MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2014 W463 Manual PDF

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. 0043
0037 To lock the vehicle
0044 0036 To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0036
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the0037button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the rear door
R the fuel filler flap
i When unlocking, the turn signals flash
once. When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 216).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 215). Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
i
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 0037or0036 button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0036and0037 buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until battery check lamp 0043
flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door and fuel
filler flap: press the0036button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the0036
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the0037button. SmartKey
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Restoring the factory settings
X
Press the 0036and0037 buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until battery check lamp 0043
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 0043
Release catch
0044 Mechanical key X
Push release catch 0043in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key 0044from 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 0037or0036 button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp 0043lights up briefly. 70
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If battery check lamp
0043does not light up
during the test, the battery is discharged.
X Change the battery (Y page 71).
i You can get a battery in any qualified
specialist workshop.
i Have the batteries replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the 0037or0036 button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70). 0043
Battery compartment cover
0044 Mechanical key
X Press mechanical key 0044into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover 0043opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so.
X Remove battery tray cover 0043. 0087
Battery
X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery 0087falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover 0043and then press to close it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. SmartKey
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Problems with the SmartKey
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from a
distance of approximately 1.5 ft (50 cm) and try to unlock or
lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 70) and replace it if
necessary (Y page 71).
X Unlock (Y page 75) or lock (Y page 75) the vehicle using the
mechanical key. The SmartKey is faulty.
X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key
(Y page 75).
X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a
SmartKey. X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the
mechanical key. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The SmartKey has been in position
0(Y page 139) for a
considerable time.
X Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X Start the engine. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to turn the SmartKey again.
If this does not work:
X Check the battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 301).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 303).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 72
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Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident 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 park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral.
R start 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. Doors
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X
Front doors: pull door handle 0044.
If the door is locked, locking knob 0043pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
X Rear compartment doors: pull
handle 0043up.
The door is unlocked.
X Pull door handle 0044. 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.
The central locking button does not lock or
unlock the fuel filler flap. X
To unlock: press button 0043.
X To lock: press button 0044.
The vehicle locks when all the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
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. 74
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Automatic locking feature
0043
To deactivate
0044 To activate
X To disarm: press and hold button 0043for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To arm: press and hold button 0044for 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 216). 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 ( Ypage 65). Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Y
page 70). X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0047.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be centrally
locked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 74).
X Make sure that the locking knobs on the
doors are still visible. Press down the
locking knobs by hand, if necessary.
X Close the driver's door from the outside. Doors
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X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0047.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Rear door
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident 76
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G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear
door is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear
door. Never drive with the rear door open.
! The tailgate swings out to the side when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance.
i Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. Otherwise, you could lock
yourself out. Opening
You can only open the rear door after
unlocking it first.
X Press the 0036button on the SmartKey. X
Press release button 0043and pull door
handle 0044.
X Open the rear door. Closing
X Push the rear door closed from outside the
vehicle.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
0037 button on the SmartKey. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
The side windows cannot be operated from
the rear when the override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 60). Side windows
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0043
Front left
0044 Front right
0087 Rear right
0085 Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
X To open automatically: press the
corresponding switch briefly beyond the
point of resistance.
The side window opens completely.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 60).Convenience opening
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle. You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the sliding sunroof
R switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat and front-passenger seat
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the 0036button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof are in
the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the 0036button. Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because objects are trapped between the
side window and the door frame.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed. 78
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