2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class warning light

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
XIf you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine
coolant system checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain, and stop-start driving.
Driving systems
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
·
The red distance warning
lamp lights up while the
vehicle is in motion.The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
XIncrease the distance.
·
The red distance warning
lamp lights up while the
vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also
sounds.You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of
travel at too high a speed.
XBe prepared to brake immediately.
XPay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake
or take evasive action.
Further information on DISTRONIC PLUS (
Ypage 147).
212Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

XTo lock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock (Ypage 61) and turn it 90° clockwise to
position 2.
XTo unlock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock (Ypage 61) and turn it 90° counter-
clockwise to position 1.
iThe glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Door stowage compartment
There is an additional compartment located on
the driver's door paneling, which can be used to
store a mini tablet PC, for example.
Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest/in the center
console
:Small stowage compartment
;Release button for the armrest
Stowage compartment/telephone compart-
ment under the armrest
XTo open: press release button ;.
XFold up armrest.
iIn the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray.
XTo close: fold the armrest down.
The armrest engages audibly.
Stowage space in the rear
Storage pockets
GWARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are located on the rear
side of the front seats.
Stowage nets
The stowage net is in the front-passenger foot-
well.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 214)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 215).
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear
door is open when the engine is running, par-
ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
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Rear bench seat
Folding the rear bench seat forward
XFold rear seat backrest (Ypage 217) for-
wards.
XPull catch :in the direction of the arrow.
The corresponding rear bench seat is
released.
XFold rear bench seat ;forwards.
;Rear bench seat folded forward
Folding the rear bench seat into an
upright position
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
XFold the rear bench seat back.
The seat catch engages audibly.
XFold the backrest backwards (Ypage 217).
XInstall the head restraints (Ypage 75).
Securing cargo
Important safety notes
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down rings
evenly.
Do not tamper with or repair cargo tie-down
points, cargo tie-down rings or tie downs. Have
maintenance work as well as modifications,
installations and conversions carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop (
Ypage 23).
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners.
RPad sharp edges for protection.
ROnly use tie downs that have been checked in
accordance with applicable standards, e.g.
lashing nets or lashing straps.
RFill the spaces between the load and the
cargo compartment walls and the wheel
housing in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids for
this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or pad-
ding.
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Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Sun visor
;Bracket
=Mirror cover
?Mirror light
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
:Sun visor
;Bracket
=Mirror cover
?Mirror light
Mirror lights ?will only function if sun visor :
is clipped into bracket ;.
XFold down sun visor:.
XFold up mirror cover =.
Mirror lights ?are switched on automati-
cally.
Glare from the side
:Sun visor
;Bracket
=Mirror cover
?Mirror light
XFold down sun visor :.
XPull sun visor:from bracket ;.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
center console
GWARNING
If you engage transmission position Dwhen
removing the ashtray insert, the vehicle can
roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the engine first and safe-
guard the vehicle against rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
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:Cover
;Insert
iOn new veh icles, insert ;isstored inthe
glove box. Install the insert before using the
ashtray.
XTo open: press cover :and then release it.
The ashtray opens.
XTo remove the insert: make sure that the
engine is switched off and that the parking
brake has been appliedto secure the veh icle
against rolling away.
XMove the selector lever to N.
XPress downcover :.
In sert ;isreleased.
XPull insert ;upwards and remove it.
XTo install the insert: install insert;from
above.
XPush insert ;down .
In sert ;audibly engages.
XTo close: close cover :fully.
iThe ashtray is litupifthe low- beam head-
lamps are on.
Ashtray in the rear compartment
XTo open: fold cover ;out in the direction of
the arrow.
XTo remove the insert: press retaining lug :
and pull insert =upwards and out.
XTo install the insert: install insert =from
above.
XTo close: close cover ;fully.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself ifyou touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There isa risk of fire and injury.
Alwa ys hold the cigarette lighter bythe knob.
Alwa ys make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave ch ildren
unsupervised in the vehicle.
!The 12 V socket inthe cigarette lighter can
be used for accessories (up to a maximum of
180 W), as long as they have the standard
socket type for cigarette lighters.
Note that the socket in the cigarette lighter
can bedamaged when connecting accesso-
ries, for example by:
Rfrequent insertion and removal
Rsockets that do not fit correctly
A damaged socket can cause the cigarette
lighter to stop working.
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XPress in cigarette lighter:.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
!If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you do
not exceed the maximum current draw of
45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the fuses.
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A) each,
e.g. bulbs or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell
XLift up the cover of the socket.
iThe cigarette lighter socket can be also used
(Ypage 222). This is the case even if the
SmartKey has been removed from the ignition
lock.
Socket in the rear compartment
The socket is located on the center console in
the rear compartment.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the cargo compartment
The socket is located in the cargo compartment
on the left-hand side, when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel, next to the rear door.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
115 V socket
GWARNING
The 115 VAC power socket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in the
vehicle with the same caution and care that
you would take with power sockets at home.
Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC power
socket. Do not use liquids or sharp tools to
clean the power socket. Keep the cover of the
115 V AC power socket closed when not in
use. Otherwise, you could suffer an electric
shock and beseriously or even fat allyinjured.
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GWARNING
Any device that you connect must have a suit-
able plug and meet U.S. standards. Never pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a 115 V
AC power socket. Never use a damaged con-
nection cable. The 115 V AC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V AC power source. Do not use a converter with an
earthed plug for the 115 V AC power socket.
This could cause serious injury to you and/or
other people.
GWARNING
If the 115 V AC power socket is damaged or
pulled out of the trim, do not use or touch the
115 VAC power socket. The use of a 115 VAC
power socket that has been damaged or
pulled out of the trim could cause serious
injury to you or others.
115 V power socket :provides an AC voltage
of 115 Vso that small electronic devices can be
connected. These devices, such as games con-
soles, chargers and laptops, should not con-
sume more than a maximum of 150 W alto-
gether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
Rthe 12 V sockets in the rear compartment and
the cargo compartment are operational
(
Ypage 223).
Rthe plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.
Rthe on-board power supply is within a permis-
sible voltage range.
Rthe electronic device's maximum power out-
put does not exceed 150 W.
XOpen flap =.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XInsert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If indicator lamp ;does not light up, please
read the section on malfunctions.
XTo turn off: disconnect the plug from 115 V
power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
XClose flap =.
Possible causes of malfunctions:
Rthe on-board power supply is not within a per-
missible voltage range.
Rthe temperature of the DC/AC converter is
temporarily too high.
Rsome small electronic devices have a con-
stant nominal power of less than 150 W, but a
very high switch-on current. In that case,
there is a possibility that these devices will
not function properly as 115 V socket :is
not able to provide a high enough current.
XIf indicator lamp ;still does not light up,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
mbrace
Important safety notes
!You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Ensure that your
system is activated and ready for use, and
press the EMB Info call button to register.
If one of these steps is not carried out, it may not be possible to activate the system.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
RUSA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
USA only : shortly after successfully registering
with the mbrace service a user ID and password
will be sent to you by post. You can use this
password to log onto the mbrace area under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
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The mbrace system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational. Acti-vation requires an available mobile phone net-
work, a valid SIM card and a subscription to a
security service.
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged.
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center.
iDetermining the location of the vehicle on a
map is only possible if there is sufficient GPS
reception and the vehicle position can be for-
warded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call, pro-
ceed as follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the COMAND volume control.
The mbrace system provides three different
services:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find more information and a
description of all available features under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
GWARNING
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following conditions occurs:
Rthe indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-diagno-
sis.
Rthe indicator lamp in the ºRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
Rthe indicator lamp in the Einformation
button does not light up during the system
self-diagnosis.
Rthe indicator lamp in the SOS button, º
Roadside Assistance button or Einfor-
mation button continues to be lit red after
the system self-diagnosis.
RtheTeleAidinoperativeorTeleAid
not activatedmessage appears on the
multifunction display after the system self-
diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
RUSA: Response Center at
1-888-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys- tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center estab-
lished, then the mbrace system could not ini- tiate an emergency call (e.g. the relevant cel-
lular phone network is not available).
The message Call Failed
appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
10 seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.
!You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Ensure that your
system is activated and ready for use, and
press the EMB Info call button to register.
If one of these steps is not carried out, it may
not be possible to activate the system.
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