2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV warning light

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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)Function/notes ................................ 66
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 197
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message .................... 148, 149
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Warning lamp ................................ .163
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Making entries ............................... 185
Selecting ........................................ 184
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 147
Display message ............................ 148
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 148
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 262
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message .................... 148, 154
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 50
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air filter (display message) .............. 148Air vents
Rear ............................................... 100
Setting the center air vent s........... 100
Setting the side air vents ............... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
see Heating and air-conditioning system
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 132
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 147
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 147
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 112
Ashtray ............................................... 197
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 209
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 148
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 211
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 105
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 105
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 107
Display message ............................ 148
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 106
Driving tip s.................................... 107
Engaging drive position .................. 106
Engaging neutral ............................ 106
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Engaging reverse gear ................... 106
Engaging the park position ............ 106
Important safety notes.................. 105
Manual drive progra m.................... 107
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Program selector button ................ 107
Pulling away ................................... 104
Selector lever ................................ 106
Shift ranges ................................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 107
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 106, 107
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 100
Activating/deactivating (on the
center console ).............................. 100
Problem (display message) ............ 100
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 269
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 59
Back button ....................................... 180
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 148
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 140
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 74
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 219
Display message ............................ 148
Important safety notes .................. 216
Jump starting ................................. 220
Overview ........................................ 216
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Display message ............................ 148
Notes/function .............................. 124 Bluetooth
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Brake fluid
Display message .................... 148, 152
Notes ............................................. 264
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Brake fluid level ................................ 209
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 66
Display message ............................ 148
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 264
Display message .................... 148, 149
High-performance brake system .... 112
Important safety notes .................. 112
Maintenance .................................. 112
Parking brake ................................ 111
Riding tips ...................................... 112
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Brush guard ....................................... 201
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 180
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 211
Carpets .......................................... 212
Display ........................................... 212
Gear or selector lever .................... 212
Headlamps ..................................... 211
Interior ........................................... 212
Matte finish ................................... 211Note s............................................. 211
Paint .............................................. 211
Plastic trim .................................... 212
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COMAND and Internetsee Online and Internet functions
COMAND control panel .....................178
COMAND controller ........................... 179
Combination switch ............................ 92
Compass
Display messages .......................... 148
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 147
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 208
Display message .................... 148, 155
Filling capacity ............................... 265
Notes ............................................. 264
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 168
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 148
Function/notes ................................ 92
Courtesy lights ................................... .92
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................113
Display message ............................ 148
Driving system ............................... 112
Function/notes ............................ .112
Resuming the stored speed ........... 114
Selecting ........................................ 114
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 114
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
D
Datasee Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 148 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Display message ............................ 148
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................. 147
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 136
Engaging ........................................ 135
Front axle ...................................... 136
General notes ................................ 134
Rear axle ........................................ 136
Terrain .......................................... .134
Transfer case ................................. 136
Differential locks (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 148
Digital Operator's Manual
Contents .......................................... 24
Installation ....................................... 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Keyword search ............................... 24
Operating notes ............................... 23
Visual search ................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 147
Display (cleaning instructions) ........212
Display messages
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 148
Driving systems ..................... 148, 156
Engine ................................... 148, 155
General notes ................................ 148
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 148
Lights ............................................. 148
Safety systems ..................... .148, 149
Service interval displa y.................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 148
Tires ...................................... 148, 158
Vehicle .................................. 148, 160
Distance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 147
Distance recorder ............................. 147
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 169
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DISTRONICDisplay message ............................ 148
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ...................................... .119
Activation conditions ..................... 119
Cruise control lever ....................... 119
Deactivating ................................... 122
Display message ............................ 148
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 119
Driving tips ................................... .122
Function/notes ............................ .117
Important safety notes .................. 117
Selecting ........................................ 119
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 119
Warning lamp ................................. 169
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Display message ............................ 148
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety note s.................... 75
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Overview .......................................... 75
Drinking and driving ......................... 112
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 107
Display ................................... 106, 107
Manual ........................................... 107
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 147
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................... 90
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 112
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 66 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAK
E............................. 68
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion .................................................. 68 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 124
Cruise control ................................ 112
Display message .................... 148, 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 117
HOLD function ............................... 126
PARKTRONIC ................................. 128
Rear view camera .......................... 131
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 115
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 115
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 107
Brakes ........................................... 112
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 122
Downhill gradient ........................... 112
Drinking and driving ....................... 112
Driving abroad ................................. 90
Driving in winter ............................. 112
Driving on sand .............................. 112
Driving on wet roads ...................... 112
Driving over obstacles ................... 112
Exhaust check ............................... 112
Fuel ................................................ 112
General .......................................... 112
Hydroplaning ................................. 112
Icy road surfaces ........................... 112
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 112
New brake pads/linings ................ 112
Off-road driving .............................. 112
Off-road fording ............................. 112
Snow chains .................................. 232
Symmetrical low beam .................... 90
Tire ruts ......................................... 112
Towing a trailer .............................. 137
Wet road surface ........................... 112
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 147
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 147
Function/notes ................................ 87
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 87
Switching on/off ........................... 147
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution)
Display message .................... 148, 151
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 105
General information ....................... 105
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment ............................................. .227
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .75
Vehicle ............................................ .75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .51
Engine
Display message .................... 148, 155
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number .............................. .259
Jump-starting ................................. 220
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 104
Switching off .................................. 111
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 225
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .207
Additives ........................................ 262
Checking the oil level ..................... 205 Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 205
Display message ............................ 148
Filling capacity ............................... 262
Notes about oil grades ................... 262
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Viscosity ........................................ 263
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 147
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message .................... 148, 149
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 165
Exhaust check ................................... 112
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .211
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 87
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 147
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 87
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 87
Setting ............................................. 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Storing the parking position ............. 87
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 214
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 216
Floormats ........................................... 201
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License plate lampDisplay message ............................ 148
License plate lamp (display mes- sage) .................................................. .148
Light sensor (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 148
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 147
Cornering light function ................... 92
Courtesy lights ................................. 92
Driving abroad ................................. 90
Fog lamps ........................................ 91
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 90
High beam flasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps ..................... 92
Light switch ..................................... 90
Low-beam headlamps ..................... .91
Parking lamps ................................. .91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 91
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .147
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 147
Standing lamps ................................ 91
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 147
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 147
Turn signals ..................................... 92
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 113
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 119
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 116
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 115
List of access data
New provider ................................. 185
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
Empty ............................................ 183
With the selected provider ............. 184 Load anchorage
................................. 195
Loading guidelines ............................ 192
Locking
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 75
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .147
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 148
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 132
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 148
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................. .84
Luxury head restraints .......................84
M
M+S tires............................................ 232
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 211
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .201
Display message ............................ 148
Emergency call .............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 197
MB info call button ........................ 200
Roadside Assistance button .......... 200
Self-test ......................................... 198
System .......................................... 198
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 75
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Removing .........................................73
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 75
Memory card (audio) .........................147
Memory function ................................. 87
Message memory (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .148
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone network providers
Calling up ....................................... 183
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 253
Raising the vehicle ......................... 251
Removing a wheel .......................... 253
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 251
MP3
Operation ....................................... 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 84
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .146
Permanent display ......................... 147
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 147
Operating the on-board computer .. 146
Overview .......................................... 35
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting triggered .......................... 54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 53 Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting when triggered ................. 54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 102
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Odometer .......................................... .147
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 134
Off-road ABS ................................... .65
Off-road driving
General information ....................... 112
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............ .127
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 147
Assistance menu ........................... 147
Display messages .......................... 148
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 119
Factory settings submenu ............. 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Lighting submenu .......................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 147
Message memory .......................... 148
Message memory menu ................. 148
Navigation menu ............................ 147
Operation ....................................... 146
RACETIMER ................................... 147
Service menu ................................. 147
Standard displa y............................ 147
Video DVD operation ..................... 147
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Opening ...........................................76
Rear fog lamp
Display messag e............................ 148
Switching on/of f.............................. 91
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 195
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 148
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 211
Function/note s............................. 131
Rear window defroster ..................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/of f........................... 100
Rear window wiper
Switching on/of f.............................. 95
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 87
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 87
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 263
Refueling
Fuel gaug e..................................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 107
Refueling process .......................... 108
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 197
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 92
Overview of bulb types .................... 94
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 148
Residual heat
Switching on/of f........................... 100
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 152
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 167
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42 Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage)
................................................... 148
Roof
Display message ............................ 148
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 212
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 147
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 194
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment sea t......... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 212
Correct usage .................................. 45
Display message ............................ 148
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 47
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 147
Warning lamp ................................. 161
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 86
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 84
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 84
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 84
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