2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS Owner's Manual

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
8Index

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
Index9

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

Genuine parts...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 210
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 274
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 88
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................7 6
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 77
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 77
Luxury .............................................. 76
Resetting (front) ............................... 76
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (function) .............. 87
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 287
Fogging up ....................................... 88
Protective grille ................................ 91
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 88
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Hill start assist .................................. 107
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 143
Activation conditions ..................... 143
Deactivating ................................... 143
Function/notes ............................. 142
General notes ................................ 142
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Hood
Closing ........................................... 231
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................. 230
Opening ......................................... 230
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 127
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 62
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 92
Insect protection on the radiator .... 231
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 160
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 89
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 169
Overview .......................................... 89
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
J
Jack Pump lever ..................................... 276
Storage location ............................ 244
Using ............................................. 276
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 249
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 105
L
Language (on-board computer) ........ 168
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 172
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 52
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 180
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 169
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 87
Combination switch ......................... 88
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 88
Index11

General notes .................................. 86
Hazard warning lamps .....................88
High beam flasher ............................ 88
High-beam headlamps ..................... 88
Light switch .....................................8 6
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 86
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Rear fog lamp .................................. 87
Standing lamps ................................ 87
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 86
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 169
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 169
Turn signals ..................................... 88
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Load anchorage ................................. 213
Loading guidelines ............................ 209
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 67
Emergency locking ........................... 68
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 67
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 170
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 149
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 86
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 78
Luxury head restraints ....................... 76
M
M+S tires............................................ 259 Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 223
Display message ............................ 177
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 223
Downloading routes ....................... 226
Emergency call .............................. 220
General notes ................................ 219
Geo fencing ................................... 226
Info call button .............................. 222
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 225
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 225
Remote vehicle locking .................. 224
Roadside assistance button ........... 221
Search & Send ............................... 223
Self-test ......................................... 220
Speed alert .................................... 226
System .......................................... 220
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 226
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 224
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Inserting .......................................... 64
Locking vehicle ................................ 68
Removing ......................................... 64
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 68
Memory card (audio) ......................... 165
Memory function ................................. 84
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 216
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
12Index

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
Index13

Lighting submenu .......................... 169
Menu overview .............................. 162
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 164
Operation ....................................... 161
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Selecting the language .................. 168
Service menu .................................167
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 163
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Time ............................................... 169
Time/Date submenu ..................... 168
Trip menu ...................................... 163
TV operation .................................. 166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 170
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 160
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 57
P
Paint code number ............................ 282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 238
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 112
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 123
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 83
Rear view camera .......................... 146
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 123
Display message ............................ 176
Emergency braking ........................ 123
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
Driving system ............................... 143
Function/notes ............................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Range of the sensors ..................... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Warning display ............................. 145
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 39
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 56
Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 143
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 241
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 159
Power washers .................................. 237
Program selector button .................. 115
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 62
Immobilizer ...................................... 62
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 106
General notes ................................ 106
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Trailer ............................................ 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
14Index