2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class display

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
109Lights and windshield wipers Z

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 124)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 125)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 125)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 122)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 124)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 124)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 124)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 124)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 124) Overview of climate control systems
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USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 124)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 125)
= Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 125)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 122)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 124)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 124)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 124)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 124)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 124)Optimum use of dual-zone climate
control
The following contains notes and recommen-
dations on optimum use of dual-zone climate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
Á buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à andÁ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the defrosting function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator lamp in the ábutton goes out. 120
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off !
If the cooling with air dehumidification does not switch on, it is possible that the climate
control system has lost coolant.
Have the cooling with air dehumidification checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 124)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 125)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 125)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 122)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 124)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 124)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 124)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 124)
G Display 122
Operating the climate control systemsClimate cont
rol

H
Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 124)
X To activate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton lights up.
X To deactivate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. USA only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Y page 124)
; Defrosts the windshield (Y page 125)
= Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 125)
? Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 122)
A Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 126)
B Sets the temperature, right (Y page 124)
C Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 127)
D Sets the air distribution (Y page 124)
E Increases the airflow (Y page 124)
F Reduces the airflow (Y page 124)
G Display
H Switches climate control on/off (Y page 121)
I Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 124)
X To activate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton lights up.
X To deactivate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
When you press the
Ábutton, the indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehi- cle will not be cooled when weather condi-
tions are warm. The windows can fog up more
quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility
and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the_button.
or
X Press the IorK button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature separately for
the driver's and front-passenger sides with
controls :orB (Ypage 119). X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133).
X Set control :orB (Ypage 119) to the
desired temperature.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
P Directs the airflow through the center
vents
O Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
S Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster and center vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster, center and side
air vents and the footwell Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2(Y page 133) in the ignition lock.
X To increase: press theKbutton.
X To reduce: press theIbutton.
i The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the center vents is the same. 124
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X
Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
charged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
X Check the starter battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 295).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 296).
i You can only remove the SmartKey if:
R the SmartKey is in position 0in the igni-
tion lock.
R the automatic transmission selector
lever is in P. Starting the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine. Starting procedure X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i For further information about the auto-
matic transmission, see (Y page 139).
i If you depress the brake when starting the
engine, pedal travel is unusually long and
there is less pedal resistance.
X Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 3in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 133) and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
i You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the SmartKey to position 3
(Y page 133) and release it immediately.
The engine then starts automatically. Pulling away
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
reverse gear Ror park position Pwhen the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be damaged.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while depressing the brake pedal. This
impairs engine performance and results in
premature wear on the brake system and
drivetrain. 134
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rking

!
If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion Dor R.
i Before driving off, wait until the gear
change is fully completed.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 151).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the automatic
transmission from position Pto a different
position if you depress the brake pedal.
Only then is the selector lever lock
released.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock- ing feature (Y page 208).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your footfrom the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
one second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist will not function if: R you are pulling away on a level road or on a
downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. ECO start/stop function (AMG vehi-
cles)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes The ECO start/stop function is only available
for the G 63 AMG.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle. Driving
135Driving and parking Z