2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV roof

R
overth e last 4 mm of the closing path
R during resetting
This means that there ve rse function cann ot
pr eve nt someone from becoming trapped in
th ese situations. #
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area. #
Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
or #
Brief lypress the button in any direction
during automatic operation.
The closing process is stopped. Au
tomatic functions of the sliding sun roof The sliding sunroof is automatically closed when
th eve hicle has been switched off:
R if it starts torain (de tection bythera in sen‐
sor on the windscreen) R
intheeve nt of extreme outside temp eratures
R afte r six hours
R ifth ere is a malfunction in the po wer supp ly
The sliding sunroof then rises at there ar in order
to continue ventilating theve hicle interior.
If th e sliding sunroof is bloc ked during an auto‐
matic closing procedure, thero of is opened
slightly again. The automatic function forthe
sliding sunroof and the side windo wsisthen
deactivated. Problems with
the sliding sunroof Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
The sliding sunroof cann otbe closed
and you cannot see the cause. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fata l injury byclosing the sliding sunroof again
If yo u close the sliding sunroof again immediately af ter it has been bloc ked or reset, the sliding sunroof
closes with increased forc e.
Pa rts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in the process. #
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. Opening and closing
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
or #
Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process.
The closing process is stopped. If
th e sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: #
Immediately af ter auto matic reve rsing, pull and hold the3 button down again tothe point of resist‐
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof will be closed with increased forc e.
If th e sliding sunroof is obstructed again and reopens again slightly: #
Repeat the pr evious step.
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increased forc e.
Ve hicles without a panoramic slid‐
ing sunroof: the sliding sunroof does
not operate smoo thly. #
Push the3 button up tothe point of resis tance until the sliding sunroof is fully open. #
Press the3 button for ano ther second. #
Close the sliding sunroof. 84
Opening and closing

To
w- aw ay protection is automatically primed
af te r about 60 seconds:
R afte r locking theve hicle with thekey
To w- aw ay protection is only primed when thefo l‐
lowing components are closed:
R the doors
R there ar-end door
To w- aw ay protection is automatically deactiva‐
te d:
R afte r pressing the% button on thekey
R afte r pressing thest art/ stop button with the
ke y in thestow age compartment
(/ page 142) Priming/deactivating
tow- aw ay protection Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Vehicle 5
î Vehicle settings
5 Tow-away protection #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function. To
w- aw ay protection is primed again in thefo l‐
lowing cases:
R The vehicle is unloc ked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is loc ked again. Fu
nction of interior pr otection When interior pr
otection is primed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if mo vement is de tec‐
te d in theve hicle interior.
Interior pr otection is primed automatically af ter
appr oximately ten seconds:
R afte r locking theve hicle with thekey
Interior pr otection is only primed when thefo l‐
lowing components are closed:
R doors
R there ar-end door
In te rior pr otection is automatically deactivated:
R afte r pressing the% button on thekey R
afte r pressing thest art/ stop button with the
ke y in thestow age compartment
(/ page 142)
The following situations can lead toafa lse
alarm:
R moving objects such as masc ots in theve hi‐
cle interior
R when the side window is open
R when the sliding sunroof is open Priming/deactivating interior pr
otection Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Vehicle 5
î Vehicle settings
5 Interior motion sensor #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Interior pr otection is primed again in thefo llow‐
ing cases:
R The vehicle is unloc ked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is loc ked again. 86
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Objects or items of luggage could be
thrown
around and thereby hit vehicle occupants
when braking or abruptly changing direc‐
tions. #
Onlyhang light objects on the bag
hooks. #
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 98).
The bag hooks can bear a maximum load of
3 kg . Do not use them tosecure a load. 1
Bag hook At
taching a roof rack &
WARNING Risk of inju ryifth e maximum
ro of load is exceeded
When you load thero of, the cent reof gr avity
of theve hicle rises and the usual driving ch
aracteristics as well as thesteering and
braking characteristics change. During cor‐
nering, theve hicle tilts more strongly and
may react more sluggishly tosteering mo ve‐
ments.
If yo uexc eed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as thesteer‐
ing and braking characteristics, will be
great lyimpaired. #
Alw ays comply with the maximum roof
load and adjust your driving style. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryif unsuitable
climbing aids are used
If yo u use vehicle body openings or add-on
parts as steps, thefo llowing can occur:
R You may slip and/or fall.
R You may damage theve hicle and then
fa ll. #
Alw ays use ‑non-slip, stable climbing
aids, e.g. a suitable ladder. 108
Seats and stowing

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NO
TEStepping on the wheel ar chflares
and bumpers may damage them If
yo u use the wheel ar chflares and bumpers
as a step, they may be dama ged or de tach
from theve hicle. #
Only use the two mar kedsteps on the
re ar bumper as a climbing aid. *
NO
TEVehicle damage due tonon-
appr ovedro of racks The
vehicle could be damaged byroof racks
which ha venot been tested and appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Only use roof rack s appr ovedfor
Mercedes-Benz. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensure that when thero of rack isfitted,
th e sliding sunroof can be fully raised. #
Position the load on thero of rack in
such a wayth at theve hicle will not sus‐
ta in damage even when it is in motion. *
NO
TEMaximum pe rmitted roof load The
weight of thero of luggage, including the
ro of rack , must not exceed the maximum
permitted roof load.
The maximum roof load is 150kg ifth ere are
at least thre e pairs of support feet.
This applies if the load is distributed evenly
across the entire roof sur face. The maximum
load for each pair of roof rack support feet is
50 kg. When
theve hicle is at a standstill and when at
least thre e pairs of support feet are used, the
maximum permitted roof load of 150kg may be
exc eeded bya maximum of 150kg , e.g. when a
ro of tent is used. Alw ays comply with thero of
ra ck manufacturer's ins tallation instructions. *
NO
TEDama getothe co vers The co
vers may be dama ged and scratched
when being opened. #
Use the disassembly tool pr ovided in
th eve hicle tool bag. #
Do not use me tallic or hard objects. Seats and
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#
Remo vethero of rack before ins talling
th e co vers. Bear in mind
thefo llowing related topic:
R Vehicle tool kit overview(/ page418)
An inco rrectly attached roof rack or an incor rect
ro of load can become de tach ed from theve hicle.
It is essential tocomply wi th thero of rack manu‐
fa cturer's ins tallation instructions. #
Carefully remo vethe co vers 1 inthe direc‐
tion of the ar row with the disassembly tool. #
Attach thero of rack atthe securing points
2. #
Comply with thero of rack manufacturer's
ins tallation instructions. #
Secure the load on thero of rack. Cup holders
Fi
tting the cup holder in or removing it from
the centre console &
WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or inju ry
when using the cup holder while the
ve hicle is in motion
The cup holder cannot hold a container
secure while theve hicle is in motion.
If yo u use a cup holder while theve hicle is in
motion, the conta iner may be flung around
and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle
occupants may come into contact with the
liquid and if it is hot, they could be scalded.
Yo u could be distracted from traf fic condi‐
tions and you may lose cont rol of theve hicle. #
Only use the cup holder when theve hi‐
cle is stationar y. #
Only use the cup holder for containers
of theright size. #
Alw ays close the conta iner, particularly
if th e liquid is hot. #
Toremo ve: slide the catch 2forw ards and
pull out the cup holder 1. #
Tofit: inse rtthe cup holder 1and slide
back the catch 2.
% The cup holder rubber mat can be remo ved
fo r cleaning, e.g. using clean, luk ewarm
wate r.
% Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
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Seats and stowing

&
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due tochildren and animals left unat ten‐
ded in theve hicle
If yo u lea vechildren and animals unat tended
in theve hicle, they may be able toset the
ve hicle in motion, forex ample by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position j.
R starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment and become trapped. #
Never lea vechildren and animals unat‐
te nded in theve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. *
NO
TEDama getotheve hicle due toit
ro lling away #
Alw ays secure theve hicle against roll‐
ing away. #
Bring theve hicle toast andstill byapplying
th e brake pedal. #
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front
wheels so that theve hicle rolls towa rdsthe
ke rb if it starts moving. #
App lythe electric parking brake. #
Enga getransmission position jin a station‐
ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied
(/ page 154). #
Switch off the engine and the ignition by
pressing the1 button. #
Release the service brake slowl y. #
Get out of theve hicle and lock it.
% When you park theve hicle with the transfer
case in position LOW RANGE, the electric
parking brake (/ page174) is automatically
applied when en gaging transmission position
j.
% When you park theve hicle, you can still
opera tethe side windo wsand the sliding
sunroof for appro ximately five minutes if the
driver's door is closed. Driving and parking
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Turn cap 1anti-clockwise and remo veit. #
Top up thewa sher fluid. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go. Ke
eping the air-water duct free #
Keep the area between the bonn etand the
windscreen free of deposits, e.g. ice, sn ow
and lea ves. Cleaning and care
Information on
washing theve hicle in a car
wa sh &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
re duced braking po wer af terwa shing the
ve hicle
Braking ef ficiency is reduced af terwa shing
th eve hicle. #
Afterth eve hicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
th e traf fic conditions until braking
po we r has been fully restored. *
NO
TEDama gedue tounsuitable car
wa sh #
Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
th eve hicle dimensions. #
Ensure there is suf ficient ground clear‐
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash. #
Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is suf ficient. To
avo id damage to yourvehicle when using a
car wash, ensure thefo llowing beforehand:
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
R the 360° Camera or there ve rsing camera is
switched off.
R the side windo wsand sliding sun roof are
comple tely closed.
R the blo werfo rth eve ntilation/heating is
switched off. Maintenance and care
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