2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

Problems with automatic child seat recognition
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit. As
pecial Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger
seat. The front-passenger fron tairbag has therefore been disabled
as desired. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit.
or
The 6 warning lamp
lights up and/or the
4 PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
briefly when you switch
the ignition on. G
Risk of injury
There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat .Automatic
child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
X Remove electronic equipmen tfrom the front-passenge rseat,
e.g.:
R laptop
R mobile phone
R cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is still lit:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Suitable positioning of the child restraint systems
X
To fit a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat: move the front-passenger
seat to its rearmost and lowest position and the belt height adjustment to the lowest posi-
tion.
Key to the letters used in the following table:
XS eat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use
in this weigh tcategory.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see the following table of "Recom-
mended child restraint systems" (Y page 56).
Front-passenger seat Weight categories Front-passenger airbag is
not disabled: Front-passenger front air-
bag is disabled:
Category 0: up to 10 kg
X L
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
X L
Category I: 9 to 18 kg
L U54
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Weight categories Front-passenger airbag is
not disabled: Front-passenger front air-
bag is disabled:
Category II: 15 to 25 kg
L U
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
L U
Vehicles with automatic chil
dseat recognition in the front-passenger seat: a "Universal"
category child restrain tsystem with a transponder fo rautomatic child seat recognition must
be fitted when the front-passenger airbag is disabled. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.
Rear seats Weight categories Rear seat left, right
Category 0: up to 10 kg
U
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
U
Category I: 9 to 18 kg
U
Category II: 15 to 25 kg
U
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
U
"Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label.
Example: approval label on the child restrain
tsystem
Suitability of the rear seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems
Key to the letters used in the following table:
XI SOFIX position tha tis not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat-
egory and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category which are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the following table of "Recommended child restraint systems" (Y page 56). Children in the vehicle
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Carry-cot weight category
Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
Weight category 0: up to 10 kg, up to approximately 6 months
Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right
E ISO/R1 IL
Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg, up to approximately 15 months
Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right
E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approximately 9 months to 4 years
Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 IUF
Recommended child restraint systems
Weight category 0: up to 10 kg, up to approximately 9 months
Manufacturer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
BABY SAFE PLUS BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS
Type approval number
E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146 E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146 56
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Order number
A 000 970 10 00 B6 6 86 8224
Automatic child seat rec-
ognition
Yes No
The child restraint system may only be fit-
ted to the left-hand or right-hand rear
seat.
Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg, up to approximately 18 months
Manufacturer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
BABY SAFE PLUS BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS
Type approval number
E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146 E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146
Order number
A 000 970 10 00 B6 6 86 8224
Automatic child seat rec-
ognition
Yes No
The child restraint system may only be fit-
ted to the left-hand or right-hand rear
seat.
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approximately 8 months to 4 years
Manufacturer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
DUO PLUS DUO PLUS
Type approval number
E1 03 301133
E1 04 301133 E1 03 301133
E1 04 301133
Order number
A000 970 11 00 A 000 970 16 00
Automatic child seat rec-
ognition
Yes No
For child restraint systems without a trans-
ponder, move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position.
Weight category II/III: 15 to 36 kg, approximately 4 to 12 years
Manufacturer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
KID KID
Type approval number
E1 03 301148
E1 04 301148 E1 03 301148
E1 04 301148 Children in the vehicle
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Order number
A 000 970 12 00 A 000 970 17 00
Automatic child seat rec-
ognition
Yes No
For child restraint systems without a trans-
ponder, move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position.
Suggested "Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint systems:
Carry-cot weight category Size categories
F, G
Manufacturer
–
Type
–
Approval number (E1 ...)
–
Order number
–
Automatic child seat recognition
–
Category 0: up to 10 kg
Size category
E
Manufacturer
–
Type
–
Approval number (E1 ...)
–
Order number
–
Automatic child seat recognition
–
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
Size categories
E D, C
Manufacturer
Britax Römer –
Type
BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS –
Approval number (E1 ...)
04 301146 –
Order number
B6 6 86 8224 –
Automatic child seat rec-
ognition
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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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X
To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
X Make sure tha tthe child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows X
To activate/deactivate: press button:.
If indicator lamp ;is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv-
er's door. If indicator lamp ;is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems: R
ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 60)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 61)
R Adaptive brake lamps (Y page 61)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 62)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 64)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 64)
R Trailer stabilisation Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driv-
ing safety systems can neither reduce the risk
of accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are responsi-
ble for the distance to the vehicle in front, for
vehicle speed and for braking in good time.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions as
well as the traffic conditions, and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
i Please note that the driving safety sys-
tems described only work as effectively as
possible when there is adequate contact
between the tyres and the road surface.
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tyres" section (Y page 322).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lockB
raking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). 60
Driving safet
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G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired .Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 254) and
any display messages that may appear in the
instrument cluster (Y page 229).
ABSr egulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABSw orks on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Brakes If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving. Off-road ABS If the
LOW RANGE shift range is selected by
the transfer case, (Y page 202), an ABS sys-
tem specifically suited to off-road terrain is
automatically activated.
At speeds below 60 km/h, the front wheels
lock cyclically during braking. The digging-in
effect achieved in the process reduces the
stopping distance when driving off-road. This
limits steering capability. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Adaptive brake lamps
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/ho rifbraking is assisted by BAS,
the brake lamps flash rapidly.Int his way,
traffic travelling behind you is warned in an
even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically .Ifthe
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps Driving safety systems
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