2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV climate control

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................21 Introduction
......................................... 25 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................65 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....75 Lights and windshield wipers
............81 Climate control
.................................... 91 Driving and parking
............................95 On-board computer and displays
....141 COMAND
............................................ 169 Stowage and features
......................183 Maintenance and care
......................199 Breakdown assistance
.....................211 Wheels and tires
............................... 227 Technical data
................................... 257 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 189
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 61
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 124A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message .................... 144, 146
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes ....................60
Warning lamp ................................. 160
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 144
Display message ............................ 144
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps .........................61
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 144
Additives (engine oil) ........................261
Address book see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Air bags
Display message .................... 144, 151
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................41
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp ..........................44
Window curtain air bag ....................44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
see Heating and air-conditioning system
Air filter (display message) ..............144
Air vents Rear ................................................. 94
Setting the center air vents .............94
Setting the side air vents .................94
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 129Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....144
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............106
Ashtray ............................................... 189
ASSYST service interval display Service messages ..........................204
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................64
Function .......................................... .64
Switching off the alarm ....................64
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 144
see Lights
Automatic car wash ..........................206
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ...................................... 99
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ............................99
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............101
Display message ............................ 144
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 100
Driving tips .................................... 101
Engaging drive position .................. 100
Engaging neutral ............................ 100
Engaging reverse gear ...................100
Engaging the park position ............100
Important safety notes ....................99
Manual drive program ....................101
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .100
Overview .......................................... 99
Program selector button ................101
Pulling away ..................................... 98
Selector lever ................................ 100
Shift ranges ................................... 1014
Index

Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety note s.................. 185
Cargo tie down rings .........................188
CD see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Center console Overview .......................................... 34
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Changing bulbs
Side marker lamps ...........................86
Changing gears .................................. 101
Checklist After driving off-roa d...................... 108
Before driving off-road ...................108
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................58
Rear doors ....................................... 58
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................44
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................46
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Cigarette lighter ................................ 189
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 206
Clear button ....................................... 178
Climate control Controlling automatically .................94
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 94
Defrosting the windows ...................94
Defrosting the windshield ................94Dual-zone automatic climate
control
....................................... 93, 94
Important safety notes ..............92, 94
Indicator lamp .................................. 94
Maximum cooling ............................ .94
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ................94
Overview of systems ........................92
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ............................. 94
Problem with the rear window
defroster .......................................... 94
Refrigerant ..................................... 261
Setting the air distribution ...............94
Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Setting the temperature ..................94
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .............................................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Switching residual heat on/off ........94
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................... 94
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................... 94
Windshield defroster ........................94
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Display ........................................... 173
Examples of operation ...................178
Menu overview .............................. 174
COMAND controller ...........................177
COMAND control panel .....................176
Combination switch ............................83
Compass Display messages ..........................144
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Convenience opening feature ............94
Convenience telephony see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................203
Display message .................... 144, 152
Filling capacity ............................... 2636
Index

Notes
............................................. 262
Temperature (on-board computer) .144
Temperature gauge ........................ 142
Warning lamp ................................. 165
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 144
Function/notes ................................ 84
Courtesy lights .................................... 84
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................110
Display message ............................ 144
Driving system ............................... 109
Function/notes ............................. 109
Selecting ........................................ 110
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 189
Important safety notes ..................189 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF Display message ............................ 144
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Interior lighting .............................. 144
Differential lock
Disengaging ................................... 134
Front axle ...................................... 133
Rear axle ........................................ 133
Transfer case ................................. 133
Differential locks
Engaging ........................................ 132
General notes ................................ 131
Terrain ........................................... 131
Differential locks (display message) 144
Digital Operator's Manual Contents .......................................... 23
Installation ....................................... 21Introduction
..................................... 21
Keyword search ............................... 23
Operating notes ............................... 22
Visual search ................................... 22
Digital speedometer .........................144
Display (cleaning instructions) ........210
Display messages Calling up (on-board
computer) .............................. 144, 145
Driving systems .....................144, 153
Engine ................................... 144, 152
General notes ................................ 144
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........144
Lights ............................................ .144
Safety systems ...................... 144, 146
Service interval displa y.................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 144
Tires ...................................... 144, 155
Vehicle .................................. 144, 157
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Distance recorder ............................. 144
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....166
DISTRONIC Display message ............................ 144
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 116
Activation conditions .....................116
Cruise control lever .......................116
Deactivating ................................... 119
Display message ............................ 144
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 116
Driving tips .................................... 119
Function/notes ............................. 114
Important safety notes ..................114
Selecting ........................................ 116
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 116
Warning lamp ................................. 166
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 37
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .69 Index
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Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
.259
Problem (malfunction) ...................104
Refueling ........................................ 101
Tank content/reserve fuel .............259
Fuel/water separator
Service .......................................... .205
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................103
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Fuel filter (display message) ............144
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 259
Problem (malfunction) ...................104
Fuse allocation chart ........................225
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 226
Dashboard ..................................... 225
Front-passenger footwell ...............225
Transmission tunnel ....................... 226
Fuse extractor ................................... 225
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 225
Before changing ............................. 225
Dashboard fuse box .......................225
Fuse allocation chart .....................225
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 225
Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................ 226
Important safety notes ..................224
In the battery case .........................226 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .............189, 198
Frequencies ................................... 189
Important safety notes ..................193
Notes ............................................. 189
Opening/closing the garage
door ....................................... 189, 197
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 189
Programming the remote control ...194
Gasoline ............................................. 259Gear indicator (on-board computer)
144
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 210
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ........................................... 185
Google™ Local Search see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 247 H
Hazard warning lamps ..................82, 84
Head bags Display message ............................ 144
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....204
Cleaning ................................ 206, 209
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 263
Cleaning system (function) ..............82
Cleaning system (notes) ................263
Fogging up ....................................... 82
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Installing/removing (rear) ................78
Heating
see Climate control
Heating and air-conditioning
system
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode ...........................94
Activating/deactivating heating
system ............................................. 94
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 94
defrosting the windows .................... 94
Defrosting the windshield ................94
Important safety notes ....................94
Increasing/reducing temperature .... 94
Overview .......................................... 94
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function ................94
Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Switching rear window defroster
on/off .............................................. 94
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Hill start assist .................................... 9910
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
:
Combination switch 83
;
Steering wheel paddle shifters
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Instrument cluster 142
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Horn
A
Overhead control panel 36
B
PARKTRONIC warning display 125
C
Climate control systems 92
D
Ignition lock 97
E
Adjusts the steering wheel 79
F
Cruise control lever 110
G
Light switch 82
H
Opens the hood 20130
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Useful information
..............................92
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ..................................................... 92
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ..................................................... 94 91Climate control

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 27).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a blocked filter replaced at a Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up. This could prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
regulates the temperature and the humidity
in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable
substances from the air.
Automatic climate control is only operational
when the engine is running. Optimum
operation is only achieved if you drive with the
side windows and sliding sunroof closed.
The climatic comfort deteriorates whilst the
sliding sunroof is open. The automatic climate
control cannot maintain the set temperature
with the sliding sunroof open. You have to
adjust the climate control manually. i
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (Y page 71).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 92
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