2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS steering

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions.
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
( Y page 26).
GWarning
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
GWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.GWarning
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages.
Displays and operation
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Displaying the coolant temperature
GWarning
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
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The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal driving conditions, with the
correct anti-corrosion and antifreeze additive
concentration, the reading may rise to
248 ‡(120 †).
! If the coolant temperature exceeds
248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display ( Y page 158).
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
:Multifunction display;WX
Selects submenus in the Settings
menu
Changes values
Adjusts the volume=~
Rejects or ends a call
Exits phone book/redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial memory?VU
Selects a menu: scrolls back and
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Standard display menu
Standard displayXPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.
Standard display
:Trip odometer;Odometer
You can select the following functions in the
Standard display menu using the & or
* button:
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 253)
R digital speedometer or outside
temperature ( Y page 160)
R Service display ( Y page 219)
R G 55 AMG: oil level (Y page 215)
XTo reset the trip odometer: press and
hold the reset button in the instrument
cluster until the trip odometer is reset.
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature
If you have selected the digital speedometer
as the status line ( Y page 163), the outside
temperature is displayed here 13
.
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Digital speedometer (example)
Outside temperature (example)
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.XPress the & or * button on the
steering to select digital speedometer :
or the outside temperature.
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
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You can only change the waveband and store
new stations using COMAND.XSwitch on COMAND and select Radio (see
the separate operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.:Waveband;Current stationXTo select a stored station: briefly press
the & or * button.XTo select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the & or
* button.XTo select a station using station
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: press and briefly hold the &
or * button.
Operating audio devices or media
XSwitch on COMAND and select the audio
device or medium (see the separate
operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
COMAND display (example)
:Current CD (for CD/DVD changer);Current trackXTo select the next/previous track:
briefly press the & or * button.XTo select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and briefly hold the
& or * button.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode ( Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Operating the video DVD
XSwitch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
DVD changer display (example)
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XPress the & or * button to select a
scene.
Navigation menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navigation menu: the instructions
from the navigation system appear in the
multifunction display. For more information,
see the separate operating instructions.
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Navigation
menu.
Route guidance inactive
The direction of travel appears in the
multifunction display. If the name of the
street is part of the navigation system data,
this will also be displayed.
Route guidance active
The multifunction display shows navigation
instructions, for example:
Setup menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu, you have the following
options:
R restoring the factory settings
R changing the instrument cluster settings
R changing the light settings
R changing the vehicle settings
R changing the convenience settings
Resetting to factory settings
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the Headlamp mode function in the
Lighting submenu is only reset if the vehicle
is stationary.
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XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress and hold the reset button on the left
of the instrument cluster for approximately
three seconds.
A prompt appears in the multifunction
display asking you to confirm by pressing
the reset button again.XPress the reset button again.
The settings of most functions are restored
to the factory settings.
or
XIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the reset button a second time.
The Settings menu appears again after
approximately five seconds.XPress the V or U button to select a
different menu.
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the digital speedometer
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. Cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Disp.
Unit Speed-/Odom.XPress the W or X button to select
Km (kilometers) or Miles as the unit of
measurement for distance.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.Selecting the language
The Language function allows you to select
the language for the instrument cluster.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Language.XPress the W or X button to select the
desired language.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Selecting the status line display
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.XPress the & button to select Status
line display .XPress the W or X button to select the
status line display: speed ( Speed) or
outside temperature ( Outside temp.).
The selected display now appears
constantly in the lower multifunction
display. When you scroll through the
Standard display menu (Y page 160), you
will see the display you have not selected.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Lighting
Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting
The instrument cluster lighting automatically
adjusts to the ambient light.
XBrighter or dimmer: turn reset button
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Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
If you have activated the daytime running
lamps function and the light switch is in the
$ or à position, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on automatically
when the engine is running.
In the dark, the following also light up:
R the low-beam headlamps
R the standing lamps
R the tail lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the side marker lamp
In countries where daytime running lamps are
legally required, Constant is the factory
setting.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Headlamp
mode .XPress the W or X button to set the
mode for the headlamps to Manual or
Constant (daytime running lamps).XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Switching the surround lighting on or off
If you activate the surround lighting function
and the light switch is set to Ã, the
following will light up if it is dark and you
unlock the vehicle using the key:
R the standing lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the tail lamps
R the fog lamps
R the side marker lamp
The surround lighting switches off
automatically after 40 seconds or when the
driver's door is opened.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Surround
lighting .XPress the W or X button to switch
the Surround lighting on or off.XWhen leaving the vehicle, turn the light
switch to position Ã.
The surround lighting is activated.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the exterior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you have activated the delayed switch-off
function, the light switch is set to à and
you switch off the engine, the following
remain lit:
R the standing lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the tail lamps
R the fog lamps
R the side marker lamp
If the engine is switched off and then none of
the doors are opened, or if an open door is
not closed, the exterior lighting goes out after
60 seconds.
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Headl.
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XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate the Headl. Delayed
Switch Off function.XBefore switching off the engine, turn the
light switch to position Ã.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
activated.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Deactivating the delayed switch-off
temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the key to
position 0 in the ignition lock.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock and back to position 0.
The delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next
time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If the Interior Light. Delay. Sw. Off:
function is activated and you pull the key out
of the ignition lock, the interior lighting
remains on for around 10 seconds.
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Interior
Light. Delay Sw. Off .XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate Interior Light. Delay.
Sw. Off .XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking feature
If you select the Automatic Locking
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
i For more information on the automatic
locking feature, see ( Y page 68).
XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the & button to select submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Vehicle submenu.XPress the & button to select
Automatic Door Lock .XPress the W or X button to switch
the Automatic Door Lock feature on or
off.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
You can use the Easy-entry Function to
activate or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature ( Y page 84).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one of
the following:
R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R Press one of the memory position buttons.
R Press the memory button.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
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