2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class service interval

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)Function/notes ................................ 57
12 V socket ........................................ 223
115 V socket ...................................... 223
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Warning lamp .................................2 06
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 56
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 292
Adjustable damping .......................... 118
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 43
Display message ............................ 189
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 5
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear ............................................... 110
Setting ...........................................1 09
Setting the center air vents ........... 109
Setting the side air vents ...............1 09
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 162
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............140
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shtray ............................................... 221
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 78
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 59
Function ...........................................5 9
Switching off the alarm .................... 59
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 116
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 115
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 85
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 123
Display message ............................ 201
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 121
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Engaging drive position .................. 121
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Kickdown ....................................... 122
Manual shifting .............................. 124
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Overview ........................................ 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Program selector button ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 113
Selector lever ................................ 119
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 123
Trailer towing ................................. 122
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Notes .............................................294
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 182
Temperature gauge ........................ 171
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 25
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 141
Display message ............................ 198
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes .............................1 41
Resuming the stored speed ........... 142
Selecting ........................................ 142
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Rear compartment ......................... 220
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
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Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 179
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 85
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 179
Interior lighting .............................. 180
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 166
Engaging ........................................ 165
Front axle ...................................... 166
General notes ................................ 164
Rear axle ........................................ 166
Terrain ...........................................1 64
Transfer case ................................. 165
Digital speedometer ......................... 174 Display (cleaning instructions)
........245
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 184
Driving systems .............................1 95
Engine ............................................ 192
General notes ................................ 184
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 184
Lights ............................................. 189
Safety systems .............................. 185
Service interval display .................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 202
Tires ............................................... 198
Vehicle ...........................................2 01
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 78
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 149
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Cruise control lever ....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 153
Display message ............................ 197
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 151
Driving tips ....................................1 53
Function/notes ............................ .1
47
Important sa
fety notes .................. 147
Selecting ........................................ 149
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 152
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 180
Automatic locking (switch) ...............6 6
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .60
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 66
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 64
Opening (from inside) ...................... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
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Switching on/off .............................. 86
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 218
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 161
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 244
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 81
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 293
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 127
Refueling process .......................... 128
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 231
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 92
Overview of bulb types .................... 93
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Rescue card ......................................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 210
see Fuel
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 187
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191 Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
.... 21
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 247
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 174
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 46
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 217
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 38
center rear-compartment seat ......... 38
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Correct usage .................................. 37
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 77
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 77
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 74
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 76
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 74
Cleaning the cover ......................... 246
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Overview .......................................... 72
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 76
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 77
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 244
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 240
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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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Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in
writing of the necessity of a repair.
(2) the defect or damage, though less serious than (1) above, has already been repaired at
least four times AND Mercedes-Benz has
been informed in writing of the necessity of
a repair.
(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer than 30 calendar days because of repair work
resulting from this or other serious defects
or damage.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessary maintenance work which should
be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle lit-
erature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please send
us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire
literature in the vehicle so that it is available to
the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower octane
rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine dam-
age.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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XTo release:depress the brake pedal and keep
it depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
XPull parking brake ;up firmly.
XPress release button :on parking brake ;
and move parking brake ;down to the stop.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the F(USA only) or !(Can-
ada only) indicator lamp goes out in the instru-
ment cluster.
iIf you pull away with parking brake ;
applied, a warning tone sounds.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
XConnect a trickle charger.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed pri-
marily at road traffic. For your own safety and
that of others, we recommend that you stop
the vehicle at a safe place and in accordance
with the traffic conditions before making or
accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate COMAND (Cockpit Managementand Data System) in compliance with all legal
requirements and when the road, weather and
traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise
not be able to observe the traffic conditions,
endangering yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work performed at the
service intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet or indicated by the service interval
indicator.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
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affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Pedals
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
Emission control
GWARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon mon-
oxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle while driving, have the cause
determined and corrected immediately. If you
must drive under these conditions, drive only
with at least one window fully open at all
times.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. For this reason,
all work on the engine should only be carried out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-Benz
technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed under
any circumstances. Furthermore, all specific
service work must be carried out at regular
intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-
Benz service requirements. Details can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Braking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you activate the LOW off-road gear while
driving on a slippery road surface, the wheels
may lose traction:
Rif you remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal when driving
Rif off road ABS intervenes when braking
If the wheels lose traction. the vehicle can no
longer be steered. There is an increased dan- ger of skidding and accidents.
Never activate the LOW off-road gear while
driving on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early
to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive wear
of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine brak-
ing effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some
time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This
could cause damage to the drive train. This
type of damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
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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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On-board computer and displays
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