2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV fuel cap release

Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaratio nofconformit y................ 22
Emergenc ycall9 99 or 112 .............. 179
Emergenc ykey
Unlocking the driver' sdoor.............. 62
Emergenc ykey element
Function/note s................................ 58
Genera lnotes .................................. 58
Inserting .......................................... 59
Locking vehicl e................................ 62
Removing ......................................... 58
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's doo r.................................... 62
Emergenc yunlocking
Vehicl e............................................. 62
Engine
Displa ymessage ............................ 146
ECO start/stop function .................. 97
Engine number ............................... 250
Jump-starting ................................. 227
Running irregularly ......................... 100
Starting problems .......................... 100
Starting the engine with the key ...... 96
Stopping ........................................ 114
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 232
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 162
Engine electronics
Note s............................................. 248
Problem (fault) ............................... 100
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 253
Checking the oi llev el ..................... 213
Checking the oi llev el using the
dipstick .......................................... 213
Checking the oi llev el using the
on-board compute r........................ 213
Displa ymessage ............................ 147
Filling capacity ............................... 253
Genera lnotes ................................ 252
Note sabout oilg rade s................... 252
Note sono illevel/consumption .... 213
Topping up ..................................... 213
Entering an address .......................... 182
Entering the town .............................. 182
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicl e....... 20 ESP
®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................ .54
Deactivating/activating ................... 54
Display message ............................ 142
Function/note s................................ 53
Genera lnotes .................................. 53
Important safety guideline s............. 54
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 55
Warning lamp ................................. 159
ETS/4ETS (Electroni cTraction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 54
Exhaust
see Exhaus tpipe
Exhaus tpipe
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 219
see Lights F
Factor ysettings ................................ 173
Fault message
see Display messages
File formats ........................................ 178
Filler cap
see Fuel fille rflap
Fire extinguisher .............................. .222
First-aid kit ......................................... 222
Fitting awheel
Fitting awheel ............................... 245
Lowering the vehicle ..................... .246
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 243
Raising the vehicle ......................... 244
Removing awheel .......................... 245
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 244
Flat tyre
Changing awheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 243
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 224
Foldin gthe seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 201
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 248
Two-way radio ................................ 248 Index
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Front-passenger seat
Display message ............................ 154
Fuel
Consumptio nstatistic s................. .134
Displayin gthe range ...................... 134
Drivin gtips. .................................. .115
Fuel gauge ...................................... .26
Important safety notes .................. 250
Low outsid etemperature s.............2 51
Premium-grade unleade dpetrol ..... 251
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Quality (diesel )............................... 251
Refuelling ....................................... 108
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 251
Fue lfille rflap
Closing ........................................... 109
Emergency release ........................ 110
Opening ......................................... 109
Fue lfilter (white display message) .. 148
Fue llevel
Calling up the rang e(on-board
computer) ...................................... 134
Gaug e.............................................. 26
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 251
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Fuel/wate rseparator
Service ........................................... 216
Fus eallocatio nchart ........................ 233
Fus ebox
Dashboard ..................................... 233
Front-passenger footwell ............... 233
Luggage compartment ................... 233
Transmission tunne l....................... 233
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 233
Before changing ............................. 232
Dashboard fus ebox ....................... 233
Fus ealloc ation chart ..................... 233
Fus ebox in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 233
Fus ebox in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 233
Fus ebox in the transmissio ntun-
nel ................................................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 232 G
Genui neMercedes-Benz parts ...........20
Glove compartment ..........................199
GPS reception ................................... .181 H
Hazard warnin glamps ........................ 76
Head restraints
Adjusting ........................................ .69
Adjusting (rear )................................ 70
Fitting/removing (rear ).................... 70
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) .............. 75
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 254
Headlamp flasher ................................ 76
Headlamps
Misting up ........................................ 76
see Automati cheadlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 218
HOL Dfunction
Activating ....................................... 123
Activation conditions ..................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
Function/note s............................. 122
Genera lnotes ................................ 122
Horn ...................................................... 25 I
Ignition lock seeK ey positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 56
Indicator and warning lamp
Restrain tsystem ............................ 161
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolan t......................................... .162
Engin ediagnostics ........................ .162
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 145
Insectp rotection on the radiator .... 212
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 26
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 26
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 13110
Index

AdBlue
®
Genera lnotes To function properly, BlueTE
Cexhaust gas after-
treatment must be operated with the reducing
agent AdBlue ®
.
When the supply of AdBlue ®
is almost used up,
the Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual
message is shown in the multifunction display .A
warning tonea lso sounds.
If the Refill AdBlue No start in Xkm
Refill AdBlue No start in Xkm
message is shown in the multifunction display,
you can still drive the vehicle over the distance
shown. If AdBlue ®
is not topped up, you will
subsequently be unable to startt he engine.
When you see the warning message, it is rec-
ommended that you fill the AdBlue ®
reservoir
with 10 litres of AdBlue ®
.T his ensures that the
AdBlue ®
supply will last until the next regular
service due date.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatmen tand about AdBlue ®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
i You can also have the AdBlue ®
tank refilled
at aq ualified specialist workshop.
If the outside temperature is lower than Ò11 †,
it may be difficult to top up. If AdBlue ®
is frozen
and there is an active warning indicator, topping up may not be possible. Park the vehicle in a
warm place, e.g. in agarage, until AdBlue ®
has
become liquid again. Topping up is then possible
again. Alternatively, have the AdBlue ®
tank refil-
led at aqualified specialist workshop.
Before driving your vehicle outside Europe, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatmen tand about AdBlue ®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Important safety notes AdBlue
®
is aw ater-soluble fluid for the exhaust
ga sa ftertreatment of diese lengines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable If you open the AdBlue
®
tank ,small amounts of
ammonia vapourm ay be released.
Ammonia vapours have apungent odoura nd are
particularly irritating to the skin, mucous mem-
branes and eyes.Y ou may experience aburning
sensation in youre yes,nose and throat. You
may also experience coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhalea ny ammonia vapours that may be
released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-ven-
tilated areas.
Do not swallow AdBlue ®
or let it come into con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep AdBlue ®
awayf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with AdBlue ®
,
observe the following:
R immediately rinse AdBlue ®
off yours kin with
soap and water.
R if AdBlue ®
comes into contact with youre yes,
immediately rinse them thoroughl ywith clean
water. Seek medica lattention immediately.
R if AdBlue ®
is swallowed, immediately rinse
yourm outh out thoroughly. Drink plenty of
water. Seek medica lattention immediately.
R change immediately out of clothing that has
come into contact with AdBlue ®
.
! Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
AdBlue ®
,a nd do not dilute AdBlue ®
with
water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment system.
! In order to fill the AdBlue ®
tank, the vehicle
must be parked on alevel surface. The
AdBlue ®
tank can only be filledasi ntended
with the vehicle parked on alevel surface.
Fluctuations in capacity willt hus be avoided.
Filling avehicle standing on an uneven sur-
face is not permitted. There is adanger of
overfilling, which can cause damage to Blue-
TEC exhaust gas aftertreatment components.
! Surfaces which have come into contact with
AdBlue ®
whiler efilling shouldber insed
immediately with water, or remove AdBlue ®
with amoist cloth and cold water. If AdBlue ®
has already crystallised, use asponge and
cold water to clean the area.A dBlue®
residue
crystallises after acertain amount of time and
soils the affected surfaces.
! AdBlue ®
is not afuel additive and must not
be addedtot he fuel tank. If AdBlue ®
is added Refuelling
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