2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class fog light

High-performance brake system ....
132
Important safety notes
..................130
Maintenance .................................. 131
Parking brake ................................ 128
Warning lamp ................................. 180
Brush guard ....................................... 203
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................... 99
Brake lamp ...................................... 98
Cornering light function ...................96
Fog lamps ........................................ 96
Overview .......................................... 95
Rear fog lamp .................................. 99
Tail lamp .......................................... 98
Turn signal lamp .............................. 96C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ......... 21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................18
Capacities
see Technical data


Care
Carpets .......................................... 222
Car wash ........................................ 217
Chrome parts ................................. 220
Display ........................................... 220
Gear or selector lever ....................221
Headlamps ..................................... 220
Matte finish ................................... 219
Notes ............................................. 216
Paint .............................................. 218
Plastic trim .................................... 221
Power washer ................................ 218
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Roof lining ...................................... 222
Seat belt ........................................ 222
Seat covers .................................... 221
Sensors ......................................... 220
Steering wheel ............................... 221
Tail pipes ....................................... 220
Trim strips ..................................... 221
Washing by hand ........................... 217
Wheels ........................................... 218
Windows ........................................ 219Wiper blades
.................................. 219
Wooden trim .................................. 221
Cargo compartment cover ...............192
Cargo compartment enlargement ...190
Cargo tie down rings .........................192
CD player/CD changer Operating (on-board computer) ..... 157
Center console
Overview .......................................... 28
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
SmartKey ......................................... 60
Changing bulbs
Headlamps .......................................

94
Changing gears .................................. 121
Checklist After driving off-road ...................... 136
Before driving off-road ................... 136
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 52
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 47
Restraint systems ............................ 47
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 37
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................39
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 50
Special seat belt retractor ............... 49
Top Tether ....................................... 51
Troubleshooting ............................... 40
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 220
Cigarette lighter ................................ 195
Climate control Activating/deactivating ................. 106
Controlling automatically ...............107
Cooling with air dehumidification ..106
Defrosting the windows ................. 108
Defrosting the windshield .............. 108
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Indicator lamp ................................ 107 Index
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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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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 20). Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on

even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. In these countries, the daytime
running lamps are automatically switched on
when the engine is started. Information about driving abroad
To convert to symmetrical low beam
when driving

abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road from the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents glare to oncoming
traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate
as large an area of the edge of the road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
To convert to asymmetrical low beam
after returning: have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border and
returning to the original country. Light switch
Operation 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3$ Lights off/daytime running lamps
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
6L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
7N Front fog lamps
8R Rear fog lamp
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam

flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 91).
! Switch off the standing lamps, parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps when you
leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery
from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking
lamps) switches off automatically if you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
The Switch off lights message appears
in the multifunction display.
X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.
X If you see the Switch off lights or
remove key message in the multifunction 88
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

display, remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.
Low-beam headlamps X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey to
position 2 in the ignition lock or start the
engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To switch off: turn the light switch to
$.
Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is
required
by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.
When the engine is running: depending on
the ambient

light, the low-beam headlamps
or the parking lamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the light switch is set to $
or Ã
, you
cannot activate the high-beam headlamps.
However, the high-beam flasher can always
be used. Turn the light switch to L when
driving at night. You can switch on the high-
beam headlamps in this position.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a driving position to N or P, the low-beam
headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running: if you turn the
light switch to T, you turn on the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps.
When the engine is running: if you turn the
light switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps. Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
X
To switch on: activate the daytime
running lamps function in the on-board
computer (Y page 160).
X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.
When the engine is on: the low-beam
headlamps are switched on. The L
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
If the light switch is set to $
or Ã
, you
cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps
in bright conditions. Turn the light switch to
L. You can switch on the high-beam
headlamps in this position.
If the light switch is set to $, Ã or
L, you can switch on the high-beam
headlamps in less bright conditions.
However, the high-beam flasher can always
be used.
Turn the light switch to L when driving at
night.
When the engine is running: if you turn the
light switch to T or L, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime
running lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, the
headlamps will not automatically come on
under foggy conditions.
To minimize

risk to you and to others, activate
headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to
L when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch
from position à to L with the vehicle
at a standstill in a safe location. Switching
from à to L will briefly switch off the
headlamps. Doing so while driving in low
ambient lighting conditions may result in an
accident. Exterior lighting
89
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid
to the

driver. The driver is responsible for the
operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
The parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and
license plate lamp are switched on or off
automatically, depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
Ã.
SmartKey in

position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
When the engine is running: depending on
the ambient light, the parking lamps, the
low-beam headlamps and the license plate
lamp are switched on or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Canada only:
if
the light switch is in position
$ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high-
beam headlamps. However, the high-beam
flasher can always be used. Turn the light
switch to L when driving at night. You can
switch on the high-beam headlamps in this
position.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Front fog lamps
G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn

the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others. G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position
à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey to
position 2 in the ignition lock or start the
engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or T
. If the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.
X Pull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N

indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The green N

indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey to
position 2 in the ignition lock or start the
engine.
X Turn the light switch to L
or T
. If the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the second
detent.
The yellow R

indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off: press the light switch in as
far as it will go.
The yellow R

indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out. 90
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

X
To switch on manually: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
X Briefly press button : of the headlamp
cleaning system.
The headlamps are cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction
you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated if the low-beam headlamps
are switched on and the fog lamp is switched
off.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph(40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signals and turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph(40 km/h) or switch off the turn signal
and turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time. Headlamps and indicator lamps
fogged up on the inside
The headlamps

and the indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity. X
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on

the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
t To switch the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
; p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
= Rocker switch (to control the interior
lighting)
? p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off 92
Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers