2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Navimenu.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of travel
;Current road
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
:Distance to destination
;Distance to the next change of direction
=Current road
?"Follow the road's course" symbol
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction
leads
;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
=Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol =for the change of direction
and distance graphic ;. The distance indicator shortens towards the top of the display as you
approach the point of the announced change of
direction.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction
leads
;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
=Lane recommendation
?New lane during a change of direction
AUninterrupted lane
BChange-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, the system can display lane recommendation =for the next change of
direction. During the change of direction, addi-
tional lanes may be displayed.
Lane recommendations are only displayed if the
relevant data is available on the digital map.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system
RO: you have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
RNew Route...or Calculating Route: cal-
culating a new route
ROff Mapor Off Mapped Road: the vehicle
position is outside the area of the digital map
(off-map position)
RNoRoute: no route could be calculated to the
selected destination
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Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
:Waveban d
;Station frequency wit hmemory position
iStation ;is displayed wit hth estation fre-
quency or station name. The memory position
is only displayed alon gwit hstation ;if this
has been stored.
XSwitc hon COMAND and select Radio (see th e
separat eoperating instructions).
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAudiomenu.
XTo select astore dstation: brieflypress th e
9 or: button.
XTo select astation from th estation list :
press and briefl yhold th e9 or: but-
ton.
If no station list is received:
XTo select astation using th estation
search :press and briefl yhold th e9
or : button.
iForinformation on switching wavebands
and storing stations, (see th eseparat eoper -
ating instructions).
iSIRIUS XM satellit eradi ofunction slik e a
normal radio.
Fo rmor einformation on satellit eradi ooper -
ation ,see th eseparat eoperating instruc-
tions.
Operating audio devices ormedia
Example: CD/DV Dchanger display
:
Curren tCD in th eCD/DV Dchanger
;Curren ttitl e
Audio dat afrom various audio device sor media
can be played ,depending on th eequipmen t
installed in th evehicle.
XSwitc hon COMAND and select th eaudio
device or medium (see th eseparat eoperating
instructions).
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAudiomenu.
XTo select th enext/previou strack :briefl y
press th e9 or: button.
XTo select atrack from th etrack list (rapid
scrolling): press and hold th e9 or:
butto nuntil desired track ;has been
reached.
If you press and hold 9or:, therapi d
scrollin gspee dis increased. Not all audio
drives or dat acarriers support this function .
If track information is store don th eaudio device
or medium, th emultifunction display will sho w
th enumber and titl eof th etrack .
Video DVD operation
Example: CD/DV Dchanger display
:
Curren tDV Din th eCD/DV Dchanger
;Curren tscen e
XSwitc hon COMAND and select video DV D
(see th eseparat eoperating instructions).
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAudiomenu.
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XTo select the next/previous scene:briefly
press the 9or: button.
XTo select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired scene ;has
been reached.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the separate
operating instructions).
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to
COMAND, see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Telmenu.
You will see one of the following display mes-
sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYor the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a net-
work and is ready to receive.
RPhone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching for a network.
Accepting a call
Example: incoming call
If someone calls you when you are in the Telmenu, a display message appears in the multi-
function display.
XPress the6button on the steering wheel
to accept an incoming call.
You can accept a call even if you are not in the
Tel
menu.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress the ~button on the steering wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not in
the Tel
menu.
Dialing a number from the phone book
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Telmenu.
XPress the9,:ora button to
switch to the phone book.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name.
or
XTo begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the
9 or: button for longer than one sec-
ond.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is stored for
a name: press the 6ora button to
start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the6ora
button to display the numbers.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
number you want to dial.
XPress the 6ora button to start dialing.
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XTo exit the telephone book:press the~
or % button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Telmenu.
XPress the6button to switch to the redial
memory.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number.
XPress the 6ora button to start dialing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
or % button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
In the DriveAssistmenu, you have the follow-
ing options:
RShowing the distance display (Ypage 178)
RActivating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
(Ypage 178)
Showing the distance display
XPress =or; on the steering wheel to
select the DriveAssistmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select Dis‐tance Display.
XPress theabutton.
The DISTRONIC PLUS distance display
appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 151).
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist
XPress =or; on the steering wheel to
select the DriveAssistmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select
Blind Spot Asst.
XPress the abutton.
The current selection is displayed.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
For further information about Blind Spot Assist,
see (
Ypage 154).
Service menu
Example: service menu
In the Servicemenu, you have the following
options:
RCalling up display messages (Ypage 184)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically
(Ypage 270)
RCalling up the service due date
(Ypage 240)
REngine oil, check oil level (Ypage 236)
Settings menu
Introduction
Example: settings menu
In the Sett.menu, you have the following
options:
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RChanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 179)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 179)
RChanging the vehiclesettings (Ypage 180)
RChanging the convenience settings
(Ypage 181)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 181)
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for dis-
tance
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-
tion allows you to choose whether certain dis-
plays appear inkilometers or milesin the mul-
tifunction display.
You can determine whether the multifunction
displ ay shows some messages in miles or kilo-
meters.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Inst. Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-
tion.
You willsee the selected setting: km
ormiles.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RVehicles with instru ment cluster in kilo-
meters: digital speedometer inthe Trip
menu
Rthe odometer and the tr ipodometer
Rthe tr ipcomputer
Rthe current consumption and the range
Rthe navigation instructions inthe Navimenu
Rcruise control
RSPEEDTRONIC
RDIST RONIC PLUS
Rthe service interval display
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction
display permanently shows your speed or the
outside temperature.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Instr. Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Permanent Display:function.
You willsee the selected setting: Outside
TemperatureorSpeedometer [mph].
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
iSpeed isdisplayed in mph.
Lights
Setting the daytime running lamps
iThis function isnot availab le inCanada.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the DaytimeRunning Lightsfunction.
If the Daytime Running Lightshave been
swit ched on, the cone of light and the W
symbol inthe multifunction display are shown
in red.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running lamps
(
Ypage 85).
Surround lighting and exterior lighting
delayed switch-off
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Lightsubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the SurroundLightingfunction.
When the Surround Lightingfunction is
activated, the cone of light in the multifunc-
tion display is shown in red.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
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Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior
lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey
to position0(Ypage 112 )in the ignition lock.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 112).
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the engine.
If you have activated the Surround Lighting
function and the light switch is set to Ã, the
following functions are activated when it is dark:
Rsurround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and auto-
matic headlamp mode is activated
(
Ypage 85).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the trunk lid, the exterior light- ing goes off after 15 seconds.
iDepending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the follow-
ing light up:
RParking lamps
RLow-beam headlamps
RDaytime running lamps
RSide marker lamps
RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off
If you activate the Interior Lighting Delayfunction, the interior lighting remains on for
20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the InteriorLighting Delayfunction.
When the Interior Lighting Delayfunc-
tion is activated, the vehicle interior is dis-
played in red in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the AutomaticDoorLockfunc-
tion, the vehicle is centrally locked above a
speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lockfunction.
When the Automatic Door Lockfunction is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in
red in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic locking
feature, see (
Ypage 66).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the AcousticLockfunction, an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehi-
cle.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress:or9 to select the Vehiclesubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If the Acoustic Lockfunction is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction display
lights up red.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
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Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exitfunction.
If the EasyEntry/Exitfunction is activated,
the vehicle steering wheel appears in red in
the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (
Ypage 79).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
When you activate the Auto.MirrorFoldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded in when
the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the vehicle
and then open a door, the exterior mirrors fold
out again.
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Auto.Mir‐ror Foldingfunction.
If the Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is dis-
played in red in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
:To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched the Auto. Mirror Fold‐
ingon and you fold the exterior mirrors in using
button :, they will not fold out automatically
(
Ypage 80).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button :.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress the :or9 button to select Noor
Yes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you select Yes, the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset if the vehicle is stationary.
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AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Upshif tindicator
?Engin eoil temperature
ACoolan ttemperature
BTransmission fluid temperature
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAMGmenu.
Upshif tindicator UP
=indicates that th eengin e
has reached th eove rrevvin grange when in th e
manual drive program .Upshif tindicator UP
=
fade sout other message suntil you hav eshifte d
up.
If th eengin eoil temperature is belo w17 6 ‡
(80 †) ,the oi ltemper ature is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP
:Drive program (C/S/M)
;ESP®mode ( ON/OFF)
SETUP shows the drive program and the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until SETUP
is displayed.
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads.
:Lap
;RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
running or if the key is in position 2(
Ypage 112)
in the ignition lock.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the =or; button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress ato confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
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