2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV automatic transmission

Drivin
gsystems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions TC
TC
shift
shift conditions
conditions
not fulfilled
not fulfilled
Apply the brake/ Apply the brake/
parkin gbrake
parking brake The parking brake is not applied and the brake is not depressed. The
transfer case has cancelled the gearshift process and is in Neutral.
There is no connection between the engine and the drive wheels.
X Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Depress the brake and apply the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N.
X Make sure all conditions for gear changing are met (Y page 124).
X Repeat the gearshift process. TC malfunction TC malfunction
Visit Visit
workshopApply
workshopApply
parking brake to
parking brake to
park park The transfer case is faulty.
X Do not shift the transfer case.
X When parking, safeguard the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 113).
X Have the vehicle checked at aqualified specialist workshop. TC shift cancelled
TC shift cancelled
Reactivate Reactivate The transfer case has not performed the gearshift process.
X
Repeat the gearshift process.
X Make sure all conditions for gear changing are met (Y page 124).TC TC
shift
shift conditions
conditions
not fulfilled
not fulfilled
Max. speed 40 km/h Max. speed 40 km/h You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift process.
X Drive more slowly.
X Repeat the gearshift process. TC
TC
shift
shift conditions
conditions
not fulfilled
not fulfilled
Select NEUTRAL gear Select NEUTRAL gear One or more shift conditions has not been met.
X Shift the automatic transmissio ninto neutral position N.
X Repeatt he gearshift process. TC
TC
shift
shift conditions
conditions
not fulfilled
not fulfilled
Max. speed 70 km/h Max. speed 70 km/h You have exceeded the maximum spee
dfor the gearshift process.
X Drive more slowly.
X Repeat the gearshift process. LOW RANGE
LOW RANGE
On On The transfer case is in off-road driving position
LOW RANGE.HIGH RANGE
HIGH RANGE
On On The transfer case is in on-road position
HIGH RANGE.Differential lock
Differential lock
only availabl
ein
only available in
LOW RANGE LOW RANGE The LOW RANGE button was pressed. The transfer case is in off-road
driving position LOW RANGEandadifferential lock is engaged.
X Disengage the differential lock (Y page 125).
X Repeat the gearshift process. Display me
ssages
149On-board compute rand displays Z

Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequence
sand M
MSolutions To start the
To start the
engine, shift to engine, shift to
either
PorN
either PorN You have attempted to star
tthe engin ewith the transmission in posi-
tion Ror D.
X Shif tthe transmission to position Por N. Auxiliar
ybattery
Auxiliary battery
malfunction malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being
charged.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then,s et the automatic transmission to position Pbefore you
switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake. Apply
Apply
brake
braketo
todese‐
dese‐
lect Park (P) posi‐
lect Park (P) posi‐
tion tion You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to posi-
tion
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Apply brake to Apply brake to
select R select R You have attempted to shift from position
Dto position Rwithout
applyingt he brake.
X Depress the brak epedal.
X Shif tthe transmission to position R.A The rear door is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle inte- rior if the tailgat eisopen.
There is arisk of poisoning.
X Close the rear door. ? The bonnet is open.
Aw
arning tonea lso sounds.
G WARNING
The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in
motion.
There is arisk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 113).
X Close the bonnet. C At least one door is open.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Close al ldoo rs. Display messages
153On-board computer an ddisplays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signa ltype
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions !
N
The red ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is malfunctioning.
An additional warning tone indicates that EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is malfunctioning.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also apossibility that other systems, such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will be unavailable. !
N
The red ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving and driving safety systems may also be unavailable.
Possible causes:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefor elock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergenc ybraking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is arisk of an accident.
X Carefully drive on asuitable stretch of road, making gentle steerin gmovements
at speeds of above 20 km/h.
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 158
Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Do not touch the surfaces or protective films
with hard objects ,e.g.ar ingori ce scraper.
Yo uc ould otherwis escratch or damage the
surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park up your vehicl
efor alon gp eriod
of time immediatel yafter cleaning, particu-
larly after cleaning the whee lrim with wheel
cleaner. Whee lcleane rmaylead to increased
corrosion of the brake discs and pads .You
shoul dtherefore drive for afew minute safter
cleaning. By heating up the brakes ,the brake
discs and pads dry .The vehicl ecan the nbe
parked up for alon gp eriodoft ime. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging an dcleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man- ner.
Regular car eofyour vehicle is acondition for
retainin gqualit yint helongterm.
Use car eproduct sand cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washin
gthe vehiclea nd cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency.
! When the HOLD function is activated, the
vehicl ebrakes automatically in certain situa-
tions.
To avoi ddamage to the vehicle, deactivate
the HOLD function in the following or similar
situations:
R when towing away
R in ac ar wash
! Make sure that the automatic car washis
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicl eiswashed.
The exterior mirrors coul dotherwise be dam-
aged. !
Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in position Nwhen washing your vehicle in
at ow-through car wash. The vehicle could be
damagedift he transmission is in another
position.
! Make sure:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower is switched off
R the windscreen wiper switch is at position
0
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash off excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off the
wax from the windscreen and the windscreen
wiper blades. This will prevent smears and
reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the
windscreen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
When washing the underside of the vehicle, also
clean the insides of the wheels.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use asoft sponge to clean.
X Use amild cleaning agent, such as acar
shampo oapproved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with agen-
tle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughl ywithachamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work. Ca
re
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reduced. The starting characteristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the
thawe dbattery checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
Do not use arapidc harging device to start the vehicle. If yourv ehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicl eorfromasecond battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicl eusing adonor battery or ajump-starting device.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Jump-starting may be performe donly using batterie swithanominal voltag eof12V.
R Use only jump leads that have asufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is full ydischarged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
af ew minutes before attempting to start. This charge sthe empty battery alittle.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R The jump leads are not damaged.
R Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamp sdonot come into contact with other metal parts while
the jump leads are connected to the battery.
R The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position P.
X Make sure that the ignitio nisswitched off. All indicator lamp sonthe instrument cluster must be
off.
X Switch off all electrica lconsumers, e.g. rear windo wheating, lighting etc.
X Open the bonnet. Position number
Bidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
The jump-startin gconnection point consists of contacts ;and =. 228
Jump-startingBreakdowna
ssistan ce

(30
x30c m). This will make othe rroad
users aware that avehicle is being towed.
R Only secure the tow cable to the towing
eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow hitch.
R Observ ethe brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain adis-
tance adistance so that the tow rope does
not sag.
R Do not use steel cables or chain stotow
your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
! Do not use the trailer tow hitc
hfor recovery
or towing. Do not use the towin geye for
recovery. This could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, have the vehicle recovered using a
crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
! Your vehicles is equipped with an automatic
transmission .Therefore, you must not have
the vehicle tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
Observ ethe legal requirementsine ach individ-
ual country when towing.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed.
If the transfer case can be shifted int othe Neu-
tral position, you can tow away the vehicle.
If the transfer case cannot be shifted int othe
Neutral position, you can tow away the vehicle
with one axle raised. Please bear the following in
mind:
R remov ethe propeller shaft from between the
transfer case and the rolling axle.
R turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position i To
wing eyes
Towin geyes, front :
Towing eyes ,front
Towing eye, rear Towing eyes
:are located at the rear on the left
and right-hand side beneath the bumper. To
wing the vehicle away with all
wheels on the ground
It is important tha tyou observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 229).
The automatic transmission automaticall yshifts
to position Pwhen yo uopenthe driver's or front-
passenge rdoororw heny ou remove the key
fro mt he ignition lock. In order to ensur etha tthe
automatic transmission stays in position N
when towing away the vehicle, yo umust
observe the following points:
X Make sure tha tthe vehicl eisstationary.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock. 230
Towing away an
dtow-startingBreakdowna ssistan ce

X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Shift the transfer case to position Neutral
(Y page 125).
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
N.
X Leave the key in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake.
X Switc hont he hazard warning lamps
(Y page 76).
In order to signal achange of direction when
towing the vehicle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination switch
as usual. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When you reset the
combination switch, the hazard warning lamps
start flashing again.
i The automatic transmission can only
change gear when the batter yhas sufficient
charge.
If you cannot shift the automatic transmission
to position N,the propeller shafts to the
driven axles must be removed. Transporting thev
ehicle !
Whe
nthe vehicle is loadedf or transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged. The towing eye or trailer tow hitch can be used
to pull the vehicle onto
atrailer or transporter if
you wish to transport it.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Shift the transfer case to position Neutral
(Y page 125).
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Apply the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
X Turn the key to position uin the ignition lock
and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle. Recovering
avehicle that has become
stuck
! Whe
nrecovering avehicl ethat ha sbecome
stuck, pull it as smoothly and evenly as pos-
sible .Ifthe tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
If the drive wheel sget trapped on loose or
muddy ground ,recover the vehicl ewitht he
utmost care ,especially so if the vehicl eisladen.
Neve rattempt to recover avehicl ewithat railer
attached.
Pull ou tthe vehicl ebackwards ,ifpossible ,using
the tracks it mad ebefore it became stuck. Towin
ginthe even tofm alfunctions
General notes !
If you are removing the propelle
rshaft, use
M10 nuts as spacers on the M8 bolts and
secure them with M8 nuts.
New self-locking nuts must be used when the propellers hafts are refitted.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructionsw hen towing awayy our vehicle
(Y page 229).
i Consult
aMercedes-Benz Service Centre
and seek advice. To
wing away and tow-starting
231Breakdown assis tance Z

In th
eevent of damage to th eengine,
transmission or electrical system X
Shift th etransfer cas etoneutral position
Neutral (Ypage 125).
X Shif tthe automatic transmissio ntoposition
N.
In the even tofdamage to the transfer
case Have the propeller shafts between the axles and
the transfe rcase removed.
In the event of damage to the front axle Have the propeller shaft between the rea
raxle
and the transfe rcase removed.
The nhavet he vehicle towe dawayw itht he front
axl eraised.
In the event of damage to the rear axle Have the propeller shaft between the front axle
and the transfe rcase removed.
The nhavet he vehicle towe dwitht he rea raxle
raised and wheel rollers unde rthe front axle. Tow-start
ing( em ergency engine
starting)
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. Yo ucould otherwis edamage
the automatic transmission.
Yo uc an find informatio non"Jump-starting"
under (Y page 227). Fuses
Importan
tsafety notes G
WARNING
If yo umanipulate, bridge or replace afaulty
fuse with afuse of ahigher amperage ,the
electric cables coul dbeoverloaded. This may
result in afire. There is arisk of an accident
and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses of the correct amperage. The fuses in your vehicle disconnect fault
ycir-
cuits. If afuse blows, all the components in the
circuit and their functions will fail.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating, which you can recognise by the
colour and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart (Y page 233).
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at aqualified special-
ist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correc tfuse rating for the system concerned.
Otherwise, components or systems could be
damaged.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper-
ation of the fuses. Bef
orer eplacing afuse
Observ ethe important safety notes
(Y page 232).
X Switch off the engine.
X Switch off al lelectrical consumers.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
All indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
must be off.
X Secure the vehicl eagain st rolling away
(Y page 113).
The fuses are locate dinvarious fus eboxes:
R Main fus eboxon the front-passenger side of
the dashboard
R Fus eboxin the front-passenger footwell
R Fus eboxin the transmission tunnel
R Fus eboxin the luggage compartment
The fus ealloc ation chart and the spare fuses are
in the fus eboxon the dashboard on the front-
passenger side (Y page 233).
The fus eextractor is in the vehicl etool kit
(Y page 223). 232
FusesBreakdo
wn assis tance