... 263
Changing awheel ................................ 269
Wheeland tire combinations ...............273
Technical data ................................... 274
Information regarding technical data ... 274
Vehicle electronics .............................. 274
Identification plates .............................275
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 276
Vehicle data ......................................... 281
Vehicle data for off-roaddriving .......... 283
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 284
Contents 3

1, 2, 3...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
12 Vsocket
see Socket (12 V)
115 Vsocket ...................................... 213
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 171
Function/notes ................................ 57
Warninglamp ........................ 190,191
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................49
Activatingmedia mode
General notes................................203
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................61
Additives (engineoil) ........................ 279
Addressbook
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 198
Adjustabledamping .......................... 109
Adjusting thevolume
COMAND .......................................199
Airbags
Deployment ..................................... 46
Display message ............................ 175
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................39
Pelvis air bag ................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 101
Rear ............................................... 102
Setting ...........................................101
Setting the center airvents ........... 102
Setting the sideair vents ...............102
Air-conditioningsystem
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 61
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 61
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheeldrive
Transfercase ................................. 145
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 167
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 130
Ashtray ............................................... 211
Assistancedisplay (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................164
Assistancemenu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................164
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 230
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 61
Function ...........................................61
Switching off the alarm .................... 61
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displaymessage ............................ 176
see Lights
Automatic car wash(care) ............... 231
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopfunction) .................................... 107
Automatic engine switch-off(ECO
start/stopfunction) .......................... 106
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 86
Automatic transmission
Displaymessage ............................ 186
Drive position (ECOstart/stop
function) ........................................ 111
Drive program................................ 114
Driving tips.................................... 112
Emergency running mode.............. 117
Engaging drive position .................. 111
Engaging neutral ............................ 111
Engaging reverse gear................... 110
Engaging the park position ............ 110
Important safety notes .................. 109
4Index

Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manualshifting .............................. 115
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Programselector button ................ 113
Pulling away................................... 105
Selector lever ................................ 110
Shift ranges ................................... 114
Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 114
Trailer towing ................................. 113
Transmission position display ........ 110
Automatic transmission emer-
gencymode ....................................... 117
Axle load, permissible(trailertow-
ing) ...................................................... 284
B
BabySmart™
Air bagdeactivation system ............. 53
Back button ....................................... 199
Backup lamp
Replacing bulbs............................... 91
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 152
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 243
Displaymessage ............................ 178
Important safety notes .................. 241
Jump starting ................................. 243
Overview ........................................ 241
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Displaymessage ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 137
Blootooth®
Connecting adifferent mobile
phone ............................................ 203
Bluetooth®
Searching for amobilephone ........ 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Telephony ...................................... 201
Brake fluid
Displaymessage ............................ 173
Notes............................................. 279
Brake fluid level ................................ 230
Brake forcedistribution
see EBD (electronicbrake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs............................... 91
Brake lamps
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Displaymessage ............................ 171
EBD .................................................. 61
High-performance brake system .... 125
HOLD function ............................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 123
Maintenance .................................. 124
Parking brake ................................ 121
Riding tips...................................... 123
Warning lamp ................................. 189
Breakdown
see Flattire
see Towing away
Brightness control(instrument
clusterlighting) ................................... 32
Brush guard ....................................... 221
Bulbs
Backuplamp.................................... 89
Brake lamp ...................................... 89
Rear fog lamp .................................. 89
Standing lamps (front) ..................... 89
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 89
Tail lamp .......................................... 89
Turn signallamp(front) .................... 89
Turn signallamp(rear) ..................... 89
see Replacing bulbs
Index 5

C
California
Important noticefor retail cus-
tomersand lessees .......................... 24
Callingupamalfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see Rear view camera
Care
Car wash ........................................ 231
Carpets..........................................237
Chrome parts................................. 235
Display...........................................236
Exhaustpipe.................................. 235
Exterior lights ................................ 234
General notes ................................ 231
Interior ...........................................236
Matte finish ................................... 233
Paint .............................................. 233
Plastic trim ....................................236
Power washer ................................ 232
Rearview camera .......................... 235
Rooflining ...................................... 237
Seat belt........................................ 237
Seat cover ..................................... 236
Selector lever................................ 236
Sensors ......................................... 234
Steering wheel............................... 236
Trimpieces.................................... 236
Washing by hand ........................... 232
Wheels........................................... 233
Windows........................................ 234
Wiperblades.................................. 234
Woodentrim .................................. 236
Cargocompartmentcover
Important safety notes .................. 209
Installing/removing ....................... 209
Notes/howtouse ......................... 209
Opening and closing ...................... 209
Cargocompartmentenlargement
Important safety notes .................. 206
Cargotie downrings ......................... 209
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Centerconsole
Lower section .................................. 35
Overview .......................................... 34
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automaticlocking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 63
Changeofaddress .............................. 25
Changeofownership .......................... 25
Changingbulbs
Standing lamp (rear) ........................ 91
Changinggears .................................. 112
Child
Restraint system .............................. 50
Child seat
BabySmart™ airbag deactivation
system ............................................. 53
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55
LATCH-type(ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 51
On the front-passenger seat............ 54
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54
Top Tether ....................................... 52
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 56
Rear doors ....................................... 56
Children
Specialseatbeltretractor ............... 50
Childreninthe vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 49
Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 235
Cigarette lighter ................................ 212
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 234
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 235
Climate control
Controlling automatically................. 98
Cooling with airdehumidification ..... 97
Defrosting the windows................... 99
Defrosting the windshield ................ 99
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................... 95
ECO start/stop function .................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 95
6Index

Indicator lamp .................................. 97
Maximumcooling .............................99
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ....................... 96
Overview of systems ........................ 95
Problemwith the rear window
defroster ........................................ 100
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" .............................97
Refrigerant .....................................280
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 281
Setting the airdistribution ...............98
Setting the airvents ...................... 101
Setting the airflow ........................... 98
Setting the temperature .................. 98
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................ 101
Switching on/off.............................. 97
Switching residualheaton/off...... 101
Switching the rearwindow
defroster on/off............................ 100
Switching the ZONE function
on/off.............................................. 99
Windshield defroster ........................ 99
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
COMAND
Switching on/off........................... 199
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Combination switch ............................ 87
Connecting aUSB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Consumptionstatistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 160
Controller ........................................... 199
Controllingspeed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience closingfeature .............. 70
Convenience opening feature ............ 70
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 229
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Filling capacity ............................... 280
Notes............................................. 279
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Temperature gauge........................ 158
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cruise control
Cruisecontrol lever ....................... 131
Deactivating ................................... 132
Driving system ............................... 131
Function/notes............................. 131
Generalnotes ................................ 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Resuming the storedspeed ........... 132
Setting aspeed .............................. 132
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 131
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Rear compartment ......................... 210
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime runninglamps
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Switching on/off(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Switching on/off(switch) ................ 85
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Interior lighting .............................. 166
Diagnosticsconnection ...................... 27
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 149
Engaging ........................................ 148
Front axle...................................... 149
Generalnotes ................................ 147
Rear axle........................................ 149
Terrain........................................... 147
Transfercase................................. 149
Digital Operator's Manual
Help................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Index 7

Digital speedometer.........................160
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 170
Driving systems .............................179
Engine ............................................ 176
General notes ................................ 169
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170
Lights ............................................. 176
Safety systems .............................. 171
Service intervaldisplay.................. 230
SmartKey ....................................... 187
Tires ............................................... 183
Vehicle........................................... 186
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Tripodometer
Distance warning(warning lamp) .... 196
DISTRONICPLUS
Activating ....................................... 134
Activation conditions ..................... 134
Cruise control lever ....................... 134
Deactivating ................................... 136
Displaymessage ............................ 181
Driving tips.................................... 136
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS....... 135
Function/notes............................. 132
Important safety notes .................. 133
Stopping ........................................ 135
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Doors
Automaticlocking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Automaticlocking (switch) ............... 67
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey)....................................... 63
Control panel ................................... 37
Displaymessage ............................ 186
Emergency locking ........................... 68
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 66
Opening (frominside)...................... 67
Overview .......................................... 66
Drinking and driving ......................... 123
Drive program
Automatictransmission................. 114
Display........................................... 110
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 168
Driver's door
see Doors
Drivingdownhill ................................ 130
Drivinginmountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 130
Driving downhill............................. 130
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 130
Drivinglamps
see Daytime running lamps
Drivingoff-road
Driving downhill............................. 130
see Off-road driving
Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 125
Drivingsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVEBRAKE............................. 61
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58
EBD (electronicbrake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 61
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 58
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
Drivingsystems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 137
Cruise control ................................ 131
Displaymessage ............................ 179
DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132
HOLD function ............................... 139
PARKTRONIC ................................. 140
Rear viewcamera .......................... 143
Drivingtips
Automatictransmission ................. 112
Brakes ........................................... 123
Break-in period.............................. 103
DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 136
Downhillgradient ........................... 123
Drinking and driving ....................... 123
Driving in winter ............................. 126
Driving on floodedroads ................ 125
Driving on sand .............................. 129
Driving on wetroads ...................... 125
Driving overobstacles ................... 129
Exhaustcheck ............................... 123
Fuel................................................ 122
General.......................................... 122
Gravel roads .................................. 129
8Index

Hydroplaning ................................. 125
Icy roadsurfaces........................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 103
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
Off-roaddriving .............................. 127
Off-roadfording ............................. 126
Pulling away on slippery surfaces..125
Snow chains .................................. 253
Subjecting brakes to aload........... 124
The first 1500 km .......................... 103
Tire ruts ......................................... 129
Towing atrailer.............................. 151
Traveling uphill ............................... 130
Wet roadsurface ........................... 124
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 166
Function/notes................................ 80
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes................................ 80
Switching on/off........................... 166
EBD (electronicbrake forcedistri-
bution)
Displaymessage ............................ 172
Function/notes................................ 61
ECOstart/stopfunction
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
Generalinformation ....................... 106
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automaticmeasures afteranacci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door.................................... 68
Vehicle............................................. 68
EmergencyTensioningDevices
Activation ......................................... 46
Emissionscontrol
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 194
Displaymessage ............................ 176
ECO start/stop function ................ 106
Engine number ............................... 276
Irregularrunning ............................ 108
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Starting problems .......................... 108
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 105
Switching off .................................. 121
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 248
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 228
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oillevel ..................... 227
Checking the oillevel using the
dipstick .......................................... 227
Checking the oillevel using the
on-board computer........................ 227
Displaymessage ............................ 178
Filling capacity ............................... 279
Generalnotes ................................ 278
Notesabout oilgrades................... 278
Notesonoil level/consumption .... 227
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 168
Characteristics ................................. 59
Deactivating/activating ................... 59
Displaymessage ............................ 171
Function/notes................................ 58
Generalnotes .................................. 58
Important safety information ........... 59
Trailer stabilization ........................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 191
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicTraction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 59
Index 9

Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ...................................123
Exhaustpipe
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 234
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 81
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 167
Folding in/out(automatically)......... 82
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 82
Outofposition (troubleshooting)..... 82
Setting ............................................. 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 83
Storing the parking position ............. 83
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 200
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aidkit ......................................... 238
Flat tire
Changing awheel/mounting the
spare wheel................................... 269
Preparing the vehicle..................... 240
Folding the seat backrest(rear)
forwards/back .................................. 207
Frequencies
Mobilephone ................................. 274
Two-way radio ................................ 274
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 278
Consumption statistics .................. 160
Displaying the range...................... 160
Driving tips.................................... 122
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline)............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Premium-grade unleadedgaso-
line ................................................. 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Refueling ........................................ 118
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 277
Fuelfillerflap
Closing ........................................... 119
Emergency release ........................ 119
Opening ......................................... 119
Fuellevel
Calling up the range(on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Fueltank
Capacity ........................................ 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Fuseallocationchart ........................ 249
Fusebox
cargo compartment ....................... 250
Dashboard ..................................... 249
Front-passenger footwell ............... 249
Transmission tunnel....................... 250
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 249
Before changing ............................. 249
Dashboard fusebox ....................... 249
Fuseallocation chart ..................... 249
Fusebox in the cargocompart-
ment .............................................. 250
Fusebox in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 249
Fusebox in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 250
Important safety notes .................. 248
G
Garagedooropener
Clearing the memory ..................... 224
Generalnotes ................................ 221
Important safety notes .................. 222
Opening/closing the garagedoor..224
Problems whenprogramming ........224
Programming the remote control ... 222
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 223
Gasoline ............................................. 277
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................167
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................205
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Google™ Local Search
see alsoDigital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 268
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 87
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................76
Adjusting (rear)................................ 77
Installing/removing (rear)................ 77
Luxury.............................................. 76
Resetting (front) ............................... 76
see NECK-PROheadrestraints
see NECK-PROluxuryheadrestraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (function) .............. 86
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 280
Fogging up ....................................... 87
Protective grille................................ 90
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
Highbeamflasher ............................... 87
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 176
Switching on/off .............................. 87
HOLDfunction
Activating ....................................... 139
Activation conditions ..................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 139
Function/notes............................. 139
Generalnotes ................................ 139
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Hood
Closing ........................................... 226
Displaymessage ............................ 186
Important safety notes .................. 225
Opening ......................................... 225
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 125
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 61
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs(rear) ...................... 91
Insect protection on the radiator .... 226
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument clusterlighting .............. 157
Interior lighting
Automaticcontrol ............................ 88
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 166
Overview .......................................... 88
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
J
Jack
Pump lever ..................................... 270
Storage location ............................ 238
Using ............................................. 270
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 243
K
Keypositions
SmartKey ....................................... 104
L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 168
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat
anchors ................................................ 51
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 176
Light sensor(display message) ....... 176
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 166
Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 86
Combination switch ......................... 87
Fogged up headlamps...................... 87
Generalnotes .................................. 85
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Hazard warning lamps ..................... 87
High beamflasher ............................ 87
High-beamheadlamps ..................... 87
Light switch .....................................85
Low-beamheadlamps...................... 85
Parking lamps .................................. 86
Rear fog lamp .................................. 86
Standing lamps ................................ 86
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off(switch) ...................... 85
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayedswitch-off on/off(on-
board computer) ............................ 165
Switching the surround lighting
on/off(on-board computer) .......... 165
Turn signals..................................... 87
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Load anchorage ................................. 208
Loadingguidelines ............................ 204
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................ 67
Emergency locking ........................... 68
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 67
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 166
LOWRANGE off-road gear ................ 146
Low-beam headlamps
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Switching on/off.............................. 85
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-
port.................................................. 78
Luxury headrestraints ....................... 76
M
M+S tires ............................................ 253
Malfunctionmessage
see Displaymessages
Matte finish(cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 233
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 218
Displaymessage ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 218
Downloading routes ....................... 221
Emergency call.............................. 215
Generalnotes ................................ 214
Geofencing ................................... 221
Info callbutton .............................. 217
Locating astolen vehicle............... 220
Remote fault diagnosis.................. 220
Remote vehiclelocking .................. 219
Roadside assistance button ........... 216
Search &Send ............................... 218
Self-test ......................................... 215
Speed alert .................................... 221
System .......................................... 215
Triggering the vehiclealarm ........... 221
Vehicleremote unlocking .............. 219
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 64
Generalnotes .................................. 64
Inserting .......................................... 64
Locking vehicle................................ 68
Removing ......................................... 64
Unlocking the driver'sdoor.............. 68
Memory card (audio) ......................... 162
Memory function ................................. 83
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132
Messagememory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 170
Messages
see Displaymessages
Mirrorturn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 211
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-viewmirror
Mobilephone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face).............................................. 201
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Connecting another mobile
phone............................................203
Frequencies................................... 274
Installation..................................... 274
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
Transmissionoutput (maximum).... 274
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................64
Mountingwheels
Lowering the vehicle...................... 272
Mounting anew wheel................... 272
Preparing the vehicle.....................270
Raising the vehicle ......................... 270
Removing awheel .......................... 272
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 270
MP3
Operation ....................................... 162
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................198
see separate operating instructions
Multifunctiondisplay
Function/notes .............................159
Permanent display......................... 165
Multifunctionsteering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 158
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................198
N
Navigation
Entering adestination .................... 200
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................198
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting triggered .......................... 48
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 48
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting whentriggered ................. 49
Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-
cle ....................................................... 103
O
Occupant safety
Air bags...........................................43
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
BabySmart™ airbag deactivation
system ............................................. 53
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49
Important safety notes.................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle........................... 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38
Seatbelt.......................................... 39
Odometer ........................................... 160
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 147
Off-road ABS .................................... 58
Off-road driving
Checklist afterdriving off-road ...... 129
Checklist before driving off-road .... 128
Driving on sand .............................. 129
Generalinformation ....................... 127
Important safety notes .................. 127
Traveling uphill ............................... 130
Off-road fording ................................. 126
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheeldrive ............. 139
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 167
Assistance menu ........................... 164
Audio menu ................................... 162
Convenience submenu .................. 166
Displaymessages .......................... 169
Factory settings submenu ............. 167
Important safety notes .................. 157
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 165
Lighting submenu .......................... 165
Menu overview .............................. 159
Message memory .......................... 170
Navigation menu ............................ 161
Operation ....................................... 158
RACETIMER ................................... 168
Index 13

Service menu ................................. 164
Settingsmenu ............................... 164
Standard display ............................ 160
Telephone menu ............................ 163
Tripmenu ...................................... 160
TV operation .................................. 163
Vehiclesubmenu ........................... 166
Video DVD operation ..................... 162
Operatingsafety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicleequipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 157
Overhead controlpanel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear sidewindows........................... 56
P
Paint code number ............................ 275
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 233
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 110
Important safety notes .................. 120
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exteriormirror, front-
passenger side................................. 83
Rear viewcamera .......................... 143
Switching off the engine ................ 121
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear viewcamera
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 121
Displaymessage ............................ 172
Emergency braking ........................ 121
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Parking lamps
Switching on/off.............................. 86
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 142
Driving system ............................... 140
Function/notes............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Range of the sensors ..................... 140
Trailer towing ................................. 142
Warning display ............................. 141
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Indicatorlamp.................................. 39
Problems (malfunctions).................. 55
Permanent all-wheeldrive
Off-road system ............................. 139
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Plastictrim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 236
Powersupply(trailer) ....................... 156
Powerwashers .................................. 232
Program selectorbutton .................. 113
Protectionagainst theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 61
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Protectionofthe environment
Generalnotes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatictransmission ................. 105
Generalnotes ................................ 105
Trailer ............................................ 105
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz GuideApp ................. 1
Rescuecard ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACETIMER(on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168
RACETIMER
Deleting alllaps............................. 169
Displaying and starting .................. 168
Displaying the intermediate time ... 168
Resetting the current lap............... 169
Starting anew lap.......................... 168
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Stopping ........................................ 168
Radiatorcover ................................... 226
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 162
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rear benchseat
Folding forward .............................. 208
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents ...................... 102
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 69
Displaymessage ............................ 186
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening ........................................... 68
Rear fog lamp
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Replacing bulbs............................... 91
Switching on/off.............................. 86
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 208
Rear viewcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 235
Displayinthe multimediasystem .. 143
Function/notes............................. 143
Generalnotes ................................ 143
Switching on/off........................... 143
Rear windowdefroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/off........................... 100
Rear windowwiper
Replacing the wiperblade ................ 93
Switching on/off.............................. 93
Rear-viewmirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 280
Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 118
Refueling process .......................... 118
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 222
Replacing bulbs
Backuplamp.................................... 91
Brake lamp ...................................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 88
Overview of bulb types .................... 89
Rear fog lamp .................................. 91
Tail lamp .......................................... 91
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 91
Turn signals (front) ........................... 90
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displaymessage ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Residual heat
Switching on/off........................... 101
Restraintsystem
Displaymessage ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversinglamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 176
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roofliningand carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 237
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Route guidance(navigation) ............ 161
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 203
Inserting/removing ........................ 203
Index 15

Removing....................................... 203
SD memory card
seealsoDigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................198
Search&Send
see also DigitalOperator's Man-
ual..................................................198
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 207
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 41
center rear-compartment seat......... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Correct usage.................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 41
Important safety guidelines............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 39
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 188
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating
Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79
Seat ventilation
Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 76
Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-
port.................................................. 78
Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 76
Cleaning the cover......................... 236
Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Overview .......................................... 74
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 83
Switching seatheating on/off......... 78
Switching seatventilation on/off.... 79
Selectorlever
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 234
Serviceintervaldisplay
Displaying aservice message (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Servicemenu(on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
Serviceproducts
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 279
Engine oil....................................... 278
Fuel................................................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 276
Notes............................................. 276
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 280
Washerfluid ................................... 280
Setting the air distribution ................. 98
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Settings
Calling up astoredsetting ............... 84
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 167
On-board computer....................... 164
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168
Shift ranges ....................................... 114
Side impactair bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 176
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 70
Important safety information ........... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 69
Overview .......................................... 69
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
SIRIUSservices
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Operating manually .......................... 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 65
Changing the programming ............. 64
Checking the battery ....................... 65
Convenience closing feature ............ 70
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Convenience opening feature .......... 70
Display message ............................ 187
Door central locking/unlocking .......63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Loss .................................................66
Mechanical key ................................ 64
Overview .......................................... 63
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 104
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 66
Starting the engine ........................ 105
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 198
Snow chains ...................................... 253
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment....................... 213
Front-passenger footwell ............... 212
General notes ................................ 212
Rear compartment.........................213
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 199
Spare fuses ........................................ 249
Spare wheel
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 239
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........239
Special seat beltretractor .................. 50
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speedometer
Digital............................................ 160
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 157
Selecting the displayunit ...............165
Standinglamps
Display message ............................ 176
Switching on/off .............................. 86
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 104
Steering (display message) .............. 187
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 80
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 158
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Important safety notes .................... 79
Paddle shifters ............................... 114
Steering wheel heating .................... 80
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 83
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 80
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 168
Stowage areas ................................... 205
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 206
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................206
Cupholders ................................... 210
Glove box ....................................... 205
Important safety information ......... 205
Stowagenet ................................... 206
Stowagepockets ........................... 206
Stowage net ....................................... 206
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 253
Sun visor ............................................ 210
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................165
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switchingair-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 101
Switchingonmedia mode
Via the device list.......................... 203
T
Tachometer ........................................ 157
Tail lamp
Replacing bulbs............................... 91
Tail lamps
Displaymessage ............................ 176
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 276
Drawbarload(maximum) ............... 284
Information .................................... 274
Trailer loads................................... 284
Vehicledata................................... 281
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 163
Authorizing amobilephone (con-
necting) ......................................... 202
Index 17

Connecting amobile phone(gen-
eral information)............................201
Display message ............................ 187
Menu(on-board computer) ............ 163
Number from thephonebook ........ 163
Redialing........................................ 164
Rejecting/ending acall................. 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 203
see Mobilephone
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 158
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 167
Engine oil(on-board computer) ...... 167
Outsidetemperature ...................... 157
Setting (climate control).................. 98
Tilt/slidingsunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Checking manually ........................ 257
Displaymessage ............................ 183
Maximum....................................... 256
Notes............................................. 255
Recommended ............................... 254
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 258
Function/notes............................. 257
Generalnotes ................................ 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Radiotypeapproval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 260
Restarting ...................................... 259
Warning lamp ................................. 197
Warning message .......................... 259
Tires
Aspect ratio(definition) ................. 269
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 267
Bar (definition) ............................... 267
Changing awheel .......................... 269
Characteristics .............................. 267
Checking ........................................ 251
Curb weight (definition) ................. 268
Definition of terms ......................... 267
Directionofrotation ...................... 270
Displaymessage ............................ 183
Distribution of the vehicleoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 269
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 267
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 266
GAWR(GrossAxle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 268
GTW(GrossTrailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 268
GVW(GrossVehicleWeight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 268
GVWR (GrossVehicleWeight Rat-
ing)(definition) .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 251
Increased vehicleweightdue to
optionalequipment (definition) ...... 268
Information on driving .................... 251
Kilopascal(kPa)(definition) ........... 268
Labeling (overview) ........................ 264
Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 269
Loadindex ..................................... 266
Loadindex (definition) ................... 268
Maximumloadonatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 268
Maximumloaded vehicleweight
(definition) ..................................... 268
Maximumpermissibletire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 268
Maximumtire load ......................... 266
Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 268
Optionalequipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 269
PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-
inition) ........................................... 269
Replacing ....................................... 269
Service life ..................................... 252
Sidewall(definition) ....................... 269
Snow chains .................................. 253
Speed rating (definition) ................ 268
Storing ........................................... 270
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 267
18 Index