2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class instrument cluster

Transmission position display ........ 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 298
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............5 0
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 96
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 56
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 62
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 62
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 252
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 254
Overview ........................................ 250
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 178
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
Display message ............................ 196
Notes/function .............................. 155
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 187
Notes ............................................. 293
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Brake fluid level ................................ 240
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 56
Display message ............................ 190
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 56
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 293
Display message ............................ 185
High-performance brake system .... 135
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 131
Riding tips ...................................... 133 Warning lamp ................................. 205
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Brush guard ....................................... 231
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 96
Brake lamp ...................................... 95
Rear fog lamp .................................. 96
Tail lamp .......................................... 95
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 241
Carpets .......................................... 247
Chrome parts ................................. 244
Display ........................................... 245
Gear or selector lever .................... 246
Headlamps ..................................... 244
Interior ........................................... 245
Matte finish ................................... 243
Notes ............................................. 241
Paint .............................................. 243
Plastic trim .................................... 245
Power washer ................................ 242
Rear view camera .......................... 244
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 246
Seat covers .................................... 246
Sensors ......................................... 244
Steering wheel ............................... 246
Tail pipes ....................................... 244
Trailer coupling .............................. 245
Trim strips ..................................... 246
Washing by hand ........................... 242
Wheels ........................................... 242
Windows ........................................ 243
Wiper blades .................................. 244
Wooden trim .................................. 246
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Cargo compartment coverInstalling/removing ...................... .219
Notes/how to use ......................... 219
Opening and closing ......................2 19
Overview ........................................ 219
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 216
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
Center console
Overview .......................................... 30
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 180
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........6 0
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps .............................. 96
Side marker lamps .......................... .94
Turn signals (front) ........................... 94
Changing gears ..................................1 21
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 139
Before driving off-road ................... 138
Child
Restraint system .............................. 47
Child seat
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 50
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 48
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 49
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 53
Rear doors ....................................... 54
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 244
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Climate control
Controlling automatically ............... 105 Convenience opening/
closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 108
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 103
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 105
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 100
Important safety notes .................... 99
Indicator lamp ................................ 104
Maximum cooling .......................... 106
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 101
Overview of systems ........................ 99
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 104
Refrigerant ..................................... 293
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 293
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 109
Setting the airflow ......................... 105
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 108
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 105
Windshield defroster ...................... 106
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 88
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 173
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 108
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 238
Display message ............................ 192
Filling capacity ............................... 295
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Front-passenger footwell ............... 260
Transmission tunnel ....................... 260
Fuse extractor ................................... 259
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 259
Before changing ............................. 259
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 259
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 259
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 260
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
In the battery case ......................... 260
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 231
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 34
Programming the remote control ... 231
Gasoline ............................................. 290
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 82
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 246
Genuine parts ...................................... 19
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................246
Glove box ...........................................2 15
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 140
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 279
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 74
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 75
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 75
Luxury .............................................. 75
Resetting (front) ............................... 75
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Cleaning system (function) .............. 87
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 295
Fogging up ....................................... 89
Protective grille ................................ 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Hill start assist .................................. 114
HOLD function
Function/notes .............................1 57
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 36
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 235
Opening ......................................... 236
Horn ...................................................... 26
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135
I
Immobilizer.......................................... 59
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 171
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 202
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 171
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 90
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 91
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Manual control ................................. 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Rear interior lighting ........................ 92
J
JackPump lever ..................................... 283
Storage location ............................ 248
Using ............................................. 282
Jump starting (engine) ......................254
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Mechanical keyFunction/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Removing .........................................6 1
Memory card (audio) ......................... 176
Memory function ................................. 82
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 221
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 177
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Raising the vehicle ......................... 282
Removing a wheel .......................... 283
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 176
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 173
Permanent display ......................... 179
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 172
Operating the on-board compute r..1 72
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 174
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting triggered .......................... 45
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting when triggered ................. 46
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 111
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 50
Children in the vehicle ..................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ............................................ 34, 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 55
Restraint system warning lamp ........3 5
Off-road
Differential locks ........................... .164
Off-road ABS ....................................5 6
Off-road driving
Checklist ....................................... .138
Driving on sand .............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Traveling uphill ............................... 140
Off-road fording ................................. 135
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............. 157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 182
Assistance menu ........................... 178
Audio menu ................................... 176
Convenience submenu .................. 181
Display messages .......................... 184
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Factory settings submenu ............. 181
Important safety notes .................. 170
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 179
Lighting submenu .......................... 179
Menu overview .............................. 173
Message memory .......................... 184
Navigation menu ............................ 174
Operation ....................................... 172
RACETIMER ................................... 182
Service menu ................................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 178
Standard display ............................ 173
Telephone menu ............................ 177
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 178
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................2 93
Coolant (engine) ............................ 294
Engine oil ....................................... 292
Fuel ................................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Notes ............................................. 289
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 293
Washer fluid ................................... 295
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............8 3
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 181
On-board computer ....................... 178
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 182
Shift ranges ....................................... 123
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) .................................................... 94
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
Troubleshooting ............................... 69
Ski rack .............................................. 220
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Operating manually .......................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 62
Changing the programming ............. 61
Checking the battery ....................... 62
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Display message ............................ 202
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60 Important safety notes .................... 60
Loss ................................................. 63
Malfunction ...................................... 63
Mechanical key ................................ 61
Ove
rview .......................................... 60
P

roblem (malfunction) ..................... 63
Starting the engine ........................ 113
Snow chains ...................................... 264
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 223
Luggage compartment ................... 223
Rear compartment ......................... 223
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 259
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 281
Notes/data .................................... 286
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 249
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 249
Special seat belt retractor .................. 47
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 174
In the Instrument cluster ............... 171
Segments ...................................... 171
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 179
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 197
Selecting ........................................ 145
Variable ......................................... 145
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering (display message) .............. 202
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 78
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 172
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Important safety notes .................... 78
Paddle shifters ............................... 123
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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:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep 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 regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal 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 new
parts.
!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:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch88
;Steering wheel paddle shifters123
=Instrument cluster171
?Horn
AOverhead control panel32
BPARKTRONIC warning display158
CClimate control systems99
DIgnition lock112
EAdjusts the steering wheel78
FCruise control lever141
GLight switch84
HOpens the hood236
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At a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments17 1
;Multifunction display173
=Tachometer171
?Coolan ttemperature display17 1
AFue lgauge
BInstrumen tcluste rlighting control17 1
Instrument cluster27
At a glance