warning MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2014 W463 Owner's Manual

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115 V socket ...................................... 265
12 V socket ........................................ 265
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ................................ 62
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 189A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes ....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 213
Display message ............................ 235
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps .........................62
Additives (engine oil) ........................347
Air bags Display message ............................ 226
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................40
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp ..........................44
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Window curtain air bag ....................43
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 ................................. 193
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....217
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............167
Ashtray ............................................... 263
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
ASSYST service interval display Service messages ..........................286
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 ............................ 229
see Lights
Automatic car wash ..........................288
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 ............................ 240
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 ................................ 145
Shift ranges ................................... 150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......150 4
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Trailer towing
................................. 149
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 352B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................61
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 301
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes ..................299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Overview ........................................ 299
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................213
Display message ............................ 235
Notes/function .............................. 186
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .62
Display message ............................ 227
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 221
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 157
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brush guard
....................................... 274
Bulbs Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function .................110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Chrome parts ................................. 292
Display ........................................... 292
Gear or selector lever ....................292
Headlamps ..................................... 291
Interior ........................................... 292
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat covers .................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tail pipes ....................................... 292
Trim strips ..................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................261
Notes/how to use .........................261
Opening and closing ......................261
Overview ........................................ 261 Index
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Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety note s.................. 258
Cargo tie down rings .........................261
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Center console Overview .......................................... 32
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps ............................ 113
Side marker lamps .........................112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 148
Checklist After driving off-roa d...................... 166
Before driving off-road ...................165
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................59
Rear doors ....................................... 59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 54
Restraint systems ............................ 54
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................44
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................45
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ...............56
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Cigarette lighter ................................ 264
Climate control Controlling automatically ...............130
Cooling with air dehumidification ..124
Defrosting the windows .................132
Defrosting the windshield ..............131
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 119
Important safety notes ..................118
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Maximum cooling .......................... 132Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control
..............120
Overview of systems ......................118
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 347
Setting the air distribution .............131
Setting the airflow .........................131
Setting the air vents ......................134
Setting the temperature ................131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heat on/off ......134
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
Windshield defroster ......................133
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................103
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................285
Display message ............................ 229
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes ............................................. 348
Temperature (on-board computer) .217
Temperature gauge ........................ 205
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 104
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................169
Display message ............................ 237
Driving system ............................... 1686
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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
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Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................162
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...62
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ......................62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............61
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .62
Important safety information ...........60
Overview .......................................... 60
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
HOLD function ............................... 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 189
Rear view camera .......................... 192
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................149
Brakes ........................................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter ............................ .163
Driving on flooded roads ................162
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Driving over obstacles ...................167
General .......................................... 158
Gravel road s.................................. 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 164
Off-road fording ............................. 162
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 98
Tire ruts ......................................... 166
Towing a trailer .............................. 198
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....211 DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....212 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................216
Function/notes ................................ 92
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 92
Switching on/off ........................... 216
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................142
General information .......................141
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 310
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .53
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 229
ECO start/stop function ................141
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 144
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems ..........................144
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................1448
Index

Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 284
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Temperature (on-board computer) .217
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...218
Deactivating/activating ...................63
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ...........62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Exhaust check ................................... 159
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Folding in/out (automatically). ........94
Folding in/out (electrically). ............93
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....94
Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................298
Floormats ........................................... 278
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 101Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back
.................................. 259
Front fog lamp (display message) ...228
Front fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 101
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 346
Consumption statistics ..................208
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 209
Displaying the range ......................209
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 344
Important safety notes ..................344
Notes about consumption .............346
Notes for AMG vehicles .................345
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .344
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel .............344
Fuel/water separator
Service .......................................... .287
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 159
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................155
Opening/closing ............................ 154
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Fuse allocation chart ........................309
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 310
Dashboard ..................................... 309
Front-passenger footwell ...............309
Transmission tunnel ....................... 310
Fuse extractor ................................... 309
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 309
Dashboard fuse box .......................309
Fuse allocation chart .....................309
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309 Index
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Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel
............................................ 310
Important safety notes ..................308
In the battery case .........................310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................278
Important safety notes ..................274
Opening/closing the garage door ..278
Programming the remote control ...275
Gasoline ............................................. 344
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 217
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................293
Glove box ........................................... 257
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ........................................ .168
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 332H
Hazard warning lamps ......................104
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....286
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 349
Cleaning system (function) ............103
Cleaning system (notes) ................349
Fogging up ..................................... 105
Protective grille .............................. 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Installing/removing (rear) ................88
Luxury .............................................. 87
Resetting (front) ............................... 87
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 103Hill start assist
.................................. 141
HOLD function Function/notes ............................. 188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .283
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes ..................282
Opening ......................................... 283
Hydroplaning ..................................... 162 I
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Instrument cluster Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps .........242
Instrument cluster lighting ..............205
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Automatic control ..........................106
Cargo compartment lamp ..............107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 107
Rear interior lighting ......................108 J
Jack Pump lever ..................................... 337
Storage location ............................ 296
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ......................303 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Manual drive program ....................152 L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................218
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 228 10
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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
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