2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class battery

Shift ranges
................................... 150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......150
Trailer towing ................................. 149
Transmission position display ........ 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 358B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs

.............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 308
Overview ........................................ 305
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 240
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 229
Notes ............................................. 354
Brake fluid level ................................ 292
Brake lamps Adaptive ........................................... 62
Display message ............................ 232
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) .........................354
Display message ............................ 226
Driving tips .................................... 159
High-performance brake system .... 161
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 157
Warning lamp ................................. 249 Breakdown
see Flat tire

see Towing away
Brush guard ....................................... 280
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function .................110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Care
Carpets .......................................... 300
Car wash ........................................ 295
Chrome parts ................................. 298
Display ........................................... 298
Gear or selector lever ....................299
Headlamps ..................................... 297
Interior ........................................... 298
Matte finish ................................... 296
Notes ............................................. 294
Paint .............................................. 296
Plastic trim .................................... 298
Power washer ................................ 295
Rear view camera .......................... 298
Roof lining ...................................... 300
Seat belt ........................................ 300
Seat covers .................................... 299
Sensors ......................................... 297
Steering wheel ............................... 299
Tail pipes ....................................... 298
Trim strips ..................................... 299
Washing by hand ........................... 295
Wheels ........................................... 296
Windows ........................................ 297
Wiper blades .................................. 297
Wooden trim .................................. 299 Index
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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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Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................
314
Important safety notes
..................313
In the battery case ......................... 315G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................284
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening/closing the garage door ..284
Programming the remote control ... 281
Gasoline ............................................. 351
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 299
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 348
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................299
Glove box ........................................... 263
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ......................................... 168
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 338H
Hazard warning lamps ......................104
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....292
Cleaning .........................................

297
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 356
Cleaning system (function) ............ 103
Cleaning system (notes) ................356
Fogging up ..................................... 105
Protective grille .............................. 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 88
Luxury .............................................. 87
Resetting (front) ............................... 87
Heating
see Climate control High-beam headlamps
Display message
............................ 232
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function Function/notes ............................. 192
Hood
Closing ........................................... 289
Display message ............................ 246
Important safety notes .................. 288
Opening ......................................... 289
Hydroplaning ..................................... 162 I
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Instrument cluster Overview ........................................ 209
Warning and indicator lamps .........247
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 209
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Automatic control

..........................106
Cargo compartment lamp .............. 107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 107
Rear interior lighting ......................108 J
Jack Pump lever .....................................

342
Storage location ............................ 302
Using ............................................. 342
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 308 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Manual drive program

.................... 15210
Index

Side windows
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information
...........78
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Troubleshooting ............................... 79
Ski rack .............................................. 267
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Operating manually ..........................80
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Changing the programming ............. 69
Checking the battery ....................... 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 247
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Malfunction ...................................... 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Overview .......................................... 68
Problem (malfunction) .....................72
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Snow chains ...................................... 321
Sockets Front-passenger footwell ...............271
Luggage compartment ................... 271
Rear compartment ......................... 271
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 313
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 340
Notes/data .................................... 346
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....303
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 304
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Special seat belt retractor .................. 52
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ............... 209Segments
...................................... 210
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 219
see Instrument cluster

SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 241
Selecting ........................................ 175
Variable ......................................... 174
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 229
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 140
Steering (display message) ..............246
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................91
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 210
Cleaning ......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 150
Steering wheel heating .................... 91
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 95
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 91
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 222
Stowage areas ................................... 263
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 263
Cup holders ................................... 268
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety information ......... 263
Stowage pockets ........................... 264
Summer tires ..................................... 320
Sun visor ............................................ 268 Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 23).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp
flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i USA only:
This device complies with part

15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
Rules of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2.

this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to

the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle. 38
Occupant safety
Safety

In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate:
unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
i If
you then do not open a door or the rear
door, the alarm system switches back on
again after approximately 40 seconds.
X To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the mechanical key
R the rear door
R the hood The alarm is also triggered if:
R
the position of the vehicle is changed.
R a window is smashed.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it,
for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the

required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. Theft deterrent locking system
65
Safety Z

When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey
with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. :
& To lock the vehicle
; % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately

40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the rear door
R the fuel filler flap
i When unlocking, the turn signals flash
once.

When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 221).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 219). Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door

and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the & or % button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until battery check lamp :
flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door and fuel
filler flap: press the % button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the & button. SmartKey
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Opening/closing Z

Restoring the factory settings
X
Press the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until battery check lamp :
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the rear door, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 65).
X
To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key :
Release catch
; Mechanical key X
Push release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances.
If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the battery X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly. 70
SmartKey
Opening/closing