2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class hood release

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

!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open
the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blade X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the windshield wiper arm away from
the windshield until it engages.
X Position the wiper blade at right angles. X
Press locking spring :.
X Slide wiper blade = with hinge piece ?
from windshield wiper arm ;.Installing the wiper blade
:
Locking spring
; Windshield wiper arm
= Wiper blade
? Hinge piece
X Slide new wiper blade = with the recess
onto windshield wiper arm ;.
X Engage locking spring : into the end of
the wiper arm.
X Make sure that wiper blade = is seated
correctly.
X Fold windshield wiper arm ; back

onto the
windshield. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
101
Lights and windshield wipers Z

If indicator lamp : goes out after
approximately 20 seconds and has not
flashed rapidly:
X
Release transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control and
transmitter button B on the garage door
remote control.
X Repeat the procedure for the other
transmitter buttons. When doing so, vary
the distance between the garage door's
remote control
and the transmitter buttons
in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, you must synchronize the
remote control integrated into the rear-
view mirror with the garage door system
receiver after programming.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on
"Synchronizing the transmitter" or
"Registering a new transmitter". You can
also call the hotline mentioned above.
Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadian radio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals a few seconds after broadcasting.
Therefore, these signals may not last long
enough for the integrated remote control to
recognize the signal during programming.
Comparable with Canadian law, some U.S.
garage door openers also have a built-in
"interruption".
If you live in Canada or have difficulties
programming the garage door opener
(regardless of

where you live) when using the
programming steps (see above), proceed as
follows:
X Press transmitter button ( ;, = or ?
) and
hold it down during the following steps until the setup has been completed
successfully.
X At the same time, press transmitter button
B of the garage door remote control for
two seconds, then release it for two
seconds, then press it again for two
seconds.
X Repeat this sequence on transmitter
button B of the garage door remote
control until

the frequency signal has been
saved.
X If the setup procedure is successful,
indicator lamp : flashes once slowly and
goes out after a few seconds.
X Continue with the other programming
steps (see above).
Problems when programming
If you have problems when programming the
integrated remote control, please note the
following:
R check the transmitter frequency of garage
door remote control A (which can usually
be found

on the rear of the remote control).
The integrated remote control is
compatible with devices that operate at
frequencies between 280 and 390 MHz.
R replace the batteries in garage door remote
control A. This increases the likelihood of
garage door remote control A sending a
strong and precise signal to the integrated
remote control on the rear-view mirror.
R when programming, hold garage door
remote control A at varying distances and
angles from the transmitter button which
you are programming. Try different angles
at a distance between 2 and 12 inches (5
to 30 cm) or the same angle at varying
distances.
R if there is another garage door remote
control for the same device, perform the
programming steps again using that garage
door opener. Before performing these
steps, make sure that there are new206
Features
Stowing and features

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). Engine compartment
Hood
Opening the hood G
WARNING
Do
not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could

cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/or others. G
WARNING
Do not open the hood when the engine is
overheated. You could be seriously injured.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge to
determine whether the engine may be
overheated. If you see flames or smoke
coming from the engine compartment, move
away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine
has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department. G
WARNING
You
could be injured when the hood is open –
even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns,

let the engine cool completely
before touching any components on the
vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions. G
WARNING
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades. G
WARNING
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage,
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system:
R with the engine running
R while starting the engine
R when the ignition is switched on and the
engine is turned manually
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off. G
WARNING
The windshield wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the hood is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off

and that the SmartKey has been
pulled out of the ignition lock before opening
the hood.
The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel. 210
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

X
Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
! Make sure
that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Lift the hood slightly.
X Push hood catch handle ;
in
the direction
of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others. X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches ( 20 cm).
X Check

that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts
(0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the

vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick On the G 55 AMG, the oil level can be checked
using the on-board computer.
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature

(i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly). Oil dipstick (example: G 550) Engine compartment
211Maintenance and care Z