parking sensors MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2015 W463 Owner's Manual

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing)
...................................................... 347 B
BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............ .56
Backup lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 295
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 296
Overview ........................................ 292
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Display message ............................ 227
Notes/function .............................. 178
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake fluid level ................................ 279
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 63
Display message ............................ 219
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 213
High-performance brake system .... 155
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 151
Riding tips ...................................... 153
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 31
Brush guard ....................................... 266
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 cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 281
Carpets .......................................... 287
Chrome parts ................................. 285
Display ........................................... 285
Gear or selector lever .................... 286
Headlamps ..................................... 284
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Note s............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 282
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 282
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Seat covers .................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tail pipe s....................................... 285
Trailer coupling .............................. 285
Trim strips ..................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing ....................... 253 Index
5

Settings menu ............................... 206
Standard display ............................ 200
Telephone menu ............................ 204
Trip menu ...................................... 200
Vehicle submenu ........................... 208
Video DVD operation ..................... 203
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 198
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 60 P
Paint code number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 282
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parcel net ........................................... 250
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 151
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/note s............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 182
Trailer towing ................................. 184
Warning display ............................. 183
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42 Problems (malfunctions) .................. 59
Pedals ................................................. 153
Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 181
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 193
Power washers .................................. 282
Program selector button .................. 143
Programming
SmartKey ......................................... 69
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 134 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24 R
RACETIMER Deleting all laps ............................. 211
Displaying and starting .................. 210
Displaying the intermediate time ... 210
Resetting the current lap ............... 211
Starting a new lap .......................... 210
Stopping ........................................ 210
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 210
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 203
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 252
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 129
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 77
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening ........................................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 220 Index
13

Blind Spot Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance. G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles being overtaken at a speed differ-
ence of more than 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R visibility is poor, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain
or snow
R there is a narrow vehicle traveling in front,
e.g. a motorcycle or bicycle
R the road has very wide lanes
R the road has narrow lanes R
you are not driving in the middle of the lane
R there are barriers or other road boundaries
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotiveradar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
General notes Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor both the left and right sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the moni-
tored area. If you then switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal to change lanes, you will also receive a visual and audible collision
warning. For this purpose, Blind Spot Assist
uses sensors in the rear bumper.
Monitoring range of the sensors 178
Driving systemsDriving an
d parking

Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft
(3 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may
be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not
driving in the middle of their lane. This may be the case if the vehicles are driving on the inner
side of their lane.
Due to the nature of the system:
R warnings may be issued in error when driv-
ing close to crash barriers or similar solid
lane borders.
R the warning is canceled when driving for an
extended period next to long vehicles, such
as trucks.
The two sensors for Blind Spot Assist are
integrated into the sides of the rear bumper.
Make sure that the bumper is free of dirt, ice
or slush in the vicinity of the sensors. The
radar sensors must not be covered, for exam- ple rear bicycle racks or overhanging loads.
Following a severe impact or in the event of
damage to the bumpers, have the function of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist may oth-
erwise not work properly.
Indicator and warning display G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles being overtaken at a speed differ-
ence of more than 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance. :
Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lamp :in the exterior mirrors lights up yel-
low at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h). At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica-
tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is
operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring
range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h), warning lamp :on the
corresponding side lights up red. This warning
occurs when a vehicle enters the blind spot
monitoring range from behind or from the
side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warn- ing only occurs as long as the difference in
speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reversegear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Collision warning :
Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp Driving systems
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PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes !
When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate
surroundings. You are always responsible for
safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park-
ing space. Ensure that the areas in front,
behind and to the side of the vehicle are safe
before maneuvering, parking or pulling away. There must not be any persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneu-
vering.
PARKTRONIC does not take into account any persons or objects located below or above
the detection range. As a result,
PARKTRONIC cannot warn you about objects
in this area.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
Range of the sensors General notes
:
Example: sensors in the front bumper,
right-hand side Side view
Top view
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 284). 182
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Front sensors
Center Approx. 40 in (approx.
100 cm from the brush
guard)
Corners Approx. 24 in (approx.
60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center Approx. 36 in (90 cm) from
the spare wheel Corners Approx. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approx. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
Corners Approx. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a warn- ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below
the minimum, the distance may no longer be
shown.
Warning displays Warning display for the front area
: Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is loca-
ted on the headliner in the rear compartment.
The warning display for each side of the vehi-
cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg- ments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow
segments showing operational readiness =
light up.
The selected transmission position and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter-
mine which warning display is active when the engine is running. Transmission
position Warning display
D
Front area activated
R,
Nor the vehicle
is rolling back-
wards Rear and front areas
activated P
No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
R sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for approx-
imately two seconds.
R seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two sec-
onds. This indicates that you have now
reached the minimum distance. Driving systems
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after a few sec-
onds, and the indicator
lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after a few sec-
onds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 284).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Rear view camera
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
R the rear door is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
this purpose Driving systems
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐
able able
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R you have established the electrical connection between the
trailer and your vehicle.
R the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X When towing a trailer, confirm the display message with a.
If you are driving without a trailer and the display message does
not disappear: X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Clean the sensors (Y page 284).
X Restart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
or
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Off Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 169).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Now Available Now Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 169). Display
messages
227On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able. See Opera‐ able. See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
R the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the transfer case is in the LOW RANGEtransmission position.
R the vehicle is on an uphill or a downhill slope of more than
22‑25%
R the on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim and the
bumper (Y page 284).
X Restart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS (Brake Assist) may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 169). DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSand
and
SPEEDTRONIC
SPEEDTRONIC
Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 228
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays