2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class wiper fluid

SRS ................................................
183
Tire pressure monitor .................... 185
Warranty ............................................ 270
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 177
Wheel bolt tightening torque
...........229
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 227
Checking ........................................ 243
Cleaning ......................................... 218
Important safety notes .................. 242
Interchanging/changing ................265
Mounting a wheel .......................... 229
Removing a wheel ..........................229
Storing ........................................... 266
Technical data ............................... 266
Tightening torque ........................... 229
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 37
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) .....219
Windshield heating ...........................108
Windshield washer system .............. 214
Windshield wipers Important safety notes .................... 99
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Troubleshooting ............................. 101
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 134
Winter operation ............................ 244
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 244
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 21916
Index

Combination switch
Turn signals X
To indicate briefly:
press the
combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the
combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding ! or # indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster flashes.
High-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 or Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the à position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up briefly. Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if an air bag or the Emergency
Tensioning Devices are triggered and the
SmartKey is

in position 1 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn

signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off: press button :.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated fifteen

times while the lights are on
and the engine is running (Y page 100). When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Exterior lighting
91
Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Turn the bulb counterclockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
! When installing the lens, make sure that
the seal is positioned correctly.
X Install lens ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
X G 55 AMG: secure the protective grille
(Y page 98).
Backup lamp/rear fog lamp Example: rear fog lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Remove screws ;.
X Remove lens :. X
Turn bulb = counterclockwise, applying
slight pressure,
and remove it from the bulb
holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Install lens :.
X Replace and tighten screws ;.
! Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens. Windshield wipers
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the

wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield/rear
window can scratch the glass if wiping
takes place when the windshield/rear
window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield/rear window after the
vehicle has been washed in an automatic
car wash, this may be due to wax or other
residue. Clean the windshield/rear window
with washer fluid after an automatic car
wash. Windshield wipers
99
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
Combination switch
1
S Continuous wipe, fast
2 ¯ Continuous wipe, slow
3 ° Intermittent wipe/rain sensor
4 $ Windshield wipers off
A í Single wipe/ î To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2
in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
In the ° position, the appropriate wiping
frequency is set automatically according to
the intensity of the rain.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop
and open a front door. This protects people
getting into

and out of the vehicle from being
sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and:
R you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position D or reverse gear Ror
R you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch. Switching
the rear window wiper on/
off The rear window wiper comes on
automatically
if

you shift the selector lever to
R while the windshield wipers are on.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2
in the
ignition lock.
X To switch on intermittent wiping: push
button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
X To switch off intermittent wiping: push
button : again.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
X To wipe with washer fluid: push button
= and hold it there until the rear window
is clean.
The rear window is wiped for a further five
seconds after the button is released. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the

SmartKey from the starter switch
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury. 100
Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock

away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight

after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle.

This could cause an accident. For
this reason, you must drive particularly
carefully after washing the vehicle until the
brakes have dried. You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
!
Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents.

These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. The exterior mirrors could
otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that the automatic
transmission is in position N when washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The
vehicle could be damaged if the
transmission is in another position.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (airflow control is turned to
position 0/the à and Á buttons
are switched off).
R the windshield wiper switch is at position
0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Washing by hand When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, also
clean the inside of the wheels.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean. Care
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Maintenance and care Z