2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV lights

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

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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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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HOLD function
Display message ............................ 144
Function/notes ............................. 123
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Hood
Closing .......................................... .201
Display message .................... 144, 157
Important safety notes ..................200
Opening ......................................... 201
Hydroplaning ..................................... 106I
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Increasing/reducing temperature
(heating and air-conditioning
system) ................................................ 94
Instrument cluster Overview ........................................ 142
Instrument cluster lighting ..............142
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 84
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Manual control ................................ .84
Overview .......................................... 84
Reading lamp ................................... 84
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........144
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........180
Conditions for access ....................179
Entering the URL ............................ 180
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 J
Jack Pump lever ..................................... 252
Storage location ............................ 212
Using ............................................. 251
Jump starting (engine) ......................219 K
Key positions SmartKey ......................................... 97 L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................144
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
Level control (display message) ......144
License plate lamp Display message ............................ 144
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 144
Lighting Light switch ..................................... 82
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .144
Cornering light function ...................84
Courtesy lights ................................ .84
Driving abroad ................................. 82
Fog lamps ........................................ 83
Hazard warning lamps ...............82, 84
High beam flasher ............................ 83
High-beam headlamps .....................83
Low-beam headlamps ......................83
Parking lamps .................................. 83
Rear fog lamp .................................. 83
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........144
Standing lamps ................................ 83
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 144
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 144
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........144
Turn signals ..................................... 83
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......144 Index
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Radio
Selecting a station .........................144
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................26
Reading lamp ....................................... 84
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 187
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ........................94
Rear door
Closing ............................................ .71
Display message ............................ 157
Important safety notes ....................70
Opening ........................................... 70
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position .....187
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 144
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................206
Function/notes ............................. 128
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................79
Dipping (automatic) .........................79
Rear window defroster .......................94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Important safety notes ..................101
Refueling proces s.......................... 102
see Fuel Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .................................. 189, 194
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................85
Overview of bulb type s.................... 86
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 144
Residual heat
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 144
Roof Display message ............................ 144
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 210
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Route guidance (navigation) ............144 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Seat
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (EASY-ENTRY feature) .......78
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 186
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 210
Correct usage .................................. 4814
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Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............189
Points to observe before use .........189
Trunk ............................................. 189
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 206
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 225
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 249
Notes/data .................................... 255
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....213
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........213
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 51
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ...............142
Segments ...................................... 142
Selecting the unit of measurement 144
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 144
Selecting ........................................ 113
Variabl e......................................... 112
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message .................... 144, 149
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 164
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Starting the engine
Important safety notes ....................98
Steering (display message) ......144, 157
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................79
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 143
Important safety notes ....................79
Paddle shifters ............................... 101Steering wheel heating
....................79
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........101
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 144
Stowage areas ................................... 185
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 185
Center console .............................. 185
Cup holders ................................... 189
Display message) ........................... 144
Door stowage compartment ..........185
Glove box ...................................... .185
Important safety information .........185
Summer tires ..................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................... 94
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............64
Systems settings (COMAND) see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 T
Tachometer ........................................ 142
Tailgate Display message ............................ 144
Opening dimensions ......................264
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 144
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 258
Tires ............................................... 253
Tires/wheels ................................. 253
Trailer loads ................................... 266
Vehicle data ................................... 264
Wheels ........................................... 25316
Index

Technical data
............................... 253
Temperature .................................. 242
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 249
Tire bead (definition) ......................249
Tire pressure (definition) ................248
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 247
Tire size (data) ............................... 253
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 243
Tire tread ....................................... 229
Tire tread (definition) .....................248
Total load limit (definition) .............249
Traction ......................................... 242
Traction (definition) .......................249
Tread wea r..................................... 242
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................249
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 241
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................247
Unladen weight (definition) ............248
Wear indicator (definition) .............249
Wheel rim (definition) ....................247
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........221
In the event of malfunctions ..........224
Towing a trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 140
Axle load, permissible ....................266
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps 140
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 206
Coupling up a trailer ......................138
Decoupling a trailer .......................139
Driving tips .................................... 134
Installing the ball coupling .............137
Lights display message ..................144
Mounting dimensions ....................265
Power supply ................................. 140
Trailer loads ................................... 266
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 265
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......223 Towing eye
Front .............................................. 222
Rear ............................................... 222
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............224
Important safety notes ..................221
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Trailer
Display message ............................ 144
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 266
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 140
Trailer tow hitch Ball position ................................... 266
Trailer towing
ESP ®
................................................ 63
PARKTRONIC ................................. 127
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................140
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 129
Shifting .......................................... 130
Shifting (general notes) .................. 130
Shifting (important safety notes) ...130
Shifting to neutral ..........................131
Shift range ..................................... 129
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 130
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 130
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions ....................101
Transporting the vehicle ..................223
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 106
Driving downhill ............................. 106
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 106
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .210
Trip computer (on-board computer) 144
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 144 18
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