2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class phone

Multifunction display
:
Transmission position ( Y page 148)
; Drive program (Y page 149)
= Description field
? Menu bar
A Outside temperature or speed
(Y page 219)
B Time
C Transfer case position ( Y page 198)
X To show menu bar ?: press the =
or ; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds.
Text field = shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
For further information on displaying the
transmission position, see ( Y page 146).
i You can set the time using the audio
system or COMAND, see the separate
operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
Z Upshift indicator (Y page 151)
¯ Cruise control ( Y page 169)
LIM SPEEDTRONIC (
Y page 174)
¤ ECO start/stop function (AMG
vehicles) ( Y page 141) LOW
RANGE
LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y page 199)
ë HOLD function ( Y page 192) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 210).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip menu (Y page 212)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 214)
R Audio menu (Y page 215)
R Tel menu (telephone) ( Y page 216)
R DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 218)
R Serv. menu (Y page 218)
R Sett. menu (Y page 218)
R AMG menu in AMG vehicles ( Y page 222) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the % button on the
steering wheel until the Trip menu with
trip odometer : and odometer ; is
shown. 212
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Operating audio devices or media
Display CD/DVD changer (example)
:
Current CD in the CD/DVD changer
; Current title
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on COMAND and select the audio
player or medium (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until desired
track ; has been reached.
If you press and hold 9 or :, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all
audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected). Video DVD operation Display CD/DVD changer (example)
:
Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer
; Current scene
X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD;
see the separate operating instructions.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until desired
scene ; has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
The driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone
while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. 216
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

X
Switch on the mobile phone (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to
COMAND; see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY or the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call Example: incoming call
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
X
Press the 6 button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the ~ button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel menu. Dialing a number from the phone book X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 9, : or a button to
switch to the phone book.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
desired name.
or
X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 9 or : button for longer than
one second.
Rapid

scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for

a name: press the 6 or a button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the 6 or a
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the telephone book: press the
~ or % button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the redial memory: press the
~ or % button. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsA The rear door is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the rear door is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the rear door. ? The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 156).
X Close the hood. C At least one door is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors. D
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely:
do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. ¥
Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Y page 292).246
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

If the rear bench seat is not occupied:
X
Insert the belt tongue on the outer seat
belts into the buckle of opposite seat
belt :.
X Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie downs.
X Pad sharp edges for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box X
To open: pull handle : and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards
until it engages. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
X To lock:(Y page 70) insert the mechanical
key

into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise
to position 2.
X To unlock:(Y page 70) insert the
mechanical

key into the lock and turn it 90°
counter-clockwise to position 1.
i The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest/in the
center console :
Small stowage compartment
; Release button for the armrest Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z

Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: press button ;.
X Fold up armrest.
i In the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray.
X To close: fold the armrest down.
The armrest engages audibly.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage pockets
G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking,
or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are located on the rear
side of the front seats. Stowage nets
G
WARNING
Stowage nets are only intended for
transporting light loads such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Do not use stowage nets to transport heavy,
bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In an
accident, during hard braking or during a
change of direction, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.
Stowage

nets cannot protect the transported
loads in the event of an accident.
The stowage net is in the front-passenger
footwell. Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied,

or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. G
WARNING
Failure to assure that the seat bench and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an
accident.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
For safety reasons, the rear seat bench must
only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before
folding the seat backrest and the seat
cushion of the rear bench seat forwards.
The rear bench seat is split symmetrically.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can
be folded down to increase the cargo
compartment capacity. The following
changes are possible:
R fold the seat backrests forward
R fold the rear bench seat back fully.264
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

12 V sockets
General notes !
If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you
do not exceed the maximum current draw
of 45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuses.
The
sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A), e.g.
lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of the socket.
i The cigarette lighter socket can be also
used

(Y page 270). This is the case even if
the SmartKey has been removed from the
ignition lock. Socket in the rear compartment The socket is located on the center console
in the rear compartment.
X
Lift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the cargo compartment The socket is located in the cargo
compartment on the left-hand side, when
viewed in the direction of travel, next to the
rear door.
X
Lift up the cover of the socket. 115 V socket
G
WARNING
The 115 V
AC power socket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in
the vehicle with the same caution and care
that you would take with power sockets at
home. Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC
power socket. Do not use liquids or sharp
tools to clean the power socket. Keep the
cover of the 115 V AC power socket closed Features
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Stowage and features
Z

and press the E MB Info call button to
register.
If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
system.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
USA only : shortly after successfully
registering with the mbrace service a user ID
and password will be sent to you by post. You
can use this password to log onto the mbrace
area under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires an available mobile
phone network, a valid SIM card and a
subscription to a security service.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X
Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the COMAND volume control.
The mbrace system provides three different
services:
R automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call USA only:
you can find further information
and a description of all available features
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
System self-test G
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-
diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the º Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the E information
button

does not light up during the system
self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button,
º Roadside Assistance button or E
information button continues to be lit red
after the system self-diagnosis.
R the Tele Aid inoperative or Tele Aid
not activated message appears on the
multifunction display after the system self-
diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis. Features
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Stowage and features Z