2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS warning

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
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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
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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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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
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R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 172
RACETIMER
Deleting all laps .............................1 72
Displaying and starting .................. 172
Displaying the intermediate time ... 172
Resetting the current lap ...............1 72
Starting a new lap .......................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 172
Radiator cover ................................... 231
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 165
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 213
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 03
Rear door
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 180
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 213
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 240
Coupling up a trailer function ........1 48
Display in the multimedia system .. 147
Function/notes .............................1 46
General notes ................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83 Reflective safety jacket
.................... 243
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 287
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 120
R

efueling process .......................... 120
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 227
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 92
Brake lamp ...................................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 89
Overview of bulb types .................... 90
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Tail lamp .......................................... 92
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 92
Turn signals (front) ........................... 91
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 177
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 242
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 164
Route guidance active ...................... 164
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S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 50
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................2 08
Inserting/removing ........................ 208
Removing ....................................... 208
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 74
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 212
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 41
center rear-compartment seat ......... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Correct usage .................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 41
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 39
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 76
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 78
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 74
Overview .......................................... 74
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 78
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 79 Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 239
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 236
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 167
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engi ne) ............................ 286
Eng

ine oil ....................................... 285
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Notes ............................................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 287
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting
Date ............................................... 168
Time ............................................... 169
Setting the air distribution ................. 99
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 85
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 171
Language ....................................... 168
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Shift ranges ....................................... 116
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 70
Important safety information ........... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 69
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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
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Transmissionsee Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 114
Transporting the vehicle .................. 253
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 132
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 241
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 163
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 163
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 180
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 91
Switching on/off .............................. 88
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 281
Installation ..................................... 281
Transmission output (maximum) .... 281
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 275
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 68
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 67
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 08
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 216
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 190
Equipment ....................................... 24 Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty .............................2
8
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63
Lowering ........................................ 278
Maintenance .................................... 25
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 25
Parking .......................................... 122
Parking for a long period ................ 124
Pulling away ................................... 106
Raising ........................................... 276
Securing from rolling away ............ 276
Tow-starting ................................... 254
Towing ........................................... 251
Transporting .................................. 253
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 63
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Vehicle data ....................................... 288
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 290
Fording depth ................................ 290
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 290
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 288
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 68
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 244
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ........................... 99
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 282
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 194
Brakes ........................................... 193
Check Engine ................................. 199
Coolant .......................................... 199
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