tow bar MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2012 W463 Owner's Manual

Telephone compartment
..................189
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 152
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 156
Outside temperature ...................... 153
Setting (climate control)
................107
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........57
Immobilizer ...................................... 57
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 58
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Checking ........................................ 248
Checking manually ........................249
Display message ............................ 175
Maximum ....................................... 248
Notes ............................................. 246
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 249
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 264
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 262
Bar (definition) ............................... 262
Characteristics .............................. 262
Checking ........................................ 243
Definition of terms ......................... 262
Direction of rotation ......................265
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 265
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 261
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 262
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 263
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................263Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)

......263
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 263
Labeling (overview) ........................ 258
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 264
Load index ..................................... 261
Load index (definition) ...................263
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 263
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 264
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 264
Maximum tire load ......................... 256
Maximum tire load (definition) .......264
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 264
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Replacing ....................................... 265
Service life ..................................... 244
Sidewall (definition) .......................264
Speed rating (definition) ................ 263
Storing ........................................... 266
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 262
Technical data ............................... 266
Temperature .................................. 258
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 264
Tire bead (definition) ......................264
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 264
Tire pressures
(recommended) ..................... 245, 262
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 259
Tire tread ....................................... 243
Tire tread (definition) .....................264
Total load limit (definition) ............. 265
Traction ......................................... 257
Traction (definition) ....................... 264
Tread wear ..................................... 257
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 26214
Index

Unladen weight (definition) ............
263
Wear indicator (definition) .............265
Wheel rim (definition)
....................263
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Tow-away alarm .................................. 58
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........235
In the event of malfunctions ..........237
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 235
Rear ............................................... 235
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 256
Transfer case Display message ............................ 178
Shift ranges ................................... 145
Transmission position display .........120
Transmission positions ....................120
Transporting the vehicle .................. 236
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 139
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 156
Turn signal
Display message ............................ 168
Turn signals ......................................... 91
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 265
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Ultrasonic backing up aid Function/notes

............................. 142
Malfunction .................................... 144
Range of the sensors ..................... 142
Warning display ............................. 143
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................66
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65 V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 194
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 22
Emergency unlocking .......................66
Equipment

....................................... 17
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Loading .......................................... 252
Lowering ........................................ 229
Maintenance .................................... 18
Parking for a long period ................ 128
Raising ........................................... 227
Reporting problems .........................21
Towing away .................................. 235
Tow-starting ................................... 235
Transporting .................................. 236
Vehicle dimensions
Technical data ............................... 277
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............271
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 224
Vehicle weights Technical data ............................... 277
Ventilation
Setting the air distribution .............107
Setting the airflow ......................... 108
Video (DVD) ........................................ 157
VIN ...................................................... 271 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 181
Brakes ........................................... 180
Check Engine ................................. 184
ESP ®
.............................................. 182
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 182
Fuel tank ........................................ 184
Overview .......................................... 26
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 37
Reserve fuel ................................... 184
Seat belt ........................................ 178 Index
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beforehand. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
Information about driving off-road
(Y page 134). Ultrasonic backing-up aid
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The ultrasonic backing up aid is only designed
to assist
you and may not detect all obstacles.
It is not a substitute for paying attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. Otherwise, you could endanger
yourself and others. G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The ultrasonic

backing up aid is an electronic
parking aid. It indicates visually and audibly
the distance between the rear area of your
vehicle and an object.
The ultrasonic backing up aid is activated
automatically when you switch on the ignition
and engage reverse gear.
The ultrasonic backing up aid monitors the
rear area of your vehicle using four sensors in
the rear bumper. :
Sensors in the rear bumper Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise they may not function
correctly.
Clean

the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 220). Side view
Top view
Sensors
Center Approx. 59 in (approx.
150 cm)
Corners Approximately 40 in
(approximately 100 cm)
!
When parking,

pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer towbars. The
ultrasonic backing up aid does not detect
such objects when they are in the
immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could
damage the vehicle or the objects.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed air-brakes on a 142
Driving systems
Driving and parking

!
Make sure that the cup holder on the
center console is folded down before you
move the front-passenger seat forwards.
Cup holder on the armrest X
Insert cup holder : as shown with the
arrow into the fixture of carrier bar ;.
If you do not require the cup holder, it can be
stored in the glove box or in the stowage
compartment in the center console, for
example.
Cup holders in the rear compartment !
Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before
folding the seat backrest and the seat
cushion of the rear bench seat forwards. Sun visors
Overview of sun visors G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare
can endanger you and others. :
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor : from bracket ;.
X Swing sun visor : to the side.
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror lights ? will only function if the sun
visor is clipped into bracket ;.
X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Fold up mirror cover =.
Mirror lights ? are switched on
automatically.194
Features
Stowing and features

Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all
wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
! You may only tow the vehicle a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be
exceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles
(50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a
transporter.
! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged. !
Your vehicles is equipped with an
automatic transmission. Therefore, you
must not

have the vehicle tow-started. The
transmission may otherwise be damaged.
If the transfer case can be shifted into neutral
N, you can tow the vehicle.
If the transfer case cannot be shifted into
neutral N, you can tow the vehicle with one
axle raised. Please bear the following in mind:
R remove the propeller shaft between the
transfer case and the rolling axle.
R turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in
the ignition lock
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
(Y page 161) You could otherwise be
locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle. Towing eyes
Towing eyes, front :
Towing eyes, front
Towing eye, rear The rear towing eye is located under the
bumper,
on

the left-hand side when viewed in
the direction of travel. Towing and tow-starting
235
Breakdown assistance Z

TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight)
The TWR is the maximum permissible weight
that may
act on the ball coupling of the trailer
tow hitch. Wear indicator
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over

the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 1
/ 16 in
(1.6 mm) has been reached. Distribution of the vehicle occupants
Distribution of vehicle occupants over
designated seat positions in a vehicle. Maximum permissible payload
weight
Nominal load and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Roadside Assistance" section
(
Y
page

226) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides
instructions on changing a wheel or mounting
the spare wheel. Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different

tire dimensions front vs. rear),
tire rotation is not possible. G
WARNING
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use

genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle's rims.
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, the tires should then be replaced
every 3000 to 6000 miles
(5000 to 10,000 km), or earlier if the tire wear
requires this. Do not change the direction of
wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tire pressure and
reactivate the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 249) if necessary.
Information on changing a wheel and
mounting the spare wheel ( Y page 226).
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are
located in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the
electronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional

benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these Changing a wheel
265
Wheels and tires Z