2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class flat tire

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing)
...................................................... 347 B
BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............ .56
Backup lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 295
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 296
Overview ........................................ 292
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 227
Notes/function .............................. 178
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake fluid level ................................ 279
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 63
Display message ............................ 219
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 213
High-performance brake system .... 155
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 151
Riding tips ...................................... 153
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 31
Brush guard ....................................... 266
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 281
Carpets .......................................... 287
Chrome parts ................................. 285
Display ........................................... 285
Gear or selector lever .................... 286
Headlamps ..................................... 284
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Note s............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 282
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 282
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Seat covers .................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tail pipe s....................................... 285
Trailer coupling .............................. 285
Trim strips ..................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing ....................... 253 Index
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Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .243
Display message ............................ 221
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 296
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Switching off .................................. 151
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 301
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .277
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Display message ............................ 223
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Notes about oil grades ................... 340
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Viscosity ........................................ 341
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 20
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 210
Deactivating/activating ................... 64
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ........... 63
Trailer stabilization ........................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Exhaust check ................................... 153
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .285
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 94
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94 Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 290
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 292
Floormats ........................................... 270
Fog lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 101
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 251
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 220
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 340
Consumption information .............. 340
Consumption statistics .................. 200
Displaying the range ...................... 201
Fuel gaug e..................................... 197
Grade (gasoline )............................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 338
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 339
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Refueling ........................................ 147
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 338
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 152
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 149
Opening/closing ............................ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 280
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 301
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 303 Index
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Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 325
Bar (definition) ............................... 325
Changing a whee
l.......................... 327
Characteristics .............................. 324
Checking ........................................ 307
Curb weight (definition) ................. 326
Definition of terms ......................... 324
Direction of rotation ...................... 328
Display message ............................ 229
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 327
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 325
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 324
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 325
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 325
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 325
Important safety notes .................. 306
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 325
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 326
Labeling (overview) ........................ 321
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 327
Load index ..................................... 323
Load index (definition) ................... 326
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 326
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 326
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 326
Maximum tire load ......................... 323
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 326
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 326
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 326
Replacing ....................................... 327
Service life ..................................... 308
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 326
Speed rating (definition) ................ 325 Storing ........................................... 328
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 324
Technical data ............................... 331
Temperature .................................. 320
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 327
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 326
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 326
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 325
Tire size (data) ............................... 331
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 321
Tire tread ....................................... 307
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 326
Total load limit (definition) ............. 327
Traction ......................................... 320
Traction (definition) ....................... 327
Tread wear ..................................... 320
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 327
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 325
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 327
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 325
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 301
Important safety notes .................. 298
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 347
Driving tip s.................................... 191
Lights display message .................. 218
Mounting dimensions .................... 346
Shift rang e..................................... 143
Trailer load s................................... 347
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 346
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 298
In the event of malfunctions .......... 300
With both axles on the ground ....... 299
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 299
Rear ............................................... 299 Index
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G
WARNING
Electronic devices on the front-passenger
seat can affect the function of the Baby-
Smart™ air bag deactivation system, for
example:
R Laptop
R Mobile phone
R Transponder cards such as ski passes or
access passes
The front-passenger air bag could deploy acci-
dentally or not function as intended during an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any of the devices mentioned
above or similar devices on the front-
passenger seat. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger front air bag both before andduring the journey. Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install the child restraint system on a
rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always observe the information on the "Baby- Smart™ air bag deactivation system"
(Y page 56).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise
as a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system sensor system
R the unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash- board Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear-
ward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always make sure that
the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is permanently lit (Y page 42)
is the front-passenger front air bag deactiva-
ted.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to install a
forward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not
touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the
head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards from the belt sash guide. If nec-
essary, adjust the belt sash guide and the
front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. 58
Children in the vehicleSafety

X
To apply: pull parking brake ;up firmly.
Parking brake ;is applied.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the F(USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp is lit in
the instrument cluster.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X Pull parking brake ;up firmly.
X Press release button :on parking
brake ;and move parking brake ;down
to the stop.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the F(USA only)
or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
i If you pull away with parking brake
;
applied, a warning tone sounds. Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
X Connect a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's concentration must always be directed pri-
marily at road traffic. For your own safety and that of others, we recommend that you stop
the vehicle at a safe place and in accordancewith the traffic conditions before making or
accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) in compliance with all legal
requirements and when the road, weather and traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise
not be able to observe the traffic conditions,
endangering yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h). G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof carriers when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work performed at
the service intervals specified in the Ser- 152
Driving tipsDriving and parking

In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction
in the braking power of the parking brake,
observe the following:
R pull the parking brake upwards with the
release button depressed from time to time
before beginning the journey (Y page 151).
R drive for approximately 110 yds (100 m)at
a maximum speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic compo-
nents in the engine or the automatic trans- mission. Water can also be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles and this can
cause engine damage.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
R the maximum permissible still water depth
depends on the vehicle equipment
R you should drive no faster than at a walking
pace Off-road fording !
Under no circumstances should you
accelerate before entering the water. The
bow wave could cause water to enter and
damage the engine and other assemblies.
! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors
while fording. Otherwise, water could get
into the vehicle interior and damage the
vehicle's electronics and interior equip-
ment.
i You may only drive through fresh water.
R Observe the safety notes (Y page 158) and
the general notes (Y page 158) on off-road
driving.
R Establish how deep the water is and the
characteristics of the body of water before
fording.
R Switch off the air-conditioning system.
R Shift the transfer case to LOW RANGE
(Y page 186).
R Engage the differential locks, if necessary
(Y page 189).
R Restrict the shift range to 1or 2
(Y page 145).
R Avoid high engine speeds.
R Enter and exit the water at a flat place and
at a steady walking pace.
R Drive slowly and at an even speed through
the water.
R Do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
R Water offers a high degree of resistance,
and the ground is slippery and in some
cases unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and
dangerous to pull away in the water.
R Ensure that a bow wave does not form as
you drive.
R Clean any mud from the tire tread after
fording.
R Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
Always observe the fording depth values
(Y page 345). 156
Driving tipsDriving and pa
rking

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Check Tires
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 150).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 292).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 313).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Tire Mal‐ Warning Tire Mal‐
function function The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 150).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 292).230
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Correct Tire Pres‐
Correct Tire Pres‐
sure sure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 313).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 315).TirePress. Sen‐
TirePress. Sen‐
sor(s) Missing sor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Tire Pressure Mon‐ Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor Currently itor Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. h
Tire Tire
Pressure
Pressure Warn‐
Warn‐
ing, Tire Malfunc‐
ing, Tire Malfunc‐
tion tion The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 150).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 292). Display
messages
231On-board computer and displays Z