2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class key

Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction display permanently shows your speed or the
outside temperature.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett. menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instr. Cluster
Instr. Cluster submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Permanent Display:
Permanent Display: function.
You will see the selected setting: Outside
Outside
Temperature
Temperature orSpeedometer [mph]
Speedometer [mph].
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
i Speed is displayed in mph.
Lights Setting the daytime running lamps
i This function is not available in Canada.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Lights
Lights submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press :or9 to select the Daytime
Daytime
Running Lights
Running Lights function.
If the Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights have
been switched on, the cone of light and the
W symbol in the multifunction display
are shown in red.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps (Y page 99).
Surround lighting and exterior lighting
delayed switch-off X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett. menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Lights Lights submenu.
X Press ato confirm. X
Press :or9 to select the Sur‐
Sur‐
round Lighting
round Lighting function.
When the Surround Lighting
Surround Lighting function is
activated, the cone of light in the multi-
function display is shown in red.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte-
rior lighting temporarily: X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the Smart-
Key to position 0(Ypage 133) in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
If you have activated the Surround Light‐ Surround Light‐
ing
ing function and the light switch is set to
Ã, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
R Surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine,
the surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Y page 100).
R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close all the doors and the trunk lid, the exterior
lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol-
lowing light up:
R Parking lamps
R Front fog lamps
R Low-beam headlamps
R Daytime running lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors Menus and submenus
207On-board computer and displays Z

Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off
If you activate the Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting
Delay Delay function, the interior lighting remains
on for 20 seconds after you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Lights
Lights submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press :or9 to select the Inte‐
Inte‐
rior Lighting Delay
rior Lighting Delay function.
When the Interior Lighting Delay
Interior Lighting Delay
function is activated, the vehicle interior is
displayed in red in the multifunction dis-
play.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic
Automatic Door
DoorLock
Lockfunction
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock- ing feature, see (Y page 75).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic
Acoustic Lock Lockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle. X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett. menu.
X Press :or9 to select the Vehicle
Vehicle
submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic
Acoustic Lock
Lockfunction is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction dis-
play lights up red.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function is activa-
ted, the vehicle steering wheel appears in
red in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting. 208
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP :
Drive program (C C/SS/MM)
; ESP ®
mode (ON ON/OFFOFF)
SETUP shows the drive program and the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG AMGmenu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads. :
Lap
; RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the key is in position 2
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
X To start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER. Displaying the intermediate time
X
Press the =or; button to select
Interm. Time
Interm. Time.
X Press ato confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap :
RACETIMER
; Fastest lap time (best lap)
= Lap
X Press ato confirm New Lap New Lap.
i It is possible to store a maximum of six-
teen laps. The 16th lap can only be com-
pleted with Finish Lap
Finish Lap .
Stopping the RACETIMER X
Press the %button on the steering
wheel.
X Confirm Yes
Yeswith a.
The RACETIMER is interrupted if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock. If you turn
the SmartKey to position 2or 3(Y page 133) 210
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Telephone No Ser‐
Telephone No Ser‐
vice vice Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. ¥
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X Add washer fluid (Y page 278).SmartKey
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions Â
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct SmartKey. Â
Take Take
Your
YourKey
Keyfrom
from
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X Remove the SmartKey. Â
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster Overview of warning and indicator
lamps
L Low-beam headlamps (Y page 99)
#
! Turn signal (Y
page 103)
K High-beam headlamps
(Ypage 103)
N Front fog lamps (Y page 101)
R Rear fog lamp (Y page 101)
ü Seat belts (Y page 235)
$
(USA) Braking (Y
page 236) J
(Can-
ada)
Brakes (yellow) (Y
page 236)
! ABS (Ypage 237)
÷ ESP®
(Y page 239)
å ESP®
OFF (Y page 239)
6 Restraint system (Y page 242)
; Check engine (Y page 243)
8 Reserve fuel (Y page 243)
? Coolant (Y page 243)
· Distance warning signal
(Ypage 245)
h Tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 246) 234
Wa
rning and indi cator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

i
Transport loads when possible in the
cargo compartment. You should only use
the cargo compartment enlargement if the
load does not fit in the cargo compartment.
R Always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests. If the rear bench seat is not occupied:
X Insert the belt tongue on the outer seat
belts into the buckle of opposite seat
belt :.
X Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie downs.
X Pad sharp edges for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 248).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ;upwards
until it engages. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
X To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock (Y page 69) and turn it 90° clockwise
to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock (Y page 69) and turn it 90° coun-
ter-clockwise to position 1. Stowage areas
249Stowage and features Z

i
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Door stowage compartment
There is an additional compartment located
on the driver's door paneling, which can be
used to store a mini tablet PC, for example.
Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest/in the center
console :
Small stowage compartment
; Release button for the armrest
Stowage compartment/telephone compart-
ment under the armrest
X To open: press release button ;.
X Fold up armrest.
i In the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray.
X To close: fold the armrest down.
The armrest engages audibly.
Stowage space in the rear Storage pockets
G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants. Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are located on the rear side of the front seats. Stowage nets
The stowage net is in the front-passenger
footwell.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 248)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 249). Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tail-
gate/rear door is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is moving,
exhaust fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. 250
Stowage areasStowage and features

12 V sockets
General notes !
If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you
do not exceed the maximum current draw
of 45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuses.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A)
each, e.g. bulbs or chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of the socket.
i The cigarette lighter socket can be also
used (Y page 256). This is the case even if
the SmartKey has been removed from the
ignition lock. Socket in the rear compartment The socket is located on the center console in
the rear compartment.
X Lift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the cargo compartment The socket is located in the cargo compart-
ment on the left-hand side, when viewed in
the direction of travel, next to the rear door.
X Lift up the cover of the socket. 115 V socket
G
WARNING
The 115 VAC power socket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in the
vehicle with the same caution and care that
you would take with power sockets at home.
Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC power
socket. Do not use liquids or sharp tools to
clean the power socket. Keep the cover of the 115 V AC power socket closed when not in Features
257Stowage and features
Z

Downloading destinations in COMAND
Destination Download gives you access to a
database with over ten million points of inter- est (POIs) which can be downloaded onto the navigation system of your vehicle. If you know
the destination, you can download the
address or obtain the location of points of
interest (POIs) or important destinations in
the surrounding area.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
i For information on the components and
operating principles of COMAND, see the
separate operating instructions.
X Select Yes
Yes using the =or; buttons
on COMAND.
X Confirm using the 9button on COMAND.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
i If you select
No
No, the address can be stored
in the address book.
i The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data trans- fer is possible.
Search & Send "Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-
vice. For more information on "Search &
Send", see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Vehicle remote opening If you have unintentionally locked your vehi-
cle (e.g. the SmartKey is inside the vehicle)
and a replacement key is not available:
X Contact the following service hotlines: R
USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time arranged
with the Response Center.
X Press the release button on the door handle
of the rear door for at least 20 seconds until
the indicator lamp in the SOS button
(Y page 260) flashes.
The Connecting Call
Connecting Call message appears
on the multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via
the Internet in the "Owner's Online" section
using your identification number and pass-
word 3
.
i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network is accessible.
The SOS button flashes and the Connect‐ Connect‐
ing Call
ing Call message appears in the multi-
function display to confirm that the com-
mand for vehicle remote unlocking has
been received.
If the lock cylinder on the rear door is
pressed for longer than 20 seconds before
receiving authorization for remote unlock-
ing from the Response center, you must
wait 15 minutes before you can press the
lock cylinder on the rear door again.
Vehicle remote closing The remote closing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby. The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be remotely locked within
four days of the ignition being turned off.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
3 USA only. Features
263Stowage and fea tures Z