2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV dashboard

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
........................................... 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 37 29At a glance

Dashboard
Function Page
:
Combination switch 83
;
Steering wheel paddle shifters
=
Instrument cluster 142
?
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

Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
R frontal impacts (front air bags)
R side impacts (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
Deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust, however, is neither harmful
to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some
temporary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh
air by opening a window or door. G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury when the front air
bags inflate, it is very important for the driver
and front passenger to always be in a properly
seated position and to wear their respective
seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body. Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R
Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when the driver
front air bag inflates.
R Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
R Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the window
curtain air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the window
curtain air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
R Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-
Benz authorized BabySmart™ compatible Occupant safety
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center of the shoulder. It should not touch
the neck. Never route the belt under the
shoulder. The height of the belt outlet can
be altered to ensure correct usage.
R The lap belt should be routed as low as
possible across the hips, not across the
abdomen. If the lap belt is routed across the
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
the event of an impact.
R Never route the seat belt over rigid or
fragile objects in or on your clothing, such
as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc, as this could
cause injuries.
R Always ensure that the seat belt is routed
correctly. This is particularly important if
you are wearing loose clothing.
R Only one person should use each seat belt
at any one time. Never use a seat belt to
restrain more than one person or route the
belt around additional objects.
R Never wear seat belts when they are
twisted. Otherwise, in the event of an
impact, the full width of the seat belt is
unavailable to distribute the force of the
impact. The twisted seat belt routed across
your body could cause injuries.
R Pregnant women should also wear a three-
point seat belt. The lap belt must always
pass across your lap as low down as
possible, i.e. across your hips; not across
your abdomen.
R The seat backrest should be set as close to
vertical as possible.
R Check the seat belt during the journey in
order to make sure that it is correctly
positioned.
R Never rest your feet on the dashboard or
the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor
in front of the seat.
R When using a seat belt to secure an infant
restraint system, child restraint system or
a child on a booster seat, always follow the
child seat manufacturer's instructions. Fastening seat belts Important safety notes
G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-
Benz authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the vehicle
to deactivate the front passenger front air bag
when it is installed properly. Otherwise they
will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in
a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury
will result. Occupant safety
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Top view
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. Otherwise, they may not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 206).
Front sensors Center Approximately 40 in
(approximately 100 cm
from brush guard) Corners Approximately 24 in
(approximately 60cm) Rear sensors
Center Approximately 36 in
(approximately 90 cm)
from spare wheel
Corners Approximately 32 in
(approximately 80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approximately 8 in
(approximately 20 cm)
Corners Approximately 8 in
(approximately 20 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a
warning tone sounds. If the distance falls
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown. Warning displays
Warning display for the front area
:
Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is
located on the headliner in the rear
compartment.
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
yellow segments showing operational
readiness =light up.
The selected transmission position and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling
determine which warning display is active
when the engine is running. Transmission
position Warning display
D
Front area activated
R,
Nor the vehicle
is rolling
backwards Rear and front areas
activated
P
No areas activated126
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Main fuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
R Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
R Fuse box in the transmission tunnel
R Fuse box in the battery case
R Fuse box in the cargo compartment
The fuse allocation chart and the spare fuses
are in the main fuse box on the dashboard
(Y page 225).
You will find the fuse removal device in the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 212). Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
Open the front-passenger door.
X To open: pull cover :outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover :on the front of
the dashboard.
X Fold cover :inwards until it engages. Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
Unscrew screws :.
X Lift up cover ;in the direction of the
arrow. Fuses
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