2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV ECU

Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up withou tthere being a child
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2. If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle
does not have automatic child seat recogni-
tion, this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
Vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat: if
you turn the key to position 2inthe ignition
lock, the 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-
cator lamp lights up briefly but has no func-
tion. It does not indicate that there is auto-
matic child seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat. The automatic child seat recognition sensor
system on the front-passenger seat detects
whether a special Mercedes-Ben
zchild seat
with automatic child seat recognition has
been fitted there. In such cases, 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled.
i If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
R the windowbag
R the belt tensioner
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats G
WARNING
Ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system with the vehicle seat belt as well. In
addition, when fitting a child restraint system,
be sure to observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system. Children in the vehicle
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G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. The
child could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint
system, be sure to observe the manufactur-
er's installation instructions and the instruc-
tions for correct use of the child restraint sys-
tem.
For safety reasons, when installing child
restraint systems on the rear seats, only use
child restraint systems with the ISOFIX child
seat securing system, which are specially tes-
ted and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles.
An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, always
make sure that it is engaged correctly in the
securing rings on both sides. G
WARNING
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a loadinana ccident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Whe nfitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX
child restraint systems are fitted on the left
and right of the rear seats.
:
Securing rings
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system.
Comply with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions when installing the ISOFIX child
restraint system.
X When an ISOFIX child seat securing system
is installed, make sure that the centre seat
belt in the rear compartment is fully func-
tional and can move freely.
Top Tether G
WARNING
For each child restraint system, use only the
Top Tether anchorage in the correc tposition.
Other Top Tether anchorages may tear in the
event of an accident .The child could be seri-
ously injured.
Ensure that:
R the fastening straps do not cross each
other and are not twisted.
R the hook is hooked in correctly and is
closed.
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further. 52
Children in the vehicleSafety

Category I: 9 to 18 kg
Size categories
D, C, B, A
Manufacturer
–
Type
–
Approval number (E1 ...)
–
Order number
–
Automatic child seat recognition
–
Size category
B1
Manufacturer
Britax Römer
Type
DUO PLUS
Approval number (E1 ...)
03 301133
04 301133
Order number
A000 970 11 00
Automatic child seat recognition
Yes
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Activate the child-proof locks for the rear
doors and the override switch for the rear
windows when childre nare travelling in the
vehicle. Otherwise, the children could open
doors or side windows while the vehicle is in
motion and injure themselves or others. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himsel fonthem. If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
a passing vehicle.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors.
Adoor
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside. Children in the vehicle
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differen-
ces are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22). Key
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children. G
WARNING
Do not transport any heavy or hard objects in
the vehicle interior or in the load compart-
ment if these are not properly secured. Loads which are not secured or not stored
properly increase the risk of children being
injured in the following circumstances:
R strong braking manoeuvres
R sudden changes of direction
R in the event of an accident G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,
the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock .This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before
inserting the key into the ignition lock. Key functions
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,
the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. 68
KeyOpening and closing

Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are lef tunsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission ou tof
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children. Unlocking and opening the doors
from the inside
You can open a door anytime from inside the
vehicle, even if it has been locked, unless the
child-proof locks (Y page 59) have been acti-
vated.
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the key, opening a door from the inside will
trigger the anti-thef talarm system. Switch off
the alarm (Y page 64).
You can only open the rear compartment
doors fro minside the vehicle if they are not
secured by the child-proof locks (Y page 59). X
Pull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob :pops
up .The door is unlocked and can be
opened. Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children.
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This feature may be useful if,
for example, you wish to unlock the front-
passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away. Doors
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Draught stop
General notes G
WARNING
If the draught stop is incorrectly fitted, it could
detach itsel fduring a journey and endanger
other road users. There is a ris kofanaccident
and injury.
Fit the draught stop as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the fitted draught
stop.
The draught stop protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is located in
a bag behind the rea rbenchs eat.
Fitting the draught stop X
Take draught stop ;out of bag with
zip :. X
Attach the rails of draught stop ;to the
vehicle roll bar. X
Hook securing bar =into brackets ?in
the side trim panels on both sides.
X Press securing bar =into brackets ?until
you feel it engage on both sides.
Removing the draught stop X
Pull securing bar =out of bracket ?on
both sides. X
Unhook the rails of draught stop ;from
the roll bar. 84
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X
Store draught stop ;in bag with zip :. Tonneau cover
General notes The tonneau cove
rprotects the opened soft
top from dirt and the effects of weather. It is
located in a bag in the luggage compartment.
Fitting the tonneau cover X
Take the tonneau cover out of the bag in
the load compartment.
X Fold out the tonneau cover and lay it over
the opened soft top. X
Attach securing hooks ;to rear seat back-
rest :on both sides. X
Pull Tenax ®
safety catches =apart to
release them.
X Press Tenax ®
safety catches =onto the
corresponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Press safety buttons ?onto the corre-
sponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Push quick-release fasteners Ainto the
corresponding holes on the tailgate until
they engage.
Removing the tonneau cover X
Turn quick-release fasteners Aanti-clock-
wise and pull out.
X Detach safety buttons ?.
X Release Tenax ®
safety catches =by pull-
ing. Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
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X
Detach securing hooks ;.
X Fold up the tonneau cove rand stow it in the
bag in the luggage compartment. 86
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)Opening and closing