2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV warning lights

Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequence
sand M
MSolutions Â
Key Key
does
does not
notbelong
belong
to vehicle
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct key. Â
Replace key Replace key The key needs to be replaced.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Warning and indi
cator lamps on the
instrument cluster General notes
Some systems carry out aself-diagnosi swhen
the ignition is switched on. Anumber of warning and indicator lamps might tempo
rarily light up
or flas hdurin gthis. This behaviour is non-criti-
cal. Thes ewarning and indicator lamps indicate
am alfunctio nonlyift heylight up or flash after
th ee ngine is started or durin gajourney. Safety
Seat belts Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ü
N
Onl yfor certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6seconds
after the engine starts.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their
seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 34).ü
N
Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the
engine starts. In addition, awarning tone sounds for up to 6seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 34).
The warning tone ceases. Warnin
gand indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
155On-boardcomputer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signa ltype
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the
driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 34).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objectsont he front-passenger seat.
X Remove the object sfrom the front-passenger seat and stow them in asecure
place.
The warning lamp goes out. ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audibl ewarning
sounds.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the same time, you are
driving faster than 25 km/ho rhave briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 34).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentw arning tone ceases.
There are object sonthe front-passenger seat. At the same time, you are driving
faster than 25 km/ho rhave briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Remove th eobjects from th efront-pa ssenger seat and stow them in asecure
place.
The warning lamp goes out and th eintermittent warning tone ceases. 156
Warning and indicator lamps on th
einstrument clusterOn-boar dcomputer and displays

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ;
N
The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up whil ethe engine is run-
ning.
There may be afault with the following, for example:
R engine management
R fuel injection system
R exhaust system
R fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be runnin gin
emergenc ymode.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Vehicles with adiesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry (Y page 110).
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emergenc ymode is
cancelled. The vehicle does not have to be checked. 8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the
reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. %
N
On diesel engine vehicles, the preglow indicator lamp does not light up when the
key is in position 2(Y page 96).
The preglow system is malfunctioning.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature display is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. The engine could be dam-
aged if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Stop the vehicle immediately,p aying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 113).
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 162
Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signa ltype
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is not being cooled sufficiently.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 113).
X Leave the vehicle and keep asafe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, making sure to observe the
warning notes (Y page 215).
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen
slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The
engine may otherwise be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain
and stop-start traffic. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 †. The airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Never drive with an overheated engine. Drivin gwhen your engine has overheated
can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which can
occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is arisk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 113).
X Leave the vehicle and keep asafe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, making sure to observe the
warning notes (Y page 215).
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked. Warning and indicato
rlamps on the instrument cluster
163On-boardcomputer and displays Z

Introduction
Oper
ating safety
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. Ther eisarisk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pullo ver toasafe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Observe the lega lrequirements for the country
you are in.
The navigation system calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R parking or stopping restrictions
R road narrowing
R other road and traffic rule sand regulations
The multimedi asystem may provid eincorrect
navigation announcements if the surroundings
do not correspond to the data on the digital map (for example, aroute may have been diverted or
the direction of aone-wa ystreet may have
changed).
For this reason, you must alwayso bserve road
and traffic rule sand regulations during your
journey .Roada nd traffic rule sand regulations
alwaysh ave priority over the system' sdriving
recommendations.
Remember that even at aspee dof50k m/h,
yourv ehiclecovers adistance of 14 mper sec-
ond.
When using the device please follow:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertainin gtomotor
vehicles G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their
function and/or the oper ation of other net-
worked components. This coul dinparticular
alsobet he case for systems relevant to
safety .They might not function properly any-
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as wellas
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrica land electronic
components carrie dout at aqualified special-
ist workshop. Correct use
Th em ultimedia system can be used for th efol-
lowing:
R to receive radio stations
R to play back audio file sonmemory cards and
other dat acarriers
R to mak ecalls via th eBluetooth ®
function
R for navigation Declaration of conformity
Radio type approval Introduction
165Multimedia system Z

X
Select è.
X Select the contact.
X If several phone numbers are store dfor one
contact, select the desire dnumber.
The number is dialled.
Deleting aphon ebook X
Pres sthe PHONE button.
X Select O.
X Select Delete phone book
Delete phone book.
Ap rompt appears asking whether the phone
book should be deleted.
X Select YES
YES.
The phone book is deleted. Call lists
Transferrin gcall lists If your mobile phone supports the Bluetooth
®
profile PBA P(Phone Book Access Profile), the
call lists of the mobilep hone appear in the mul-
timedia system. When connecting the mobile
phone, you may have to confirm the request for
the PBAP Bluetooth ®
profile.
Displaying call lists X
Press the PHONE button.
X Select Last dialed numbers Last dialed numbers, Received
Received
calls
calls orMissed calls
Missed calls.
Depending on your selection, alist appears
with your most recently dialled phone num-
bers, received calls or missed calls.
Dialling phone numbers from acall list X
Press the PHONE button.
X Select Last dialed numbers Last dialed numbers, Received
Received
calls
calls orMissed calls
Missed calls.
X Select the desired entry.
The number is dialled. Navigation
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pullo ver toasafe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
You must observe the lega lrequirements for the
country in which you are driving when operating
the system.
The multimedi asystem calculates the route to
the destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R parking or stopping restrictions
R road narrowing
R other road and traffic rule sand regulations
The multimedi asystem may provid eincorrect
driving recommendations if the surroundings do
not correspond to the data on the digital map
(for example, aroute may have been diverted or
the direction of aone-wa ystreet may have
changed).
For this reason, you must alwayso bserve road
and traffic rule sand regulations during your
journey .Roada nd traffic rule sand regulations
alwaysh ave priority over the system' sdriving
recommendations. GPS reception
Positio nfinding and route guidance take place
using GPS ( GlobalPositioning System). Correct
functioning of the navigation system depends,
amongst other things, on GPS reception. In cer-
tain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no
reception at all,e .g. in tunnels or multi-storey
car parks. Navigat
ion
181Multimedi asystem Z

could sli
porbef lung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, ope nstowag espaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hol dthe objects place dinthem in the event of
an accident. There is ariskofi njury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Alway sstow objects in such awaythat they
cannot be tosse dabout in these or similar
situations.
R Alway smake sure that objects do not proj-
ect from stowag espaces, luggage nets or
stowag enets.
R Ensure that closable stowag espaces are
shu tbefore beginning your journey.
R Alway sstow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragil eoroutsize objects
in the loa dcompartment. G
WARNING
The cup holder cannot secure adrinks con-
tainer in place during ajourney .Ifyou use a
cup holder during ajourney ,the drinks con-
tainer coul dbeflung around and liquid could
be spilt. Vehicle occupants coul dcome into
contact with the liquid and, in particular, be
scalded by hot liquid.Y ou couldbedistracted
from the traffic situation and lose control of
the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident and
injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicl eis
stationary. Only place containers of asuitable
size in the cup holder. Seal the container, in
particular when it contains hot liquid.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
coul dotherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page198). Cu
ph olders in th eglove compartment X
Ope nthe glove compartment (Y page 199). Sun visors
Overview :
Sun visor
; Retainer
= Mirror cover
? Mirror lights Features
207Stowing and features Z

Vanity mirro
rint he sun visor :
Sun visor
; Retainer
= Mirror cover
? Mirror lights
Mirror lights ?will only function if su nvisor :
is clippe dinto retainer ;.
X Fol dd owns un visor :.
X Fol dupm irror cover =.
Mirror lights ?are switched on automati-
cally.
Glare from the side :
Sun visor
; Retainer
= Mirror cover
? Mirror lights
X Fol dd owns un visor :.
X Pull su nvisor :outofr etainer ;.
X Swing su nvisor :to the side. Stowag
ecompartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
centre console G
WARNING
If you engage transmission position Dwhen
removing the ashtray insert, the vehicle can
roll away. There is arisk of an accident.
Always switch off the engine first and safe-
guard the vehicl eagainst rolling awayby
applying the parking brake. :
Cover
; Insert
On new vehicles, insert ;is stored in the glove
compartment. Fi tthe insert before usin gthe
ashtray.
X To open: press cover :and then release it.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove th einsert:ma ke sure that the
engin eisswitched off and that th eparking
brak ehas been applied to safeguard th evehi-
cle against rolling away.
X Mov ethe selector leve rtoi.
X Press cover :downwards.
Insert ;is released.
X Pull insert ;upward sand remove it.
X To refit th einsert: replace insert ;from
above.
X Press insert ;downwards.
Insert ;audibly engages.
X To close: fold down cover :completely.
If th edipped-beam headlamps are switched on,
th ea shtray is illuminated. 208
Featu
resStowing and features