2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 139
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Driving tips
Automatic transmission
.................121
Brakes ........................................... 132
Downhill gradient ........................... 130
Driving on flooded roads ................133
Driving on sand .............................. 137
Driving on wet roads ...................... 132
Driving over obstacles ................... 137
General .......................................... 129
Gravel roads .................................. 137
Hydroplaning ................................. 132
Icy road surfaces ........................... 134
Off-road driving .............................. 135
Off-road fording ............................. 133
Tire ruts ......................................... 137
Wet road surface ........................... 131
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 157
DVD video (on-board computer) ......157 E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 83
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
EASY-EXIT feature

............................... 83
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Function/notes ................................ 57
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 126
Vehicle ............................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 47
Safety guidelines ............................. 33
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 17Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 184
Display message

............................ 170
Irregular running ............................ 118
Starting problems .......................... 118
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 116
Switching off .................................. 128
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................118
Engine number .................................. 272
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 213
Additives ........................................ 275
Checking the oil level ..................... 211
Display message ............................ 172
Notes about oil grades ................... 275
Viscosity ........................................ 275
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Display message ............................ 166
Important safety information ........... 55
Exhaust check ................................... 130
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 220
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Dipping (automatic) .........................84
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....84
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 85
Storing the parking position ............. 85 F
First-aid kit ......................................... 224
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel

................................... 227
Preparing the vehicle .....................226
Raising the vehicle ......................... 227
Floormat ............................................. 207
Front fog lamp (display message) ...169 Index
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Fuel
Additives ........................................ 274
Important safety notes
..................273
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 273
Refueling ........................................ 124
Specifications ................................ 274
Troubleshooting ............................. 127
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 216
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 129
Fuel filler cap (display message) .....174
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................ 126
Opening/closing ............................ 125
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 174
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Fuse allocation chart ........................238
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 239
Dashboard ..................................... 238
Front-passenger footwell ...............238
Transmission tunnel ....................... 239
Fuse extractor ................................... 238
Fuses Dashboard fuse box ....................... 238
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 238
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 238
Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................ 239
In the battery case ......................... 239
Notes ............................................. 237G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................207
Notes ............................................. 204
Opening/closing the garage door ..207
Programming the remote control ... 205
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 221
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 270Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions)
......................221
Glove box ........................................... 189
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ......................................... 139
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 263 H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ........................91
Headlamp delayed switch-off see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....214
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Cleaning system (function) .............. 91
Fogging up ....................................... 92
Protective grille ................................ 98
Headlamps (automatic) ......................89
Head restraints Adjusting (angle) .............................. 77
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 78
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 78
Luxury .............................................. 79
Resetting (front) ............................... 78
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
Heating, windshield
see Windshield heating
High beam flasher ............................... 91
High-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 169
High-mounted brake lamp Display message ............................ 168
Hill start assist .................................. 117
Hood Closing ........................................... 211
Display message ............................ 177
Opening ......................................... 210
Hydroplaning ..................................... 1328
Index

I
Immobilizer ..........................................
57
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 25
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 159
Interior lighting Adjusting ......................................... 92
Automatic control

............................93
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 93
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Manual control ................................. 93
Reading lamp ................................... 93
Rear interior lighting ........................94J
Jack Storage location
............................
224
Using ............................................. 227
Jump-starting ..................................... 233K
Key positions SmartKey .......................................
115
Kickdown ........................................... 121L
Lamps Display message ............................ 168
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors

................................................ 50
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 169
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ...................... 161
Cornering light function ...................92
Daytime running lamps .................... 89
Display message ............................ 168
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Fog lamps ........................................ 90
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 91High-beam headlamps
.....................91
Light switch ..................................... 88
Low-beam headlamps

......................89
Rear fog lamp .................................. 90
Turn signals ..................................... 91
Limited Warranty ................................ 21
Load anchorage ................................. 192
Loading guidelines ............................188
Locking Automatic ........................................ 66
Emergency locking ........................... 66
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 65
Low-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamps ......................89
Display message ............................ 168
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Symmetrical ..................................... 88
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
4-way lumbar support ...................... 79
Luxury head restraints .......................79 M
M+S tires
............................................
244
Malfunction messages see Display messages


Malfunctions
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 219
mbrace Call priority .................................... 202
Display message ............................ 167
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 202
Emergency call .............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 198
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 203
MB info call button ........................ 201
Roadside Assistance button .......... 200
Self-test ......................................... 198 Index
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System ..........................................
198
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 202
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................
61
Loss ................................................. 64
Memory card
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 157
see separate operating instructions
Memory function ................................. 85
Menu (on-board computer) Audio ............................................. 156
DVD ............................................... 157
Message memory .......................... 165
Navigation ..................................... 158
Overview of menus ........................ 155
Resetting to factory settings .......... 158
Settings ......................................... 158
Standard display ............................ 156
Telephone ...................................... 163
Trip computer ................................ 162
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 194
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 157
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 79
Multifunction display ........................ 154
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 153
Overview .......................................... 27N
Navigation On-board computer ....................... 158
see separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 40
Resetting after being triggered ........ 41
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 114 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................47
System overview .............................. 32
Octane number (fuel) ........................274
Odometer ........................................... 156
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 141
Differential locks ............................ 148
Off-road ABS

.................................... 54
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 136
Driving on sand .............................. 137
Important safety notes .................. 134
Off-road fording ................................. 133
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 156
Convenience submenu .................. 161
Display messages ..........................165
Factory settings ............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 152
Message memory menu ................. 165
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 153
Overview of menus ........................ 155
Settings menu ............................... 158
Standard display menu ..................156
Status bar ...................................... 159
Telephone menu ............................ 163
Trip computer menu ...................... 162
Vehicle submenu ........................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 157
On-board computer language ..........159
On-board diagnostics interface .......... 20
Operating safety Important safety notes .................... 19
On-board diagnostics interface ........ 20
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 156
Display ........................................... 153
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 2910
Index

Override feature
Rear side windows
...........................52P
Paint code number ............................ 271
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...218
Panic alarm .......................................... 52
Parcel net ........................................... 190
Parking ............................................... 127
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side .................................

85
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 128
Display message ............................ 166
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 169
Parking lock Releasing manually ........................ 124
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 85
Pedals ................................................. 129
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Permissible gross vehicle weight
rating .................................................. 252
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 221
Power washers .................................. 218
Product information ............................17
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 61
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 116Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........20 R
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
see separate operating instructions


Range (on-board computer) ............. 163
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 191Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................111
Rear door
Display message

............................ 177
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 169
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 191
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 144
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 220
Rear-view mirror Adjusting ......................................... 84
Dipping (automatic) .........................84
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear window wiper ...........................100
Refueling ............................................ 124
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 205
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 174
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....18
Roof carrier ........................................ 193
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 222
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158 Index
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S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................47
Child restraint systems ....................47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ...........................................
32
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems


Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 191
Folding forwards ............................ 191
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Belt force limiters ............................ 47
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Correct usage .................................. 42
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 47
Fastening ................................... 43, 44
Fastening, front ............................... 44
Fastening in the rear, center ............44
Important safety guidelines .............41
Releasing ......................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 33
Special seat belt retractor ............... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 178
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 81
Seats
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 79
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 77
Cleaning the cover ......................... 221
Correct driver's seat position ........... 74
Important safety notes .................... 75
Multicontour seat ............................ 79
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 85
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 80
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....81
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 81
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......220
Service indicator see Service interval display Service interval display
....................215
Displaying a
service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 275
Capacities ...................................... 273
Coolant (engine) ............................ 276
Engine oil ....................................... 275
Fuel ................................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 272
Notes ............................................. 272
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 275
Washer fluid ................................... 277
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 86
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 158
On-board computer ....................... 158
Setting the unit (on-board
computer)
Speedometer ................................. 159
Shift ranges ....................................... 121
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 169
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 69
Important safety information ........... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Troubleshooting ............................... 69
Ski rack .............................................. 193
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Operating manually ..........................71
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 62
Changing the programming ............. 61
Checking the battery ....................... 62
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 69
Important safety notes .................... 60
Loss ................................................. 64
Malfunction ...................................... 64
Starting the engine ........................ 116
Snow chains ...................................... 24512
Index

Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............196
Luggage compartment ................... 196
Rear compartment ......................... 196
SOS
see mbrace

Spare fuses ........................................ 238
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 226
Notes/data .................................... 268
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....225
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 225
Specialist workshop ............................ 20
Speedometer Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 156
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 174
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 167
Introduction ..................................... 32
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Warning lamp (function) ................... 32
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 156
Starting the engine Important safety notes .................. 115
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Selecting the display ...................... 159
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 153
Cleaning ......................................... 221
Important safety notes .................... 81
Steering wheel heating .................... 82
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 85
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 83
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 189
Cup holders ................................... 193Glove box
....................................... 189
Important safety information
.........189
Stowage pockets ........................... 190
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 161
Vehicle ........................................... 161
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 244
Sun visor ............................................ 194
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................19
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 110
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............57 T
Tachometer ........................................ 152
Tail lamps see Lights


Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 170
Technical data G 500 ............................................. 277
G 55 AMG ...................................... 277
Tires ............................................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 266
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 202
Display message ............................ 167
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 202
Emergency call .............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 198
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 203
MB info call button ........................ 201
Roadside Assistance button .......... 200
Self-test ......................................... 198
System .......................................... 198
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 202
Telephone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163 Index
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Telephone compartment
..................189
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 152
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 156
Outside temperature ...................... 153
Setting (climate control)
................107
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........57
Immobilizer ...................................... 57
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 58
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Checking ........................................ 248
Checking manually ........................249
Display message ............................ 175
Maximum ....................................... 248
Notes ............................................. 246
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 249
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 264
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 262
Bar (definition) ............................... 262
Characteristics .............................. 262
Checking ........................................ 243
Definition of terms ......................... 262
Direction of rotation ......................265
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 265
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 262
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................263Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)

......263
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 263
Labeling (overview) ........................ 258
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 264
Load index ..................................... 261
Load index (definition) ...................263
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 263
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 264
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 264
Maximum tire load ......................... 256
Maximum tire load (definition) .......264
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 264
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Replacing ....................................... 265
Service life ..................................... 244
Sidewall (definition) .......................264
Speed rating (definition) ................ 263
Storing ........................................... 266
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 262
Technical data ............................... 266
Temperature .................................. 258
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Tire bead (definition) ......................264
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 264
Tire pressures
(recommended) ..................... 245, 262
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 259
Tire tread ....................................... 243
Tire tread (definition) .....................264
Total load limit (definition) ............. 265
Traction ......................................... 257
Traction (definition) ....................... 264
Tread wear ..................................... 257
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 26214
Index