2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS warning

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For your own safety and a
longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
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vehicle:
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RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent supplements
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times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on your vehicle's equipment
and multimedia system. It contains infor-
mative animations, individual language
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
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mentioned digital media, you also have the
option to obtain a comprehensive printed
version of the Supplement for your multi-
media system from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Digital form via the Internet
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regarding your vehicle and multimedia sys-
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interesting background information and a
wide array of search options.
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Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction .......................................... .22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .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 a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster .................................3 2
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................3 6
Door control panel ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Panic alarm ............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Children in the vehicle ........................... 50
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 57
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft .........................6 2
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 .................................. 84
Lights and windshield wipers
............86
Exterior lighting ..................................... 86
Interior lighting ...................................... 89
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 89
Windshield wipers .................................. 93
Climate control .................................... 96
Overview of the climate control sys-
tem ........................................................ 96
Operating the climate control system .... 98
Air vents .............................................. 102
Driving and parking ..........................104
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 104
Driving ................................................. 104
Adjustable damping ............................. 111
Automatic transmission ....................... 111
Refueling ............................................. 120
Parking ................................................ 122
Driving tips .......................................... 124
Driving systems ................................... 133
Off-road driving systems ...................... 149
Towing a trailer .................................... 153
On-board computer and displays ....160
Important safety notes ........................ 160
Displays and operation ........................ 160
Menus and submenus ......................... 162
Display messages ............................... 173
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 191
Multimedia system ...........................203
General notes ...................................... 203
Important safety notes ........................ 203
Function restrictions ............................ 203
Operating system ................................ 204
Stowage and features ......................209
Loading guidelines ............................... 209
Stowage areas ..................................... 210
Features .............................................. 215
2Contents

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

Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Overview ........................................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Program selector button ................ 115
Pulling away ................................... 106
Selector lever ................................ 112
Shift ranges ................................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 116
Trailer towing ................................. 115
Transmission position display ........ 112
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 119
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 291
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 53
Back button ....................................... 204
Backup lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 156
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 248
Display message ............................ 182
Important safety notes .................. 246
Jump starting ................................. 249
Overview ........................................ 246
Belt warning ......................................... 43
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 167
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 167
Display message ............................ 185
Notes/function .............................. 140
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 207
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Telephony ...................................... 206 Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 177
Notes ............................................. 286
Brake fluid level ................................ 235
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 58
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 286
Display message ............................ 175
EBD .................................................. 61
High-performance brake system .... 127
Hill start assist ............................... 107
HOLD function ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 125
Maintenance .................................. 126
Parking brake ................................ 123
Riding tips ...................................... 125
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Brush guard ....................................... 226
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 90
Brake lamp ...................................... 90
Rear fog lamp .................................. 90
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 90
T

ail lamp .......................................... 90
Turn signal lamp (front) .................... 90
Turn signal lamp (rear) ..................... 90
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Index5

Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................101
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" .............................9 8
Refrigerant .................................... .287
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 288
Setting the air distribution ...............9 9
Setting the air vents ...................... 102
Setting the airflow ........................... 99
Setting the temperature .................. 99
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 102
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 102
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 101
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 100
Windshield defroster ...................... 101
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 169
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Combination switch ............................ 88
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 163
Controller ........................................... 204
Controlling speed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience closing feature .............. 70
Convenience opening feature ............ 70
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 234
Display message ............................ 180
Filling capacity ............................... 287
Notes ............................................. 286
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 171
Temperature gauge ........................ 161
Warning lamp ................................. 199 Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 133
Deactivating ................................... 134
Driving system ............................... 133
Functio
n/notes ............................. 133
General notes ................................ 133
Important safety notes .................. 133
Resuming the stored speed ........... 134
Setting a speed .............................. 134
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 133
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 215
Important safety notes .................. 215
Rear compartment ......................... 215
D
Datasee Technical data
Date (on-board computer) ................ 168
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 86
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Interior lighting .............................. 169
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 153
Engaging ........................................ 151
Front axle ...................................... 152
General notes ................................ 151
Rear axle ........................................ 152
Terrain ........................................... 151
Transfer case ................................. 152
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 163
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 174
Index7

Driving systems ............................. 183
Engine ............................................ 180
General notes ................................ 173
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 173
Lights ............................................. 180
Safety systems .............................. 175
Service interval display .................. 235
SmartKey ....................................... 191
Tires ............................................... 187
Vehicle ........................................... 190
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 136
Activation conditions ..................... 136
Cruise control lever ....................... 136
Deactivating ................................... 139
Display message ............................ 185
Displays in the instrument cluster. .139
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 139
Driving tips .................................... 140
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 137
Function/notes ............................. 134
Important safety notes .................. 135
Setting a speed .............................. 138
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 138
Stopping ........................................ 137
Warning lamp ................................. 201
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 67
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 63
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 190
Emergency locking ........................... 68
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 66
Opening (from inside) ...................... 67
Overview .......................................... 66
Drinking and driving ......................... 125
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 116 Display ........................................... 112
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 171
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving downhill ................................ 132
Drivin g i
n mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 132
Driving downhill ............................. 132
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 132
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
Driving downhill ............................. 132
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 128
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 58
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 61
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 61
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 59
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 140
Cruise control ................................ 133
Display message ............................ 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
HOLD function ............................... 142
PARKTRONIC ................................. 143
Rear view camera .......................... 146
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 114
Brakes ........................................... 125
Break-in period .............................. 104
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 140
Downhill gradient ........................... 125
Drinking and driving ....................... 125
Driving in winter ............................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ................ 128
Driving on sand .............................. 131
Driving on wet roads ...................... 127
Driving over obstacles ................... 131
Exhaust check ............................... 125
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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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General notes .................................. 59
Important safety information ...........59
Trailer stabilization ........................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 125
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 240
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 239
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Dipping (automatic) .........................8 3
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 170
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 83
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 82
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 83
Setting ............................................. 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Storing the parking position ............. 83
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 205
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 244
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 275
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 246
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 212
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 281
Two-way radio ................................ 281
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 285
Consumption statistics .................. 163
Displaying the range ...................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 124
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 284 Important safety notes .................. 284
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 284
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Refueling ........................................ 120
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 284
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 121
Emergency release ........................ 121
Opening ......................................... 120
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 284
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 255
Fuse box
cargo compartment ....................... 256
Dashboard ..................................... 255
Front-passenger footwell ............... 255
Transmission tunnel ....................... 255
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 255
Before changing ............................. 254
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 255
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 255
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 256
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 255
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 255
Important safety notes .................. 254
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 229
General notes ................................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 227
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 29
Problems when programming ........2 29
Programming the remote control ... 227
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 228
Gasoline ............................................. 284
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 71
10Index