2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class technical data

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windshield wipers
............97 Climate control
................................. 117 Driving and parking
..........................131 On-board computer and displays
....195 Stowage and features
......................247 Maintenance and care
......................273 Roadside Assistance
........................289 Wheels and tires
............................... 305 Technical data
................................... 335 Contents
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Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................ .27
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................ .104
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Display message ............................ 229
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................ .162
Resuming the stored speed ........... 164
Selecting ........................................ 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 164
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Rear compartment ......................... 254
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Interior lighting .............................. 208
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 190
Engaging ........................................ 189
Front axle ...................................... 190
General notes ................................ 188
Rear axle ........................................ 190
Terrain .......................................... .188
Transfer case ................................. 190
Digital speedometer ......................... 201
Display (cleaning instructions) ........285
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 212 Driving systems ............................
.225
Engine ............................................ 221
General notes ................................ 211
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 212
Lights ............................................. 218
Safety systems .............................. 213
Service interval display .................. 279
SmartKey ....................................... 234
Tires ............................................... 229
Vehicle .......................................... .232
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .205
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 245
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 171
Activation conditions ..................... 171
Cruise control lever ....................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 227
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 174
Driving tips ................................... .176
Function/notes ............................ .169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Selecting ........................................ 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 37
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .68
Display message ............................ 233
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety note s.................... 73
Opening (from inside) ...................... 73
Overview .......................................... 73
Drinking and driving ......................... 153
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display ........................................... 140 Index
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Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 91
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................210
Stowage areas ................................... 249
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 250
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .250
Cup holders ................................... 254
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Stowage pockets ........................... 250
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 254
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .207
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 23
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 127
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 66T
Tachometer ........................................ 198
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 220
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 197
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337
Tires ............................................... 331
Tires/wheels ................................. 331
Trailer loads ................................... 347
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Wheels .......................................... .331
TELEAID
Call priority ................................... .262
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Important safety notes .................. 258
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .264
MB info call button ........................ 262 Remote vehicle locking .................. 263
Roadside Assistance button .......... 261
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert ...................................
.265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .204
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 204
Number from the phone book ....... .204
Redialing ........................................ 205
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 204
Telephone compartment .................. 250
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 197
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 209
Outside temperature ..................... .198
Setting (climate control) ................ 124
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 66
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 210
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 313
Checking manually ........................ 312
Display message ............................ 229
Maximum ....................................... 312
Notes ............................................. 311
Recommended ............................... 309
Table (single tires) ......................... 310
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 314
Function/notes ............................ .313
Restarting ...................................... 315
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Warning message .......................... 315
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 326 16
Index

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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Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 193
Power supply ................................. 193
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 285
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 347
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 347
Trailer towing
ESP® .............................................. .65
PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 186
Shift range .....................................1 86
Shifting .......................................... 186
Shifting (general notes) .................. 187
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 186
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 188
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 187
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 187
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 300
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 162
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 200
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 201
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 111
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/of f........................... 103
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 327
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 75 From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74 V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 255
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/note s............................. 166
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 232
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 206
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 316
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 330
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 328
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 328
Tow-starting ................................... 298
Towing away .................................. 298
Transporting .................................. 300
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 68
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Vehicle data ....................................... 344
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 346
Fording depth ................................ 345
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 346
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 344
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ......................... 124
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 203
VIN ...................................................... 336 18
Index

W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 237
Brakes .......................................... .236
Check Engine ................................. 243
Coolant .......................................... 243
Cruise control ................................ 163
Distance warning ........................... 245
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 245
ESP® ............................................. 239
ESP® OFF ...................................... 240
Fuel tank ........................................ 243
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 171
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 167
Overview .................................. 32, 234
Parking brake ................................ 242
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .42
Reserve fuel .................................. .243
Restraint system ............................ 242
Seat belt ........................................ 235
Tire pressure monitor .................... 246
Warning triangle ................................ 290
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 234
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 330
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 327
Checking ........................................ 307
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 306
Interchanging/changing ................ 327
Mounting a new wheel ................... 330
Mounting a wheel .......................... 328
Overview ........................................ 306
Removing a wheel .......................... 330
Storing .......................................... .328
Technical data ............................... 331
Tightening torque ........................... 330
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 331
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 217
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 283Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 125
Windshield heating ........................... 126
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 278
Notes ............................................. 343
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Rear window wiper ........................ 115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter
Driving in winter ............................ .157
Winter operation ............................ 308
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 309
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 308
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115 Index
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Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the technical data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153 );go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can obtain additional information about
vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. QR codes for rescue cards
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
case of an accident, the rescue services can
find the QR codes quickly on the appropriate rescue cards for your vehicle. The current
rescue card contains the most important
information about your vehicle in a compact
form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables. Introduction
25 Z

R
the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning radius
This could impair the handling characteris-
tics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis-
sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion.
General notes R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed max-
imum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
R Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not suita-
ble for installing detachable trailer cou-
plings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R If you do not need the ball coupling, remove
the ball coupling from the ball coupling
recess. This reduces the risk of damage to the ball coupling. i
When towing a trailer, set the tire pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for a maximum load; see the tire pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 310).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (Y page 346).
The maximum noseweight of the trailer draw- bar on the ball coupling for up to 3 people is
562 lbs (255 kg). The maximum noseweight
of the trailer drawbar for more than 3 people and the maximum load for the trunk can be
found in the noseweight table (Y page 347).
However, the actual noseweight must not
exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest
weight applies.
Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC (Y page 182) and Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 178) are only available with
limitations, or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord- ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec-
essary, use a trailer with a height-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
Driving tips X
On long and steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1,2or 3(Y page 145) in
good time.
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC.
X If necessary, shift the transfer case to LOW
RANGE (Ypage 186).
This will use the braking effect of the
engine, so that less braking will be required
to maintain the speed. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly. If you need additional braking,
depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather
than continuously.
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check 192
Towing a trailerDriving an
d parking