2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV spare wheel

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
15

X
Engine oil level: check the engine oil level
and add oil if necessary.
Only then does the engine receive enough
oil when the vehicle is standing on a steep
incline.
X Tire-changing tool kit: check that the
jack
is working and make sure you have the lug
wrench, a robust tow cable and a folding
spade in the vehicle.
X Wheels and tires: check the tire tread
depth and tire pressure.
X Check for damage and remove any foreign
objects, e.g. small stones, from the
wheels/tires.
X Replace any missing valve caps.
X Replace dented or damaged wheels.
X Carry a sound spare wheel.
Checklist after driving off-road Driving over rough terrain places greater
demands on your vehicle than driving on
normal roads. After driving off-road, check
the vehicle. This
allows

you to detect damage
promptly and reduce the risk of an accident
to yourself and other road users.
X Shift the transfer case to HIGH
RANGE(Y page 199).
X Disengage the differential locks
(Y page 201).
X Clean the headlamps and rear lights and
check for damage.
X Clean the front and rear license plates.
X Clean the wheels and tires with a water jet
and remove any foreign objects.
X Clean the wheels, tires, wheel housings and
the vehicle underside with a water jet;
check for any foreign

objects and damage.
X Check whether twigs or other parts of
plants have become trapped. These
increase the risk of fire and can damage
fuel pipes, brake hoses or the rubber
bellows of the axle joints and propeller
shafts. X
After the trip, examine without fail the
entire undercarriage, wheels, tires,

brakes,
bodywork structure, steering, chassis and
exhaust system for damage.
X After driving for extended periods across
sand, mud, gravel, water

or in similarly dirty
conditions, have the brake discs, wheels,
brake pads/linings and axle joints checked
and cleaned.
X If you notice strong vibrations after off-road
driving, check for foreign objects in the
wheels and drive train and, if necessary,
remove them. Foreign objects can disturb
the balance and cause vibrations.
X Test the brakes.
Driving on sand Observe the following rules when driving on
sand:
R
Shift the transfer case to LOW
RANGE(Y page 199).
R Avoid high engine speeds.
R Limit the shift range of the automatic
transmission according to the off-road
conditions.
R Drive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle

could dig
itself into the sand.
R Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that the ruts are not
too deep, that the sand is firm enough and
that your vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance.
Tire ruts and gravel roads !
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged
or bottom out and get stuck.
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road

terrain or on roads with
loose gravel: 166
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Top view
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. Otherwise, they may not function
correctly. Clean the
sensors
regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 297).
Front sensors Center Approximately 40 in
(approximately 100 cm
from brush guard)
Corners Approximately 24 in
(approximately 60cm)
Rear sensors
Center Approximately 36 in
(approximately 90 cm)
from spare wheel
Corners Approximately 32 in
(approximately 80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approximately 8 in
(approximately 20 cm)
Corners Approximately 8 in
(approximately 20 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a
warning tone sounds. If the distance falls
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown. Warning displays
Warning display for the front area
0043
Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
0044 Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
0087 Segments showing operational readiness
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the
dashboard above

the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is
located on the headliner in the rear
compartment.
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
yellow segments showing operational
readiness 0087 light up.
The selected transmission position and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling
determine which warning display is active
when the engine is running. Transmission
position Warning display
D
Front area activated
R, N or the vehicle
is rolling
backwards Rear and front areas
activated
P
No areas activatedDriving systems
195
Driving and parking Z

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).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible using cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for

the weight
and size of the load.
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. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death. The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. You should
therefore load your vehicle as shown in the
illustrations.
The gross vehicle
weight

(GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo.
The gross load limit and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle must
never be exceeded. The gross load limit and
the GVWR are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door ( Y page 349).
The load must also be distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. The specifications for GVWR and
GAWR are on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar of the driver's door
(Y page 349).
Further information can be found in the
"Loading the vehicle" section ( Y page 328).
Observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartment as possible.
i Transport loads when possible in the
cargo compartment. You should only use
the cargo compartment enlargement if the
load does not fit in the cargo compartment.
R always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests.262
Loading guidelines
Stowage and features

X
To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover 0043 briefly to open.
X Press SOS button 0044 briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X Wait for the voice connection with the
Response Center.
X After the emergency call, close cover 0043.
Roadside Assistance button X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 263).
X Press Roadside Assistance button 0043 for
more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Representative is initiated.
Indicator lamp 0044 in Roadside Assistance
button 0043 flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting Call message
appears in
the multifunction display and the COMAND
system is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network is available and
there is sufficient
GPS

reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Response
Center, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle
R Vehicle identification number R
Vehicle model
R Vehicle color
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is
active.

You can switch to the
navigation menu during the call by pressing
the NAVI button on COMAND. Voice output
is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative and the vehicle occupants.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative either sends a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or makes
arrangements for your vehicle to be
transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
X Describe the type of assistance needed.
i If the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button 0043 is flashing
continuously and no voice

connection with
the Response center has been established,
then the mbrace system has not been able
to initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g.
the relevant mobile phone network is not
available). The Call Failed message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the
007F
button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
i Sign and drive services 1
: you are not
charged for services such

as jump-starting,
providing a few gallons of fuel for a fuel tank
that has been run dry or changing a faulty
tire with the vehicle's own spare wheel.
1 USA only. Features
275
Stowage and features Z

Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is under the cover in the
footwell in front of the rear bench seat.
X
Fold cover 0043 to the side.
X Pull vehicle tool kit 0044 out by the tab.
Jack !
Make sure that, while installing the
vehicle jack, there are no cables on the
holder, in order to avoid them becoming
trapped. The jack is located under the rear bench seat
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X
Fold rear bench seat ( Y page 266)
forwards.
X Open cover 0043.
X Pull bar 0087 upwards and detach from
tab 0085.
X Remove jack 0044. Exterior spare wheel bracket
General notes G
WARNING
If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or is
not the same model
as the regular tires, have
the spare tire replaced with a new tire at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
spare wheel mounted. G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel

or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
You must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using spare wheels
of differing sizes.
i When changing a wheel, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tire"
section ( Y page 340).
The spare wheel is on the outer side of the
rear door. Where will I find...?
303
Breakdown assistance Z

Stainless-steel spare hub cap
X
Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool
kit ( Y page 302).
X Open the lock on cover ring 0043 with
screwdriver 0087 or a similar tool.
X Fold tab 0044 down. X
Pull cover ring 0043 apart and remove it.
X Pull off cover panel 0085.i
When refitting cover
panel 0085
, make sure
that retainer 0083 engages in recess 0084. Removing the spare wheel The spare wheel is heavy. Take particular note
of this when removing the spare wheel.
X
Remove wheel nuts 0043.
X Remove the spare wheel.
Mounting the wheel After changing a wheel:
X
Repair or replace the damaged wheel as
soon as possible and secure the spare
wheel in place again.
X Secure the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel bracket with wheel nuts 0043. When
doing so, make sure

that the wheel cannot
come loose.
X When refitting cover panel 0085, make sure
that retainer 0084 engages in recess
0083(Y page 304).
X Make sure that tab 0044 is below when
refitting cover ring 0043(Y page 304).
X For safety reasons, regularly check to
ensure that the
wheel

is securely fastened. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 104).304
Flat tire
Breakdown assistance

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).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type

as shown
on the original part. For further information
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted, the wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged. Also, the
operating clearance of the wheels and the
tires may no longer be correct. G
WARNING
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire
tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if
the tires have sustained damage, replace
them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure

to do so can result
in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.
Retreaded tires are not tested or
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be
recognized on retreads. The operating safety
of the vehicle cannot be assured when such
tires are used. G
WARNING
If you notice sudden significant vibrations or
unusual handling performance or if you
suspect that damage has occurred to the
vehicle, you should activate the hazard
warning lamps, gently reduce speed and
carefully head for an area that is located at a
safe distance from the road.
Check the tires and the underside of the
vehicle for damage. If the vehicle seems
unsafe, have the vehicle towed away to the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer
to be repaired. G
WARNING
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
might lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat

tire or driving at high speed
with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire. G
Warning
A flat tire severely impairs the driving,
steering and braking characteristics of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
do not drive with a flat tire. Immediately
replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center
if you require information on approved and
recommended tires and wheels for summer
and winter operation. Advice on purchasing
and caring for tires is also available there.
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist
workshop and ask about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations318
Important safety notes
Wheels and tires