2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class AUX

For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning can
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R
lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the
depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
R the maximum permissible still water depth
is 50 cm.
R you should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
Off-road fording :
Fording depth, 20 in (50 cm)
The fording depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm)

when the vehicle is loaded and ready
to drive. !
The water depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm). Note that the possible fording
depth is less in flowing water.
i You may only drive through freshwater.
R Observe the

safety notes (Y page 134) and
the general notes (Y page 135) on off-road
driving.
R Establish how deep the water is and the
characteristics of the body of water before
fording.
R Switch off the auxiliary heating and the air-
conditioning system.
R Shift the transfer case to
LOW (Y page 145).
R Engage the differential locks, if necessary
(Y page 148).
R Restrict the shift range to 1 or 2
(Y page 121).
R Avoid high engine speeds.
R Enter and exit the water at a flat place and
at a steady walking pace.
! Under no circumstances should you
accelerate before entering the water. The
bow wave could cause water to enter and
damage the engine and other assemblies.
R Drive slowly and at an even speed through
the water.
R Do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors
while fording. Otherwise, water could get
into the vehicle interior and damage the
vehicle's electronics and interior
equipment.
R Water offers a high degree of resistance,
and the ground is slippery and in some
cases unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and
dangerous to pull away in the water.
R Ensure that a bow wave does not form as
you drive.
R Clean any mud from the tire tread after
fording.
R Apply the brakes to dry them after fording. Driving tips
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Driving and parking Z

You can only change the waveband and store
new stations using COMAND.
X
Switch on COMAND and select Radio (see
the separate operating instructions).
X Press the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu. :
Waveband
; Current station
X To select a stored station: briefly press
the & or * button.
X To select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the & or
* button.
X To select a station using station
search 11
: press and briefly hold the &
or * button.
Operating audio devices or media X
Switch on COMAND and select the audio
device or medium (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Press the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu. COMAND display (example)
:
Current CD (for CD/DVD changer)
; Current track
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the & or * button.
X To 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).
Video DVD operation X
Switch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).
X Press the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu. DVD changer display (example)
:
Current DVD (for DVD changer)
; Current scene
11 Only if no station list is received. Menus and submenus
157On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions4
Engine Oil Level
Stop, Turn Engine
Off The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off the engine.
X Add engine oil ( Y page 213) and check the oil level
(Y page 211). 8
Reserve Fuel The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. The fuel gauge's
needle does not move any further down. The operation of the
auxiliary heating can no longer be guaranteed.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 8
Gas cap is open. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. ´
Clean Fuel Filter There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsAAS
Service Required
G
Risk of accident
AAS is not available due to a malfunction. The vehicle may roll
back on a gradient as soon as you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Cruise Cont.
Inoperative Cruise control is inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.174
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

R
if the
rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
the belt tongue on the outer seat belts into
the buckle of opposite seat belt :.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie down. pad sharp edges
for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find an AUX-IN jack or a Media
Interface installed

in the glove box. A Media
Interface is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
®
or USB device (see the separate
Audio or

COMAND operating instructions). X
To open: pull handle :
and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
X To lock: insert the mechanical key
(Y page 61) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key
(Y page 61) into the lock and turn it 90°
counter-clockwise to position 1.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest/in the
center console.
Under the armrest is a shallow stowage tray
(telephone compartment), under which is a
deeper stowage compartment. Stowage areas
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Stowing and features Z