2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class engine

Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can restrict
or derestrict the shift range by using steering
wheel paddle shifters:and ;(
Ypage 114).
In the manual drive program you can change
gears manually using steering wheel paddle
shifters :and ;(
Ypage 115).
You can only change gear with the steering
wheel paddle shifters when the transmission is
in position D.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E(drive program Con Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following:
Rcomfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for exam-
ple.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels being
less likely to spin.
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rsporty engine and transmission settings.
Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
Rthe fuel consumption possibly being higher as
ar esult of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Shift ranges
Introduction
It is not possible to set the shift range on
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
When the automatic transmission is in position
D,itisp ossible to restrict or derestrict the shift
range.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi-
function display.T he automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Driving situations
=You can use the engine's braking
effect
5You can use the engine's braking
effect
This settingisp articularly suited for
driving:
Ron steep mountain roads
Rin mountainous terrain
Rin arduous conditions
4The braking effect of the engine can
be utilized on extremely steep down-
hill gradients and long downhill
stretches.
Restricting the shift range
XPull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 114).
The automatic transmission shifts down one
gear and restrictst he shift range to the rele-
vant gear.
To protect against engine damage, the auto-
matic transmission:
Rdoes not shift down if doing so would cause
the engine to exceed the maximum engine
speed
Rshifts up, even if the shift range is restricted,
if the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate
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Derestricting theshift range
XPull th eright-hand steerin gwhee lpaddle
shifter (Ypage 114).
The automatic transmissio nshift supo ne
gear and restricts th eshift range to th erele-
van tgear .
Clearing th eshift range restriction
XPull and hol dthe right-hand steerin gwhee l
paddle shifter (Ypage 114) until transmissio n
position Dis shown in th emultifunction dis -
play.
The automatic transmissio nshift sfromt he
curren tshift range directl ytoD.
Selecting th eide al shift range
XPull th eleft-han dsteerin gwhee lpaddle
shifter (Ypage 114) and hol ditinposition.
The automatic transmissio nshift stot hegear
whic hallow soptimum acceleration and
deceleration .Todothis, th eautomatic trans -
missio nshift sdown on eormoreg ears.
The automatic transmissio ncanno tshift down
beyond secon dgear .Tos hift to first gear ,you
hav etop ull thelefts teerin gwhee lpaddle
shifter.
Manual gea rshifting
Temporar ysetting
XTo activate :shift th eselecto rlever to posi-
tion P.
XPull steerin gwhee lpaddle shifter :or;.
Temporary setting will be active fo racertai n
amount of time. Under certain condition sthe
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in th ecas
eofl atera lacceleration ,durin gano verrun
phas eorw hen drivin gonsteep terrain .
XTo deactivate :pull steerin gwhee lpaddle
shifter ;and hol ditinp lace.
or
XUse th elever to switch th etransmissio nposi-
tion .
or
XChange th edrive program.
Shifting gears
!In manual mode, th eautomatic transmis -
sio nd oesn otshift up automatically eve n
when th eenginel imitin gspeed fo rthe curren t
gear is reached. Whe nthe engin elimitin g
speed is reached, th efuelsupply is cut to
preven tthe engin efromo verrevving. Always
mak esuret hatthe engin espeed doe snot
reach th ered are aofthetachometer. There is
otherwise ariskofe ngined amage.
XTo shift up :pull steerin gwhee lpaddle
shifter ;.
The automatic transmissio nshift suptot he
next gear .
XTo shift down: pull steeringwhee lpaddle
shifter :.
The automatic transmissio nshift sdown to
th en extg ear .
Automatic down shiftin goccursw hen coast -
ing.
If th eenginee xcee ds th emaximum engin e
speed when shiftin gdown ,the automatic
transmissio nprotect sagainst engin edamage
by no tshiftin gdown .
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Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
XShift to recommended gear;according to
gearshift recommendation :when shown in
the multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Manual drive program
General information
In manual drive program M,you can change gear
yourself by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters. The transmission must be in position D.
The gear currently selected and engaged is
shown in the multifunction display.
Manual drive program Mdiffers from drive pro-
grams Cand Swith regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
Switching on the manuald rive program
XShift the transmission to position D.
XPress the program selector button repeatedly
until drive program Mappears in the multi-
function display.
Upshifting
!When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. Always make sure that the
engine speed does not reach the red area of
the tachometer. There is otherwise arisk of
engine damage.
XWhen gearshift recommendation :appears
on the multifunction display,p ull the right-
hand steering wheel paddle shifter
(
Ypage 114).
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
G5 00: the automatic transmission shifts up
automatically when the limiting speed of the
engine is reached.
G3 50dint ransfer case position HIGH
RANGE: the automatic transmission shifts up
automatically when the limiting speed of the
engine is reached.
G3 50dint ransfer case position LOW
RANGE: the automatic transmission does not
shift up automatically when the limiting speed of
the engine is reached.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the automatic trans-
mission does not shift up automatically when
the limiting speed of the engine is reached.
Protection against reaching the over-
revving range (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
!In manual mode, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. When the engine limiting
speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
prevent the engine from overrevving. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise arisk of engine damage.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi-
function display.
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XWhen gearshift recommendation:appears
on the multifunction display, pull the right-
hand steerin gwheel paddle shifter
(
Ypage 114).
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
Downshifting
XPull the left-hand steerin gwheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 114).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If you slow down or stop without shiftin gdown,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts
down.
Selecting the optimal gear for maxi-
mum acceleration
XPull the left-hand steerin gwheel paddle
shifter until the transmission selects the opti-
mum gear accordingtot he speed.
Switching off the manual drive program
XAll vehicles (except Mercedes ‑AMG vehi-
cles): press the program selector button
repeatedly until Eor Sis shown in the multi-
function display.
XMercedes‑AMG vehicles: press the program
selector button repeatedly until Cor Sis
shown in the multifunction display.
Problems with the automatic transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The transmission has
problems shiftinggear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at aqualified specialist workshop
immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into secondgear and reverse gear.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XTurn the SmartKey to positiongin the ignition lock.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked at aqualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You hear awarning tone.You have:
Rswitched off the engine
Ropened the driver's door
Rnot shifted the selector lever to position P
XShift the selector lever to positionP.
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Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fue lish ighly flammable. If yo uhandlef uel
incorrectly, there is ariskoff ire and explo-
sion.
Yo um usta void fire ,ope nf lames ,creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and ,ifa pplicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
GWARNING
Fue lisp oisonous and hazardoustoh ealth.
There is ariskofi njury.
Yo um ustm ake sure that fue ldoe sn ot come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keepf uelawa yfrom children.
If yo uoro thers come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fue lfrom skin immediately
using soapa nd water.
RIf fuelcomesi nto contact with your eyes,
immediately rins ethem thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medica lassistance with-
outd elay.
RIf fuelisswallowed, seekm edicalassis-
tance withoutd elay.Don ot induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change outofc lothing which
hasc ome into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildu pcan create sparks and
ignite fue lvapors. There is ariskoff ire and
explosion.
Alway stouch the vehicl ebodyb efore opening
the fue lfille rflaport ouching the fue lpum p
nozzle .Any existing electrostati cbuildup is
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicl eagain during the refu-
eling process .otherwise electrostati ccharge
could buil dupagain.
!Do not us ediese ltor efuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if yo uaccidentall yrefuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fue lwille nter the fue lsys tem.
Even small amounts of the wrong fue lcould
resul tind amagetot he fue lsystem and the
engine. Notify aquali fied specialist workshop
and have the fue ltank and fue llin es drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fue ltank could damag ethe
fue lsystem.
!Take care not to spill any fue lonpainted
surfaces. Yo ucould otherwise damag ethe
paintwork.
!Use afilter when adding fue lfrom afue lcan.
The fue llin es and/or the fue linjection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fue lcan.
If yo uoverfil lthe fue ltank, fue lcould spray out
when the fue lpum pnozzle is removed.
If yo uoverfil lthe fue ltank, pressure may build
up in the fue ltank. Thisc ould ca
use fue
ltospray
outw hent he fue lpum pnozzle is removed.
There is ariskofi njury. The fue ltank is ful lwhen
the fue lpum pnozzle firs tswitches off. End the
refueling process.
For further information on fue land fue lquali ty
(
Ypage 276).
Refueling
General information
Paya ttention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 118).
If yo uunlock/lock the vehicl efrom the outside,
the fue lfille rflapa lsou nlocks/locks.
The position of the fue lfille rcap is displayed in
the instrument cluster 8.The arrow next to
the filling pump indicates the sid eofthe vehicle.
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Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;Tire pressure table
=Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
?To insert the fuel filler cap
XSwitchthe engine off.
iWhen the engine is running and the fuel filler
flap is open, the yellow reserve fuel warning
lamp and the =(USA only) or ;(Can-
ada only) Check Engine warning lamp may
light up.
Further information about warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInser tthe fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ?.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before lockin gthe vehi-
cle. If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8
reservef uel warning lamp flashes. Ames-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 179).
Fuel filler flap emergency release
The emergency release is located in the cargo
compartment ,onthe right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear
panel trim.
The vehicle walls in the area around the emer-
genc yrelease have sharp edges. There is arisk
of injury. Avoid contact with the edges on the
inside of the vehicle body.
XOpen the rear door.
XPull off edge protection ;.
XRemove rear wall trim:.
XPull emergency release =in the direction of
the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap (Ypage 119).
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GWARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
There is arisk of fire or explosion.
XApply the parking brake.
XTurn the SmartKey to position g(Ypage 104) immediately and
remove it.
XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (Ypage 63).
XOpen the rear door.
XManually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Ypage 119).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 64).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
XManually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Ypage 119).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is arisk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
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 arisk 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.
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To ensure that the vehicle is safeguarded
against rolling away unintentionally:
Rthe parking brake must be applied.
Rthe transmission must be in positionPand the
SmartKey must be removed from the ignition
lock
Rthe transfer case must not be in the neutral
position
Rthe front wheels must be turned towards the
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients
Rthe empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with awheel chock or similar
object ,for example, on uphill or downhill gra-
dients
Ral aden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with awheel chock or similar object,
for example, on uphill or downhill gradients
Switching off the engine
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away.T here isarisk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, alwayss witch
to parking position P.Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
P.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
XApply the parking brake firmly.
XTurn the steerin gwheel until the steering
wheel lock engages.
If you switch the engine off with the transmis-
sion in position Ror D,t he automatic transmis-
sion shifts to Nautomatically.
If you then open the driver's door or the front-
passenger door or remove the SmartKey from
the ignition ,the automatic transmission shifts
to Pautomatically.
If you switch off the engine while the transmis-
sion is in position N,t he automatic transmission
remains in Neven if adoor is opened. The auto-
matic transmission only automatically shifts into neutral
Nwhen you switch off the engine
using the SmartKey.
Parking brake
GWARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi-
cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turnin gagain.
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 arisk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alwayst ake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If you brake the vehicle with the parking brake,
the brake lamps will not light up.
If you pull away with the parking brake applied,
aw arning ton esounds.
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