low beam MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2015 W463 Owner's Manual

Manual ...........................................1
45
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 210
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 98
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 161
Driving downhill ............................. 162
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 161
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 156
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 63
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 65
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion .................................................. 65
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 178
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 225
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
HOLD function ............................... 180
PARKTRONIC ................................. 182
Rear view camera .......................... 185
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 166
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 166
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 153
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Downhill gradient ........................... 153
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter ............................. 157
Driving on flooded roads ................ 156
Driving on sand .............................. 160
Driving over obstacles ................... 160
General .......................................... 152 Gravel roads .................................. 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 156
Icy road surfaces ........................... 157
Off-road driving .............................. 158
Off-road fording ............................. 156
Snow chains .................................. 309
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Tire ruts ......................................... 160
Towing a trailer .............................. 191
Traveling uphill ............................... 161
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 203
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 203 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 208
Function/note s................................ 92
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 92
Switching on/of f........................... 208
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 215
Function/note s................................ 65
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 135
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 303
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 49 8
Index

Jump starting (engine)
......................296 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 133 L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 55
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 220
Light sensor (display message) ....... 221
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 208
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
Light switch ..................................... 98
Low-beam headlamps ..................... .99
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 207
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 167 Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 166
Load anchorage ................................. 252
Loading guidelines ............................ 248
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) ............................... 208
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 186
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 218
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 98
Switching on/of f.............................. 99
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
Overview ........................................ 250
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 88
Luxury head restraints ....................... 87 M
M+S tires ............................................ 308
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 283
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 262
Display message ............................ 216
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Important safety notes .................. 258
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 264
MB info call button ........................ 262
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Low-beam head-
lamps 99
;
÷
ESP® 239
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K
High-beam head-
lamps 103
?
J
Brakes (yellow) 236
A
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Distance warning 245
B
#!
Turn signals 103
C
h
Tire pressure monitor 246
D
6
Restraint system 40
E
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Seat belt 235 Function Page
F
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Coolant 243
G
R
Rear fog lamp 101
H
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Front fog lamps 101
I
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Check Engine 243
J
8
Reserve fuel 243
K
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ESP®
OFF 239
L
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ABS 237
M
Brakes (red)
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(USA only) J
(Canada only) 23632
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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 special-
ist workshops: (Y page 24). Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using sym-
metrical lights, the edge of the road is not lit
as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to asym-
metrical low-beam headlamps at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible after
crossing the border again. Light switch
Operation !
Switch off the parking lamps and low-
beam headlamps when you leave the vehi-
cle. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the Tparking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the Wleft standing lamp. 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 103).98
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0
Low-beam headlamps 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps orthe low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light bright-
ness: if you turn the light switch to T, you
turn on the daytime running lamps and park-
ing lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps. Exterior lighting
99Lights and windshield wipers

Daytime running lamps in the USA
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory. X To activate the daytime running lamps:
activate the daytime running lamps func-
tion in the on-board computer
(Y page 207).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps orthe low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to TorL, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running: if you have acti-
vated the daytime running lamps function
in the on-board computer, the daytime run-
ning lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. 100
Exterior lightingLigh
ts and windshield wipers

Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B N
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
C R
Rear Fog Lamp X
To switch on the fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to T,Lor
Ã.
X Press the Nbutton.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the N button.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function. Rear fog lamp
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps Exterior lighting
101Lights and windshield wipers Z

5
L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B N
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
C R
Rear Fog Lamp
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. Parking lamps
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B N
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
C R
Rear Fog Lamp
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T. Standing lamps
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3 T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
5 L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B N
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
C R
Rear Fog Lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted. 102
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

High-beam flasher
:
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :. The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig-
gered, or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if an air bag or the Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices are triggered and the Smart- Key is in position 1in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. The corner- ing light function can only be activated if the
low-beam headlamps are switched on and the
fog lamps are switched off.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn sig- 104
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
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
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs replaced at a quali-
fied specialist workshop:
R Additional turn signals in the exterior mir-
rors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamps/standing lamps
R License plate lamp
i Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display mes-
sage appearing in the multifunction dis-
play. Regularly check the license plate
lamp. If necessary, visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. You can replace the following bulbs:
R Fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
function
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Tail lamps/standing lamps
R Backup lamp
R Rear Fog Lamp
R Side marker lamps
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself. Only replace the bulbs listed (Y page 109). Have the bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint- free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Replacing bulbs
109Lights and windshield wipers Z