2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV sensor

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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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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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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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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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and Introduction
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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).Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system, may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function by failing in an
accident or triggering unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R Air bag system components with:
-The 45indicator lamp
- Front-passenger seat with BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i Observe the additional information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraint systems for
infants and children (Y page 53). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R SRS warning lamps 6
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
R Seat belt force limiter
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The
6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6SRS indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running. 40
Occupant safetySafety

Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing special child restraint
systems. Your vehicle is equipped with a BabySmart™
system.
Special child restraint systems which are
compatible with BabySmart™ are necessary
for deactivating the front-passenger air bag.
When the special BabySmart™-compatible
child restraint system is installed correctly
and is recognized by the sensor system in the
front-passenger seat, the front-passenger air
bag is deactivated. In this case, 45
indicator lamp :lights up. If you have any
questions regarding the special BabySmart™-
compatible child restraint systems, consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey has been removed from the
ignition lock or is in position 0,45
indicator lamp :does not light up.
The system does not disable:
R the window curtain air bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Device
System self-test G
WARNING
Do not leave any switched on notebooks,
mobile phones, electronic tags (e.g. a ski
pass) or similar electronic devices on the
front-passenger seat. Signals emitted from
such devices can interfere with the
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system.
Such interference can lead to the 45 indicator lamp not lighting up during the self-
test.
If the
+ SRS warning lamp and the
4/ indicator lamp light up
simultaneously in the instrument cluster, the
system is malfunctioning. The front-
passenger air bag could deploy without cause,
or may fail to deploy in the event of an
accident.
Have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The 45 indicator lamp lights up when
the SmartKey is turned to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
The 45 indicator lamp goes out after
approximately six seconds.
If the 45 indicator lamp does not light
up or is always lit, then the system is
malfunctioning. Have the BabySmart™
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center before transporting a child on
the front-passenger seat.
For further information, see "Problems with
air bag deactivation system" (Y page 47).46
Occupant safetySafety

X
Remove dust cover =.
X Push the catch to the side and pull the bulb
holder with the bulb out of housing ;.X
Lightly press bulb ?, turn it counter-
clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb and, applying slight
pressure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
X Insert the bulb holder into housing ;.
X Attach dust cover =.
X Insert housing ;.
X Replace and tighten screws :.Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off G
WARNING
The windshield will no longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
C î To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Äposition, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently. Windshield wipers
87Lights and windshield wipers Z