2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class parking brake

Trailer towing
................................. 149
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 352B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................61
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 301
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes ..................299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Overview ........................................ 299
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................213
Display message ............................ 235
Notes/function .............................. 186
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .62
Display message ............................ 227
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 221
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 157
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brush guard
....................................... 274
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function .................110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Chrome parts ................................. 292
Display ........................................... 292
Gear or selector lever ....................292
Headlamps ..................................... 291
Interior ........................................... 292
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat covers .................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tail pipes ....................................... 292
Trim strips ..................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................261
Notes/how to use .........................261
Opening and closing ......................261
Overview ........................................ 261 Index
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Important safety notes
..................156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ........................................ .157
Display message ............................ 223
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................191
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes ..................189
Problem (malfunction) ...................192
Range of the sensors .....................190
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning displa y............................. 191
Pedals ................................................ .159
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .292
Power supply (trailer) .......................200
Power washers .................................. 289
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 69
Program selector button ..................149
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................140 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24 R
RACETIMER Deleting all laps ............................. 219
Displaying and starting ..................218
Displaying the intermediate time ...218
Resetting the current lap ...............219
Starting a new lap ..........................218
Stopping ........................................ 219
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....218 Radio
Selecting a station .........................211
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................24
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 260
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................136
Rear door
Closing ............................................ .77
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening ........................................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position .....260
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 192
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Important safety notes ..................153
Refueling proces s.......................... 154
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 275
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................108
Overview of bulb type s.................. 109
Reporting safety defects ....................25 Index
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Switching off the off-road gear
ratio
............................................... 194
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 194
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions ....................148
Transporting the vehicle ..................307
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Trip computer (on-board computer) 208
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ......209
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................111
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 103
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 334
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 263
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 174
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 240
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................214
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 338Maintenance
.................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 140
Raising ........................................... 336
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............336
Towing away .................................. 305
Tow-starting ................................... 305
Transporting .................................. 307
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Vehicle data ....................................... 350
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 351
Fording depth ................................ 350
Maximum gradient climbing ability 351
Vehicle dimensions ...........................350
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Ventilation Setting the airflow .........................131
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
VIN ...................................................... 342 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 245
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 251
Coolant .......................................... 251
Cruise control ................................ 169
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 247
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 248
Fuel tank ........................................ 251
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................178
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC )......... 175
Overview .................................. 30, 242
Parking brake ................................ 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............44
Reserve fuel ................................... 251
Seat belt ........................................ 24318
Index

Center console, lower section
Function Page
006E
Stowage compartment/
ashtray
263
006F
Automatic transmission
selector lever 145
0070
Selects park position 146
0071
002E
Selects/deselects
LOW RANGE off-road gear 194
0072
Stowage compartment 00FC
0073
Opens/closes the stowage
compartment 257
0074
Cigarette lighter 264
0075
Audio controller, see the
separate operating
instructions
COMAND controller 00FC
0076
Switches the windshield
heating on/off
133
0077
00C8
Selects the drive
program 149
0078
Parking brake 157 Center console
33At a glance

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 24).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock. SmartKey functions
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury. 68
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Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 65).
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits. Doors
73Opening and closing Z

X
Front doors: pull door handle 0044.
If the door is locked, locking knob 0043pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
X Rear compartment doors: pull
handle 0043up.
The door is unlocked.
X Pull door handle 0044. Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
The central locking button does not lock or
unlock the fuel filler flap. X
To unlock: press button 0043.
X To lock: press button 0044.
The vehicle locks when all the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
You can open a front door from inside the
vehicle even if it has been locked. Only open
the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R and the SmartKey is restored to the factory
settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
front door is opened from inside the
vehicle.
R and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the front door that is opened
from inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey, it does not unlock if you use
the central locking button.
i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally
from the inside if the vehicle has been
locked from the outside using the
SmartKey.
i It is only possible to lock the vehicle
centrally if all doors are closed. 74
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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 lamps/standing lamps
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 lamps/standing lamps
R Backup lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Side marker lamps 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.
Other bulbs
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. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
0043
Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
0044 Side marker lamp: T 4 W
0087 Cornering light function with fog lamp
function: H11 55 W (except AMG vehicles) Replacing bulbs
109Lights andwindshield wipers Z