2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

134 Combination switch
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Combination switch
1Low beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch briefly to
the point of resistance only and release. The turn
signals blink three times.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
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135 Combination switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 6Press switch briefly:
Single wipe without washer fluid
(select only if windshield is wet).
Push switch past resistance point:
Windshield washer system, windshield wipers.
See page 307 for instructions on filling the
windshield washer reservoir and page 348 for notes
on replacing the wiper blade inserts.7Windshield wipers
0Off
I Intermittent wiping
One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are
automatically controlled by a rain sensor
monitoring the wetness of the windshield. This
will not occur with a front door open.
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs
when turning the electronic key in starter switch
from position 0. However, this might cause
scratches in a dry windshield. Turn combination
switch to Off position before turning the
electronic key in starter switch from position 0.
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and
wipers may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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136 Combination switch
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Blocked windshield wipers
If the windshield wipers become blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wipers.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from starter switch. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
starter switch position 1).Emergency operation of windshield wipers
In case of windshield wiper malfunction in switch
positions I or III, turn combination switch to wiper
setting II. Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
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137 Combination switch
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If the windshield wipers smear the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.
See page 307 for instructions on filling up the
windshield washer reservoir and page 348 for notes on
replacing the wiper blade inserts. Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
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138 Rear window wiper/washer
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Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is located in the
center console.With key in starter switch position 2:
1Press for interval wiping, indicator lamp in the
switch comes on.
Press again to switch off, indicator lamp goes out.
2Indicator lamp
3Rear window washer,
rear window wiper.
The rear window wiper will also automatically engage if
the windshield wiper is engaged and the gear selector
lever is placed in “R” Reverse.
P54.25-2533-26
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139 Hazard warning flasher
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The hazard warning flasher can be activated either
manually via the switch located in the center console, or
it is activated automatically at the time an airbag is
deployed.To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically,
press switch once to deactivate.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic key in starter switch position 1
or 2, only the respective left or right side turn signals
will operate.
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140 Climate control
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Climate control
ESPOFF
TELPA R
Z+
Z-
MAP
DETRINFO
MOT
DISP
DELGPSBLACK
FM
AMNAV
CD
SVCVOL-RST
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141 Climate control
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2Air volume control for left center air outlet
To open: Turn thumbwheel to the right
3Air volume control for right center air outlet
To open: Turn thumbwheel to the right4Center air outlet, left, adjustable
5Center air outlet, right, adjustable
6Air volume control for side air outlet
To open: Turn thumbwheel to the right
7Side air outlet, adjustable
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