2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV brake sensor

Online and Internet functionsEnding the connection .................. .187
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 186
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 185
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 184
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 146
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................258
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 211
Parcel net .......................................... .193
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 106
Important safety notes .................. 110
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 87
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 111
Display mes-
sage ....................................... 148, 151
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 91
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
Driving system ............................... 128
Function/notes ............................ .128
Important safety notes .................. 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Range of the sensors ..................... 128
Trailer towing ................................. 130
Warning displa y............................. 129 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 62
Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 127
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 212
Power washers .................................. 211
Program selector button .................. 107
Programming
SmartKey ......................................... 73
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
Q
QR codeRescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 147
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Display message ............................ 148
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 147
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ....................................... 92
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 195
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 100
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 76
Display message ............................ 160
Important safety notes .................... 76
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Cleaning the cover .........................212
Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Multicontour seat ............................ 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 85
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 211
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-board computer) ............................ 210
Service menu (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .147
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 264
Coolant (engine) ............................ 264
Engine oil ....................................... 262
Fuel ................................................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 259
Notes ............................................. 259
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 263
Washer fluid ................................... 265
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Setting the air distribution ...............100
Setting the airflow ............................ 100
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 147
Menu overview .............................. 176
On-board computer ....................... 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 147
Shift ranges ....................................... 107
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes- sage) ................................................... 148 Side marker lamps (changingbulbs)
................................................... .94
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 211
Important safety informa-
tion .................................................. 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 77
Opening/closing (front )................... 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................... 77
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Ski rack .............................................. 197
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Operating manually .......................... 78
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience opening feature .......... 77
Display message ............................ 148
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 74
Malfunction ...................................... 74
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 104
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Snow chains ...................................... 232
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 197
Points to observe before use ......... 197
Trunk ............................................. 197
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 225
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 250
Notes/data .................................... 256
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 215
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration andbraking.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as newparts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
26Introduction

time and for staying in your lane. Only engage
DISTRONIC PLUS when the current road,
weather and traffic conditions permit it to bedone safely, and adapt your driving style
accordingly. Drive carefully and maintain a
suitable distance to the vehicle in front.
When DISTRONIC PLUS detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front but is unable to
sufficiently decelerate the vehicle in order to
maintain the set distance from the vehicle in
front, you will be warned visually and acous-
tically. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot prevent a
collision without your intervention. An inter-
mittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster. Brake immediately in
order to increase the distance from the vehi-
cle in front, or take evasive action, provided it
is safe to do so.
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line. Therefore,
always pay attention to traffic conditions
even when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers
in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R the sensor is dirty or covered
R there is snow or heavy rain
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there is the possibility of strong radar
reflections, for example, in parking
garages.
If DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the vehicle
brakes automatically in certain situations.
This can happen unexpectedly, especially
when towing or in a car wash. There is a risk of an accident. In these or similar situations,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS.
If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you,
the following activation conditions must be
fulfilled ( Ypage 119) and the radar sensor
system must be operational.General notes
DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle detected in front.
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
On long and steep downhill gradients, espe-
cially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer,
you must select shift range 1,2 or 3in good
time. By doing so, you will make use of the
braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a slower-moving
vehicle in front, your vehicle is braked in order
to maintain the preset distance to the vehicle in front.
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control in the speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of
you, it operates in the speed range between
0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on
roads with steep gradients.
As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves, it
can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Driving an d parking

PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate
surroundings. You are always responsible for
safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park-
ing space. Ensure that the areas in front,
behind and to the side of the vehicle are safe
before maneuvering, parking or pulling away. There must not be any persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneu-vering.
PARKTRONIC does not take into account any persons or objects located below or above
the detection range. As a result,
PARKTRONIC cannot warn you about objects
in this area.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,R or N
R release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lowerspeeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.Range of the sensors
General notes
:Example: sensors in the front bumper,
right-hand side
Side view
Top view
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them( Y page 211).
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Driving and parking

XVisit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
Care
General notes
GWARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the particu-
lar container. Always open your vehicle's
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
!For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
!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.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Exterior care
Information in the Digital Operator's Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics: R Washing by hand
R Power washers
R Cleaning the wheels
R Cleaning the paintwork
R Matte finish care
R Cleaning the windows
R Cleaning wiper blades
R Cleaning the headlamps
R Cleaning the sensors
R Cleaning the rear view camera
R Cleaning the exhaust pipes
R Cleaning chrome parts
R Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
Automatic car wash
GWARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
!Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. The exterior mirrors could other-
wise be damaged.
Care211
Maintenance and care
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