2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV wipers

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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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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Useful information ..............................
98
Exterior lighting .................................. 98
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Replacing bulbs ................................. 108
Windshield wipers ............................114 97Lights and windshield wipers

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 0060 parking lamps
for several hours. If

possible, switch on the
0064 right or the 0063 left standing lamp. 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
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher
are

operated using the
combination switch (Y page 103). 98
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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 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
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 0058.
The 0058 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada
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
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law
in

Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
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 0058 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 0060, you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0058, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps. Exterior lighting
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Lights and windshield wipers

Daytime running lamps in the USA
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
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 0058.
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 0058 indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0060 or 0058, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to 0058 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 0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver
is

responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. 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
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0058.
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 0058 indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. 100
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Front fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light
switch to 0058 before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others. 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 the fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0060, 0058 or
0058. X
Press the 005A button.
The green 005A indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the 005A button.
The green 005A indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function. Rear fog lamp
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 Exterior lighting
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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 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
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