2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV brake

Driving sys
tems 115
Calling up the last speed stored G
Risk of accident
Only select a stored speed if you know what
that speed is and whether it is suitable for
the current situation. Otherwise, sudden
acceleration or braking could endanger you
or others.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you 3.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s speed
to the last speed stored.
i G 320 CDI: if no speed is stored, cruise
control stores the current speed and main-
tains it.
Setting a speed X
Press the cruise control lever up 1for a
higher speed or down 4for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For exam- ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored after you have fin-
ished overtaking.
Making adjustments in 1 km/hincre-
ments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever up
1 for a higher speed or down 4for a
lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards 6.
or
X Brake.
or
X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 5.
Variable Speedtronic is selected. LIM indi-
cator lamp 2in the cruise control lever
lights up. Cruise control is automatically deactivated if,
for example:
R
you are driving at less than 30 km/h
R ESP ®
is intervening
R you move the selector lever to Nwhile driv-
ing
R G 320 CDI: you engage a differential lock
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine. Speedtronic
Variable Speedtronic helps you to avoid
exceeding a specified speed, e. g. when driv-
ing through varying speed limits in built-up
areas. On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a
trailer, you must select shift range 1,2or 3
in good time. By doing so, you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine, which
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly. G
Risk of accident
Never depress the brake pedal continu-
ously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. Controls
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Driving sys
tems 116 never cause the brakes to rub by applying
constant slight pedal pressure. This causes
the brake system to overheat, increases
the braking distance and can lead to the
brakes failing completely. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid. G
Risk of accident
Variable Speedtronic is only an aid
designed to assist driving. You are respon-
sible for the vehicle's speed and for braking
in good time.
i The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the limit speed
stored.
You can operate cruise control and variable
Speedtronic with the cruise control lever.
The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control
lever indicates which system you have selec-
ted:
R LIM indicator lamp off: Cruise control is selected.
R LIM indicator lamp lit:
Variable Speedtronic is selected.
You can use the cruise control lever to limit
the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while
the engine is running. 1
To store the current speed or a higher
speed
2 LIM indicator lamp
3 To call up the last speed stored
4 To store the current speed or a lower
speed
5 To switch between cruise control and var-
iable Speedtronic
6 To deactivate variable Speedtronic
On downhill slopes, variable Speedtronic can-
not always maintain the stored speed. You will hear a warning tone if the stored
speed is exceeded. You will see the message
Limit exceeded orLimit in the multi-func-
tion display (G 320 CDI).
X If necessary, apply the brakes.
Selecting variable Speedtronic X
Check whether LIM indicator lamp 2is on.
If it is on, variable Speedtronic is already
selected.
If it is not, press the cruise control lever in
the direction of arrow 5.
LIM indicator lamp 2in the cruise control
lever lights up. Variable Speedtronic is
selected.
i If you select variable Speedtronic and the
current speed is higher than the stored
speed, you will hear a warning tone. You will
see the message Limit exceeded or
Limit in the multi-function display
(G 320 CDI). G
Risk of accident
If there is a change of drivers, advise the
new driver of the limit speed stored.
Only use Speedtronic when you do not have
to accelerate suddenly to a speed higher Controls
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Driving sys
tems 119
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When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer towbars. The ultra-
sonic reversing aid does not detect such
objects when they are in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage
the vehicle or the objects.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes
or a pneumatic drill could cause the ultra-
sonic reversing aid to malfunction.
Minimum distance Centre Approximately 30 cm
Corners Approximately 30 cm
If there is an obstacle within this range, all
warning displays flash and a warning tone
sounds. If the distance falls below the mini-
mum clearance, it may no longer be shown.
Warning displays
The warning display shows the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle.
Station wagon: the warning display is in the
rear next to the tailgate.
Cabriolet: the warning display is on the front-
passenger side at the top on the roll bar. Example: station wagon
The warning display is divided into four yellow
and two red segments. If you hear a warning
tone and all segments light up briefly, the
ultrasonic reversing aid is operational.
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance to the obstacle.
From the:
R
fourth segment you will hear an intermit-
tent warning tone
R fifth segment you will hear a faster inter-
mittent warning tone
R sixth segment you will hear a very fast inter-
mittent warning tone. You have reached
the minimum distance. Trailer towing The ultrasonic reversing aid is deactivated
when you connect the trailer to your vehicle
electrically.
!
The ultrasonic reversing aid measures
the minimum detection range to an obsta-
cle from the bumper, not the ball coupling
or the spare wheel. Reversing camera* (Station wagon)
The reversing camera is an optical aid. It
shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND APS display. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are
in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The reversing camera is in the tailgate above
the rear window wiper. Controls
* optional
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Cabriolet soft top
134R
the tonneau cover* is not attached to the
opened soft top
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards
R the load compartment is only loaded up
to the height of the load compartment
cover
R the load compartment cover is not being
forced upwards by the load
R no objects are lying on the luggage com-
partment cover
R no roof rack is fitted
R the outside temperature is above
–15 †
R the fabric is not frozen
R the soft top is not dirty or wet
R the vehicle is not parked at a steep angle,
e.g. off-road
R zip fasteners and quick-release fasteners
are closed ( Ypage 58)
You will otherwise damage the soft top and
other parts of the vehicle. Opening i
Make sure the soft top is dry before you
open it. Otherwise, water could enter the
interior or luggage compartment.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen. 1
Release lever left
2 Release lever right
X Swing release lever 1to the left until a
warning tone sounds.
X Swing release lever 2to the right.
The soft top is unlocked. The soft top switch is located on the overhead
control panel.
3
To close the soft top
4 To open the soft top
X Press the soft top switch in the direction of
arrow 4until the soft top is fully open and
the warning tone stops.
X Swing release lever 1and 2back to their
original positions.
Closing X
Move the selector lever to P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen. Cont
rols
* optional
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Loading and stowing
138 Loading and stowing
Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of
a suitable size and which have lids. Other-
wise, the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot
drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Cup holder in the glove compartment X
To open the cup holder: open the glove
compartment.
i Locking and unlocking the glove compart-
ment (Y page 147). Cup holder on the centre console* 1
Cup holder
X Fold cup holder 1all the way up.
Cup holder in the rear compartment* Controls
* optional
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Loading and stowing
140
R
Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R If possible, always transport the load in the
luggage compartment with the seat backr-
ests folded up and engaged. R
If the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
the belt tongue on the outer seat belts into
the buckle of the opposite seat belt.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Securing a load
Lashing eyelets G
Risk of injury
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following points or guidelines
when securing loads:
R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R If you are using tensioning straps, only use
straps with a minimum permissible tensile
strength of 600 daN and a percentage elon-
gation of approximately 7%.
R Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners. R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
R Load the anchorages evenly.
R Use all the lashing eyelets if possible.
R Do not overload the lashing eyelets if you
are using tensioning devices.
R Please read and observe the operating
instructions for the lashing material used.
Long-wheelbase station wagon
There are four lashing eyelets in the luggage
compartment mounted at the sides. Controls
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Loading and stowing
144cover
1from the left-hand and right-hand
retainers 2.
X Remove luggage compartment cover 1.Safety net*
G
Risk of injury
You must make sure that the safety net is
correctly secured at the top and bottom.
Do not use a damaged safety net.
The safety net cannot restrain heavy loads.
For this reason, you should always secure
the load.
Otherwise, objects that have not been
secured sufficiently might be thrown
around if you brake suddenly, change direc-
tion suddenly or are involved in an accident,
and could cause you an injury.
If the safety net is fitted the row of seats
behind it must not be occupied. Safety net without luggage compart-
ment enlargement X
Fold the rear bench seat forward, without
folding the seat backrest forward before-
hand (Y page 141).
i Long-wheelbase station wagon: open the
rear doors. This allows you to hook in the
safety net more easily. 1
Safety net
2 Retainer 3
Tensioning buckle
4 Tensioning strap Controls
* optional
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146
X
Hook safety net 1into retainers 2on
both sides.
Tensioning buckles 3of tensioning straps
4 must point in direction of the luggage
compartment.
X The tensioning straps 4can be set to the
length for lashing eyelets 6using tension-
ing buckles 3.
X Engage hooks 5in lashing eyelets 6.
X Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps
4 tight, until tension safety net 1is ade-
quately tensioned.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary.
Detaching and storing the safety net X
Release tensioning straps 4.
X Move tensioning buckles 3into the hori-
zontal position.
X Disengage hooks 2.
X Unhook safety net 1at the top.
X Roll up safety net 1and secure it using the
Velcro strips from the glove compartment.
X Place safety net 1behind the rear bench
seat. Short-wheelbase station wagon with
stowage boxes
1
Safety net
2 Velcro fastener
3 Slots on the stowage boxes
X Guide Velcro strip 2through the slots on
stowage boxes 3.
X Secure safety net 1using Velcro strips
2. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage
nets are not designed to secure heavy
items of luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not
be placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pock-
ets. Objects must not protrude from the
map pockets. Controls
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