2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS engine oil

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System).... 59
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 218
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp ................................ .194
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 208
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 61
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Adjustable damping .......................... 111
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 47
Display message ............................ 179
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 9
Pelvis air bag ................................... 46
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Rear ............................................... 103
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the center air vents ........... 103
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 62 Switching off (ATA) .......................... 62
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 62
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti
-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 149
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 171
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 132
Ashtray ............................................... 216
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 235
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 62
Function ...........................................6 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 62
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 236
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 109
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 108
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 87
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 190
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 113
Drive program ................................ 116
Driving tips .................................... 114
Emergency running mode .............. 119
Engaging drive position .................. 113
Engaging neutral ............................ 113
Engaging reverse gear ................... 112
Engaging the park position ............ 112
Important safety notes .................. 111
Kickdown ....................................... 114
Manual shifting .............................. 117
4Index

Fuel ................................................ 124
General .......................................... 124
Gravel roads .................................. 131
Hydroplaning .................................127
Icy road surfaces ........................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 104
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 126
Off-road driving .............................. 129
Off-road fording .............................1 28
Pulling away on slippery surfaces .. 127
Snow chains .................................. 259
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 104
Tire ruts ......................................... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Traveling uphill ............................... 132
Wet road surface ........................... 126
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 165
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 170
Function/notes ................................ 81
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 81
Switching on/off ........................... 170
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 176
Function/notes ................................ 61
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 108
General information ....................... 107
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50 Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................6 8
Vehicle .............................................6 8
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .199
Display message ............................ 180
ECO start/stop function ................ 107
Engine number ............................... 283
Irregular running ............................ 110
Jump-starting ................................. 249
Starting problems .......................... 110
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 106
Switching off .................................. 123
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 254
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 33
Additives ........................................ 286
Checking the oil level ..................... 232
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 232
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 232
Display message ............................ 182
Filling capacity ....... ........................ 286
G

eneral notes ................................ 285
Notes about oil grades ................... 285
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 232
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 171
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 59
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 171
Characteristics ................................. 60
Deactivating/activating ................... 60
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 59
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Mobile phoneConnecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................2 06
Frequencies ................................... 281
Installation ..................................... 281
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 281
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................6 4
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 278
Mounting a new wheel ................... 278
Preparing the vehicle .....................2 76
Raising the vehicle ......................... 276
Removing a wheel .......................... 278
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 276
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 62
Permanent display ......................... 168
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 161Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 04
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
N
NavigationEntering a destination .................... 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting triggered .......................... 49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 48
Operation ......................................... 48 Resetting when triggered ................. 49
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 104
O
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 53
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38
Seat belt .......................................... 39
Odometer ........................................... 163
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 151
Off-road ABS .................................... 59
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 131
Checklist before driving off-road .... 130
Driving on sand .............................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 129
Traveling uphill ............................... 132
Off-road fording ................................. 128
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............. 143
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 171
Assistance menu ........................... 167
Audio menu ................................... 165
Convenience submenu .................. 170
Display messages .......................... 173
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139
Factory settings submenu ............. 171
Important safety notes .................. 160
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 168
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Tail lampReplacing bulbs ............................... 92
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 283
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 291
Information .................................... 281
Trailer loads ................................... 291
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 166
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 207
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 206
Display message ............................ 191
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Number from the phone book ........ 167
Redialing ........................................ 167
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 161
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 171
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 171
Outside temperature ...................... 160
Setting (climate control) .................. 99
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 172
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 263
Checking manually ........................ 263
Display message ............................ 187
Maximum ....................................... 262
Notes ............................................. 261
Recommended ............................... 260
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 263 General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 263
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 266
Restarting ...................................... 265
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning message .......................... 265
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 275
Average weight of the vehicle
occu pants (
definition) .................... 273
Bar (definition) ............................... 273
Changing a wheel .......................... 275
Characteristics .............................. 273
Checking ........................................ 257
Curb weight (definition) ................. 274
Definition of terms ......................... 273
Direction of rotation ...................... 276
Display message ............................ 187
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 275
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 273
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 272
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 274
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 274
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 274
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 257
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 274
Information on driving .................... 257
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 274
Labeling (overview) ........................ 270
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 275
Load index ..................................... 272
Load index (definition) ................... 274
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 274
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 274
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 274
18Index

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key. A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
SmartKey functions
:&
Locks the vehicle
;%Unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe rear door
Rthe fuel filler flap
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rprotection against theft is reactivated.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and
three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
Ypage 170).
You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-
firmation if all components were able to be
locked.
When the surround lighting is activated via the
on-board computer, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey (
Ypage 169).
SmartKey63
Opening and closing
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Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
The sensor system of some driving and driving
safety systems adjusts automatically while a
certain distance is being driven after the vehiclehas been delivered or after repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reached until the end of this
teach-in procedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its per-
formance in the future.
RYou should therefore drive at varying vehicle
and engine speeds for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
RAvoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throttle,
during this period.
RWhen shifting gears manually, shift up in good
time, before the tachometer needle reaches
Ô of the way to the red area of the tachom-
eter display.
RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to brake
the vehicle.
RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
Additional breaking-in notes for Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:
RDo not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h)
for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
ROnly briefly allow the engine to reach a max-
imum engine speed of 4,500 rpm.
RAvoid driving off-road before the first differ-
ential oil change at 2,000 miles (3,000 km).
RIdeally, for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),
drive in program C.
After 1,000 mile s(1,500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and bring the vehicle
to full speed.
You shoul
d also observe these notes on break-
ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on
your vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed.
Axle differential transmission
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Change the oil after a breaking-in period of
2,000 miles (3,000 km) to improve protection of
the axle differential transmission.
This oil change prolongs the service life of the
axle differential transmission. Have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist work- shop.
Axle differential transmission and
portal transmission (G 500 4x42)
Change the oil after a breaking-in period of
2,000 miles (3,000 km) to improve protection of
the axle differential transmission and portal
transmission.
This oil change prolongs the service life of the
axle differential and portal transmission. Have
the oil change carried out at a qualified special-ist workshop.
Driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another.
GWARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
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There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the
engine's full performance until it has reached
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Avoid high engine speeds when the engine
is cold. The engine's service life could other-
wise be significantly shortened. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Key positions
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving, see
(
Ypage 193).
If the SmartKey is in position gin the ignition
lock for a longer period, it can no longer be
turned in the ignition lock. The steering is then
locked. To unlock, remove the SmartKey and
reinsert it into the ignition lock.
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
charged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if nec-
essary (Ypage 248).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 249).
You can only remove the SmartKey if:
Rthe SmartKey is in position gin the ignition
lock
Rthe automatic transmission selector lever is
in j
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Driving and parking
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XWhen gearshift recommendation:appears
on the multifunction display, pull the right-
hand steering wheel paddle shifter
(
Ypage 116).
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
Downshifting
XPull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 116).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission automatically shifts
down.
Selecting the optimal gear for maxi-
mum acceleration
XPull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter until the transmission selects the opti-
mum gear according to the 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 shifting gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified 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 intosecondgear and reverse gear.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position j.
XTurn the SmartKey to positiongin the ignition lock.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to position hork.
If h is selected, the transmission shifts to secondgear; ifkis
selected, the transmission shifts to reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You hear a warning tone.You have:
Rswitched off the engine
Ropened the driver's door
Rnot shifted the selector lever to position j
XShift the selector lever to positionj.
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Driving and parking
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