2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class warning

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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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
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
gered.
iAn automatically dialed mbrace emergency
call cannot be canceled.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears on the multifunction display.
COMAND is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
All important information on the emergency is
provided, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as determined by the GPS system)
Rvehicle model
Rvehicle color
Rvehicle identification number
A short time after the emergency call is initiated,
a voice connection is automatically established
between the Response Center and the vehicle
occupants. If the vehicle occupants are able to
respond, the Response Center will attempt to
obtain more detailed information on the emer-
gency.
iIf there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately sent
to the vehicle.
Making an emergency call
GWARNING
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehi-
cle in a dangerous road location), please do
not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the
vehicle and move to a safe location. The
Response Center will automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an auto-
matic SOS signal and cannot make voice con- tact with the vehicle occupants.
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for the voice connection with the
Response Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
Roadside Assistance button
XOpen the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Ypage 216).
XPress Roadside Assistance button:for
more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assis-
tance Representative is initiated. Indicator
lamp ;in Roadside Assistance button :
flashes while the call is active. The Connect‐
ing Callmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display and COMAND is muted.
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can specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-
ferent settings are possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call and
inform the customer service representative that
you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-
onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off.
Brush guard (USA only)
If the brush guard has to be removed, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Garage door opener
General notes
You can use the HomeLink®garage door opener
integrated into the rear-view mirror to operate
up to three different gate/garage door opener
systems.
iCertain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated
garage door opener, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can also contact the following service hotlines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Indus-
try Canada. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized mod ifica
tion to this device
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
When programming a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the
engine while programming.
Programming the remote control
Programming
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 231).
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Ypage 23).
Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment may be very hot, e.g. the drive system
and radiator. Working in the engine compart-
ment poses a risk of injury.
If possible, let the drive system cool down and only touch the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem work under high voltage. If you touch
components which are under voltage, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or fuel injection system when the ignition
is switched on.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rnever reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
Do not touch the following when the ignition is
switched on:
Rignition coils
Rspark plug connectors
Rtest socket
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Opening the hood
The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when viewed
in the direction of travel.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
XPull release lever:on the hood.
The hood is released.
XLift the hood slightly.
XPush the handle of hood catch ;in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
Example: oil dipstick
On the G 63 AMG, the oil level can be checked
using the oil dipstick.
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When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
Rthe engine should be switched off for at least
30 minutes if the engine is not at operating
temperature, e.g. if you only start the engine
briefly.
XPull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XAdd oil if necessary.
On all other models, the on-board computer
must be used to check the engine oil level.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
G 550: the oil level can only be checked using
the on-board computer.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
XPress the 9or: button on the steering
wheel to select the following message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will
see one of the following messages in the multi-
function display:
REngine Oil Level OK
RAdd1.0qt(Canada: 1.0liter)toreachmaximum oil level
RAdd 1.5 qts(Canada: 1.5 liters)toreach maximum oil level
RAdd 2.0 qts.(Canada: 2.0 liters)toreach maximum oil level
XAdd oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating temperature and the Engine oil Reduce oil level
dis-
play appears, too much oil has been added.
XHave excess oil siphoned off.
If the Switch ignition on to check
engine oil levelmessage appears:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 112).
If the Observe waiting time
message
appears:
XIf the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: repeat the measurement after
approximately five minutes.
XIf the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, repeat the measurement after
approximately 30 minutes.
If the Engine oil level Not when engine
onmessage appears:
XSwitch off the engine.
XIf the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: wait about five minutes before car-
rying out the measurement.
XIf the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
iIf you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the 9or: button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
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Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down andtouch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
!Only use engine oils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with a service sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have notbeen specifically approved for the service
system
Rreplacing engine oil and oil filters after the
interval for replacement specified by the
service system has been exceeded
Rusing engine oil additives.
!Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd the amount of oil required.
Observe the specifications in the on-board com-
puter when doing so or fill carefully to the max-
imum mark on the oil dipstick.
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 292).
iThe difference between the minimum mark
and the maximum mark on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt (2 l).
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
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