interior lights MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2014 W463 Owner's Manual

Function/notes
............................. 168
Selecting ........................................ 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 262
Important safety notes ..................262
Rear compartment .........................262
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Switching on/off (switch) ................99
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Interior lighting .............................. 216
Differential lock
Disengaging ................................... 198
Front axle ...................................... 197
Rear axle ........................................ 197
Transfer case ................................. 197
Differential locks
Engaging ........................................ 196
General notes ................................ 195
Terrain ........................................... 195
Digital speedometer .........................209
Display (cleaning instructions) ........292
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....220
Driving systems ............................. 233
Engine ............................................ 229
General notes ................................ 220
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........220
Lights ............................................ .226
Safety systems .............................. 221
Service interval displa y.................. 286
SmartKey ....................................... 242
Tires ............................................... 237
Vehicle .......................................... .240
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....253
DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions .....................179
Cruise control lever .......................178
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 235
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 182
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes ..................176
Selecting ........................................ 178
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 35
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .68
Display message ............................ 241
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Important safety notes ....................73
Opening (from inside) ......................73
Overview .......................................... 73
Drinking and driving .........................159
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 150
Display ........................................... 146
Manual .......................................... .151
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........218
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 98
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 167
Driving downhill ............................. 168
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps Index
7

Lighting
Light switch ..................................... 98
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .216
Automatic headlamp mode ............100
Cornering light function .................104
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Fog lamps ...................................... 101
Hazard warning lamps ...................104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps ...................103
Low-beam headlamps ......................99
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 215
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........215
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......229
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................175
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Load anchorage ................................. 260
Loading guidelines ............................256
Locking Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 74
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 216Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 226
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................194
Luggage compartment
enlargement
Overview ........................................ 258
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Luxury head restraints .......................87 M
M+S tires ............................................ 314
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 290
mbrace Call priority .................................... 270
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading routes .......................273
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes ..................266
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............272
MB info call button ........................270
Remote vehicle locking ..................271
Roadside Assistance button ..........269
Self-test ......................................... 267
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 267
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 274
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............271
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Removing ......................................... 70
Memory card (audio) .........................211
Memory function ................................. 95
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220 Index
11

Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R Air bag system components with:
-The 00730074indicator lamp
- Front-passenger seat with BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i Observe the additional information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraint systems for
infants and children (Y page 54).SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R SRS warning lamps 0075
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
R Seat belt force limiter
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 0075 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the
0075SRS indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring. Occupant safety
39Safety
Z

Adjusting the steering wheel
0043
To adjust the steering wheel height
0044 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i If the driver's door is open, the steering
wheel can be adjusted for up to
30 minutes after the ignition has been
switched off.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 92)
R Storing settings (Y page 95) Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating 0043
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
0044 To switch off the steering-wheel heating
0087 Indicator lamp
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel. X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow 0043.
Indicator lamp 0087lights up.
X To deactivate: make sure that the
SmartKey is in position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow 0044.
Indicator lamp 0087goes out.
i The steering wheel heating does not
switch off automatically.
i The steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if:
R the temperature in the vehicle interior is
above 86 ‡ (30 †)
R the temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95 ‡ (35 †)
Indicator lamp 0087remains on.
i The steering wheel heating is deactivated
if you remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
Problems with the steering wheel
heating 0043
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
0044 To switch off the steering-wheel heating
0087 Indicator lamp Steering wheel
91Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Useful information
..............................98
Exterior lighting .................................. 98
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Replacing bulbs ................................. 108
Windshield wipers ............................114 97Lights and windshield wipers

signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Headlamps and indicator lamps
fogged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off 0083
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on Rear-compartment overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0044 003D Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes The interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2
in the ignition lock. This prevents your
vehicle's battery from discharging.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be
set using the control on the instrument
cluster (Y page 205). Interior lighting
105Lights and windshield wipers Z

Automatic interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on: set rocker switch 0084to the
center position.
The interior lighting switches on
automatically when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
X To switch off: press the0033symbol on
rocker switch 0084.
The interior lighting remains switched off
even when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door.
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 216). When a front door is opened, the front interior
lighting comes on. When a rear door is
opened, the rear interior lighting comes on.
In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
i
If a door remains open and the SmartKey
is not in the ignition lock, the interior
lighting switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control Front interior lighting
!
If the interior lighting has been switched
on manually, it will not be switched off
automatically.
This can cause the starter battery to
discharge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does
not remain switched on too long after the
engine has been switched off. Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on 106
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers

X
To switch on: press the004Asymbol on
rocker switch 0084.
X To switch off: set rocker switch 0084to the
center position.
Reading lamps Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To activate/deactivate: press the003D
button.
Cargo compartment lamp G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. G
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. The battery may otherwise
discharge.
! Do not close the rear door while lock 0043
is engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you
could damage lock 0043. Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press the0041button.
i If you open the rear door, the cargo
compartment lamp comes on. You will then
be unable to switch it off using the 0041
button.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Interior lighting
107Lights andwindshield wipers Z

X
Open the rear door.
X To switch off with the rear door open:
press lock 0043down in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched
off.
X To switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder 0044on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its
normal function.
Rear interior lighting Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off 0083
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press the0041button.
i The rear interior lighting switches on
when you open a rear door. You will then
be unable to switch it off using the 0041
button.
Switch off the rear interior lighting if you
wish to leave the rear doors open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change the Xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified workshop.
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED lamps
You can replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure 108
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

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 button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up.
X To switch off: press button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043goes out.
i At outside temperatures above
50 ‡(10 †), the windshield heating cannot
be activated. Indicator lamp 0043lights 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
0043flashes. 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 the0065button.
The indicator lamp in the 0065button 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
0065rear 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
133Climate control Z