2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV tires

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
20 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety ...................................................
37 Opening/closing
................................. 67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....
83 Lights and windshield wipers
............97 Climate control
................................. 117 Driving and parking ..........................
137 On-board computer and displays
....207 Stowage and features ......................
261 Maintenance and care
......................287 Breakdown assistance
.....................301 Wheels and tires ...............................
317 Technical data ...................................
347 Contents
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Temperature gauge ........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Cooling
see Climate control

Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 104
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................170
Display message ............................ 242
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Selecting ........................................ 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Rear compartment ......................... 268
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Data see Technical data



Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 234
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Interior lighting .............................. 220
Differential locks ............................... 201
Digital speedometer .........................213
Display (cleaning instructions) ........298
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 225
Driving systems ............................. 238
Engine ............................................ 234
General notes ................................ 224
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 224
Lights ............................................. 231
Safety systems .............................. 226
Service interval display .................. 293
SmartKey ....................................... 247
Tires ............................................... 242
Vehicle ........................................... 245Distance display (on-board
computer) ..........................................
218
Distance recorder see Trip odometer


Distance warning (warning lamp) ....258
DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions .....................179
Cruise control lever .......................179
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 240
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 182
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
wählen ........................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 35
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 246
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (from inside) ......................74
Overview .......................................... 73
Drinking and driving .........................159
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 150
Display ........................................... 146
Manual ........................................... 151
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 167
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 168 Index
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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
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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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Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 134
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tailgate Opening dimensions ...................... 357
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights



Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 350
Tires ............................................... 344
Tires/wheels ................................. 344
Trailer Loads .................................. 358
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Wheels ........................................... 344
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 276
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
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 278
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 217
Display message ............................ 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing

........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 217
Telephone compartment ..................263
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 222
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 222
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................222
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 325
Checking manually ........................325
Display message ............................ 242
Maximum ....................................... 324
Notes ............................................. 323
Recommended ............................... 322
Table (single tires) .........................322
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 327
Warning message .......................... 327
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 325
Restarting ...................................... 327
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 339
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 338
Bar (definition) ............................... 338
Changing a wheel .......................... 340
Characteristics .............................. 33716
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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X
To activate/deactivate: press button 0043.
If indicator lamp 0044
is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the
driver's door. If indicator lamp 0044 is off,
operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you

will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
(Y page 61)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) ( Y page 61)
R Adaptive brake lamps (Y page 62)
R ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(Y page 62)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 64)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE(Y page 64)
R Trailer stabilization Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP ®
switch off
when the differential locks are switched on.
When the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP ®
are
switched off
R wheels may lock during hard braking
R steering capabilities are reduced
R braking distance is increased
R vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is increased
Make sure the differential

locks are switched
on at all times except when driving off-road
for example. Switch on the differential locks
immediately when returning from off-road
driving.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i Please note that the driving safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible if there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section (Y page 318).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. 60
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Safety

Adaptive brake lamps
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 30 mph (50 km/h) or if braking is
assisted by BAS, the brake lamps flash
rapidly. In this way, traffic traveling behind
you is warned in an even more noticeable
manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 45 mph (70 km/h) to a standstill, the
hazard warning lamps are activated
automatically. If
the brakes are applied again,
the brake lamps light up continuously. If you
drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), the hazard
warning lamps are deactivated automatically.
You can also switch off the hazard warning
lamps using the hazard warning button
(Y page 104). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 60).G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk
of

skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Only operate the vehicle for a maximum
of ten seconds on a brake test
dynamometer. Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
! A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a two-axle
dynamometer. Before you operate the
vehicle on such a dynamometer, please
consult a qualified workshop. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system. ESP
®
monitors driving stability and traction.
Traction is the power transmission between
the tires and the road surface.
ESP ®
is deactivated if

the 00BB warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the 00E5 warning lamp and the 00BB
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 252) and any display messages that
appear in the instrument cluster
(Y page 226).
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP ®
assists
the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the
vehicle during braking.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5 warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any
circumstances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
i If differential locks are

switched on, ABS,
BAS and ESP ®
switch themselves off
automatically.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP
®
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Driving safety systems
Safety