2015 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV turn signal

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
12Index

Tow-startingEmergency engine starting ............ 225
Important safety notes .................. 222
Towing a trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 143
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 269
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 143
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 211
Coupling up a traile r...................... 141
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 137
Installing the ball coupling ............. 140
Lights display message .................. 148
Mounting dimensions .................... 268
Power supply ................................. 143
Trailer load s................................... 269
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 268
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 222
In the event of malfunctions .......... 224
With both axles on the ground ....... 223
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 223
Rear ............................................... 223
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Trailer
Display message ............................ 148
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 269
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 142
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 270
Trailer towing
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 130
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 142
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 132
Shift rang e..................................... 132
Shifting .......................................... 132
Shifting (general notes) .................. 133 Shifting (important safety notes
)... 132
Shifting to neutral .......................... 134
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 133
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 133
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 107
Transporting the vehicle .................. 224
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 112
Driving downhill ............................. 112
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 112
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 212
Trip computer (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 147
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 147
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 148
Switching on/of f.............................. 92
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 250
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
V
Variable SPEEDTRONICFunction/note s............................. 115
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message .................... 148, 160
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 238
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 75
Index19

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
91
;÷ ESP®165
=K
High-beam head-
lamps
92
?J Brakes (yellow)162
A·Distance warning169
B#! Turn signals92
ChTire pressure monitor170
D6 Restraint system42
EüSeat belt161
FunctionPage
F?Coolant168
GRRear fog lamp91
HOFront fog lamps91
I;Check Engine~
J8 Reserve fuel~
KåESP®
OFF165
L! ABS163
MBrakes (red)
$(USA only)
J(Canada only)162
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:R the doors
R the rear door
R the fuel filler flap
iThe turn signals flash once when unlock-
ing and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audiblesignal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer ( Ypage 147).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer ( Ypage 147).
Changing the settings of the locking system
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the rear door, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered( Y page 69).
X To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
X Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Check your
national disposal guidelines. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
SmartKey73
Opening and closing
Z

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch ( Ypage 92).
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0
Low-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of anaccident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to L .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. X To switch on the fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to T,L or
à . X
Press the Nbutton.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the fog lamps: press the
N button.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to Lorà .
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina- ted.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not inserted in the ignition lock
or it is in position 0(Y page 103).
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Exterior lighting91
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Combination switch
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics: R Turn signals
R High-beam headlamps
R High-beam flasher
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-
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.
Interior lighting
An overview of the interior lighting and the
overhead control panel can be found in the
"At a glance" section.
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics: R Automatic interior lighting control
R Manual interior lighting control
R Courtesy lighting in the front doors
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GDANGER
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.
GWARNING
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 beforechanging a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
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Lights and windshield wipers

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
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 (Xenonbulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamps/standing lamps
R License plate lamp
iIndividual 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 ( Ypage 94). 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 surethat these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Replacing bulbs93
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
: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
ABackup lamp: P 21 W
BRear fog lamp: P 21 W
Changing the front bulbs
Side marker lamps
!Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
Front side marker lamp (example)
The bulbs of the front and rear side marker
lamps are changed in the same way.
X Switch off the lights.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove housing ;.
X
Remove dust cover =.
X Push the catch to the side and pull the bulb
holder with the bulb out of housing ;.
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Lights and windshield wipers