heating MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2008 Owners Manual

31, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction Support )............ 50 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..........48
Display message ............................. 196
Warning lamp.................................. 212
Acceleration
Technical data. ............................... 265
Accident
Notes. ............................................. 218
Active service system
see Service display
Airbag
Activation.......................................... 33
Control unit....................................... 33
Driver's ............................................. 37
Front. ................................................ 37
Front passenger ................................ 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 211
System.............................................. 35
Windowbags. .................................... 37
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating ..................124
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode. ................................ 129
Auxiliary heating/ventilation........... 130 Controlling automatically.
...............124
Cooling with air dehumidification ...124
Demisting the windscreen ..............127
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Misted-up windows. ........................127
Rear window heating ......................128
Setting the air distribution. .............126
Setting the airflow .......................... 127
Setting the air vents .......................125
Setting the temperature .................125
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ...................................... 129
Thermatic. ...................................... 122
Air-conditioning
Windscreen heating. .......................128
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................. 207
Antifreeze concentration................... 281
Anti-lock braking system see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems................................ 51
Ashtray................................................ 148
ASSYST see Service display
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)............. 51
Switching off the alarm. ....................52Audible warning signal......................
217
AUTO lights Display message ............................. 204
Automatic car wash........................... 183
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f..................... 90
Display message ............................. 198
Driving tips ....................................... 91
Emergency running mode ...............222
Instrument cluster display. ...............89
Malfunction..................................... 222
Oil level.. ......................................... 161
One-touch gearshifting. ....................90
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually. ............................................... 233
Selector lever positions. ...................89
Shift ranges. ..................................... 91
Trailer towing. ................................... 91
Auxiliary heating ................................ 130
Malfunction..................................... 228
Remote control ............................... 131
Setting (on-board computer).......... .105
Auxiliary ventilation ...........................130
Axle load, maximum permissible
............................................ .271, 272, 273 B
Backrest Display message ............................. 208
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 48 Index
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Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) ............................... 235
Changing (key).. .............................. 234
Charging. ........................................ 250
Checking (key). ............................... 234
Check lamp (key). ........................... 234
Disconnecting ................................. 248
Display message ............................. 201
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 247
Reconnecting.................................. 250
Removing/fitting. ........................... 250
Vehicle battery. .............................. 247
Belt force limiters
Activation.......................................... 33
Belt height adjustment........................ 74
Belt tensioners Activation.......................................... 33
Belt warning.......................................... 74
Bonnet Bonnet catch .................................. 158
Display message ............................. 200
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r.................................. 158
Brake
Display message ............................. 201
Brake Assist
see BAS Brake fluid..........................................
281
Display message ............................. 201
Brake lamps
Display message ............................. 205
Brakes
Parking brake................................... .88
Warning lamp..................................2 14
Brake system
Display message ............................. 201
Bulbs
Brake lamp. .................................... 240
Cornering light function ..................238
Display messages ........................... 204
Foglamps. ....................................... 238
Licence plate lamp.......................... 241
Overview. ........................................ 236
Parking lamp. ......................... 237, 240
Rear foglamp. ................................. 241
Replacing............................... .237, 240
Reversing lamp. .............................. 241
Side lamp........................................ 237
Tail lamp ......................................... 240
Turn signal lamp. ....................239, 240 C
Cabriolet Draught stop................................... 135
Soft top .................................. 133, 134
Tonneau cover. ............................... 136
Calling up a malfunction
see Message memory menu
Care..................................................... 182
Automatic car wash. .......................183
Headlamps. .................................... 184
High-pressure cleaners. ..................183
Plastic trim. .................................... 184
Rear window. .................................. 184
Side windows.................................. 184
Trailer tow hitch. ............................. 186
Ultrasonic reversing aid. .................186
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 108
Key. .................................................. 54
Central locking/unlocking button...... 56
Central unlocking Key. .................................................. 54
Centre console
Lower section. .................................. 26
Upper section. .................................. 25Index
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Fire extinguisher................................ 192
First-aid kit Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon....... 189
Short-wheelbase station wagon. .....190
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle. .....................243
Floormat............................................. .153
Foglamps Display message ............................. 206
Fording........................................ 172, 176
Frequencies Garage door opene r........................ 282
Telephone. ...................................... 261
Front airbag .......................................... 37
Front-passenger airbag........................ 37
Front-passenger seat Display message ............................. 208
Fuel...................................................... 276
Diesel. ............................................ 156
Loss. ............................................... 219
Petrol .............................................. 155
Fuel/water separator........................ 182
Fuel consumption...................... 277, 278
Fuel filler flap Emergency release. ........................230
Opening/closing ............................ 154Fuel filter
Display message ............................. 202
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer). ...................................... 111
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 219
Fuel tank
Malfunction..................................... 219
Fuse allocation chart......................... 255
Fuse box Battery case................................... .258
Dashboard. ..................................... 256
Front-passenger footwell ................256
Transmission tunnel........................ 257
Fuse extractor.................................... 255
Fuses................................................... 255 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) ........................................... 153
Garage door opener........................... 151
Clearing the memory. .....................153
Frequencies. ................................... 282
Programming the remote control ....152
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 259
Glove compartment........................... 147Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum)..................................................
175
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible................................. 271, 272 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Headlamp mode (automatic) ...............76
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 184
Cleaning system. .............................. 78
Misting up. ...................................... 223
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) ................................ 61
Adjusting (rear). ................................ 62
Removing (rear). ............................... 62
Head restraints
Removing (front). .............................. 61
Resetting (front)................................ 62
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners..................... 183
Hill start assist..................................... 87 Index
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Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell. ...............139 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 206
Maintenance
Battery ............................................ 247
Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Maximum speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Memory card...................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Memory function.................................. 70
Menu (on-board computer).................. 99 Audio. ............................................. 101
DVD. ............................................... 102
Message memory. .......................... 103
Navigation. ..................................... 103
Operating........................................ 100
Resetting to factory settings........... 104
Settings .......................................... 104
Submenu overview. ........................104
Telephone. ...................................... 111
Trip computer. ................................ 110Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 148
Mobile phone...................................... 150
Display message..................... 208, 209
Installation. ..................................... 260
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 111
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 54
MP3..................................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat................................. 62
Multi-function display ....................96, 98
Multi-function steering wheel....... 24, 97 N
Navigation........................................... 103 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 103
see separate operating instructions O
Off-road Differential locks............................... 93
Off-road driving
Checklist......................................... 174
Information ..................................... 173
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 159
Topping up. ..................................... 160
Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................160
Checking (on-board computer). ......159
On-board computer.............................. 97
Audio menu. ................................... 101
Convenience submenu. ..................105
Display messages ........................... 194
DVD menu ...................................... 102
Factory settings .............................. 104
Heating submenu............................ 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........105
Lighting submenu. ..........................105
Message memory menu.................. 103
Navigation menu. ............................ 103
Operation menu. ............................. 100
Settings menu ................................ 104
Standard display menu. ..................101
Telephone menu. ............................ 111
Time/date submenu. ......................105 Index
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10Trip computer menu.
......................110
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 105
On-board computer language ...........106
One-touch gearshifting........................ 90
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display.............. 97
On-board computer. .......................101
Overhead control panel
Overview. .......................................... 27P
Paint code number............................. 261
Parking .................................................. 88
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Parking brake............................... 88, 171
Display message ............................. 202
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 206
Parking lock
releasing manually ..........................233
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 40, 211Performance.......................................
264
Petrol Minimum grade............................... 155
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Power supply (trailer)........................ 180
Power windows see Side window
Pulling away.......................................... 87 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
see separate operating instructions
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers. ..........................83
Range (on-board computer).............. 111
Rear door Emergency unlocking...................... 229
Rear door (station wagon)
Opening/closing .............................. 56
Rear door (station-wagon)
Display message ............................. 200
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................. 206
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Rear window heating .........................128
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............211
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Refuelling............................................ 154
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................. 131
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating). ......................................... 235
Garage door opene r........................ 151
Programming (garage door
opener). .......................................... 152
Replacing the wiper blades ...............242
Reserve fuel........................................ 276
Display message ............................. 208
Fuel tank......................................... 276
Warning lamp.................................. 216
Reset button......................................... 96
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 38
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...90
Reversing camera.............................. 119Index
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Reversing lamp
Display message ............................. 207
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load, maximum.................. 271, 272
Roof rack............................................. 139S
Safety net............................................ 144
Seat Adjusting .......................................... 60
Correct driver's seat position. ..........75
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (easy entry feature) ............63
Side-facing bench seat in the lug-
gage compartment. ..........................65
Storing settings ................................ 70
Seat backrest
Folding forwards/back. ..................141
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 74
Fastening. ......................................... 71
Warning lamp. .......................... 74, 216
Seat belts
Display message ............................. 209
Seat heating......................................... .64
Seat ventilation.................................... 64
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Securing a load................................... 140Selector lever
Positions. .......................................... 90
Service display
Calling up the due date (on-board
computer). ...................................... 181
Service indicator
see Service display
Service products................................ 276
Brake fluid. ..................................... 281
Coolant. .......................................... 280
Windscreen washer fluid. ................281
Settings
Calling up a stored setting. ...............70
Factory (key). .............................. 54, 55
Factory (on-board computer). .........104
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 105
Shift range
Instrument cluster display. ...............89
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ....................91
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 224
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Opening/closing. .............................. 84
Resetting. ......................................... 85
Ski rack............................................... 139
Sliding/tilting sunroof....................... 132
Manual operatio n............................ 231Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains....................................... 169
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 150
Luggage compartment. ...................150
Rear compartment. .........................150
Soft top............................................... 133
Closing (switch). ............................. 134
Emergency operation. .....................232
Malfunction..................................... 227
Opening (switch). ............................ 134
Soft top switch................................... 134
Spare fuses......................................... 255
Spare wheel Fitting ............................................. 244
Storage location. ............................ 192
Technical data. ............................... 268
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 115
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Speedtronic ........................................ 115
Display message ............................. 208
Variabl e.......................................... 115 Index
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem).......................................................
33
Display message..................... 199, 202
Warning lamp. .......................... 33, 214
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 101
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)......... 98
Selecting the display....................... 106
Steering wheel
Adjusting .......................................... 66
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 97
Storing settings ................................ 70
Steering wheel heating........................ 67
Stowage compartment...................... 146
Armrest (under) .............................. 147
Glove compartment. .......................147
Stowage compartments
Overview. .......................................... 30
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 104
Convenience ................................... 105
Heating. .......................................... 105
Instrument cluster .......................... 105
Lighting........................................... 105
Time/date. ..................................... 105
Vehicle............................................ 105
Summer opening .................................. 85
Sun visor............................................. 148Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 52 T
Tailgate (Cabriolet) Opening/closing. .............................. 58
Tail lamps
Changing. ....................................... 240
Display message ............................. 207
Tank capacity..................................... 276
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 265
Engine............................................ .263
Speed. ............................................ 264
Trailer loads .................................... 275
Tyres. .............................................. 267
Vehicle dimensions. ........................269
Vehicle weights............................... 271
Wheels. ........................................... 267
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment................... 147Temperature
Coolant. ............................................ 96
Outside temperature......................... 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 205
Tightening torque............................... 246
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .106
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 106
Tonneau cover.................................... 136
TopTether.............................................. 45
Tow-away protection........................... 52
Towing................................................. 254
Towing eye Front. .............................................. 253
Rear. ............................................... 254
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 180
Display message ............................. 204
Power supply. ................................. 180
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 275
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 186Index
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Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 184
Cleaning the windscreen. ...............184
Side windows. ................................... 84
Windscreen
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Windscreen heating ...........................128
see Windscreen heating
Windscreen washer fluid................... 281
Topping up. ..................................... 162
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
..................................................... 162, 281
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity. ........................................ 281
Windscreen washer system.............. 281
Windscreen wipers.............................. 82
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Malfunction..................................... 224
Replacing the wiper blades .............242
Winter diesel...................................... 156
Winter driving............................. 168, 169
Winter tyres........................................ 168Index
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Exterior view
19Function Page
1
Opening and closing the
rear door 56
Cabriolet: opening and
closing the tailgate
58
2
Reversing camera* 119
3
Rear window heating 128
4
Rear lights 240
5
Fuel filler flap 154
6
Opening and closing the
doors 54 Function Page
7
Exterior mirrors 68
Parking position 69
8
Front lights 237
9
Opening the bonnet 157
Engine oil 159
Coolant
161 Function Page
a
Windscreen wiper opera-
tion
82
Cleaning the wiper blades 183
Replacing the wiper blades 242
b
Cleaning the windows 184
c
Tyres and wheels 266
Tyre pressure monitor* 165
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
244
d
Towing eyes 253At a glance
* optional
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Centre console
25Centre console
Upper section Function Page
1
Switches the seat heating
on the left-hand front seat
on/off 64
2
Switches the windscreen
heating* on/off
128
3
Rear window wiper 83
Intermittent wipe 83
To wipe using washer fluid 83
4
Deactivates/activates
ESP
® 48
5
Engages the differential
locks
93
6
Locks and unlocks centrally 55
7
Primes/deactivates tow-
away protection*
52
Primes/deactivates the
interior motion sensor*
52
8
Switches the seat heating
on the right-hand front seat
on/off
64 Function Page
9
Switches the right-hand
seat ventilation* on
/off 64
a
Switches the hazard warn-
ing lamps on/off
78
b
Controls COMAND APS*
and the audio system, see
the respective operating
instructions
c
Opens the ashtray 148
Cigarette lighter 149
d
Controls Thermatic (auto-
matic air conditioning)
122
J
5
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warning lamp 39
K
Switches the left-hand seat
ventilation* on/off
64At a glance
* optional
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