2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV washer fluid

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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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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Turn signals
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 249
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................69
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 69 V
Variable SPEEDTRONIC Function/notes ............................. 112
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message .................... 144, 157
Equipment ....................................... 26
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 237
Locking (in an emergency) ...............69
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 253
Parking for a long period ................ 106
Pulling away ..................................... 98
Raising ........................................... 251
Securing from rolling away ............251
Towing away .................................. 221
Tow-starting ................................... 221
Transporting .................................. 223
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........69
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................66
Vehicle data ................................... 264
Vehicle data ....................................... 264
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 265
Fording depth ................................ 264
Maximum gradient climbing ability 265
Vehicle dimensions ...........................264
Vehicle emergency locking ................69
Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate
..............258
Vehicle level (display message) .......144
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 212
Ventilation Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Video
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Video (DVD) ........................................ 144
VIN ...................................................... 258
Voice Control System see Separate operating instructions W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 160
Brakes ........................................... 159
Coolant .......................................... 165
Cruise control ................................ 110
Distance warning ........................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
ESP ®
.............................................. 162
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 163
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................116
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC )......... 113
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............44
Seat belt ........................................ 158
SRS ................................................ 164
Tire pressure monitor ....................167
Warning triangle ................................ 212
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 144
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........253
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 249
Checking ........................................ 229
Cleaning ................................ 206, 208
Cleaning (warning) .........................250
Important safety notes ..................228
Interchanging/changing ................249
Mounting a new wheel ...................252
Mounting a wheel .......................... 250
Overview ........................................ 228
Removing a wheel ..........................252
Storing ........................................... 250 Index
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Technical data
............................... 253
Tightening torque ........................... 253
Wheel size/tire size .......................253
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 150
Operation ........................................ .44
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) .....209
Windshield Defrosting ........................................ 94
Windshield heating .............................94
Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................204
Filling capacity ............................... 263
Notes ............................................. 263
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Rear window wiper ..........................88
Replacing the wiper blades ..............88
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ...................106
Snow chains .................................. 230
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 230
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 230
Wiper blades
Cleaning ................................ 206, 209
Important safety notes ....................88
Replacing ......................................... 88
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 21020
Index

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

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 b To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 b To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
i The rear window wiper comes on
automatically if you shift the selector lever
to Rwhile the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades. Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm :away from the
windshield until it engages.
X Position wiper blade ;horizontally.
X Press locking spring =.
X Slide wiper blade ;with hinge piece ?
from wiper arm :.
Installing the wiper blade :
Windshield wiper arm
; Wiper blade
= Locking spring
? Hinge piece
X Slide wiper arm :into new wiper
blade ;with hinge piece ?.
X Engage locking spring =into the end of
the wiper arm. 88
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

X
Turn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in expansion tank ;.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 262).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system/headlamp cleaning
system G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck. Example: washer fluid reservoir
X
To open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages. Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y
page 263).
Brake fluid level !
If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake linings. Visit a
qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not
correct the error. Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is on a level surface.
If the brake fluid level is between MIN
mark
:and MAX mark ;on the brake fluid
reservoir, it is correct. Maintenance
Service interval display
Service messages Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The ASSYST service interval display informs
you of the next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you
also hear a warning tone.204
MaintenanceMaintenance and care

X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Care
General notes
G
WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner. Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Exterior care
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R
Washing by hand
R Power washers
R Cleaning the wheels
R Cleaning the paintwork
R Matte finish care
R Cleaning the windows
R Cleaning the wiper blades
R Cleaning the headlamps
R Cleaning the sensors
R Cleaning the rear view camera
R Cleaning the exhaust pipes
R Cleaning chrome parts
R Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is 206
CareMaintenance and care