2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class towing

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introductio n........................................... 22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts............... 23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for rescue cards .................... 28
Data stored in the vehicle ......................2 8
Information on copyright ....................... 29
At ag lance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster .................................3 2
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................3 6
Doorc ontrolpan el ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Childre ninthe vehicl e........................... 49
Pets in the vehicl e................................. 57
Driving safety systems ........................... 57
Protection against theft .........................6 1
Opening and closing...........................63
SmartKey ............................................... 63
Doors ..................................................... 66
Rear door ............................................... 68
Side windows ......................................... 69
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....74
Correct driver's seat position ............... .74
Seats ..................................................... 74
Steering wheel ....................................... 79
Mirrors. .................................................. 81
Memory functions .................................. 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............85
Exterior lighting ..................................... 85
Interior lighting ...................................... 88
Replacing bulb s..................................... 88
Windshield wipers .................................. 92
Climate control .................................... 95
Overview of the climate control sys-
tem ........................................................ 95
Operating the climate control system .... 97
Air vents .............................................. 101
Drivin gand parking .......................... 103
Notesonb reaking-inanew vehicl e..... 103
Driving ................................................. 103
Adjustable damping ............................. 109
Automati ctransmissio n....................... 109
Refueling ............................................. 118
Parking ................................................ 120
Driving tip s.......................................... 122
Driving systems ................................... 131
Off-road driving systems ...................... 145
Towing atraile r.................................... 149
On-board computer and displays ....157
Important safety notes ........................ 157
Displays and operation ........................ 157
Menusa nd submenus ......................... 159
Displa ymessages ............................... 169
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 187
Multimedi asystem ........................... 198
Generaln otes ...................................... 198
Important safety notes ........................ 198
Function restrictions ............................ 198
Operating system ................................ 199
Stowag eand features ...................... 204
Loading guideline s............................... 204
Stowag eareas ..................................... 205
Feature s.............................................. 210
2Contents

Maintenance and care......................225
Engine compartment ........................... 225
Maintenance ........................................ 230
Care ..................................................... 231
Breakdown assistance .....................238
Where wil lIfind...? .............................. 238
Flat tire ................................................ 240
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 241
Jump-starting ....................................... 243
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 246
Fuses ...................................................2 48
Wheels and tires............................... 251
Important safety notes ........................ 251
Operation ............................................ 251
Winter operatio n.................................. 252
Tire pressure ....................................... 254
Loading the vehicle .............................. 260
All about wheels and tires ................... 263
Changing awheel ................................ 269
Wheela nd tire combinations ...............2 73
Technical data................................... 274
Information regarding technical data ... 274
Vehicle electronics .............................. 274
Identification plates .............................2 75
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 276
Vehicle data ......................................... 281
Vehicle data for off-roadd riving .......... 283
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 284
Contents3

Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manualshifting .............................. 115
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Programs elector button ................ 113
Pulling awa y................................... 105
Selector lever ................................ 110
Shift ranges ................................... 114
Steering wheelp addleshifters ...... 114
Trailer towing ................................. 113
Transmission position display ........ 110
Automatic transmission emer-
gencym ode....................................... 117
Axle load, permissible( trailertow-
ing) ...................................................... 284
B
BabySmart™
Air ba gdeactivation system ............. 53
Back button ....................................... 199
Backup lamp
Replacing bulb s............................... 91
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 152
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 243
Displa ymessage ............................ 178
Important safety notes .................. 241
Jump starting ................................. 243
Overview ........................................ 241
Blind SpotA ssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Displa ymessage ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 137
Blootooth
®
Connecting adifferent mobile
phone ............................................ 203 Bluetooth
®
Searching for
amobilephone ........ 202
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 198
Telephony ...................................... 201
Brake fluid
Displa ymessage ............................ 173
Notes. ............................................ 279
Brake fluid level ................................ 230
Brake forc edistribution
see EBD (electronicb rake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulb s............................... 91
Brake lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 176
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Displa ymessage ............................ 171
EBD .................................................. 61
High-performance brake system .... 125
HOLD function ............................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 123
Maintenance .................................. 124
Parking brake ................................ 121
Riding tip s...................................... 123
Warning lamp ................................. 189
Breakdown
see Fla ttire
see Towing away
Brightness control( instrument
clusterl ighting) ................................... 32
Brush guard ....................................... 221
Bulbs
Backu plam p.................................... 89
Brake lamp ...................................... 89
Rear fog lamp .................................. 89
Standing lamps (fro nt) ..................... 89
Sta

nding lamps (rear) ...................... 89
Tail lamp .......................................... 89
Turn signall amp(front) .................... 89
Turn signall amp(rear) ..................... 89
see Replacing bulbs
Index5

Hydroplaning ................................. 125
Icy roadsurfaces........................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 103
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
Off-roadd riving .............................. 127
Off-roadf ording ............................. 126
Pulling away on slippery surface s..1 25
Snow chains .................................. 253
Subjecting brakes to aloa d. .......... 124
The first 1500 km .......................... 103
Tire ruts ......................................... 129
Towing atraile r.............................. 151
Traveling uphill ............................... 130
Wet roads urface ........................... 124
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 166
Function/note s................................ 80
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 80
Switching on/off. .......................... 166
EBD (electronicb rake forcedistri-
bution)
Displa ymessage ............................ 172
Function/note s................................ 61
EC Os tart/stopf unction
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
Generali nformation ....................... 106
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automati cmeasures afte ranacci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergencyr elease
Driver's doo r.................................... 68
Vehicl e............................................. 68
EmergencyT ensioningDevices
Activation ......................................... 46 Emission
scontrol
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 194
Displa ymessage ............................ 176
ECO start/stop function ................ 106
Engine number ............................... 276
Irregula rrunning ............................ 108
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Starting problems .......................... 108
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 105
Switching off .................................. 121
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 248
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 228
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oill evel ..................... 227
Checking the oill evel using the
dipstick .......................................... 227
Checking the oill evel using the
on-board compute r........................ 227
Displa ymessage ............................ 178
Filling capacity ............................... 279
Generaln otes ................................ 278
Notesa boutoilgrade s................... 278
Notesono illevel/consumption .... 227
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
u

a l. ................................................. 198
ESP
®(ElectronicS tability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 168
Characteristics ................................. 59
Deactivating/activating ................... 59
Displa ymessage ............................ 171
Function/note s................................ 58
Generaln otes .................................. 58
Important safety information ........... 59
Trailer stabilization ........................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 191
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 59
Index9

Service menu ................................. 164
Settingsmenu ............................... 164
Standard display ............................ 160
Telephone menu ............................ 163
Tripm enu ...................................... 160
TV operation .................................. 163
Vehicl esubmenu ........................... 166
Video DVD operation ..................... 162
Operatin gsafety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operatin gsystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicl eequipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 157
Overhead controlp anel...................... 36
Override feature
Rear sid ewindow s........................... 56
P
Paint code number ............................ 275
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 233
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 110
Important safety notes .................. 120
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e................................. 83
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 143
Switching off the engine ................ 121
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear vie wcamera
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 121
Displa ymessage ............................ 172
Emergency braking ........................ 121
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Parking lamps
Switching on/off. ............................. 86
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 142 Driving system ............................... 140
Function/note
s............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Range of the sensors ..................... 140
Trailer towing ................................. 142
Warning display ............................. 141
PASSENGER AI RBAG OFF
Indicato rlam p.................................. 39
Problems (malfunctions ).................. 55
Permanent all-whee ldrive
Off-road system ............................. 139
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Plastict rim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 236
Powe rsuppl y(trailer) ....................... 156
Powe rwashers .................................. 232
Program selecto rbutton .................. 113
Protectio nagainst theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system). ........ 61
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Protectio nofthe environment
Generaln otes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automati ctransmission ................. 105
Generaln otes ................................ 105
Trailer ............................................ 105
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guid eApp ................. 1
Rescuec ard ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACETIME R(on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168
RACETIMER
Deleting al llap s............................. 169
Displaying and starting .................. 168
Displaying the intermediate time ... 168
Resetting the current la p............... 169
Starting anew la p.......................... 168
14Index

Summer tiresinwinter .................. 253
Temperature .................................. 263
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 269
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 269
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 269
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 268
Tire size (data )............................... 273
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 264
Tire tread. ...................................... 252
Tire tread( definition) ..................... 269
Totall oadlim it (definition) ............. 269
Tractio n......................................... 263
Tractio n(definition) ....................... 269
Tread wear ..................................... 263
TWR (permissibl etraile rdrawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(de finition) .................... 267
Wea rindicator (definition) ............. 269
Wheel and tire combination ........... 273
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 268
see Fla ttire
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 248
Important safety notes .................. 246
Towin gatrailer
Axle load ,permissibl e.................... 284
Cleaning the traile rtow hitch ......... 235
Coupling up atraile r...................... 154
Decoupling atraile r....................... 155
Driving tip s.................................... 151
Important safety notes .................. 149
Installing the ball coupling ............. 152
Lights display message .................. 176
Pulling away with atraile r.............. 105
Shift rang e..................................... 113
Trailer load s................................... 284
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284
Towin gaway
Important safety guideline s........... 246
In the event of malfunctions .......... 248
With both axle
s on the ground ....... 247 Towin
geye
Front .............................................. 247
Rear ............................................... 247
Trafficr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 198
Trailer
7-pi nconnecto r............................. 156
Power supply ................................. 156
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 284
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 155
Trailer tow hitch
Ballposition ................................... 284
Trailer towing
ESP
®................................................ 60
PARKTRONIC ................................. 142
Permissibl etraile rloads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 155
Transfer case
Generaln otes ................................ 145
Shift rang e..................................... 145
Shifting .......................................... 146
Shifting (general notes). ................. 146
Shifting (important safety notes). .. 146
Shifting to neutral .......................... 147
Switching off the off-road gear
rati o............................................... 146
Switching on the off-road gear
rati o............................................... 146
Transmission
see Automati ctransmission
Transmissio npositions .................... 112
Transporting the vehicle .................. 247
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 130
Trim piece s(clea ning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 236
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 160
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 160
Index19

Turn signalsDisplay message ............................ 176
Replacing bulb s(front) ..................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 87
TV
Operating (on-boar dcomputer) ..... 163
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencie s................................... 274
Installation ..................................... 274
Transmission output( maximum) .... 274
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 269
Type identificatio nplate
see Vehicl eide ntificatio nplate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
From insid ethe vehicl e(central
unlocking button) ............................. 67
US Bd evices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 03
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor. ....................................... 211
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 186
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individua lsettings .......................... 164
Limited Warranty .............................2 8
Loading .......................................... 260
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63
Lowering ........................................ 272
Maintenance .................................... 25
Operation outsidet he USA/
Canada ............................................ 25
Parking .......................................... 120
Parking for along period. ............... 122
Pulling awa y................................... 105
Raising ........................................... 270
Securing from rolling away ............ 270 Tow-starting ................................... 248
Towing ........................................... 246
Transporting .................................. 247
Unlocking (i
nanemergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey). ..................... 63
Vehicl edata. .................................. 281
Vehicl edata ....................................... 281
Vehicl edata (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 283
Fording depth ................................ 283
Maximu mgradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 283
Vehicl edimensions ........................... 281
Vehicl eemergencyl ocking ................ 68
Vehicl eidentificatio nnumber
see VIN
Vehicl eidentificatio nplate .............. 275
Vehicl etoolkit.................................. 239
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ........................... 98
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 162
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 275W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 190
Brakes ........................................... 189
Check Engine ................................. 194
Coolant .......................................... 194
Distance warning ........................... 196
DISTRONIC PLUS. .......................... 196
ESP
®.............................................. 191
ESP®OFF ....................................... 192
Fue ltank ........................................ 194
Generaln otes ................................ 187
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 193
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 39
Reserve fue l................................... 194
Restraint system ............................ 193
Seatb elt. ....................................... 188
Tire pressure monitor .................... 197
Warning triangle ................................ 238
20Index

GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on asuitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury ,possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
alway sresting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loosei n
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system coul dbethrown about, strik-
ing vehicleo ccupants. There is an increased
risk of injury ,possibly even fatal.
Always instal lchild restraint systems prop-
erly,e ven if they are not being used .Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You wil lfind further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-
lines"(
Ypag e204).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to aloadinana ccident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury ,possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to aloadina n
accident as soon as possible.H ave the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked ataqualified specialist workshop,
before you install achild restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint systems
are:
Rthe seat belts ystem
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
Rthe Top Tether anchorages
iIf it is absolutel ynecessary to install achild
restraint system on the front-passenge rseat,
alway sobserve the information on "Child
restraint systems on the front-passenger
seat" (
Ypag e54). There you wil lalsof ind
information on deactivating the front-
passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. FederalM otor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor-
responds to the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmatio ncan als obefound in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehiclei nte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) chil dseat secur-
ing system
GWARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whosew eight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg )who are secure dusing the safety belt
integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, achild might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is als osecured
with the vehicles eat belt. Also secure the
Children in the vehicle51
Safety
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