2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class AUX

XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
radio. Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Wave band setting;Station frequencyXSelecting next or previous stored
station: Press button * or & briefly
to select a stored station.
XSelecting next or previous station in the
station list: Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
XSelecting next or previous station in
wave band (Only if no station list is
available): Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
the audio device or audio media. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button * or & briefly.
XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold button
* or &.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display.
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XReinstalling ashtray insert: Position
ashtray insert =.
XClosing: Push at top of cover ;.
Cigarette lighter
GObserve Safety notes, see page 44.GWarning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with you
do not injure themselves or start a fire with
the hot cigarette lighter.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XSwitch on the ignition.XOpen the ashtray (Y page 133).XPush in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
! The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories (up to a maximum of 180 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,
however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive
connecting and disconnecting, or using
plugs that do not fit properly) can damage
the lighter socket. With the socket
damaged, the lighter may not function
properly any longer.
Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
XSwitch on the ignition.
Power outlet in front passenger
footwell
Power outlet in rear center console
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GWarning!
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Traction in steep terrain
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for
continuous wheel traction when driving in
steep terrain.
iThe 4-ETS helps greatly when starting out
on a steep incline when the front wheels
have then the tendency to slip due to the
weight shifting away from the front axle.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and
limits the torque for the front wheels by
braking them.
Simultaneously the torque for the rear
wheels is increased.
Driving across a hilltop
Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do not shift
automatic transmission into neutral position
N), to prevent the vehicle from speeding up
too much after climbing a hill.
Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive
across the hilltop.
After climbing a hill, driving in this manner
prevents the vehicle from:
Rlosing ground contact when cresting hills
Rlosing its forward momentum
Rspeeding up too much after climbing the hill
Driving downhill
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 (Y page 89).
RDrive downhill observing the same rules as
driving uphill (Y page 181).
iThe special LOW RANGE – ABS
(Y page 51) setting allows for precise and
brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,
permitting them to dig into loose ground.
Remember that, when stopped, the front
wheels slide across a surface and thus lose
their ability to steer the vehicle.
Driving through water
:Fording depth, 20 in (50 cm)
RBefore driving through water, determine its
depth.
! The water depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm). The ground under the water might
not be firm which could result the water
being deeper than expected when driving
the vehicle through it. Please note that the
water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
RComply with the warnings (Y page 179) and
rules for off-road driving (Y page 180).
RSwitch off the exterior lamps as well as the
climate control.
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 or 2 (Y page 89).
RAvoid high engine speeds.
REnter and leave the water only at a shallow
spot, driving at walking speed.
! Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into
the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
RDrive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.
RDo not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
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