2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV lights

Instrument cluster
96 Activating the multi-function display
X Switch on the ignition. 1
Reset button
The multi-function display is also activated
when you:
R switch on the lights
R press reset button 1
R open a door Adjusting the instrument cluster
lighting
The instrument cluster lighting automatically
adjusts to the ambient light conditions.
X Brighter or dimmer: turn reset button
1 clockwise or anti-clockwise. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified concentration of antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor, the coolant temperature
may rise to 120 †. The coolant temperature
may rise to the top end of the scale at high
outside temperatures and on long uphill
stretches. Resetting the trip meter
X Select the standard display (Y page 100).
X Press and hold reset button 1until the trip
meter is reset. Clock
On vehicles with Audio 20 CD, you can set the
time using the on-board computer
(Y page 106).
i Vehicles with a navigation system*
(COMAND APS*): your navigation sys-
tem* receives the time from a GPS satel-
lite. You must set the time zone once in
your COMAND APS*. Please observe the
separate operating instructions. Cont
rols
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On-board computer
107
Setting the date
X
Press the jbutton to select Date Set
day (orDate Set month orDate Set
year).
X Press the æorç button to set the
date.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Setting constant headlamp mode If you have set constant headlamp mode and
the light switch is in position
MorU,
the side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and
licence plate lighting are switched on auto-
matically when the engine is running. Turning
the light switch to a different position
switches on the corresponding lights. Make
sure the light switch is set to BorU if
you switch off the constant headlamp mode
while driving at night.
In countries in which constant headlamp
mode is a legal requirement, Constantis the
factory setting.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus. X
Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Headlamp
mode.
X Press the æorç button to set the
switch-on mode for the headlamps to Man-
ual orConstant (constant headlamp
mode).
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Switching the surround lighting on or
off If the surround lighting is switched on, the
following lights will be switched on automat-
ically in the dark after you have unlocked the
vehicle using the key:
R
the side lamps
R the tail lamps
R the licence plate lighting
R the front foglamps
The surround lighting switches off automati-
cally if you open the driver's door or after 40
seconds. X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Surround
lighting.
X Press the æorç button to switch
the Surround lighting on or off.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the exterior
lighting delayed switch-off Using the
Headl. delayed switch-off
function, you can set whether the exterior
lighting should remain on for 15 seconds after
the doors are closed when it is dark.
When you have set a delayed switch-off time
and then switch off the engine, the following
remain lit:
R the side lamps
R the tail lamps
R the licence plate lighting
R the front foglamps Controls
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On-board computer
109
The auxiliary heating is switched off automat-
ically after 50 minutes. This time can be
changed. To do this, visit a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
G
Risk of fire and poisoning
The operation of the auxiliary heating pro-
duces hot, toxic exhaust fumes. The fuel
vapours produced during refuelling could
ignite on the hot exhaust system.
Do not switch on the auxiliary heating at
filling stations or in enclosed spaces, for
instance, a garage, if there is no air extrac-
tion system.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The Auxiliary heat. function can be called
up directly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the button for the auxiliary heating on
the centre console (Y page 130).
or
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus. X
Press the æorç button to select the
Heater submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Auxiliary
heat. .
X Press the æorç button to select
one of the three switch-on times or Timer
off (auxiliary heating switched off).
When a switch-on time is selected, the yel-
low indicator lamp lights up in the auxiliary
heating button.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Changing the switch-on time for the
auxiliary heating* This function is only displayed if you have
selected a switch-on time. Here you can enter
the time at which the auxiliary heating is to
be switched on.
X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Heater submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Sw.-on
time hour. X
Press the æorç button to set the
hour.
X Press the jbutton to select Sw.-on
time minute(s).
X Press the æorç button to set the
minutes.
After changing from one menu to another,
the new time setting is stored. The yellow
indicator lamp lights up on the button for
the auxiliary heating on the centre console.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the easy-
entry/exit feature i
For more information on the easy-entry/
exit feature, see (Y page 67). G
Risk of injury
The steering wheel moves when the easy-
entry/exit feature is active. There is a risk
of occupants becoming trapped. Before
activating the easy-entry/exit feature,
make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could open Controls
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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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Air conditioning
123Function Recommendation/Notes
5
F
Switches the rear window heating on/off i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed
up. (Y
page 128) 6
9
Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation i
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidification func-
tion. The indicator lamp in the 9button lights up. (Y
page 124) 9
Activates/deactivates the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation i
You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the
vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition. (Y
page 129) 7
U
Controls the air conditioning automatically i
Activate automatic air conditioning. The indicator
lamp in the Ubutton comes on. (Y
page 124) 8
,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows could mist up due to
a lack of fresh air. (Y
page 129) 9
P
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscreen i
Only use the "demisting" function until the wind-
screen is clear again. (Y
page 127) Cont
rols
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Air conditioning
124 Switching the air conditioning on/off
i When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
Thermatic X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock or that the engine is run-
ning.
X To activate: turn thumbwheel 1clock-
wise to the desired position (apart from the
0 position) (Y page 122).
X The previously selected settings come into
effect again.
X To deactivate: turn thumbwheel 1anti-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 122). Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted. This prevents the windows from misting
up. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air dehumidification"
function is deactivated, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled (during warm
weather) or dehumidified. The windows
could mist up more quickly. This may pre-
vent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. H
Environmental note
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
i Condensation may drip from the under-
side of the vehicle when Thermatic is in
cooling mode. X
To activate: press the9button.
The indicator lamp in the 9button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the9button.
The indicator lamp in the 9button goes
out. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
To do so, the system automatically regulates
the temperature of the dispensed air, the air-
flow and the air distribution. The "cooling with
air dehumidification" function is on.
X Make sure that the engine is running.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theUbutton
(Y page 122).
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on. Automatic air distribution and
airflow are activated.
X To deactivate: press theUbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Cont
rols
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Air conditioning
128 Switching windscreen heating* on/
off G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before set-
ting off. Impaired visibility could otherwise
endanger you and others. 1
Windscreen heating switch
2 Indicator lamp
i At outside temperatures above 10 †the
windscreen heating cannot be activated.
Indicator lamp 2lights up briefly when you
attempt to activate it and then goes out
again.
i The windscreen heating has a high cur-
rent draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the windscreen is clear. The
windscreen heating switches off automati-
cally after ten minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the wind-
screen heating may switch off. If the wind-
screen heating is automatically deactiva-
ted, indicator lamp 2flashes. The wind-
screen heating will automatically switch
back on as soon as there is sufficient volt-
age again.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press the 1button.
The indicator lamp in the 2button lights
up or goes out. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before set-
ting off. Impaired visibility could otherwise
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has a high cur-
rent draw. You should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, The rear
window heating is automatically switched
off after ten minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off. If the rear
window heating is switched off automati-
cally the indicator lamp in switch F
flashes. The rear window heating will auto-
matically switch back on as soon as there
is sufficient voltage again.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press the Fbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Fbutton lights
up or goes out. Controls
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