2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class ESP

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Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................162
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...62
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............61
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 238
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
HOLD function ............................... 192
PARKTRONIC ................................. 194
Rear view camera .......................... 197
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Driving on flooded roads ................162
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 167
General .......................................... 158
Gravel roads .................................. 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 164
Off-road fording ............................. 162
Snow chains .................................. 321
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Tire ruts ......................................... 166
Towing a trailer .............................. 203Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface
........................... 160
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating

.................221
Function/notes ................................ 92
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 92
Switching on/off ........................... 221
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 142
General information ....................... 141
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 350
Irregular running ............................ 144
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Starting problems .......................... 144
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Switching off .................................. 1578
Index

Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 291
Additives ........................................ 354
Checking the oil level
..................... 289
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 353
Notes about oil grades ................... 353
Temperature (on-board computer) . 222
Viscosity ........................................ 354
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 222
Deactivating/activating ................... 63
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Exhaust check ................................... 159
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 298
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....94
Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 302
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................304
Floormat ............................................. 284Fog lamps
Switching on/off
...........................101
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 265
Front fog lamp (display message) ...233
Front fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 101
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 353
Consumption statistics ..................213
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 213
Displaying the range ...................... 213
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 352
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 351
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel .............351
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 294
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 159
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 155
Opening/closing ............................ 154
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 351
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Fuse allocation chart ........................313
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 315
Dashboard ..................................... 314
Front-passenger footwell ...............314
Transmission tunnel ....................... 314
Fuse extractor ................................... 313
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 313
Before changing ............................. 313
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 314
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 313
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 314 Index
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Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 359
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist
.................192
ESP ®
................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 196
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 198
Shifting .......................................... 199
Shifting (general notes) .................. 199
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 199
Shifting to neutral ..........................200
Shift range ..................................... 198
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 200
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 199
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions ....................148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 312
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 111
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/off ........................... 103
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 340
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74 V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................
269
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 174
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 245
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................218
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 328
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 344
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 140
Raising ........................................... 342
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............341
Towing away .................................. 310
Tow-starting ................................... 310
Transporting .................................. 312
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Vehicle data ....................................... 357
Vehicle dimensions ...........................357
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............349
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 302
Ventilation Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 349 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 250
Brakes ........................................... 249
Check Engine ................................. 256
Coolant .......................................... 25618
Index

Cruise control ................................
170
Distance warning ........................... 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 258
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF .......................................
253
Fuel tank ........................................ 256
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 179
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 175
Overview .................................. 30, 247
Parking brake ................................ 255
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 256
Seat belt ........................................ 248
SRS ................................................ 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 259
Warning triangle ................................ 302
Warranty ............................................ 348
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 246
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........344
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 340
Checking ........................................ 319
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Cleaning (warning) .........................341
Important safety notes .................. 318
Interchanging/changing ................340
Mounting a new wheel ................... 343
Mounting a wheel .......................... 341
Overview ........................................ 318
Removing a wheel ..........................343
Storing ........................................... 341
Technical data ............................... 344
Tightening torque ........................... 344
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 344
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 44
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) .....297
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield heating ...........................133
Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 292
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes ............................................. 356
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Rear window wiper ........................115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Winter operation ............................ 320
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 321
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 320
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 320
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove
roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change

gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz

tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. Operator's Manual
General notes
Before
you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 20
Introduction

conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger
cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator's Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment." Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required

on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
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WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your
vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual Introduction
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on the instruction of prosecuting
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R for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve
Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
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R as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system. Information on copyright
Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
R BabySmart™, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Logic7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
R Microsoft ®
and Windows media ®
are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM radio Inc.
R HD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
R Gracenote ®
is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
R ZAGATSurvey ®
and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC. FreeType
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2005
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