2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV ignition

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
* optional
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97Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is
interrupted to protect the engine when the
red band is reached.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine. H
Environmental note
Avoid driving at high engine speeds, as this
increases your vehicle's consumption
unnecessarily and pollutes the environ-
ment through increased emissions. Outside temperature display
G
Risk of accident
The road surface may be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges, even if tem-
peratures are just above freezing point. The
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your
driving style. You should therefore always
adapt your driving style and speed to suit
the weather conditions.
There is a short delay before a change in out-
side temperature is displayed. On-board computer
Points to remember
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. You can use the on-board computer to
call up information relating to your vehicle
and to make and adjust settings.
You can call up the next service due date,
select the display language for the instrument
cluster and set other functions. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would
otherwise be distracted and unable to con-
centrate properly on driving, and could
cause an accident.
The on-board computer shows information in
the multi-function display. Multi-function steering wheel
You can control the multi-function display and
the settings in the on-board computer with
the buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. 1
Multi-function display
2
æç
R
selects submenus
R changes values
R adjusts the volume Controls
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i
All possible display messages are
explained in the "Practical advice" section
(Y page 194).
Switching off the ignition clears the Message
memory except for the highest priority dis-
play messages. The on-board computer will
only delete these display messages after the
cause of the message has been rectified.
i Menu overview: see ( Ypage 99).
Displaying messages Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button repeatedly
until either the original menu or the Mes-
sage memory menu appears.
If the Message memory menu does not
appear, there are no display messages.
If there are messages, the following mes-
sage may appear in the multi-function dis-
play, for example: 2 messages.
X Press the jork button to call up a
display message. Settings menu
There are two functions in the Settings
menu: the To reset: Press reset button
for 3 seconds function, which you can use
to reset most settings to the factory settings.
You can also use the submenus here to make
individual settings for your vehicle.
i Menu overview: see ( Ypage 99).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the
Headlamp mode function in theLight-
ing submenu is only reset if the vehicle is
stationary.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster for approximately
three seconds.
A prompt appears in the multi-function dis-
play asking you to press the reset button
again to confirm. X
Press the reset button again.
The functions of most submenus are
restored to factory settings.
or
X If you want to retain the settings, do not
press the reset button a second time.
The Settings menu appears again after
approximately 5 seconds.
X Press the èor· button to select a
different menu.
Submenus in the Settings menu X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
A list of submenus is displayed. More sub-
menus are available than can be displayed
at a time. Controls
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You can reactivate this function by opening a
door within 10 minutes.
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 Headl.
delayed switch-off .
X Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate the Headl. delayed
switch-off function.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
To temporarily deactivate the delayed switch-
off:
X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to
position 0in the ignition lock.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock and back to position 0.
Delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off is reactivated as soon as
you restart the engine. Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off Using the
Inter. lighting
delay.sw.off function, you can set whether
the interior lighting should remain on for 10
seconds after the key is removed from the
ignition lock when it is dark.
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 Inter.
lighting delay.sw.off.
X Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate Inter. lighting
delay.sw.off.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking feature The
Automatic door lock function allows
you to set whether your vehicle will lock cen-
trally from a speed of about 15 km/h
upwards. i
For more information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Y page 55).
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
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Automatic
door lock.
X Press the æorç button to switch
the Automatic door lock feature on or
off.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Selecting the switch-on time for the
auxiliary heating* This function is only available if the vehicle
has an auxiliary heating system.
The
Auxiliary heat. function allows you to
select three switch-on times. You can set the
exact switch-on time using the other func-
tions in the Heatersubmenu.
You can switch off the auxiliary heating by
using the remote control or the auxiliary heat-
ing button on the centre console. Controls
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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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110 the driver's door and thereby unintention-
ally activate the easy-entry/exit feature
and become trapped.
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
Convenience submenu.
X Press jto select EASY-ENTRY sys-
tem.
X Press æorç to activate or deacti-
vate the EASY-ENTRY system.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display. Trip computer menu
You can use the Trip computermenu to call
up or reset statistical data for your vehicle.
i You can select kmormiles as the unit of
measurement for distance (Y page 105).
i Menu overview: see ( Ypage 99).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
Consumption statistics from start The values refer to the start of the journey.
X
Press the èor· button to select
From start . 1
Kilometres
2 Time 3
Average speed
4 Average fuel consumption
If the vehicle is parked for more than 4 hours,
the From start consumption statistics are
reset (key in position 0of the ignition lock or
removed).
The values will not be reset if you turn the key
to position 1or 2during this time.
Consumption statistics from the last
reset The values refer to the last reset of the func-
tion.
X
Press the èor· button to select
From start .
X Press the jork button to select
From reset . Controls
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Driving sys
tems 118 Ultrasonic reversing aid* (Station
wagon) G
Risk of accident
The ultrasonic reversing aid is only an aid
and may not detect all obstacles. It is not a
substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. You could otherwise endan-
ger yourself and others. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are
in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The ultrasonic reversing aid is an electronic
parking aid. It indicates visually and audibly
the distance between the rear area of your
vehicle and an object.
The ultrasonic reversing aid is activated auto-
matically when you switch on the ignition and
engage the reverse gear.
The ultrasonic reversing aid monitors the rear
bumper and rear area of your vehicle using
four sensors. 1
Sensors
Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush, otherwise they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them. Side view, example: short-wheelbase station
wagon
Top view, example: short-wheelbase station wagon
Centre Approximately 150 cm
Corners Approximately 100 cmControls
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Driving sys
tems 120Example: reversing camera on the long-wheelbase
station wagon
View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirrored fashion, as in the rear-view mirror. G
Risk of accident
The reversing camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles in a distorted manner,
incorrectly or even not display them at all.
The reversing camera does not relieve you
of the responsibility to pay attention. The
camera cannot show objects:
R that are very close to the rear bumper.
R that are underneath the rear bumper. R
under the spare wheel
R close behind the spare wheel
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and next to the vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and
others. G
Risk of accident
Under the following circumstances, the
reversing camera will not function, or func-
tion in a limited manner:
R if the tailgate is open.
R in heavy rain, snow or fog.
R at night or in very dark places.
R if the camera is exposed to very bright
white light.
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light (the
display may flicker).
R if there is a sudden change in tempera-
ture, e.g. when driving into a heated
garage in winter. R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged.
Have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop in this case. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose.
Do not use the reversing camera in these
types of situation. You could otherwise
injure others or damage objects and your
vehicle while you are parking.
Activating the reversing camera X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
X Make sure that COMAND APS is activated.
(See the separate COMAND APS operating
instructions.)
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND APS display.
i The image from the reversing camera is
no longer displayed if you activate another
function using COMAND while the revers-
ing camera is switched on. To reactivate
the image, disengage and re-engage
reverse gear. Controls
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