2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not inserted in the ignition lock
or it is in position 0(Y page 133).
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 114). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic head-
lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0. Combination switch
Turn signal :
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?. High-beam headlamps
:
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its
normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. Exterior lighting
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High-beam flasher
:
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :. The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig-
gered, or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if an air bag or the Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices are triggered and the Smart- Key is in position 1in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. The corner- ing light function can only be activated if the
low-beam headlamps are switched on and the
fog lamps are switched off.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn sig- 104
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nal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Headlamps and indicator lamps fog-
ged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend-
ing on the length of the journey and the
weather conditions (humidity and temper-
ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off A
p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on Rear-compartment overhead control panel
: p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes The interior lighting functions are automati-
cally deactivated after some time except for
when the SmartKey is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock. This prevents your vehicle's battery from discharging.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may beset using the control on the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 197). Interior lighting
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Automatic interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
: p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on: move switchBto the cen-
ter position.
The interior lighting switches on automati-
cally when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
X To switch off: press the|symbol on
switch B.
The interior lighting remains switched off
even when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door.
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 208). When a front door is opened, the front interior
lighting comes on. When a rear door is
opened, the rear interior lighting comes on. In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
i If a door remains open and the SmartKey
is not in the ignition lock, the interior light- ing switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control Front interior lighting
! If the interior lighting has been switched
on manually, it will not be switched off
automatically.
This can cause the starter battery to dis-
charge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does
not remain switched on too long after the
engine has been switched off. Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
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X
To switch on: press thecsymbol on
switch B.
X To switch off: set switchBto the center
position.
Reading lamps Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press thepbutton.
Cargo compartment lamp 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.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate/rear door. Never drive off with the tail-
gate/rear door open.
! Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. The battery may otherwise
discharge.
! Do not close the rear door while lock
:is
engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you
could damage lock :. Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press thetbutton.
i If you open the rear door, the cargo com-
partment lamp comes on. You will then be
unable to switch it off using the tbut-
ton.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Interior lighting
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X
Open the rear door.
X To switch off with the rear door open:
press lock :down in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched
off.
X To switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder ;on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its
normal function.
Rear compartment lighting Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting
on
= t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on X
To switch on/off: press thetbutton.
i The rear compartment lighting switches
on when you open a rear door. You will then be unable to switch it off using the t
button.
If you leave the rear doors open for a long
time, switch the rear compartment lighting
off. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube 108
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with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED lamps
You can replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs replaced at a quali-
fied specialist workshop:
R Additional turn signals in the exterior mir-
rors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamps/standing lamps
R License plate lamp
i Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display mes-
sage appearing in the multifunction dis-
play. Regularly check the license plate
lamp. If necessary, visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. You can replace the following bulbs:
R Fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
function
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Tail lamps/standing lamps
R Backup lamp
R Rear Fog Lamp
R Side marker lamps
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself. Only replace the bulbs listed (Y page 109). Have the bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint- free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Replacing bulbs
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:
Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
; Side marker lamp: T 4 W
= Cornering light function with fog lamp
function: H11 55 W (except AMG vehicles)
Rear bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. :
Tail lamp/standing lamp: W 5 W
; Brake lamp/tail lamp: P 21/5 W
= Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
? Side marker lamp: T 4 W
A Backup lamp: P 21 W
B Rear fog lamp: P 21 W Changing the front bulbs
Front fog lamps/cornering lamps with
fog lamp function X
Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove cover ;. X
Unscrew screws =.
i Only remove screws
=. Do not turn
adjustment screw ?. If adjustment
screw ?has been turned, the front fog
lamp adjustment must be checked at a
qualified workshop.
X Remove lamp A.110
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