alarm MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2013 W463 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ......................................
271
12 V socket ........................................ 271
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ................................ 62
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
4MATIC off-road system ................... 193A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 189
Trailer towing ................................. 192
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps .........................62
Additives (engine oil) ........................354
Air bags Display message ............................ 231
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp .......................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Window curtain air bag ....................44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 136
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the center air vents ...........135
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 198
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 222Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............167
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 218
ASSYST service interval display Service messages .......................... 293
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 234
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 295
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 143
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic headlamp mode ..............100
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 150
Display message ............................ 245
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 147
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mode ..............153
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual drive program ....................151
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 147
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Program selector button ................149
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 1454
Index

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 278
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Mechanical key
Function/notes
................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Removing ......................................... 70
Memory card (audio) ......................... 216
Memory function ................................. 95
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 269
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 343
Raising the vehicle ......................... 342
Removing a wheel ..........................343
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 341
MP3
Operation ....................................... 216
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 212
Permanent display ......................... 219
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 211
Operating the on-board computer . 210
Overview .......................................... 31N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
see separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........ 48
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Important safety notes

....................38
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 201
Off-road ABS .................................... 61
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 164
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Off-road fording ................................. 162
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 222
Assistance menu ........................... 218
Audio menu ................................... 215
Convenience submenu .................. 221
Display messages ..........................224
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Factory settings submenu ............. 222
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster submenu ..........219
Lighting submenu .......................... 219
Menu overview .............................. 212
Message memory .......................... 225
Navigation menu ............................ 214
Operation ....................................... 210
RACETIMER ................................... 222
Service menu ................................. 218
Settings menu ............................... 218
Standard display ............................ 212
Telephone menu ............................ 216
Trip menu ...................................... 212
Vehicle submenu ........................... 220
Video DVD operation ..................... 216
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........210
Overhead control panel ......................3412
Index

Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................59P
Paint code number ............................ 349
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...296
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parcel net ........................................... 264
Parking ............................................... 156
Engaging park position .................. 146
Important safety notes

..................156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 157
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Driving system ............................... 194
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Problem (malfunction) ...................197
Range of the sensors ..................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 196
Warning display ............................. 195
Pedals ................................................. 159
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 298
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 206
Power washers .................................. 295
Product information ............................20
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 69
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away Automatic transmission ................. 140Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........23 R
RACETIMER Deleting all laps

............................. 223
Displaying and starting ..................222
Displaying the intermediate time ...223
Resetting the current lap ............... 223
Starting a new lap .......................... 223
Stopping ........................................ 223
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 222
Radio Selecting a station .........................215
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 266
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................136
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 77
Display message ............................ 246
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening ........................................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
see Tail lamps
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 266
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 197
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 298
Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Important safety notes .................. 153
Refueling process .......................... 154
see Fuel Index
13

Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 134
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tailgate Opening dimensions ...................... 357
Tail lamps
Display message

............................ 233
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 350
Tires ............................................... 344
Tires/wheels ................................. 344
Trailer Loads .................................. 358
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Wheels ........................................... 344
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 276
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading routes .......................279
Emergency call .............................. 274
Geo fencing ................................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 272
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 278
MB info call button ........................ 276
Remote vehicle locking .................. 277
Roadside Assistance button .......... 275
Self-test ......................................... 273
Speed alert .................................... 279
System .......................................... 273
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 278
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 217
Display message

............................ 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing ........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 217
Telephone compartment ..................263
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 222
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 222
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................222
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 325
Checking manually ........................325
Display message ............................ 242
Maximum ....................................... 324
Notes ............................................. 323
Recommended ............................... 322
Table (single tires) .........................322
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 327
Warning message .......................... 327
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 325
Restarting ...................................... 327
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 339
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 338
Bar (definition) ............................... 338
Changing a wheel .......................... 340
Characteristics .............................. 33716
Index

Useful information ..............................
38
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Occupant safety .................................. 38
Children in the vehicle ........................54
Driving safety systems ....................... 60
Theft deterrent locking system ......... 64 37Safety

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).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp
flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i USA only:
This device complies with part

15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
Rules of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2.

this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to

the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle. 38
Occupant safety
Safety

In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate:
unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
i If
you then do not open a door or the rear
door, the alarm system switches back on
again after approximately 40 seconds.
X To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the mechanical key
R the rear door
R the hood The alarm is also triggered if:
R
the position of the vehicle is changed.
R a window is smashed.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it,
for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the

required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. Theft deterrent locking system
65
Safety Z

Restoring the factory settings
X
Press the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until battery check lamp :
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the rear door, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 65).
X
To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key :
Release catch
; Mechanical key X
Push release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances.
If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the battery X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly. 70
SmartKey
Opening/closing

G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey
with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
If

the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 65).
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits. X
Front doors: pull door handle ;.
If
the door is locked, locking knob : pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
X Rear compartment doors: pull
handle : up.
The door is unlocked.
X Pull door handle ;. Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey

with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This feature may be useful if,
for example, you wish to unlock the front-
passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away.
The central locking button does not lock or
unlock the fuel filler flap. 74
DoorsOpening/closing

X
To unlock: press button :.
X To lock: press button ;.
If all the doors and the tailgate are closed,
the vehicle locks.
You can open a front door from inside the
vehicle even if it has been locked. Only open
the door when the traffic situation permits.
If
the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R and the SmartKey is restored to the factory
settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
front door is opened from inside the
vehicle.
R and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the front door that is opened
from inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey, it does not unlock if you use
the central locking button.
i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally
from the inside if the vehicle has been
locked from the outside using the
SmartKey.
i It is only possible to lock the vehicle
centrally if all doors are closed. Automatic locking feature
:
To deactivate
; To activate
X To disarm: press and hold button : for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To arm:
press and hold button ; for about
five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do

not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle's
wheels are moving at a speed in excess of
9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is being tested on a
dynamometer.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 220). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be centrally
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered

(Y page 65). Doors
75
Opening/closing Z