MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2012 Owners Manual

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Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe
the following instructions in order to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
care.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
i The vehicle should preferably be washed
by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo
and plenty of water.
i Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of recommended and
approved Mercedes-Benz care products.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
Switch off the windscreen wipers and remove
the key from the ignition lock before cleaning
the windscreen or the wiper blades. The wind-
screen wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows.
Do not touch the insides of the windows
with hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or
ring. There is otherwise a risk of damaging
the windows.
! Cleant he water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals
and pollen may under certain circumstan-
ces prevent water from draining away.T his
can lead to corrosion damage and damage
to electronic components.
X Cleant he inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
agent that is recommended and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the wiper blades G
WARNING
Switch off the windscreen wipers and remove
the key from the ignition lock before cleaning
the windscreen or the wiper blades. The wind-
screen wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
! Do not pull on the wiper blade. Otherwise,
the wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and
do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the
graphite coating could be damaged. This
could cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windscreen could be damaged if
the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Carefully clean the wiper blades with a
damp cloth.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic head-
lamp lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic headlamp lenses.
X Cleant he headlamp lenses with a damp
sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Ben zcar shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the sensors !
If you clean the sensors with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, make sure that you keep a
distance of at least 30 cm between the
vehicle and the high-pressure cleane rnoz-
zle. Information about the correct distance
is available from the equipment manufac-
turer. 298
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Clean sensors :of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a sof tcloth.
Cleaning the reversing camera !
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with a high-
pressure cleaner. X
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
camera lens :. Cleaning chrome parts !
Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents such as sanitary
cleansers or wheel cleaners.
Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
can restore the original shine to the chrome
parts by cleaning the mregularly, especially in
winter and after washing.
X Clean the chrome parts with a chrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning the trailer coupling H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.
! Please note the care instructions in the
trailer coupling manufacturer's operating
instructions. Ball coupling
:must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-
pling :.
X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
i You can also have the maintenance work
on the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch Care
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carried ou
tby a qualified specialist work-
shop. Interior care
Cleaning the display !
Forc leaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R alcohol-based thinner or petrol
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available household clean-
ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
X Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Clean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as aresult plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an airbag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R stickers
R films
R scented oil bottles or similar items
You could otherwise damage the plastic. !
Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come in contact with the
plastic trim .This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces.
X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change colour tempora-
rily. Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning real wood and trim strips !
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
X Wipe the wooden trim and trim strips with
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre
cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers !
Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather or artificial leather covers, as
these are too aggressive and, if used often,
may damage the cover.
! Observe the following when cleaning:
R clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth. Make sure that
the leather does not become soaked. It
may otherwise become rough and
cracked. Only use leather care agents
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these
from a qualified specialist workshop.
R clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).
R clean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1% 300
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detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning
results depend on the type of dirt and
how long it has been there.
i Note that regular care is essential to
make sure that the appearance and com-
fort of the covers are retained over time.
Cleaning the seat belts !
Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
at temperatures above 80 † or in direct
sunlight.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion. Care
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Useful information
............................304
Where will I find...? ...........................304
Flat tyre ............................................. 309
Batter y(vehicle) ................................ 309
Jump-starting .................................... 313
Towing and tow-starting ..................315
Electrical fuses ................................. 318 303Breakdown assistance

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differen-
ces are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22). Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle G-Class long-wheelbase version
Warning triangle
:is attached to the under-
side of the rear bench seat.
X Release tabs ;.
X Remove warning triangle :.G-Class Cabriolet The first-aid kit is located in the tailgate
behind a cover.
X
Open the tailgate (Y page 76).
X To open the tailgate cover: fold out han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow.
X Turn handle :clockwise and fold up
cover ;in the direction of the arrow. X
Remove warning triangle =.304
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Setting up the warning triangle
:
Press-stud
; Reflectors
= Feet
X Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;up to form a triangle
and lock them at the top using press-
stud :. First-aid kit
G-Class long-wheelbase version:
first-aid
kit : is located in the stowage compartment
in the right-hand door. G-Class Cabriolet:
the first-aid kit is located
in the tailgate behind a cover.
X Open the tailgate (Y page 76)
X Open the tailgate cover (Y page 304).
X Remove first-aid kit :.
i Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items. Fire extinguisher
! Keep the stowage compartmen tclosed
while the vehicle is in motion. It may oth-
erwise be damaged. Where will I find...?
305Breakdown assistance

Fire extinguisher
=is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
X Pull handle :upwards.
X Pull the catch of cover ;forwards in the
directio nofthe arrow.
X Remove fire extinguisher =from the stow-
age compartment.
i Have fire extinguisher =refilled after
each use and checked every one to two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements for each
individual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit contains:
R
vehicle tool kit with:
-fuse extractor
- Allen key, e.g. to operate the sliding roof
manually in an emergency
- pump lever for vehicle jack
- screwdriver
- wheel wrench
R jack
Vehicle tool kit G-Class long-wheelbase version
The vehicle tool kit is located under the cover
in the footwell in front of the rear bench seat.
X
Fold cover :to the side.
X Pull vehicle tool kit ;out by the tab.
G-Class Cabriolet 306
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Vehicle tool kit
:is located in the tailgate
behind the cover
X Open the tailgate (Y page 76).
X Open the tailgate cover (Y page 304).
X Remove vehicle tool kit :.
Jack G-Class long-wheelbase version
!
Make sure that, while fitting the vehicle
jack, there are no cables on the holder, in
order to avoid them becoming trapped. Jack
;is located under the rear bench seat
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X Fold rear bench seat (Y page 270) for-
wards.
X Open cover :.
X Pull bar =upwards and detach from
tab ?.
X Remove jack ;.
G-Class Cabriolet
! Make sure that, while fitting the vehicle
jack, there are no cables on the holder, in
order to avoid them becoming trapped. The jack is located behind a cover in front of
the front-passenger seat.
X
Slide the seat back (Y page 92).
X Pull pins ;out of sleeves :.
X Pull sleeves :out of cover =.
X Remove cover =. X
Pull bar Aupwards and detach from
tab ?.
X Remove jack B. Exterior spare wheel bracket
General notes You must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using spare wheels
of differing sizes.
i
When changing a wheel, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 329).
The spare wheel is on the outer side of the
rear door. Where will I find...?
307Breakdown assistance