2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV checking oil

Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo
compartmen t................................. 226
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 69
Vehicle ............................................. 69
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .52
Engine
Display message .................... 144, 152
ECO start/stop function ..................99
Engine number ............................... 258
Jump-starting ................................. 219
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ......................................... 98
Switching off .................................. 105
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 224
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 202
Additives ........................................ 261
Checking the oil level ..................... 201
Display message ............................ 144
Filling capacity ............................... 261
Notes about oil grades ................... 261
Temperature (on-board computer) .144
Viscosity ........................................ 261
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...144
Deactivating/activating ...................62
Display message .................... 144, 146
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety information ...........61
Trailer stabilization ........................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 162 Exhaust check
................................... 106
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) .............................. 206, 210
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 79
Dipping (automatic) .........................79
Folding in/out (automatically). ........79
Folding in/out (electrically). ............79
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....79
Setting ............................................. 79
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Storing the parking position ............. 79 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 212
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................214
Floormats ........................................... 198
Fog lamps Switching on/off .............................. 83
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 186
Fording Off-road ......................................... 106
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 189
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 260
Consumption statistics ..................144
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 144
Displaying the range ......................144
Driving tips .................................... 106
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................259
Notes about consumption .............261
Notes for AMG vehicles .................260 Index
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Display message
............................ 144
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .52
Fastening ......................................... 49
Fastening, front ............................... 50
Fastening in the rear, center ............50
Important safety guidelines .............47
Releasing ......................................... 51
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................144
Warning lamp ................................. 158
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............79
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................78
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 78
Adjusting the head restraint ............78
Cleaning the cover .........................210
Correct driver's seat position ........... 76
Important safety notes ....................76
Multicontour seat ............................ 78
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Switching seat heating on/off .........78
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....78
Sensors (cleaning instructions) 206, 209
Service interval display Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Service menu (on-board computer) .144
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 261
Coolant (engine) ............................ 262
Engine oil ....................................... 261
Fuel ................................................ 258
Important safety notes ..................258
Notes ............................................. 258
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 261
Washer fluid .................................. .263
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........144
Menu overview .............................. 174
On-board computer .......................144
Setting the air distribution .................94Setting the airflow
.............................. 94
Setting the date/time format see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
SETUP (on-board computer) .............144
Shift ranges ....................................... 101
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 144
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) .86
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 206
Important safety information ...........71
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Opening/closing (all) .......................71
Opening/closing (front) ...................71
Overview .......................................... 71
Troubleshooting ............................... 71
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Ski rack .............................................. 189
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes ....................71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Operating manually ..........................72
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................68
Changing the programming .............67
Checking the battery .......................68
Convenience opening feature ..........71
Display message ............................ 144
Door central locking/unlocking .......66
Important safety notes ....................66
Loss ................................................. 69
Malfunction ...................................... 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 66
Problem (malfunction) .....................69
Starting the engine ..........................98
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Snow chains ...................................... 230 Index
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TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 193
Emergency call .............................. 190
Important safety notes ..................189
MB info call button ........................192
Roadside Assistance button ..........191
Self-test ......................................... 190
System .......................................... 190
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 144
Display message ............................ 144
Number from the phone book ....... .144
Redialing ........................................ 144
Rejecting/ending a call .................144
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Telephone compartment ..................185
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 142
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 144
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 144
Outside temperature ..................... .142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................144
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....234
Checking manually ........................234
Display message .................... 144, 155
Maximum ....................................... 233
Notes ............................................. 232
Recommended ............................... 230
Table (single tires) .........................231
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 236
Function/notes ............................. 234
Restarting ...................................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 167
Warning message .......................... 236
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................248
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................247Bar (definition)
............................... 247
Changing a wheel .......................... 249
Characteristics .............................. 246
Checking ........................................ 229
Definition of terms .........................247
Direction of rotatio n...................... 250
Display message .................... 144, 155
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................249
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .246
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................248
Important safety notes ..................228
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......247
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........248
Labeling (overview )........................ 243
Load bearing index (definition) ......249
Load index ..................................... 245
Load index (definition) ...................248
M+S tires ....................................... 230
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 248
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 248
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 248
Maximum tire loa d......................... 246
Maximum tire load (definition) .......248
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 249
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 248
Replacing ....................................... 249
Service life ..................................... 230
Sidewall (definition) .......................249
Speed rating (definition) ................247
Storing ........................................... 250
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 247 Index
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Opening the hood
The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Lift the hood slightly.
X Push hood catch handle ;in the direction
of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
Example: oil dipstick
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature, e.g. if you only start
the engine briefly.
X Pull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :. Engine compartment
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X
Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X Add oil if necessary.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer !
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
G 65 AMG: the oil level can be checked using
the on-board computer only.
On all other models, the oil dipstick must be
used to check the engine oil level.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the &or* button on the
steering wheel to select the following
message: The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
R Engine Oil Level OK Engine Oil Level OK
R Add 1.0 qt
Add 1.0 qt (Canada:1.0 liter
1.0 liter) to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level.
R Add 1.5 qts
Add 1.5 qts (Canada:1.5 liters
1.5 liters )to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level.
R Add
Add 2.0 qts.
2.0 qts. (Canada:2.0 liters
2.0 liters )to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level. X
Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the Engine oil Reduce
Engine oil Reduce
oil oil level
level display appears, too much oil has
been added.
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
If the Switch on ignition to check
Switch on ignition to check
engine oil level engine oil level message appears:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 97).
If the Observe waiting time
Observe waiting time message
appears:
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: repeat the measurement
after about five minutes.
X If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, repeat the measurement
after approximately 30 minutes.
If the Engine oil level Not when
Engine oil level Not when
engine on engine on message appears:
X Switch off the engine.
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
X If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait approximately
30 minutes before carrying out the
measurement.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the *or& button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Adding engine oil H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the 202
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engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter. Have excess oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap :counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add the amount of oil required.
Observe the specifications in the on-board
computer when doing so or fill carefully to the
maximum mark on the oil dipstick.
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 261).
i The difference between the minimum
mark and the maximum mark on the oil
dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt (2 l).X
Replac e cap:on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely. Additional service products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 97).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Slowly turn cap :half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape. Engine compartment
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