2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class steering

Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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ABS, ESP DefectiveVisit Workshop
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) are temporarily not available.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete.
RThe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefullyd riveasuitable distance, making slight steering move-
mentsatas peed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message remains on show:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop.
!÷
Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sManual
ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages171
On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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ESPDefectiveVisitWorkshop
ESP®is malfunctioning .
Other drivin gsystems and drivin gsafet ysystems may also malfunc -
tion .
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
The self-diagnosis function might no tbecomplete, for example.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above.
The braking distanc einanemergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz ethe vehicle.
There is an increased ris kofskiddin gand an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at aspeed abov e12mph(20 km/ h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message remains on show:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualifieds pecialist workshop.
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ABS,ESP,EBDDefec‐tive Visit Workshop
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS and ESP®are malfunc-
tioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunc-
tion.
In addition, the ÷,Jand! warning lampsl ightupinthe
instrument cluster and awarning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally,b ut withoutthe
functions listed above.T he front and rear wheelsc ould therefore lock
if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severelya ffected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unabl etostabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualifieds pecialist workshop immediately.
F(USA
only)
J(Canada
only)
Please
ReleasePark‐ing Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. Awarning tone also
sounds.
XRelease the parking brake.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
WarningTireM al‐functionThe tire pressur einoneor mor etires has dropped suddenly. The whee l
position is shown in th emultifunction display.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
Drivin gwithaf lat tire poses ariskoft hefollowin ghazards :
Raflat tire affects th eabilit ytos teer or brak ethe vehicl e
Ryou could lose control of th evehicl e
Rcontinued drivin gwithaf lat tire will caus eexces sive heat build-up
and possibl yafire
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop thevehicl ewithout making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers .Pay attention to th etraffic condition sasyou do so.
XSecur ethe vehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 120).
XIf there is aflat tire, inspec tthe tires (Ypage 240).
PleaseCorrec tTirePressureThe tire pressur eistoolow in at least on eofthetires ,ort hetire
pressur edifference between th ewheels is to ogreat.
XChec kthe tire pressures at th enexto pportunity (Ypage 257).
XIf necessary, correc tthe tire pressure.
XRestart th etirep ressur emonitor (Ypage 259).
TirePress .Sen‐sor(s) Missin gThere is no signal from th etirep ressur esensor of on eorseveral
wheels. The pressur eoftheaffecte dtired oes no tappear in th emul-
tifunction display.
XHav ethe fault ytirep ressur esensor replace dataqualified special -
ist workshop .
TirePress.Monito rCurrently Unavaila‐ble
Becausethere is interferenc efromas tron gs ource of radi owaves, no
signals from th etirep ressur esensor sare detected. The tire pressur e
monitor is temporarily malfunctioning .
XDrive on.
The tire pressur emonitor restarts automatically as soo nasthe
problem has been resolved.
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On-boardc omputer andd isplays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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TirePressure Warn‐ing,TireM alfunc‐tion
The tire pressur einoneor mor etires has dropped suddenly. The whee l
position is shown on th emultifunction display.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
Drivin gwithaf lat tire poses ariskoft hefollowin ghazards :
Raflat tire affects th eabilit ytos teer or brak ethe vehicl e
Ryou could lose control of th evehicl e
Rcontinued drivin gwithaf lat tire will caus eexces sive heat build-up
and possibl yafire
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop thevehicl ewithout making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers .Pay attention to th etraffic condition sasyou do so.
XSecur ethe vehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 120).
XIf there is aflat tire, inspec tthe tires (Ypage 240).
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Check Tir ePressure
The tire pressur einoneor mor etires has dropped significantly. The
whee lposition is shown on th emultifunction display.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
Tir ep ressures that are to olow pos ethe followin ghazards :
Rthey may burst, especially as th eload and vehicl espeed increase.
Rthey may wear excessivel yand/o runevenly, whic hmay greatl y
impair tire traction .
Rthed rivin gcharacteristics ,aswell as steering and braking ,may be
greatl yimpaire d
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop thevehicl ewithout making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers .Pay attention to th etraffic condition sasyou do so.
XSecur ethe vehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 120).
XIf there is aflat tire, inspec tthe tires (Ypage 240).
XChec kthe tire pressur e(Ypage 257).
XIf necessary, correc tthe tire pressure.
h
PleaseCorrec tTirePressure
The tire pressur eistoolow in at least on eofthetires ,ort hetire
pressur edifference between th ewheels is to ogreat.
XChec kthe tire pressures at th enexto pportunity (Ypage 257).
XIf necessary, correc tthe tire pressure.
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On-boardc omputer andd isplays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Power Steering Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The powersteering is malfunctioning .
Aw arning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
You will need to use mor eforce to steer .
There is ariskofana ccident.
XCheckwhether you are able to apply th eextra force required.
XIf you ar eabletos teer safely: carefully drive on to aqualified
specialist workshop .
XIf you areunable to steer safely: do notdrive on .Contac tthe
neares tqualified specialist workshop .
Phone No ServiceYour vehicleisoutside th enetwork provider' stransmitter/receiver
range.
XWait until th emobile phone operational readiness symbol appear s
in th emultifunction display.
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Check Washer Fluid
The washer flui dlevel in th ewasher flui dreservoir has dropped belo w
th em inimum .
XAddw asher flui d(Ypage 229).
SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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KeyDoesNotBelongto Vehicl e
You haveput th ewrong SmartKey in th eignition lock.
XUse th ecorrect SmartKey.
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TakeYourK ey fro mIgnition
The SmartKey is in th eignition lock.
XRemove th eSmartKey.
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Obtain aNew Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Warning and indicat orlamps in the
instrume nt cluster
Generaln otes
Some systems carry out aself-diagnosis when
th ei gnition is switched on .Therefore ,som e indicator and warning lamp
smay ligh tupor
flas htem porarily. This behavio risnon-criti cal.
These indicator and warning lamp sonlyi ndicat e
am alfunction if they ligh tuporflasha fter start -
ing th eengineorw hilstdriving.
Warning andi ndicator lampsint he instrument cluster187
On-board computera nd displays
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning.
If there is an additionalw arning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may als omalfunction.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels coul dtherefore lock if you brake hard ,for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshopi mmediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is als oapossibility that other systems ,such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, wil lnot be available.
!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving and driving safety systems may als obeunavailable.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosi sisnot yet complete.
RThe on-board voltag emay be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels coul dtherefore lock if you brake hard ,for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is arisk of an accident.
XCarefully drive on asuitable stretch of road ,making gentle steering movements
at speeds of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additiona ldisplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshop.
190Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
÷åNThe yellow ESP®and ESP®OFF warning lamp sare lit while the engine is running.
ESP®is temporarily unavailable.
Other driving and driving safety systems may als obeunavailable.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefully drive on asuitable stretch of road ,making gentle steering movements
at speeds of above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
åNThe yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The differential lock is engaged. ABS, ESP®,4 ETS and BAS have been deactivated.
XDisengage the differential lock.
ESP®,4 ETS and BAS are subsequently reactivated.
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
FJNF (USA only), J(Canada only): the red parking brake indicator lamp is lit
while the vehicleisinm otion.
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
XRelease the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
6N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bagsorE mergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggeredu ninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additionald isplay messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContactaqualified specialist workshopa nd have the restraint system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (
Ypage3 8).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster193
On-board computer and displays
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Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flun garounda nd thereb yhit vehicle
occupants. Thereisar isk of injury, particu-
larly in th eeventofs udden braking or asud-
den change in direction.
Always store object ssothatthe yc annot be
flun garound. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slippingort ipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
If you distributet heload unevenl yinthevehi-
cle, th ehandlingasw ell as thesteerin gand
braking characteristic sare severely affected.
Thereisar isk of an accident.
Distributet heload evenly in th evehicle.
Secure th eload to prevent it fro mslipping.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become veryh ot.Ifyou com eintoc ontact
with these partsoft hevehicle ,you could burn
yourself. Thereisar isk of injury.
Always be particularly careful aroundt he
exhaust tail pipe and th etail pipe trim. Allow
these component stocooldown before touch-
ing them.
GWARNING
Combustio nengine semit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If th erear
door is open when th eengine is running, par-
ticularly if th evehicle is moving ,exhaust
fume scould enter th epassenge rcompart-
ment. Thereisar isk of poisoning.
Turn off th eengine before opening th erear
door.N ever driv ewith th erear door open.
Driving, braking and steeringc haracteristics
change depending on:
Rtype of load
Rweight
Rth ec enter of gravity of th eload
You should therefore load your vehicle as shown
in th eillustrations.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is th evehicle
weight includingf uel, vehicle tool kit ,spare
wheel, accessories installed, vehicle occupants
and luggage/load.
Do not exceed th eload limit or permitted gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle.
The load limit and GVWR are give nonthevehicle
identification platef oundont hedriver' sdoor B-
pillar.
Furthermore, th eload must be distributed in
such away that th eweight on each axle never
exceeds th egross axle weight rating (GAWR) for
th ef ront and rear axles .The relevant GVWR and
GAWR informatio ncan be foun donthevehicle
identification plateont hedriver' sside B-pillar.
Further informatio ncan be foun dinthe"Loading
th ev ehicle "sectio n(
Ypage 260).
Observe th efollowing notes when transporting
al oad:
RPosition heavy loads as far forward as possi-
ble and as low down in th ecargo compart-
mentasp ossible.
RTransportl oads when possible in th ecargo
compartment. You should onl yuse th ecargo
compartmente nlargement if th eload does
not fit in th ecargo compartment.
204Loading guidelines
Stowage and features