2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV technical data

Breakdow
nassistance ..................... 222
Where will Ifind...? .............................. 222
Fla ttyre ............................................... 224
Battery (vehicle ).................................. 224
Jump-starting ....................................... 227
Towing away and tow-starting ............. 229
Fuses ................................................... 232 Wheel
sand tyres .............................. 235
Important safety notes ........................ 235
Operation ............................................ 235
Winter operation .................................. 236
Tyre pressure ....................................... 238
Changing awheel ................................ 243
Whee land tyre combinations .............. 246 Technical data
................................... 248
Informatio nontechnica ldata. ............. 248
Vehicl eelectronics .............................. 248
Identification plate s............................. 249
Service products and capacitie s.......... 250
Vehicl edata. ........................................ 254
Off-roa ddriving vehicl edata. ............... 255
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 256 Contents
3

Stations
Saving ............................................ 176
Saving manually ............................. 176
Setting ...........................................1 76
Steering (display message) .............. 154
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). .................... 72
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 132
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift paddle s........................... 104
Important safety notes .................... 71
Steering whee lgearshift paddles .... 104
Stowag eareas ................................... 199
Stowag ecom partment
Door stowag ecompartment .......... 200
Ma pp ockets .................................. 200
Stowag ecom partments
Armrest (underneath) .................... 200
Cu ph olde r..................................... 206
Glove compartment ....................... 199
Important safety information ......... 199
Stowag enet....................................... 200
Stowag espace
Stowag enet ................................... 200
Summe rtyres
In winter ........................................ 237
Sun visor ............................................ 207
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 138
System language
Setting ........................................... 173
System settings
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 174
Date ............................................... 171
Displa y........................................... 172
Displaying information ................... 173
Languag e....................................... 173
Sel fdiagn osis................................ 173
Time ............................................... 171
Systems settings
Audio source volume s.................... 173
Butto ntones .................................. 172
Standby time ................................. 172 T
Tail lamp Replacing bulb s............................... 80 Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 145
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 250
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 256
Information .................................... 248
Trailer load s................................... 256
Vehicl edata. .................................. 254
Telephone
Accepting acall. ............................ 136
Accepting acall( multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 179
Call disconnectio n......................... 179
Call lists ......................................... 181
Emergency cal l112 ....................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 178
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 136
Numbe rfrom the phone boo k........ 136
Phone boo k.................................... 180
Redialling ....................................... 136
Rejecting acall( multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 179
Rejecting/ending acall. ................ 136
Using the telephone ....................... 179
see Mobil ephone
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 131
Outsid etemperature ...................... 131
Setting (climate control ).................. 86
Tilt/slidin gsunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Ton esettings
Balance and fader .......................... 171
Top Tether ............................................ 41
Total distanc erecorder .................... 133
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 232
Important safety notes .................. 229
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 229
In the event of malfunctions .......... 231
Towin gatrailer
Axle load ,permissibl e.................... 256
Pulling away with atraile r................ 97
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 256
Towin gaway
With both axles on the ground ....... 230 16
Index

Heilbronne
rStraße 30 —74363 Güglingen Diagnos
tics connection
The diagnostic sconnectio nisused fo rconnect-
in gd iagnostic equipmen tataqualified special-
ist workshop. G
WARNING
If yo uconnect equipment to adiagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicl esystems .Asaresult, the
operating safety of the vehicl ecouldbea ffec-
ted. There is arisk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to adiagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
yourv ehiclebyM ercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwel lcan impede
peda ltravel or block apeda lwhich is
depressed. This jeopardise ssafe operation of
the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicl esafely, so that
they cannot reach the driver's footwell. Make sure the floormats and carpets are properly
secure dsothat they cannot slip and obstruct
the pedals. Do not lay severa lfloormats or
carpets on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used ,the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can leadtoe missions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicl efailing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion. Qualifieds
pecialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety. Alwaysh
avet he following work carrie doutat a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repai rwork
R modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends tha tyou usea
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicl
eregistration
Mercedes-Benz ma yask its Service Centres to
carry ou ttechnical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicl eis
improve dasaresultoft he inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can inform yo uabout vehicle
inspections onl yifithasyour registration data.
It is possibl ethaty ou rv ehicl ehasnot ye tbeen
registere dinyourn am eint he following cases:
R if your vehicl ewasnot purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicl ehasnot ye tbeeninspected at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicl ewitha
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Infor mMercedes-Benz as soo naspossible
abou tany change in address or vehicl eowner-
ship. Yo ucan do thi sataMercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre, for example. Correc
tuse
If you remove any warning stickers ,you or oth-
ers coul dfail to recognise certain dangers.
Leav ewarning stickers in position.
Observ ethe followin ginformatio nwhen driving
your vehicle:
R thes afety note sinthism anual
R technical dat afor th evehicle
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow th
einstruction sinthism anual about
th ep roper operation of your vehicl easwell as Introduction
23 Z

about possible vehicle damage
.Damage to
your vehicle that arise sfromc ulpable contra-
ventions against these instruction sare not
covered either by Mercedes-Ben zimplied
warrant yorbyt heNew or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty. QR code for rescu
ecards
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident ,rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card
for your vehicle. The curren trescue card con-
tains, in acompact form, the most important
information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing
of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Data stored in the vehicle
Many of the ele ctroniccom ponent sinyour vehi-
cl ec an stor edata.
These dat amemories temporarily or perma-
nently stor etechnic al information about:
R thev ehicle' soperatin gstate
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments th estate ofac om ponent ,amodule, a
syste mort hesurroundings.
These include, fo rexample:
R operatin gconditi onsofs ystemcomponent s–
fo re xample, flui dlevels
R status messages concernin gthe vehicle and
it si nd ividual component s–forexample,
whee lrotationa lspeed, vehicle speed, decel-
eration in movement, latera lacceleration,
accelerator peda lposition
R malfunction sand defects in important system
components, fo rexample, lights ,brakes
R vehicle reaction sand operatin gconditi onsin
special drivin gsituation s–forexample, air-
bag deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambien tconditi ons–f orexample, outside
temperature These dat
aare of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The information is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more information there, if required.
After afault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
During vehicle operation, certain situations may
arise in which these technical data –inconjunc-
tion with other information and, if applicable,
after consultation with an approved assessor –
may be linked to an individual person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in the event of an
emergency. Copyright info
rmation
Information on licences for free and open-
source softwar eused in your vehicle can be
foun dont hedat acarrier in your vehicle docu-
men twallet and ,includin gupdates, on th efol-
lowin gwebsite:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource 24
Introduction

To avoid hazardous situations:
R make sure to check the noseweight before
each journey
R the noseweight should be as close as possible
to the maximum noseweight
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
noseweight
R the noseweight must not be lower than the
minimum permissible noseweight
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
When reversin gthe towing vehicle, make sure
there is nobody between the trailer and the vehi- cle.
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the type plates for the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the identification plates and for the
towing vehicle under "Technical data"
(Y page 256).
When reversin gthe towing vehicle, make sure
there is nobody between the trailer and the vehi- cle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If youdo not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
When towing atrailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different from when driv-
ing without atrailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by stron gcrosswinds
R demands more sensitiv esteering
R has alarger turnin gcircle This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Maintain asafe distance. Drive carefully.
When towing atrailer, alway sadjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination. Notes on to
wingatrailer
General notes When towing
atrailer, set the tyre pressure on
the rear axle of the towing vehicle for amaxi-
mum load. Further information on the tyre pres-
sure table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 109).
The height of the ball coupling changes with the load of the vehicle. If necessary, use atrailer
with aheight-adjustable drawbar.
You will find permissible trailer loads under
"Technical data" (Y page 256).
Driving tips X
Observe the information on ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation (Y page 55).
X On long and steep downhill gradients, select
shift range 1,2or 3(Y page 105) in good time.
X If necessary, shift the transfer case to LOW
RANGE (Ypage 124).
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so less braking will be required to maintain
the vehicle speed. This relieves the load on
the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly. If
you need additional braking, depress the
brake pedal repeatedly rather than continu-
ously.
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginnin gthe journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permitted speed is. Observe the maximum per-
missible speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissibler ear axle load is increased
when towing atrailer. See the "Technical data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (Y page 256). In the event of increased
rear axle load, the car/trailer combination may
not exceed amaximum speed of 100 km/h for
reasons concerning the operating permit. This 128
Towing
atrailerDriving and parking

Information on technica
ldata
i The technical dat
awere determine din
accordanc ewithEUD irectives .All dat aapply
to th evehicle's standard equipment. The data
may therefor ediffer for vehicles wit hoptional
equipment. You can obtain further informa-
tion from aMercedes-Ben zServic eCentre. Vehicle electronics
Tampering with th
eengin eelect ron-
ics
! Onl
yhavew orkc arrie douton the engine
electronics and its associated parts, such as
contro lunits, sensors, actuating components
and connector leads, at aquali fied specialist
workshop .Vehicl ecomponents ma yother-
wise wear mor equickl yand the vehicle's
operating permi tmaybe invalidated. Fittin
gtwo-way radios and mobile
phones (RF transmitters) G
WARNING
If RF transmitters ar etampere dwith or not
properly retrofitted, the electromagnetic radi- ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle
electronics. This may jeopardise the opera-
tional safety of the vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident.
You should have all work on electrica land
electronic components carrie dout at aquali-
fied specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you operate RF transmitters incorrectly in
the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation
coul dinterfere with the vehicl eelectronics,
e.g.:
R if the RF transmitter is not connected to an
exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly or is not alow-reflection type
This coul djeopardise the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident. Have the low-reflection exterior aeria
lfitted at
aq ualifie dspecialist workshop .Wheno per-
ating RF transmitters in the vehicle, always
connect them to the low-reflection exterior
aerial.
! The operating permit may be invalidated if
the instructions for installatio nand use of RF
transmitters are not observed.
In particular, the following conditions mus tbe
complied with:
R only approve dwavebands may be used.
R observe the maximum permissibl eoutput
in these wavebands.
R only approve daerialp ositions may be
used.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damag etoyourh ealth and to the
health of others .The use of an exterior aerial
takes into consideration the scientific discus-
sio ns urrounding the possible health risk posed
by electromagnetic fields. Approve
daerialp ositions
: Front roo farea
; Rear wings
Whe nfitting an aeria lonthe front roo fareaof
vehicles with aslidin gsunroof, observe the
sweeping rang eofthe roof.
On the rea rwings, it is recommended tha tyou
position the aeria lonthe side of the vehicle
closes ttothe centre of the road.
Use Technical Specification ISO/T S21609
(Roa dVehicles –"EM Cg uideli nesfor installa-
tio nofa ftermarket radio frequency transmitting
equipment") when retrofitting RF transmitters
(radi ofrequency) .Com plyw itht he lega lrequire-
ments for add-on parts.
If your vehicl ehasfittings for two-wa yradio
equipment, us ethe power supply or aeria lcon- 248
Vehiclee
lectronicsTechnical data

nections intende
dfor us ewitht he basi cfittings.
Be sure to observe the manufacturer' saddi-
tional instructions when installing.
Deviations in respect of wavebands, maximum
transmission outputs or aeria lpositions must be
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
The maximu mtransmission outpu t(PE AK) at the
base of the aeria lmustn ot exceed the following
values: Waveband Maximum
transmissi on
output Short wave
3-54M
Hz 100 W
4mw
aveband
68 -87.5 MHz 30 W
2mw
aveband
144 -174 MHz 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380
-460 MHz 10 W
70 cm waveband
400
-460 MHz 35 W
Mobilec
ommunications
(2G/3G/4G) 10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle without
restrictions:
R RF transmitters with amaximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
R RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies
in the 380 –410 MHz waveband and amaxi-
mum transmission output of up to 2W
(trunked radio/Tetra)
R Mobile phones (2G/3G/4G)
There are no restriction swhen positionin gthe
aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol-
lowing wavebands:
R Trunked radio/Tetra
R 70 cm waveband
R 2G/3G/4G Identification plates
Veh
icle identificatio nplate with vehi-
cl ei dentificatio nnumber (VIN) X
Ope nthe front left-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :. Vehicle identification plate (example: vehi-
cles with
atrailer tow hitch)
: Vehicle manufacturer
; EU type approvaln umber (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight( kg)
A Maximum gross weightofv ehicle combina-
tion (kg) (for certain countries only)
B Permissiblef ront axle load (kg)
C Permissibler ear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
E Model year( only for certain countries)
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate are sample data. The data are different
for every vehicle and may differ from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable
to yourv ehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Identification plates
249Technical data Z

Vehicl
eidentificatio nnumber (VIN) :
VIN
The VIN can alsobef ound on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 249).
For certain countries only: the VIN can also be
found on the lower edge of the windscreen. Engine number
The engine number is stampe dintot he crank-
case. You can obtain further informatio nfrom
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Servic eproduct can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is arisk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally -responsible manner.
Servic eproduct sinclude th efollowing:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatmen tadditive, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricant s(e.g .engine oil, transmission oil) R
coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climat econtrol system refrigerant
Components and service products mus tbe
matched. Use only products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the us eof
products that have not bee nrecommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwil lgestures. The yare listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manua linthe appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e. g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approva l(e. g. MB Approva l229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate alevel of quality or aspecification in
accordance with an MB Shee tNumber (e.g .MB
229.5). The yhaven ot necessaril ybeen
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other designations ,for example:
R 0W-30
R 5W-30
R 5W-40
You can obtain further information at any quali-
fie ds pecialist worksho poronthe Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable .Ifyou handl efuel
incorrectly ,there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoi dfire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable,t he auxiliary heating before
refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuel sare poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is adange rofinjury.
Do not swallowf uel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyesorc lothing. Do not inhal efuel 250
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data