2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV refuelling

10Trip computer menu.
......................110
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 105
On-board computer language ...........106
One-touch gearshifting........................ 90
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display.............. 97
On-board computer. .......................101
Overhead control panel
Overview. .......................................... 27P
Paint code number............................. 261
Parking .................................................. 88
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Parking brake............................... 88, 171
Display message ............................. 202
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 206
Parking lock
releasing manually ..........................233
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 40, 211Performance.......................................
264
Petrol Minimum grade............................... 155
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Power supply (trailer)........................ 180
Power windows see Side window
Pulling away.......................................... 87 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
see separate operating instructions
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers. ..........................83
Range (on-board computer).............. 111
Rear door Emergency unlocking...................... 229
Rear door (station wagon)
Opening/closing .............................. 56
Rear door (station-wagon)
Display message ............................. 200
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................. 206
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Rear window heating .........................128
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............211
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Refuelling............................................ 154
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................. 131
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating). ......................................... 235
Garage door opene r........................ 151
Programming (garage door
opener). .......................................... 152
Replacing the wiper blades ...............242
Reserve fuel........................................ 276
Display message ............................. 208
Fuel tank......................................... 276
Warning lamp.................................. 216
Reset button......................................... 96
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 38
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...90
Reversing camera.............................. 119Index
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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.
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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
* optional
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Refuelling
154 Running-in notes
If you treat the engine with sufficient care
from the very start, you will be rewarded with
excellent performance for the remainder of
the engine's life.
R You should therefore drive at varying road
and engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throt-
tle, during this time. Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of
the maximum permissible engine speed for
each gear.
R Do not shift down a gear manually in order
to brake.
R Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point (kick-
down).
R Only use ranges 3,2or 1for slow driving,
e.g. in mountainous terrain.
After 1,500 km you may gradually bring the
vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.
Additional driving tips for AMG vehicles:
R Do not drive faster than 140 km/h for the
first 1,500 km.
R Only bring the engine up to a maximum
speed of 4,500 rpm for a brief period. i
You should also observe these notes if the
engine or rear axle transmission on your
vehicle has been replaced. Refuelling
Refuelling
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, turn off the engine and
the auxiliary heating*. G
Risk of injury
Avoid any contact with fuels.
You can damage your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuel or if you
inhale fuel vapours. G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
This causes damage to the fuel system and
engine and could result in the vehicle catch-
ing fire.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel will cause dam-
age to the injection system. Damage result- Operation
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Refuelling
155
ing from adding the wrong fuel is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
! Do not start the engine if you accidentally
refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel could enter the fuel lines. This would
require draining of the fuel tank and fuel
lines. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines
drained completely.
When you open or close the vehicle with the
key, the fuel filler flap is automatically
unlocked or locked.
The fuel filler flap is to the rear on the right. 1
Fuel filler flap
2 Fuel filler cap X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X To open: press fuel filler flap 1in the
direction of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open fuel filler flap 1.
X Turn fuel fill cap 2to the left and remove.
X Insert fuel filler cap 2into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 1.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the tank could damage the fuel
system.
X To close: replace fuel filler cap 2and turn
it to the right. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close fuel filler flap 1.
The cap engages.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If the tank has been run completely dry, it
will be necessary to bleed the fuel system
(Y page 219). Petrol (EN 228, DIN 51626-1)
! Refuel using only unleaded premium
grade petrol with at least 95 RON/85 MON,
which conforms to European standard
EN 228 or German standard DIN 51626-1.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i As a temporary measure, but only when
the recommended fuel is not available, you
may also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MO N. Thismay reduce
engine performance and increase fuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the available petrol qual-
ity may not be sufficient and could cause
coking around the inlet valve. In such
cases, and in consultation with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol
may be mixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios given on the con-
tainer.
G 55 AMG !
Refuel using only unleaded Super Plus
petrol with at least 98 RON/88 MON, Operation
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Refuelling
156which conforms to European standard
EN 228 or German standard DIN 51626-1.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine
performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle.
! In emergencies, and only when the rec-
ommended fuel is not available, you may
also use standard unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. However, using this
fuel results in considerably higher petrol
consumption and significantly reduced per-
formance. Avoid driving at full throttle, and
only drive in drive program C.
If no fuel other than regular petrol fuel
91 RON/82.5 MO Nor a lower grade is per-
manently available, you should have the
vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by the
local after-sales service. Diesel (EN 590, DIN 51628)
! Refuel using only Diesel which conforms
to European standard EN 590 or German
standard DIN 51628.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about die-
sel under "Fuel" in the index.
! When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticulate filter in countries outside the EU,
only low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight
(50 ppm) should be used. In countries in
which diesel with a higher sulphur content
is available (e.g. 0.035 percent by weight),
the engine oil should be renewed at more
frequent intervals. More information about
intervals for changing the engine oil can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! The use of fuels which do not meet the
requirements of EN 590 or German stand-
ard DIN 51628 can cause increased wear,
and damage the engine and the exhaust
system. Do not use the following:
R
marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not add such fuels to diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives (exception:
flow improvers – see "Low outside temper-
atures").
Damage caused by the use of unapproved
fuels or additives is not covered by the war-
ranty.
Low outside temperatures The flow properties of diesel may be insuffi-
cient at low ambient temperatures.
To prevent operating problems, diesel fuel
with improved cold flow qualities is available
during the winter months. Your vehicle must
be refuelled with this winter diesel at temper-
atures of -5 °C or below.
You can use this winter diesel at tempera-
tures down to about -20 °C without problems.Operation
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Display
messages 207Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Reversing lamp The reversing lamp is fa
ulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 235). . Tail lamp left
Back-up bulb on
or
Tail lamp right
Back-up bulb on The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is
faulty. Another lamp has taken over its
function. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 235). ò Replace air
cleaner The engine air filter must be replaced. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. N Check eng. oil
level when next
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to a crit-
ical level. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 159) and top
up the engine oil if necessary.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine
oil needs topping up more often than usual. N Engine oil level
Stop car Turn eng.
off There is insufficient oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic con-
ditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Top up the engine oil and check the level
(Y page 159). N Engine oil level
Consult workshop You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or
catalytic converter. X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the
specified level. Observe the legal require-
ments. N Engine oil level
Consult workshop There is water in the engine oil. X
Have the engine oil checked. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
215Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
3
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the fluid reservoir. X
Do not continue driving under an y circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 194).
X Under no circumstances should you top up the brake fluid. This will
not rectify the fault. ±
The yellow engine diagnos-
tics warning lamp comes
on while the engine is run-
ning. Vehicles with a diesel engine: the
fuel tank has run dry. X
Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
Emergency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be
checked. There may be a malfunction:
R
in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (on vehi-
cles with a petrol engine)
The emission limit values may be
exceeded and the engine may be
running in emergency mode. X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The engine electronics are mal-
functioning. The engine power
output is reduced. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Do not drive at full throttle and do not exceed an engine speed of
2,500 rpm. The diesel particle filter* is full
and can no longer be regenerated
(self-cleaning). X
Have the diesel particle filter* checked at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. Practical advice
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Service products and capacities
276 Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil,
grease)
R coolant
R brake fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Specifications for Service Products
since:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
ranty
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations. Failure to do so could endanger other persons and the environ-
ment.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, turn off the engine and
the auxiliary heating*. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health. Tank capacity Total capacity Approximately 96 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approximately 13 l
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from
adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the
warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Technical data
* optional
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