2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class warning light

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On new vehicles, insert
;is stored in the
glove box. Install the insert before using the
ashtray.
X To open: press cover :and then release
it.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: make sure that the
engine is switched off and that the parking brake has been applied to secure the vehi-
cle against rolling away.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Press down cover :.
Insert ;is released.
X Pull insert ;upwards and remove it.
X To install the insert: install insert;from
above.
X Push insert ;down.
Insert ;audibly engages.
X To close: close cover :fully.
i The ashtray is lit up if the low-beam head-
lamps are on.
Ashtray in the rear compartment X
To open: fold cover ;out in the direction
of the arrow.
X To remove the insert: press retaining
lug :and pull insert =upwards and out.
X To install the insert: install insert=from
above.
X To close: close cover ;fully. Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a maxi-
mum of 180 W), as long as they have the
standard socket type for cigarette lighters.
Note that the socket in the cigarette lighter can be damaged when connecting acces-
sories, for example by:
R frequent insertion and removal
R sockets that do not fit correctly
A damaged socket can cause the cigarette
lighter to stop working. X
Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
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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
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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
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use. Otherwise, you could suffer an electric
shock and be seriously or even fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a suit- able plug and meet U.S. standards. Never pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a 115 V
AC power socket. Never use a damaged con-
nection cable. The 115 V AC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V AC power source. Do not use a converter with anearthed plug for the 115 V AC power socket.
This could cause serious injury to you and/or
other people. G
WARNING
If the 115 V AC power socket is damaged or
pulled out of the trim, do not use or touch the 115 VAC power socket. The use of a 115 VAC
power socket that has been damaged or
pulled out of the trim could cause serious
injury to you or others. 115 V power socket
:provides an AC volt-
age of 115 Vso that small electronic devices
can be connected. These devices, such as
games consoles, chargers and laptops,
should not consume more than a maximum of 150 W altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R the 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
and the cargo compartment are opera-
tional (Y page 257).
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.R
the on-board power supply is within a per-
missible voltage range.
R the electronic device's maximum power
output does not exceed 150 W.
X Open flap =.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If indicator lamp ;does not light up,
please read the section on malfunctions.
X To turn off: disconnect the plug from 115 V
power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
X Close flap =.
Possible causes of malfunctions:
R the on-board power supply is not within a
permissible voltage range.
R the temperature of the DC/AC converter is
temporarily too high.
R some small electronic devices have a con-
stant nominal power of less than 150 W,
but a very high switch-on current. In that
case, there is a possibility that these devi-
ces will not function properly as 115 V
socket :is not able to provide a high
enough current.
X If indicator lamp ;still does not light up,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. mbrace
Important safety notes !
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use, and press the EMB Info call button to
register. If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
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If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
USA only : shortly after successfully register-
ing with the mbrace service a user ID and
password will be sent to you by post. You can use this password to log onto the mbrace area
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires an available mobile
phone network, a valid SIM card and a sub- scription to a security service.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X Press the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or X Use the COMAND volume control.
The mbrace system provides three different
services:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find more information and
a description of all available features under "Owners Online" at
http://
www.mbusa.com.
System self-test G
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following conditions occurs:
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-diagno-
sis.
R the indicator lamp in the ºRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the Einformation
button does not light up during the system
self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button, º
Roadside Assistance button or Einfor-
mation button continues to be lit red after
the system self-diagnosis.
R the Tele Tele Aid
Aidinoperative
inoperative orTele
Tele Aid
Aid
not activated
not activated message appears on the
multifunction display after the system self-
diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis. Features
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the way in which you receive this information
beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each
area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm With this function, you can trigger the vehi-
cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Brush guard (USA only)
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WARNING
The brush guard is designed solely to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and help pro-
tect grille and headlamps from minor mis-
haps, either on or off road.
Since the safety characteristics are limited in the event of an accident, brush guard are not
intended to prevent injury or damage in the
event of an accident. Also observe state and
local regulations on installation and use.
Raise and lower the brush guard in an open
space with plenty of room.
i If you wish to remove the brush guard,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Garage door opener
General notes You can use the HomeLink
®
garage door
opener integrated into the rear-view mirror to
operate up to three different gate/garage
door opener systems.
i Certain garage door drives are incompat-
ible with the integrated garage door
opener. If you have difficulty programing
the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You
can also contact the following service hot-
lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and
2. this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
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been installed in the garage door remote
control.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal trans- mission.
Opening/closing the garage door :
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
Once programmed, the integrated remote
control will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control. Please also
read the operating instructions for the garage
door system.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press transmitter button ;,=or? on
the integrated remote control in the rear-
view mirror that is programmed to operate
the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code: indi-
cator lamp :lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp :flashes briefly and then lights
up for approximately two seconds. This is
repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted
after a maximum of 20 seconds and indi- cator lamp
:will flash. Press the trans-
mitter button again, if necessary.
Clearing the remote control memory :
Indicator lamp
;=? Transmitter buttons
A Garage door remote control
B Transmitter button on the garage
door remote control
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2
(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press and hold transmitter buttons ;
and ?for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp :flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i Make sure that you clear the remote con-
trol memory before selling the vehicle. Floormat on the driver's side
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
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Opening the hood
The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Lift the hood slightly.
X Push the handle of hood catch ;in the
direction of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. Example: oil dipstick Engine compartment
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After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- shield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
tries concerned.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, also
clean the inside of the wheels.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlets.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Power washers G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately. !
Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tires
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the wheels !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! 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 clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked.
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
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