MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2016 W463 Owners Manual

Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button:.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig-
gered, or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-
cally if an air bag or the Emergency Tensioning
Devices are triggered and the SmartKey is in
position 1in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Headlamps and indicator lamps fog-
ged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if there
is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes, depending
on the length of the journey and the weather
conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting on
=tSwitches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on
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Rear-compartmentoverhead control panel
:
p Switches the right-hand read ing lamp
on/o ff
;p Switches the left-hand read ing lamp
on/o ff
Interior lighting control
General notes
The interior lighting functions are automatical ly
deactivated after some time except for whenthe
Sm artKey is in posi tion2in the igniti on lock.
This prevents your veh icle's battery fr om dis-
chargi ng.
The brightne ssofthe ambient lighting maybe
set using the co ntrol onthe instrument cluster
(
Ypage 171).
Automatic interior lighting control
Fron toverhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand fr ont read ing
lamp on/o ff
;cSwitches the fr ontint erior lighting on
=t Switches the cargo co mpartment
lamp/ rear co mpartment lighting on/o ff
?|Switches the fr ontint erior lighting /
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the rig ht-hand fr ont read ing
lamp on/off
BSwitches the automat icinterior lighting co n-
tr ol on
XTo switch on:mov e switch Bto the center
posi tion.
The interior lighting swit chesonautomatical ly
when it is darkifyou:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen adoor
Rrem ove theSmartKey fr omthe igniti on lock
XToswitch off: press the|symbol on
switch B.
The interior lighting remains swit ched off even
when itis dark if you:
Runlo ck the vehicle
Ropen adoor .
Rremove theSmartKey fr omthe igniti on lock.
The interior light isactivated for a short while
when theSmartKey is rem oved from the igniti on
loc k.You can activate th isdelayed switch-off
using the on-board co mputer (
Ypage 180).
When a frontdoor isopen ed, the fr ontint erior
lighting comeson.When a rear door is open ed,
the rear interior lighting comeson.In addition ,
the courtesy lights co me on.
iIf adoor remains open and theSmartKey is
no t in the igniti onlock, the interior lighting
switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control
Front interior lighting
!Ifthe interior lighting has been switched on
manually, it will notbe switched off automat-
ically.
This can cause the starter battery to dis-
charge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does not
remain switched ontoo long after the engine
has been switched off.
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Front overhead control panel
:
pSwitches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting on
=tSwitches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on
XTo switch on: press thecsymbol on
switch B.
XTo switch off: set switchBto the center
position.
Reading lamps
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting on
=tSwitches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on
XTo switch on/off: press thepbutton.
Cargo compartment lamp
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear
door is open when the engine is running, par-
ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger compart-
ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear
door. Never drive with the rear door open.
!Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. The battery may otherwise dis-
charge.
!Do not close the rear door while lock :is
engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you could
damage lock :.
Front overhead control panel
:
pSwitches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting on
=tSwitches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on
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XTo switch on/off:press thetbutton.
iIf you open the rear door, the cargo com-
partment lamp comes on. You will then be
unable to switch it off using the tbutton.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if you
wish to leave the rear door open for a longer
period. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
XOpen the rear door.
XTo switch off with the rear door open:
press lock :down in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched off.
XTo switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder ;on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its
normal function.
Rear compartment lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting on
=tSwitches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear compartment lighting on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on
XTo switch on/off: press thetbutton.
iThe rear compartment lighting switches on
when you open a rear door. You will then be
unable to switch it off using the tbutton.
If you leave the rear doors open for a long
time, switch the rear compartment lighting
off. This prevents the battery from discharg-
ing.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou drop it
Ryou scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed
for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the same type and the specified voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
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tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Xenon bulbs
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED modules
You can replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED modules replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop:
RAdditional turn signals in the exterior mirrors
RHigh-mounted brake lamp
RHigh-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
RDaytime running lamps
RParking lamps/standing lamps
RLicense plate lamp
iIndividual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display message
appearing in the multifunction di splay
. Regu-
larly check the license plate lamp. If neces-
sary, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
RTurn signal lamp (front)
RBrake/tail lamp
RTurn signal lamp (rear)
RTail lamps/standing lamps
RBackup Light
RRear fog lamp
RSide marker lamps
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace yourself. Only replace the
bulbs listed (
Ypage 93). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself replaced at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination can
burn into the glass surface and reduce the ser-
vice life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-free cloth
or only touch the base of the bulb when instal-
ling.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these
function co
rrectly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
:Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
;Side marker lamp: T 4 W
Rear bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
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:Tail lamp/standing lamp: W 5 W
;Brake lamp/tail lamp: P 21/5 W
=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
?Side marker lamp: T 4 W
ABackup lamp: P 21 W
BRear fog lamp: P 21 W
Changing the front bulbs
Turn signal
!Make sure that the protective grille does not
hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
!Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
Turn signal lamp with protection grille (AMG vehi-
cles)
XSwitch off the lights.
XAMG vehicles: pull protection grille :in the
direction of the arrow out of mounting ;.
XFold up protection grille:.
Example: turn signal lamp
XSwitch off the lights.
XUnscrew screws=.
XRemove lens?.
Example: turn signal lamp
XTurn bulbAcounter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb
holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder and,
applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise
until it engages.
XInstall lens ?.
XReplace and tighten screws =.
XAMG vehicles:fold down protection grille :
and allow it to engage in mounting ;.
Side marker lamps
!Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
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Front side marker lamp (example)
The bulbs of the front and rear side marker
lamps are changed in the same way.
XSwitch off the lights.
XUnscrew screws:.
XRemove housing ;.
XRemove dust cover =.
XPush the catch to the side and pull the bulb
holder with the bulb out of housing ;.
XLightly press bulb?, turn it counter-clock-
wise and pull it out.
XInsert the new bulb and, applying slight pres- sure, turn it clockwise until it engages.
XInsert the bulb holder into housing ;.
XAttach dust cover=.
XInsert housing;.
XReplace and tighten screws :.
Changing the rear bulbs
Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
!Make sure that the protective grille does not
hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must remove the protective grille before
you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.
XUnscrew screws ;.
XSwing protection grille :to the right.
XAfter changing the bulbs, swing protection
grille :to the left.
XTighten screws ;.
Tail lamps
!When installing the lens, make sure that the
seal is positioned correctly.
!Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
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XSwitch off the lights.
XUnscrew screws:.
XRemove lens;.
=Turn signal
?Brake/tail lamp
ATail lamps/standing lamps
XTurn the corresponding bulb counter-clock-
wise, applying slight pressure, and remove it
from the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder and,
applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise
until it engages.
XInstall lens;.
XReplace and tighten screws :.
XAMG vehicles:secure the protection grille
(Ypage 95).
Backup lamp/rear fog lamp
!Do not fasten the screws too tightly. You
could otherwise damage the lens.
Example: rear fog lamp
XSwitch off the lights.
XUnscrew screws ;.
XRemove lens:.
XTurn bulb=counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb
holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder and,
applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise
until it engages.
XInstall lens :.
XReplace and tighten screws ;.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected 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 becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
shield 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.
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If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions,
thereby causing an accident.
Combination switch
1
$Windshield wipers off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe
CîTo wipe with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop the
vehicle 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:
Ryou shift the automatic transmission to drive
position Dor reverse gear R
or
Ryou change the wipe setting on the combina-
tion switch.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the Ä position, causing the windshield wip-
ers to wipe more frequently.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2bWipes with washer fluid
3ISwitches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5b Wipes with washer fluid
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XTurn switch :on the combination switch to
the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
iThe rear window wiper comes on automati-
cally if you shift the selector lever to Rwhile
the windshield wiper are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 wind-
shield.
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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 spe-
cialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blades
:Windshield wiper arm
;Wiper blade
=Locking spring
?Hinge piece
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XFold wiper arm:away from the windshield
until it engages.
XPosition wiper blade ;horizontally.
XPress locking spring =.
XSlide wiper blade;with hinge piece ?from
wiper arm :.
Installing the wiper blade
:Windshield wiper arm
;Wiper blade
=Locking spring
?Hinge piece
XSlide wiper arm :into new wiper blade ;
with hinge piece ?.
XEngage locking spring =into the end of the
wiper arm.
XMake sure that wiper blade ;is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold wiper arm :back onto the windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstruct-
ing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper
motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combina-
tion switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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