2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class high beam

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

L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................222
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 233
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
. 220
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 100
Cornering light function .................104
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Fog lamps ...................................... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps ...................103
Light switch ..................................... 98
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........219
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......234
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 170
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................175
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Load anchorage ................................. 266
Loading guidelines ............................262Locking
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 74
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 221
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 231
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................199
Luggage compartment
enlargement
Overview ........................................ 264
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Luxury head restraints .......................87 M
M+S tires ............................................ 320
Malfunction message see Display messages


Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
mbrace Call priority .................................... 276
Display message ............................ 229
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading routes .......................279
Emergency call .............................. 274
Geo fencing ................................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 272
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 278
MB info call button ........................ 276
Remote vehicle locking .................. 277
Roadside Assistance button .......... 275
Self-test ......................................... 273
Speed alert .................................... 279
System .......................................... 273 Index
11

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L Low-beam
headlamps
99
;
÷ ESP
® 252
=
K High-beam
headlamps
103
?
J Brakes (yellow)
249
A
· Distance warning
258
B
#! Turn signals
103
C
h Tire pressure monitor
259
D
6 SRS
255
E
ü Seat belt
248 Function Page
F
? Coolant
256
G
R Rear fog lamp
101
H
O Front fog lamps
101
I
; Check Engine
256
J
8 Reserve fuel
256
K
å ESP
®
OFF 252
L
! ABS
250
M
Brakes (red)
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
24930
Instrument cluster
At a glance

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).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched

on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the

opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Light switch
Operation !
Switch off the parking lamps and low-
beam headlamps when you leave the
vehicle. This prevents the battery from
discharging.
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the T parking lamps
for

several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp. 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the
high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 103). 98
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R
remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Low-beam headlamps 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The daytime running lamps function is
required
by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With
the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary:
if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T, you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps. Exterior lighting
99
Lights and windshield wipers

Daytime running lamps in the USA
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
X To activate the daytime running
lamps:
activate the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(Y page 219).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With
the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to Ã
and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and others. In such situations turn the light switch
to L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid.

The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey

in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. 100
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Front fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others. 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR Rear fog lamp
X To switch on the fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to T, L or
Ã. X
Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function. Rear fog lamp
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR Rear fog lamp Exterior lighting
101
Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. Parking lamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BN
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn light switch to T. Standing lamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR Rear fog lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated. 102
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers