2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class weight

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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Warning message .......................... 270
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ...............................2 79
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ...................... 282
Display message ............................ 198
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 279
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 262
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview) ........................ 275
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 277
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
Optional equipment we ight (
defi-
nition) ............................................ 281
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 280
Replacing ....................................... 281 Service life ..................................... 263
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing ........................................... 282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Technical data ............................... 284
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 263
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wear ..................................... 274
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 49
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Important safety notes .................. 256
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 298
Driving tips .................................... 166
Lights display message .................. 189
Mounting dimensions .................... 297
Shift range ..................................... 122
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 297
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 256
In the eve nt o
f malfunctions .......... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
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Towing eyeFront .............................................. 257
Rear ...............................................2 57
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................1 69
Power supply ................................. 168
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 45
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 298
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 298
Trailer towing
ESP
®................................................ 58
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 162
Shift range ..................................... 162
Shifting .......................................... 162
Shifting (general notes) .................. 162
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 162
Shifting to neutral .......................... 163
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 121
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 140
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 173
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 173
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 174
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ..................... 94
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 281
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 66
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65
V
Vanity mirrorSun visor ........................................ 221
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 145
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 66
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 178
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 271
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 60
Lowering ........................................ 284
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 113
Raising ........................................... 282
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Securing from rolling away ............ 282
Tow-starting ................................... 256
Towing away .................................. 256
Transporting .................................. 258
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 60
Vehicle data ................................... 295
Vehicle data ....................................... 295
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 296
Fording depth ................................ 296
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 297
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 295
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 288
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
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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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GWARNING
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot
fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi- tional suitable restraint system. If the seat
belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protect
as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas-
tened seat belt can cause additional injury, for
example, in an accident, during braking or an
abrupt change of direction. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable restraint
systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m)in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Children in the vehicle" section
of this Operator's Manual (
Ypage 46) in
addition to the child restraint system manu-
facturer's installation instructions
GWARNING
The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely
dirty, bleach or dyed
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
anchorages or inertia reels have been modi-
fied
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modi-
fied or damaged seat belts may tear or fail,
e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices could accidentally trigger or
fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia
reels. Make sure that the seat belts are
undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow-
ing an accident, have the seat belts checked
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Proper use of the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Ypage 36).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also
make sure that all vehicle occupants are always
wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle
is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make sure
that:
Rthe seat belt tongue is only inserted to the belt
buckle belonging to that seat.
Rthe seat belt is tight across your body.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
Rthe seat belt is not twisted.
Only then can the forces which occur be dis-
tributed over the area of the belt.
Rthe shoulder section of the belt is always
routed across the center of your shoulder.
The shoulder section of the belt must not
come into contact with your neck or be routed
under your arm. Where possible, adjust the
seat belt to the appropriate height.
Rthe lap belt passes tightly and as low down as possible across your lap.
The lap belt must always be routed across
your hip joints and not across your abdomen.
This applies particularly to pregnant women.
If necessary, push the lap belt down to your
hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder
section of the belt.
Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin-
ted or fragile objects.
If you have such items located on or in your
clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store
these in a suitable place.
Ronly one person is using a seat belt at a time.
Infants and children must never travel sitting
on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event
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Safety
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NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion of
the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular
attention while resetting the NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints.
XRemove resetting tool:from the vehicle
document wallet.
XSlide resetting tool :into guide ;between
the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the
rear cover of the head restraint.
XPush resetting tool :downwards until you
hear the head restraint deployment mecha-
nism engage.
XPull out resetting tool :.
XWith your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint cushion backwards
in the direction of arrow =until it engages.
XRepeat this procedure for the second NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint.
XPut resetting tool :back into the vehicle
document wallet.
iIf you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints, have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you install a child
restraint system on a rear seat. Children are
generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years and under
5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
Ralways secure this child in a restraint system
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The
child restraint system must be appropriate to
the age, weight and size of the child.
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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Safety

always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, underor behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage and loads securely under
"Loading guidelines" (
Ypage 214).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
Securing systems for child restraint systems
include:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
RTop Tether anchorage points
iIf it is absolutely necessary to carry a child
on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the instructions on "Child restraint
systems on the front-passenger seat"
(
Ypage 51). This includes information on
deactivating the front-passenger air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer
of compliance with these standards can be
found on the instruct ion label on t

he child
restraint system. You will also find the state-
ment in the instruction manual provided with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur-
ing system
GWARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, a child might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-
lation and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings
!When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could
otherwise be damaged.
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Safety

When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
(
Ypage 40) and "Children in the vehicle"
(Ypage 46).
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Make sure that you do not rotate the head
restraints of the front and rear seats when
adjusting the head restraints. Otherwise, you
cannot adjust the height and angle of the head
restraints correctly.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as
possible to your head.
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and prop-
erly secured in an appropriately sized child
restraint system or booster seat recommen-
ded for the size and weight of the child. For
additional information, see the "Children in
the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is sig-
nificantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the
child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heat-
ing should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the seats.
Do not place sharp objects on the seat
cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The
seats should only be occupied by passen-
gers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materi-
als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
ing the seats back. There is a risk that the
seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
!When the rear bench seat is folded for-
wards, the front seats cannot be moved to
their rearmost position. You could otherwise
damage the seats and the rear bench seat.
!Make sure that the sun visor is folded up
before adjusting the backrest and head
restraint height. The head restraint and sun
Seats73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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