Wash fluid MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2014 W463 Owner's Manual

Trailer towing
................................. 149
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 352B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................61
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 301
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes ..................299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Overview ........................................ 299
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................213
Display message ............................ 235
Notes/function .............................. 186
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .62
Display message ............................ 227
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 221
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 157
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brush guard
....................................... 274
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function .................110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Chrome parts ................................. 292
Display ........................................... 292
Gear or selector lever ....................292
Headlamps ..................................... 291
Interior ........................................... 292
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat covers .................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tail pipes ....................................... 292
Trim strips ..................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................261
Notes/how to use .........................261
Opening and closing ......................261
Overview ........................................ 261 Index
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Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messag e............................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 228
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............209 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Child restraint systems ....................54
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 259
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters ............................ 53
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .53
Fastening ......................................... 50
Fastening, front ............................... 50
Fastening in the rear, center ............51
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............56
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............90Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Adjusting the head restraint ............86
Cleaning the cover .........................293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Overview .......................................... 85
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Switching seat heating on/off .........89
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....90
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............90
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......291
Service interval display Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 287
Service menu (on-board computer) .214
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 348
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes ..................343
Notes ............................................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 347
Washer fluid .................................. .349
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............96
Factory (on-board computer) .........217
On-board computer .......................214
Setting the air distribution ...............131
SETUP (on-board computer) .............218
Shift ranges ....................................... 150
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 228
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) 112
Side windows Convenience opening feature ..........78
Important safety information ...........77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................... 7814
Index

SRS
................................................ 250
Tire pressure mo nitor.................... 254
Warning triangle ................................ 296
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 241
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........338
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) .........................335
Important safety notes ..................312
Interchanging/changing ................334
Mounting a new wheel ...................337
Mounting a wheel .......................... 335
Overview ........................................ 312
Removing a wheel ..........................337
Storing ........................................... 335
Technical data ............................... 338
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Wheel size/tire size .......................338
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ........................................ .43
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) .....290
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield heating ...........................133
Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................286
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes ............................................. 349
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Rear window wiper ........................115
Replacing the wiper blades ............115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter
Driving in winter ............................ .163
Winter operation ............................ 314
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 315Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 314
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Important safety notes ..................115
Replacing ....................................... 115 Index
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X
To switch on the parking lamps: the
SmartKey is not inserted in the ignition lock
or it is in position 0(Ypage 139).
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 114). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Combination switch
Turn signal 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0044or0085. High-beam headlamps
0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the high-
beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. Exterior lighting
103Lights andwindshield wipers Z

X
Install lens 0043.
X Replace and tighten screws 0044.Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off G
WARNING
The windshield will no longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield/rear
window can scratch the glass if wiping
takes place when the windshield/rear
window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield/rear window after the
vehicle has been washed in an automatic
car wash, this may be due to wax or other
residue. Clean the windshield/rear window
with washer fluid after an automatic car
wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
0047
003F Windshield wipers off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe
006B 00D4 To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop
and open a front door. This protects people
getting into and out of the vehicle from being
sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and:
R you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position Dor reverse gear R
or
R you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch.
In the 0062or0063 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the 0063 position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the 0062position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently. 114
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
0043
00C5 Switch
0048 008E To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 008E To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
i The rear window wiper comes on
automatically if you shift the selector lever
to Rwhile the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper. !
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blades 0043
Windshield wiper arm
0044 Wiper blade
0087 Locking spring
0085 Hinge piece
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm 0043away from the
windshield until it engages.
X Position wiper blade 0044horizontally.
X Press locking spring 0087.
X Slide wiper blade 0044with hinge piece 0085
from wiper arm 0043. Windshield wipers
115Lights and windshield wipers Z

Never activate the LOW off-road gear while
driving on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but
drive on for a short while. This allows the
airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads If driving in heavy rain for a prolonged period
of time without braking, there may be a
delayed reaction from the brakes when
braking for the first time. This may also occur
after the vehicle has been washed. You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions. This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and
brake pads. This can result in a significantly
longer braking distance.
R Brake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
R Carefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
R Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes !
If the brake warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster and you hear a warning
tone even though the parking brake has
been released, the brake fluid level may be
too low. Observe additional warning
messages in the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a 2-axle
dynamometer. If you are planning to have
the vehicle tested on such a dynamometer,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to obtain further information first.
Otherwise, you could damage the drive
train or the brake system. 160
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0065 The rear door is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the rear door is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the rear door. 0066 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 156).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors. 0052
Power Steering Power Steering
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 286). Display
messages
241On-board computer and displays Z

X
Turn cap 0043further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
0087 in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0044.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 0087in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in expansion tank 0044.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 348).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system/headlamp cleaning
system G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck. Example: washer fluid reservoir
X
To open: pull cap0043upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0043onto the filler neck
until it engages. Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y
page 349).
Brake fluid level !
If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake linings. Visit a
qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not
correct the error. Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is on a level surface.
If the brake fluid level is between MIN
mark
0043and MAX mark 0044on the brake fluid
reservoir, it is correct. Maintenance
Service interval display
Service messages Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The ASSYST service interval display informs
you of the next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you
also hear a warning tone.286
MaintenanceMaintenance and care

X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Care
General notes
G
WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner. Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. The exterior mirrors could
otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that the automatic
transmission is in position Nwhen washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The
vehicle could be damaged if the
transmission is in another position.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (airflow control is turned to
position 0/the0058and0056 buttons
are switched off).
R the windshield wiper switch is at position
0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start. 288
CareMaintenance and care