automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2016 W463 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)Function/notes ................................ 57
12 V socket ........................................ 223
115 V socket ...................................... 223
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Warning lamp .................................2 06
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 56
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 292
Adjustable damping .......................... 118
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 43
Display message ............................ 189
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 5
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear ............................................... 110
Setting ...........................................1 09
Setting the center air vents ........... 109
Setting the side air vents ...............1 09
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 162
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 182
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............140
A

shtray ............................................... 221
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 78
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 59
Function ...........................................5 9
Switching off the alarm .................... 59
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 116
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 115
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 85
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 123
Display message ............................ 201
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 121
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Engaging drive position .................. 121
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Kickdown ....................................... 122
Manual shifting .............................. 124
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Overview ........................................ 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Program selector button ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 113
Selector lever ................................ 119
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 123
Trailer towing ................................. 122
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Transmission position display ........ 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 298
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............5 0
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 96
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 56
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 62
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 62
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 252
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 254
Overview ........................................ 250
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 178
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
Display message ............................ 196
Notes/function .............................. 155
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 187
Notes ............................................. 293
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Brake fluid level ................................ 240
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 56
Display message ............................ 190
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 56
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 293
Display message ............................ 185
High-performance brake system .... 135
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 131
Riding tips ...................................... 133 Warning lamp ................................. 205
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Brush guard ....................................... 231
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 96
Brake lamp ...................................... 95
Rear fog lamp .................................. 96
Tail lamp .......................................... 95
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 241
Carpets .......................................... 247
Chrome parts ................................. 244
Display ........................................... 245
Gear or selector lever .................... 246
Headlamps ..................................... 244
Interior ........................................... 245
Matte finish ................................... 243
Notes ............................................. 241
Paint .............................................. 243
Plastic trim .................................... 245
Power washer ................................ 242
Rear view camera .......................... 244
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 246
Seat covers .................................... 246
Sensors ......................................... 244
Steering wheel ............................... 246
Tail pipes ....................................... 244
Trailer coupling .............................. 245
Trim strips ..................................... 246
Washing by hand ........................... 242
Wheels ........................................... 242
Windows ........................................ 243
Wiper blades .................................. 244
Wooden trim .................................. 246
4Index

Drive programAutomati c...................................... 12 3
Displa y.......................................... .119
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 182
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 140
Driving downhill .............................1 40
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 140
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 135
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 57
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 55
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................5 9
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 56
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 56
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion .................................................. 58
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 57
Important safety information ........... 55
Overview .......................................... 55
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 154
Cruise control ................................ 141
Display message ............................ 195
DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................147
HOLD function ............................... 157
PARKTRONIC ................................. 158
Rear view camera .......................... 161
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 145
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 145
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 121
Brakes ...........................................1 33
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 153
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Driving in winter .............................1 36
Driving on flooded roads ................ 135
Driving on sand .............................. 139
Driving over obstacles ................... 139
G

eneral .......................................... 132
Gravel roads .................................. 139 Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Off-road fording .............................1
35
Snow chains .................................. 264
Tire ruts ......................................... 139
Towing a trailer .............................. 166
Traveling uphill ............................... 140
Wet road surface ........................... 134
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 176
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 176
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 181
Function/notes ................................ 79
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 79
Switching on/off ........................... 181
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 186
Function/notes ................................ 58
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 114
General information ....................... 114
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 261
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 66
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 43
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Front-passenger footwell ............... 260
Transmission tunnel ....................... 260
Fuse extractor ................................... 259
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 259
Before changing ............................. 259
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 259
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 259
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 260
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
In the battery case ......................... 260
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 231
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 34
Programming the remote control ... 231
Gasoline ............................................. 290
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 82
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 246
Genuine parts ...................................... 19
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ......................246
Glove box ...........................................2 15
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 140
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 279
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 74
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 75
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 75
Luxury .............................................. 75
Resetting (front) ............................... 75
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Cleaning system (function) .............. 87
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 295
Fogging up ....................................... 89
Protective grille ................................ 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Hill start assist .................................. 114
HOLD function
Function/notes .............................1 57
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 36
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 235
Opening ......................................... 236
Horn ...................................................... 26
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135
I
Immobilizer.......................................... 59
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 171
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 202
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 171
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 90
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 91
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Manual control ................................. 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Rear interior lighting ........................ 92
J
JackPump lever ..................................... 283
Storage location ............................ 248
Using ............................................. 282
Jump starting (engine) ......................254
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Trip menu ...................................... 173
Vehicle submenu ........................... 180
Video DVD operation ..................... 176
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................2 3
Important safety notes .................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 171
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 54
P
Paint code number ............................ 288
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 243
Panic alarm .......................................... 34
Parcel net ........................................... 216
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 119
Important safety notes .................. 130
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 81
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 131
Display message ............................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 160
Driving system ............................... 158
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Range of the sensors ..................... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 160
Warning display ............................. 159
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 35
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 53
Pedals ................................................. 133 Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 157
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 55
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 245
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 168
Power washers .................................. 242
Program selector button .................. 122
Programming
SmartKey ......................................... 61
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 113
Q
QR codeRescue card ..................................... 24
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
R
RACETIMER
Deleting all laps ............................. 183
Displaying and starting .................. 182
Displaying the intermediate time ... 182
Resetting the current lap ............... 183
Starting a new lap .......................... 183
Stopping ........................................ 183
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 182
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 176
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 218
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 110
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 68
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening ........................................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 190
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Towing eyeFront .............................................. 257
Rear ...............................................2 57
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................1 69
Power supply ................................. 168
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 45
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 298
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 298
Trailer towing
ESP
®................................................ 58
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 162
Shift range ..................................... 162
Shifting .......................................... 162
Shifting (general notes) .................. 162
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 162
Shifting to neutral .......................... 163
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 163
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 121
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 140
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 173
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 173
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 174
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ..................... 94
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off .............................. 88
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 281
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 66
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65
V
Vanity mirrorSun visor ........................................ 221
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 145
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 201
Emergency locking ........................... 66
Emergency unlocking ....................... 66
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 178
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 271
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 60
Lowering ........................................ 284
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 113
Raising ........................................... 282
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Securing from rolling away ............ 282
Tow-starting ................................... 256
Towing away .................................. 256
Transporting .................................. 258
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 60
Vehicle data ................................... 295
Vehicle data ....................................... 295
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 296
Fording depth ................................ 296
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 297
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 295
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 288
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
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Center console, lower section
FunctionPage
EStowage compartment/ashtray221
FAutomatic transmission selector lever119
GSelects park position119
H+Selects/deselects LOW RANGE off-road gear162
IStowage compartment~
JOpens/closes the stowage compartment215
KCigarette lighter222
LAudio controller (see the separate operating instructions)
COMAND controller~
MSwitches the windshield heating on/off106
NAdjustable damping118
OÚSelects the drive program122
ÑSelects the drive program (AMG vehicles)
PParking brake131
Center console31
At a glance

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion of
the head restraint and the cover. Pay particular
attention while resetting the NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints.
XRemove resetting tool:from the vehicle
document wallet.
XSlide resetting tool :into guide ;between
the NECK-PRO luxury head restraint and the
rear cover of the head restraint.
XPush resetting tool :downwards until you
hear the head restraint deployment mecha-
nism engage.
XPull out resetting tool :.
XWith your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint cushion backwards
in the direction of arrow =until it engages.
XRepeat this procedure for the second NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint.
XPut resetting tool :back into the vehicle
document wallet.
iIf you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints, have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you install a child
restraint system on a rear seat. Children are
generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years and under
5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
Ralways secure this child in a restraint system
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The
child restraint system must be appropriate to
the age, weight and size of the child.
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
46Children in the vehicle
Safety

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 55).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of
ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer.
Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
!A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer.
Before you operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
ESP
®monitors the driving stability and the trac-
tion. Traction is the power transmission
between the tires and the road surface.
ESP
®is deactivated if the åwarning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up continuously
when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the åwarning
lamp are lit continuously, ESP
®is not available
due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 207) and display messages which may
be displayed in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 185).
If ESP®detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. If
necessary, the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®can
also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster. If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
iOnly use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.
iIf differential locks are switched on, ABS,
BAS and ESP®switch off automatically.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP®.
XIf appropriate for the driving conditions,
engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear
(
Ypage 162).
Traction control is part of ESP
®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Traction control is no longer active above a
speed of approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Driving safety systems57
Safety
Z

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific 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.
iRead the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Ypage 23).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral.
Rstart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;%Unlocks the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Ranti-theft protection is reactivated.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe rear door
Rthe fuel filler flap
iThe turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
Ypage 180).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes
on if it is activated in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 179).
60SmartKey
Opening and closing