2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class steering

Upshift indicator
UP
UP0087 fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP 0043
Drive program (C C/SS+SS+/M M)
0044 ESP ®
mode (ON ON/OFFOFF)
0087 Suspension tuning (SPORT SPORT/COMFORTCOMFORT)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits. 0043
Lap
0044 RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position 2(Ypage 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG AMGmenu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
X To start: press the 0076button to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time X
Press the 0059or0065 button to select
Interm. Time
Interm. Time.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap 0043
RACETIMER
0044 Fastest lap time (best lap)
0087 Lap
X Press 0076to confirm New Lap New Lap. 218
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

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It is possible to store a maximum of
sixteen laps. The 16th lap can only be
completed with Finish Lap
Finish Lap.
Stopping the RACETIMER X
Press the 0038button on the steering
wheel.
X Press 0076to confirm Yes
Yes.
The RACETIMER is interrupted if you stop the
vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position
1(Y page 139) in the ignition lock. If you turn
the SmartKey to position 2or
3(Y page 139) and then press 0076to
confirm Start
Start, timing is continued.
Resetting the current lap
X Stop the RACETIMER (Y page 219).
X Press 0059or0065 to select Reset Lap
Reset Lap.
X Press 0076to reset the lap time to "0".
Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps. If
you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap
does not have to be reset. X
Reset the current lap (Y page 219).
X Press 0076to confirm Reset
Reset.
Reset Race Timer? Reset Race Timer? appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the 0064button to select Yes
Yesand
press the 0076button to confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Overall statistics 0043
RACETIMER overall evaluation
0044 Total time driven
0087 Average speed
0085 Distance covered
0083 Maximum speed
This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG AMGmenu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown.
Lap statistics 0043
Lap
0044 Lap time
0087 Average lap speed
0085 Lap length
0083 Top speed during lap Menus and submenus
219On-board computer and displays Z

This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 0063button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol 0043.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select a
different lap evaluation. Display messages
Introduction
General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction
display.
Display messages with graphic displays may
be shown in simplified form in the Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages
shown in the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the
display messages and follow the additional
notes in this Operator's Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by an audible warning tone or a continuous
tone.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please
observe the notes on:
R HOLD function (Y page 188)
R Parking (Y page 156)
Hiding display messages X
Press the 0076or0038 button on the
steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
Display messages with a high priority are
shown in red.
You cannot hide display messages of the
highest priority. The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the
causes for the messages have been
remedied.
Message memory menu The on-board computer saves certain display
messages. You can call up the display
messages in the
message memory.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Serv. Serv.menu.
If there are display messages, the
multifunction display shows 2 Messages 2 Messages,
for example.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
entry, e.g. 2 Messages
2 Messages.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to scroll
through the display messages.
When the ignition is switched off, all display
messages are deleted, apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of
the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display
messages are also deleted. 220
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 002500E5
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function, hill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are temporarily unavailable.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the 00E5,00BBand0025 warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
Possible causes are:
R Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 002500E5
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
The 0027 (USA only)/004D (Canada only),00E5,00BBand0025
warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase. Display messages
221On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 00E5
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the 00E5and00BB warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 222
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Check Tires
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 156).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 298).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 319).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Tire Warning Tire
Malfunction Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 156).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 298).Correct Tire Correct Tire
Pressure Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 319).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 321).238
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions TirePress.
TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Press. Tire Press.
Monitor Currently Monitor Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. 0077
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Warning Tire Warning Tire
Failure Failure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 156).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 298). Display
messages
239On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0077
Check Check
Tire
TirePressure
Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 156).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 298).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 319).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0077
Correct Tire Correct Tire
Pressure Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 319).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Shift to 'P' or
Shift to 'P' or
'N' 'N'
to
toStart
Start Engine
Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position Pbefore
you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake. 240
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messagesOn-board computer and displays