2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class tow

Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover
X
To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover ; is rolled up.
X Slide catches :
on the left-hand and right-
hand sides of cargo compartment
cover ; towards the center of the vehicle.
X Swing cargo compartment cover ; up

and
out.
X To install: slide catches : towards the
center of the vehicle.
X Insert cargo compartment cover ; into
the recesses in the side trim.
X Press the right and left sides of cargo
compartment cover ; downwards until
cargo compartment cover ; engages.
X Slide catches : in

the direction of the side
trim. Roof carrier
The roof is not suited for transporting loads.
Never use roof rails or other accessories
mounted on the roof. G
WARNING
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants

and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder on the center console X
Fold cup holder : all the way up. Features
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!
Make sure that the cup holder on the
center console is folded down before you
move the front-passenger seat forwards.
Cup holder on the armrest X
Insert cup holder : as shown with the
arrow into the fixture of carrier bar ;.
If you do not require the cup holder, it can be
stored in the glove box or in the stowage
compartment in the center console, for
example.
Cup holders in the rear compartment !
Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before
folding the seat backrest and the seat
cushion of the rear bench seat forwards. Sun visors
Overview of sun visors G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare
can endanger you and others. :
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor : from bracket ;.
X Swing sun visor : to the side.
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror lights ? will only function if the sun
visor is clipped into bracket ;.
X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Fold up mirror cover =.
Mirror lights ? are switched on
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Ashtray
Ashtray in the cockpit X
To open: press cover ? and then release
it.
Ashtray : folds out.
X To remove insert: make sure that the
vehicle is secured against rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Move slide knob = to the right, so that
insert ; is released.
X Pull insert ; upwards and remove it.
X To re-install the insert: press insert ;
into the holder until it engages.
X To close: press cover ? until it engages.
Ashtray in the rear compartment An ashtray is located in each of the rear
doors. X
To open: fold cover ;
out in the direction
of the arrow.
X To remove the insert: press retaining
lug : and

pull insert = upwards and out.
X To re-install the insert: replace insert =
from above.
X To close: close cover ; fully. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, 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. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only. Features
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Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 180 W), as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters. Note that the socket in the
cigarette lighter can be damaged when
connecting accessories, for example by
frequent insertion and removal or by
sockets that
do not fit correctly. A damaged
socket can cause the cigarette lighter to
stop working. X
Press cover
; and then release it.
The ashtray and cigarette lighter : fold
out.
X Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12 V sockets
Points to observe before use !
If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you
do not exceed the maximum current draw
of 45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuses.
The sockets

can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 W (15
A), e.g. lamps or chargers for mobile phones. If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of the socket.
The
cigarette lighter socket can be also used
(Y page 195). This is the case even if the
SmartKey has

been removed from the ignition
lock.
Socket in the rear compartment The socket is located on the center console
in the rear compartment.
X
Lift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the cargo compartment The socket is located in the cargo
compartment on the left-hand side, when
viewed in the direction of travel, next to the
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X
Lift up the cover of the socket. 115 V socket
G
WARNING
The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage.
Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with
the same caution and prudence that you
exercise when using power outlets at home.
Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC
socket. Do
not clean the socket with fluids or
tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket
cover in the closed position, when not in use.
Otherwise, you could suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a
suitable plug

and meet U.S. standards. Never
pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a
115 V AC power socket. Never use a damaged
connection cable. The 115 V AC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V
AC power source. Do not use a converter with
an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power
socket. This could cause serious injury to you
and/or other people. G
WARNING
If the 115V AC socket is damaged or torn out
of the trim, do not use or touch the 115V AC
socket. Using a 115V AC socket that is
damaged or torn out of the trim could cause
serious personal

injury to you and/or others. 115 V power socket
: provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V, so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as game consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 W altogether.
Requirements for

operation of these devices:
R the 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
and the cargo compartment are
operational ( Y page 196).
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.
R the on-board power supply is within a
permissible voltage range.
R the electronic device's maximum power
output does not exceed 150 W.
X Open flap =.
X Switch the ignition on.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If indicator lamp ; does
not light up, please
read the chapter on malfunctions.
X To turn off: disconnect the plug from 115 V
power socket
:.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
X Close flap =. Features
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Possible causes of malfunction:
R
the on-board power supply is not within a
permissible voltage range.
R the temperature
of the DC/AC converter is
temporarily too high.
R some small electronic devices have a
constant nominal power of less than
150 W, but a very high switch-on current.
It is possible that these devices will not
function properly, as 115 V socket : is not
able to provide a high enough current.
If indicator lamp ; still does not light up,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. mbrace
12
Important safety notes !
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system

is activated and ready for use,
and press the E MB Info call button to
register. If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
system.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this
password to log in to the mbrace section
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 13
.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires an available mobile phone network, a valid SIM card and a
subscription to a security service.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
i Determining the

location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system The mbrace system provides three different
services:
R
automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the COMAND volume controller.
You can find information and a description of
all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com 14
.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
12 The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
13 USA only.
14 USA only.198
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G
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-
diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the º Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the E information
button does

not light up during the system
self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button,
º Roadside Assistance button or E
information button continues to be lit red
after the system self-diagnosis.
R the Tele Aid inoperative or Tele Aid
not activated message appears on the
multifunction display after the system self-
diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
!
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system

is activated and ready for use,
and press the E MB Info call button to
register. If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
system. If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R
USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air

bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i An automatically dialed mbrace
emergency call cannot be canceled.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call message
appears on the multifunction display.
COMAND is muted.
Once a connection has been established, the
Call Connected message appears on the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is provided, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
R vehicle model
R vehicle color
R vehicle identification number
A short time after the emergency call is
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Response Center
and the vehicle occupants. If the vehicle
occupants are able to respond, the Response
Center will attempt to obtain more detailed
information on the emergency.
i If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center Features
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established, then the mbrace system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the
relevant cellular phone network is not
available).
The message
Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
10 seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover : briefly to open
it.
X Press SOS button ; briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X Wait for the voice connection with the
Response Center.
X After the emergency call is ended, close
cover :. G
WARNING
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the
vehicle and move to a safe location. The
Response Center will automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an
automatic SOS

signal and cannot make voice
contact with the vehicle occupants. Roadside Assistance button X
Open
the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 189). X
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Representative is initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting call message appears
on the multifunction display and the
COMAND system is muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connected message appears on the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network is available and
there is

sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Response
Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
R vehicle model
R vehicle color
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. You can switch to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND during the call. Voice
output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative and the vehicle occupants.
X Describe the type of assistance needed.200
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