MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 Owners Manual

Problems with the cooling with air dehumidification function
Canada only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 131)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
When you press the 0056 button, the indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Operating the climate control systems
129Climate control Z

USA only
0043
Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 131)
0044 Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 131)
0087 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 132)
0085 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 124)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 133)
0084 Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 131)
006B Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 134)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 131)
006D Increases the airflow ( Y page 131)
006E Reduces the airflow ( Y page 131)
006F Display
0070 Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 121)
0071 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 130)
When you press the 0056 button, the indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The
windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others. In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.130
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To switch on: press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0058 button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the 008F button.
or
X Press the 0095 or 0097 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 0058 button goes
out. Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature separately for
the driver's and front-passenger sides with
controls 0043 or 0084(Y page 119).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Set control 0043 or 0084(Y page 119) to the
desired temperature.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
009C Directs the airflow through the center
vents
009B Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
0087 Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster and

center vents0086
Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
008F Canada only: directs the airflow
through the defroster, center

and side
air vents and the footwell Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To increase: press the 0097 button.
X To reduce: press the 0095 button.
i The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the center vents is the same. Activating/deactivating the zone
function
X To switch on: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 00D6 button lights
up.
i The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted

for the front-passenger
side and the rear compartment. The
temperature for the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment must be set
separately.
X To switch off: press button 00D6.
The indicator lamp in

the 00D6 button goes
out.
i The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for

the front-passenger side
and the rear compartment. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield

is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
131
Climate control Z

X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To activate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in
the 0064 button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification (only
with engine running)
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the
outside temperature)
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the 0064 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 0064 button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 0064 button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0043 or 0084 clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Y page 119).
or
X Press the 0097 or 0095 button. Activating/deactivating MAX COOL
maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
X
To activate: press the 00C9 button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press off-road button 00C9
again.
The indicator lamp goes

out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 0056 cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (Y page 131).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 114).
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
009C or 009B symbol appears in the
display. 132
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,
which could endanger you or others. X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 lights up.
X To switch off: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 goes out.
i At outside temperatures above
50 ‡(10 †), the windshield
heating
cannot
be activated. Indicator lamp 0043 lights up
briefly when you attempt to activate it and
then goes out again.
i The windshield defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the windshield is clear. The
windshield heating otherwise switches
itself off automatically after 10 minutes.
i If you turn on the windshield heating for
the fourth consecutive time, the windshield
heating will automatically switch off after
5 minutes.
i If the vehicle's electrical system voltage
is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on, indicator
lamp
0043 flashes. After approximately
30 seconds, the windshield heating turns
off automatically. Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear

window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X USA only: press the 0065 button.
The indicator lamp
in

the 0065 button lights
up or goes out.
i The rear window defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the rear window is clear.
as it only switches off automatically after
several minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Problems with the rear window
defroster If the indicator lamp in the
0065 rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is

too low. The rear window defroster
has deactivated prematurely or cannot be
activated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. Operating the climate control systems
133
Climate control Z

Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
G
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the 0064
button.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the 0089 button.
The indicator lamp
in
the 0089 button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures. When air-
recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
0089 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the 0089 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 0089 button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
The "residual heat" function is only available
in Canada.
It is possible to

make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the coolant temperature and
on the interior temperature that has been set.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 139) in the ignition lock or
remove it.
X To activate: press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp
in

the 0056 button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the 0056 button.
The indicator lamp in

the 0056 button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R if the coolant temperature is too low Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the

set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents. 134
Setting the air vents
Climate control

Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct
the
air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin. General notes
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents

into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air intake grill on the hood free of
blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
i If the automatic climate control
constantly differs from the set temperature
or if undesired drafts are noticeable,
proceed as follows:
XOpen the side air vents
X Open the center air vents
X Open the rear air vents
X Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
The automatic climate control adjusts
itself to the set temperature. Setting the center air vents
Center air vents
0043
Center air vent, left
0044 Center air vent, right
0087 Center vent thumbwheel, right
0085 Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels 0087
and 0085 to the right or left. Setting the side air vents
Side air vents
0043
Side air vent
0044 Swiveling side air vent
0087 Control for side air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel
0087 to
the
left or right. Setting the air vents
135
Climate control Z

Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043 up or
down.
X To set the air direction: move slider 0044
for the corresponding rear-compartment
air vent to the left, right, up or down. 136
Setting the air vents
Climate control

Useful information ............................
138
Breaking-in notes .............................. 138
Driving ............................................... 138
Automatic transmission ................... 145
Refueling ............................................ 153
Parking ............................................... 156
Driving tips ........................................ 158
Driving systems ................................ 169
Off-road driving systems ..................198
Towing a trailer ................................. 203 137Driving and parking

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that
your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 23).Breaking-in notes
Important safety notes
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by

applying greater force
to the brake pedal. The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km)
The more you look

after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
R Change gear in good time, before the
tachometer needle is 00C3 of the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
R Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
R If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
R Only select shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 when
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain. After 1,000 miles (1,500 km), you can
increase the engine
speed

gradually and bring
the vehicle up to full speed.
Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
R Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km)
R Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Change gear in good time.
R Avoid driving off-road before the
differential oil change at 2,000 miles
(3,000 km).
R Ideally, drive for the first
1,000 miles(1,500 km) in drive program C.
i You should also observe these breaking-
in notes if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
i Always observe the respective speed
limits. AMG vehicles with rear axle locking
differential
To improve the protection of the differential,
change the oil after a break-in distance of
2,000 miles (3,000 km). This oil change will
lengthen the service life of the differential.
Have the oil change

carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident. 138
Driving
Driving and parking