2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV manual transmission

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

Steering wheel paddle shifters
......101
Transmission position
displa y................................... 100, 101
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ...................94
Activating/deactivating (on the
center console) ................................ 94
Problem (display message) ..............94
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 266B
Back button ....................................... 178
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 144
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 137
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................68
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 67
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 217
Display message ............................ 144
Important safety notes ..................215
Jump starting ................................. 219
Overview ........................................ 215
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................144
Display message ............................ 144
Notes/function .............................. 121
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Brake fluid
Display message .................... 144, 149
Notes ............................................. 261
Brake fluid level ................................ 204
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .61
Display message ............................ 144
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................261
Display message .................... 144, 146 High-performance brake system
....106
Important safety notes ..................106
Maintenance .................................. 106
Parking brake ................................ 105
Riding tips ...................................... 106
Warning lamp ................................. 159
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brush guard ....................................... 193
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND controller 178 C
Calling up a malfunction see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 210
Car wash ........................................ 206
Chrome parts ................................. 210
Display ........................................... 210
Gear or selector lever ....................210
Headlamps ............................ 206, 209
Interior ........................................... 210
Matte finish ........................... 206, 208
Notes ............................................. 206
Paint ...................................... 206, 208
Plastic trim .................................... 210
Power washer ........................ 206, 207
Rear view camera ..................206, 210
Roof lining ...................................... 210
Seat belt ........................................ 210
Seat cover ..................................... 210
Sensors ................................. 206, 209
Soft top .......................................... 206
Tail pipes ............................... 206, 210
Trim pieces .................................... 210
Washing by hand ...................206, 207
Wheels ................................... 206, 208
Windows ................................ 206, 209
Wiper blades .......................... 206, 209
Wooden trim .................................. 210
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................188
Notes/how to use .........................188
Opening and closing ......................188 Index
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Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ......................................
.66
Display message ............................ 144
Emergency locking ........................... 69
Emergency unlocking .......................69
Important safety notes ....................69
Opening (from inside) ......................69
Overview .......................................... 69
Drinking and driving .........................106
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 101
Display ................................... 100, 101
Manual .......................................... .101
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 82
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 106
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................107
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...61
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps ......................61
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
Electronic brake force distribution ...63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .61
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................112
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 121
Cruise control ................................ 109
Display message .................... 144, 153
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 114
HOLD function ............................... 123
PARKTRONIC ................................. 125
Rear view camera .......................... 128
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 112
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................101
Brakes ........................................... 106DISTRONIC PLUS
........................... 119
Downhill gradient ........................... 106
Drinking and driving .......................106
Driving abroad ................................. 82
Driving in winter ............................ .106
Driving on flooded roads ................107
Driving on sand .............................. 106
Driving on wet roads ......................106
Driving over obstacles ...................106
Exhaust check ............................... 106
Fuel ................................................ 106
General .......................................... 106
Hydroplaning ................................. 106
Icy road surfaces ........................... 106
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 106
New brake pads/linings ................106
Off-road driving .............................. 106
Off-road fording .....................106, 107
Snow chains .................................. 230
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 82
Tire ruts ......................................... 106
Towing a trailer .............................. 134
Wet road surface ........................... 106
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 144
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....144
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....144
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 78
Activating/deactivating .................144
Function/notes ................................ 79
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 79
Switching on/off ........................... 144
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message .................... 144, 148
Function/notes ................................ 63
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ...................99
General information .........................998
Index

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

O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Important safety notes ....................40
Odometer ........................................... 144
Off-road Differential locks ............................ 131
Off-road ABS .................................... 60
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 108
General information .......................106
Important safety notes ..................108
Off-road fording ................................. 107
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 124
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 144
Assistance menu ........................... 144
Display messages ..........................144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 116
Factory settings submenu .............144
Important safety notes ..................142
Lighting submenu .......................... 144
Menu overview .............................. 144
Message memory ..................144, 145
Message memory menu ................. 144
Navigation menu ............................ 144
Operation ....................................... 143
RACETIMER ................................... 144
Service menu ................................. 144
Standard displa y............................ 144
Video DVD operation .....................144
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ...................180
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 179
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........142
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................59 P
Paint code number ............................258
Paintwork (cleaning
instructions) .............................. 206, 208
Parcel net ........................................... 185
Parking ............................................... 104
Engaging park position ..................100
Important safety notes ..................104
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 79
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ........................................ .105
Display message .................... 144, 148
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 83
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................127
Driving system ............................... 125
Function/notes ............................. 125
Important safety notes ..................125
Problem (malfunction) ...................128
Range of the sensors .....................125
Trailer towing ................................. 127
Warning displa y............................. 126
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .210
Power washers .......................... 206, 207
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 67
Program selector button ..................101
Pulling away Automatic transmission ...................98 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........27 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....144
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................144
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
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
Index

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).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. 66
SmartKeyOpening and closing