2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV low beam

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 0058 or 0058.
X Press the 005E button.
The yellow 005E indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005E
indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. Parking lamps
00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps 0084005A
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
006B005E Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn light switch to 0060. Standing lamps
00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084005A Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
006B005E Rear fog lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated. 102
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

High-beam flasher
0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow 0087. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal
using
the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0043. The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices are
triggered, or
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if an air bag or the Emergency
Tensioning Devices are triggered and the
SmartKey is in position 1

in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed
of over 6mph (10km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you
are

turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
if the low-beam headlamps are switched on
and the fog lamps are switched off.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn 104
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You
must
therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps can become very hot. For
this reason, allow them to cool down before
changing them. Otherwise, you could burn
yourself when you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could, for example, damage
the bulbs and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could
explode when you change them, especially if
they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed ( Y

page 109). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Before changing bulbs Have the following bulbs changed at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R
Additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamp/standing lamp
R License plate lamp
i Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display
message appearing in the multifunction
display. Regularly check the license plate
lamp. If necessary, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
R Fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
function
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Tail lamp/standing lamp
R Backup lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Side marker lamps Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front lamps You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Replacing bulbs
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Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Press 0064 or 0063 to select the
Surround Lighting function.
When the Surround Lighting function is
activated, the cone of light in the
multifunction display is shown in red.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position 0(Y page 139) in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock ( Y
page 139).
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
If you have activated the Surround
Lighting function and
the

light switch is set
to 0058, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
R Surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine,
the surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Y page 100).
R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the trunk lid,
the exterior lighting goes off after
15 seconds.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
R Parking lamps
R Front fog lamps
R Low-beam headlamps
R Daytime running lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate the Interior Lighting
Delay function, the interior lighting remains
on for 20 seconds
after you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Press the 0059 or

0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0064
or 0063
button
to select the
Lights submenu.
X Press 0076 to confirm.
X Press 0064 or 0063 to select the
Interior Lighting Delay function.
When the Interior Lighting Delay
function is activated,
the

vehicle interior is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle
is

centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
X Press the 0059 or 0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0064 or 0063 button
to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076 to confirm.
X Press 0064 or 0063 to select the
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic Door
Lock function
is

activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see ( Y page 75).220
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsFront Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual A special BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is
mounted on the front-passenger seat.
The 00730074 indicator lamp also lights up.
The front-passenger air bag is therefore disabled.
Further information on BabySmart™
(Y
page 44). Front Passenger
Airbag
Enabled
See
Operator's Manual The 00730074 indicator lamp does not remain lit if a special
BabySmart™-compatible child restraint
system
has been installed
on the front-passenger seat.
The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The front-passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally
in the event of an accident.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child
restraint system.
X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X If the 00730074 indicator lamp does not light up, have the
BabySmart™ system checked as

soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
air bag deactivation system has been repaired. Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0049
Check Left Low
Beam or Check
Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Trailer Left
Tail Lamp
 or Check
Trailer

Right Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X
Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself.
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00AF
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Your Key
from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster
Overview of warning and indicator
lamps
0058 Low-beam
headlamps(Y page 99)
003E003D Turn signals (Y
page 103)
0057 High-beam headlamps
(
Y page 103)
005A Fog lamps (Y page 101)
005E Rear fog lamp (Y page 101)
00E9 Seat belts (Y page 248)
0027 (USA) Brakes (Y page 249)
004D (Canada) Brakes (yellow) (Y page 249)
0025 ABS (Y page 250)
00E5 ESP®
(Y page 252)
00BB ESP®
OFF (Y page 252)
0075 SRS (Y page 255)
00B9 Check Engine (Y page 256)
00B6 Reserve fuel (Y page 256)
00AC Coolant (Y page 256)
00BA Distance warning signal
(Y page 258)
0077 Tire pressure monitor
(Y page 259) Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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On-board computer and displays Z

Vanity mirror in the sun visor
0043
Sun visor
0044 Bracket
0087 Mirror cover
0085 Mirror light
Mirror lights 0085 will only function if sun
visor 0043 is clipped into bracket 0044.
X Fold down sun visor 0043.
X Fold up mirror cover 0087.
Mirror lights 0085 are switched on
automatically.
Glare from the side 0043
Sun visor
0044 Bracket
0087 Mirror cover
0085 Mirror light
X Fold down sun visor 0043.
X Pull sun visor 0043 from bracket 0044.
X Swing sun visor 0043 to the side. Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
center console 0043
Cover
0044 Insert
i On new vehicles,
insert 0044
is stored in the
glove box. Install the insert before using the
ashtray.
X To open: press cover 0043 and then release
it.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: make
sure that

the
engine is switched off and that the parking
brake has been applied to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Press down cover 0043.
Insert 0044 is released.
X Pull insert 0044 upwards and remove it.
X To install the insert: install insert 0044
from
above.
X Push insert 0044 down.
Insert 0044 audibly engages.
X To close: close cover 0043 fully.
i The ashtray is lit up if the low-beam
headlamps are on. Features
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Stowage and features Z