2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

Vehicle equipment ............................194
Where will I find ...? ..........................194
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................196
What to do if … ..................................213
Unlocking/locking manually ...........221
Opening/closing manually ..............223
Brush guard .......................................224
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........225
Replacing bulbs .................................226
Replacing wiper blades ....................231
Flat tire ..............................................232
Battery ...............................................236
Jump starting ....................................237
Towing the vehicle ............................239
Fuses ..................................................242
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Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items.
The first aid kit is stored in the storage pocket
in the front passenger door.
:First aid kit
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit includes:
RTool bag with
-Fuse extractor
-Socket wrench for opening/closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof in an
emergency
-Pump handle for jack
-Screwdriver
-Wheel wrench
RJack
The tool bag is located in a storage
compartment in the rear footwell.
The jack is located in a storage compartment
under the rear seat bench on the passenger
side.
XRemoving tool bag: Open the rear door on
the driver’s side.
Tool bag
XFold cover : to the side.XRemove the tool bag from the storage
compartment using tab ;.
XRemoving jack: Open the rear door on the
passenger side.
XFold the rear seat bench forward
(Y page 128).
Jack
XOpen cover =.XOpen tab ?.XRemove the jack from the storage
compartment.
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Jack GWarning!
Only use the jack supplied with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. If
you use the jack for any other purpose, you or
others could be injured, as the jack is
designed only for the purpose of changing a
wheel.
When using the jack, observe the safety notes
in the “Mounting the spare wheel” section and
the notes on the jack.
XTake the pump handle (three pieces) and
jack from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 194).
Pump handle
XAssemble the pump handle.
Jack
XSet indent : of the pump handle onto
release bolt ; of the jack.
XUsing the pump handle, turn release
bolt ; clockwise until its stop.
Release bolt ; is closed.
XRemove the pump handle from release
bolt ;.
XSet the pump handle into the pump lever
as indicated by the arrow.
Before placing the pump handle and the jack
back into the vehicle tool kit:
XPress the jack piston in again and close the
release bolt by using the pump handle.
XDisassemble the pump handle.
Spare wheel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 232.
The spare wheel is located under a cover on
the outside of the vehicle’s tailgate.
XRemoving: Take the screwdriver from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 194).
XOpen lock : using the screwdriver.
iYou can also use a coin to open the lock.
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XPull cover ring = slightly outwards in
direction of arrows and remove.
XPull cover plate ? towards you.XRemove cover plate ?.XUnscrew mounting screws C.XRemove the spare wheel.GWarning!
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
After mounting the spare wheel:
XTransport the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel carrier, see “Storing the spare wheel
after use” for instructions.
XRepair or replace the damaged tire as soon
as possible and return the spare tire as
original spare.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” (Y page 232).
Storing the spare wheel after use
XSecure the spare wheel with mounting
screws C on the spare wheel carrier
(Y page 196). Make sure the spare wheel
cannot come loose.
XMake sure catch B engages in recess A
when mounting cover plate 4
(Y page 196).
XMake sure tab ; (Y page 195) faces
downwards when mounting cover ring =
(Y page 196).
XFor safety reasons, check regularly that the
spare wheel is securely fastened.
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the Vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(Y page 102) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
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