2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV oil capacities

SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 233
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Starting the engine
Important safety notes ..................144
Steering (display message) ..............250
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................97
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 213
Gearshift paddles ........................... 153
Important safety notes ....................97
Steering wheel heating ....................97
Storing settings (memory function) 102
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....153
Steering wheel heating Malfunction indicator lamp ..............98
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 226
Stowage areas ................................... 267
Stowage compartment Map pockets .................................. 268
Stowage compartments
Armrest (underneath) ....................268
Cuph older..................................... 275
Glove compartment .......................267
Important safety information .........267
Summer tyres .................................... 323
Sun visor ............................................ 276
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .222
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........226
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............64 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 249
Opening dimensions ......................348
Tailgate (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing .............................. 76
opening the cover ..........................304
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 236
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 341
Information .................................... 338
Trailer loads ................................... 350
Tyres .............................................. 333
Tyres/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 348
Wheels ........................................... 333
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 219
Display message ............................ 251
Menu (on-board computer) ............218
Number from the phone book ....... .219
Redialling ....................................... 220
Rejecting/ending acall................. 219
Telephone compartment ..................268
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 212
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 225
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 225
Outside temperature ..................... .212
Setting (climate control) ................131
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 173
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobiliser ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see Separate Owner' smanual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................226
Tonneau cover ..................................... 85
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Total distance recorder ....................215
Tow-away protection ..........................6516
Index

from the data show
nhere. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi-
cle's identification plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
:
VIN
In addition to the information on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the chas-
sis on the right when viewed in the direction
of travel. Engine number
The engine number is stamped onto the
crankcase. You can obtain further informa-
tion from any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes
or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R exhaust gas aftertreatmen tadditives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz .They are listed in this
Mercedes-Ben zOwner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zby the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further information can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
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G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel .When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is arisk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalen tquality. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to the
engine and exhaust system.
! Do no tuse the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.T his
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow improv-
ers".
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con-
ten tunde r50p pm; otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulphur conten tis available, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
aboutt he interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Information on refuelling (Y
page 157).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low
outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient .Accordingly, diesel fuel from
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climati cconditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow improvers
Flow improvers can be added to improve the
cold resistance of diesel fuel. The effective-
ness of flow improvers cannot be guaranteed
with all fuels.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and thorough mixing are deci-
sive factors in ensuring improvement in low-
temperature resistance. Under certain cir-
cumstances, an excessive dosage may
actually decrease low-temperature resist-
ance and should therefore be avoided. Follow
the manufacturer's dosing instructions.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop. 344
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AdBlue
®
General notes AdBlue
®
is a non-flammable, non-toxic, col-
ourless, odourless and water-soluble fluid.
High outside temperatures If you open the AdBlue
®
tank cap, small
amounts of ammonia vapour may be
released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungen todour and
are particularly irritating to:
R skin
R mucous membranes
R eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough-
ing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with
an AdBlue ®
preheating system at the factory.
Winter operation can therefore be guaran-
teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter R
engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust
gas aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of AdBlue ®
is particularly
important with respec ttoavoiding malfunc-
tions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment system.
If AdBlue ®
is pumped out of the AdBlue ®
tank,
e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid
to refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no
longer be guaranteed.
Total capacity of the AdBlue ®
tank Model Total capacity
G3
50 BlueTEC 15 l
Engine oil
General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Ben
zrecommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benza pproval is indica-
ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB
Approval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Service products and capacities
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Petrol engines MB Approval
G5
00 229.3, 229.5
G 63 AMG
229.5
G 65 AMG
229.5
Diesel engines MB Approval
G3
50 BlueTEC 228.51,
229.31, 229.51
i
Restriction for AMG vehicles: only
engine oils SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-4 0may
be used.
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R Vehicles with apetrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1 229.3 or ACEA A3
R Vehicles with adiesel engine: MB
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or
ACEA C3
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine
oils for AMG vehicles.
This may only be topped up once and the
quantity must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
The missing values for the following model
were not available at the time of going to
print:
R
G 63 AMG
R G 65 AMG Vehicle model Capacity including
oil filter G5
00 9.0 l
G3
50 BlueTEC 12.5 l Vehicle model Capacity including
oil filter G 63 AMG
G 65 AMG
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,
the faster it flows.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAEc lassification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SA Eclassifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SA Eclassification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture fro mthe air; This lowers its boiling
point. 346
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If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapourp ockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This impairs braking effi-
ciency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter-
vals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking are prohibited when han-
dling antifreeze.
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreez eprotection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail. Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant, which must be renewed after
15 years or after 250,000 kilometres at the
latest.
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosio nprotection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing downto
approximately -3 7†.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Hea twill otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosio ninhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibito rin
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolan tis checked at every maintenance
interval at a qualified specialist workshop.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion. Washer fluid
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot Service products and capacities
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