oil temperature MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2016 W463 Owner's Manual
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EngineCheck Engine warning lamp .......... .210
Display message ............................ 192
ECO start/stop function ................ 114
Engine number ............................... 289
Irregular running ............................ 117
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 117
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 37
Additives ........................................ 292
Checking the oil level ..................... 236
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 236
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 292
Notes about oil grades ................... 292
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 182
Viscosity ........................................ 292
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 19
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 182
Deactivating/activating ................... 57
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety information ........... 57
Trailer stabilization ........................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 44
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 81
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181 Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 81
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 80
Out
of p
osition (troubleshooting) ..... 81
Setting ............................................. 81
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Storing the parking position ............. 81
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 250
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 217
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 291
Consumption information .............. 291
Consumption statistics .................. 173
Displaying the range ...................... 174
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 291
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 290
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 132
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 129
Opening/closing ............................ 128
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 290
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 241
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 259
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 260
Dashboard ..................................... 259
8Index
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Steering wheel heating .................... 78
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 82
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 123
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 182
Stowage areas ................................... 215
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 216
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 216
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 215
Important safety information ......... 215
Stowage pockets ........................... 216
Summer tires ..................................... 264
Sun visor ............................................ 221
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 179
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 59
T
Tachometer........................................ 171
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 191
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 171
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 289
Tires ............................................... 284
Tires/wheels ................................. 284
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Vehicle data ................................... 295
Wheels ........................................... 284
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 228
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 228
Downloading routes ....................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 225
Geo fencing ................................... 230 Important safety notes .................. 224
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 229
MB info call button ........................ 227
Remote vehicle locking .................. 229
Roadside Assistance button .......... 226
Self-test ......................................... 225
Speed alert .................................... 230
System .......................................... 225
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 231
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 228
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 177
Display message ............................ 202
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 177
Number from the phone book ........ 177
Redialing ........................................ 178
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 177
Telephone compartment .................. 216
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 171
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 182
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 182
Outside temperature ...................... 171
Setting (climate control) ................ 105
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 59
Immobilizer ...................................... 59
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 182
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 268
Checking manually ........................ 268
Display messa ge ............................ 198
Ma
ximum ....................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 266
Recommended ............................... 265
Table (single tires) ......................... 266
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 270
Function/notes ............................. 268
Restarting ...................................... 270
Warning lamp ................................. 213
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Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the
engine's full performance until it has reached
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Avoid high engine speeds when the engine
is cold. The engine's service life could other-
wise be significantly shortened. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
!AMG vehicles: at low engine oil tempera-
tures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the maximum
engine speed is restricted in order to protect the engine. To protect the engine and main-
tain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at
full throttle when the engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving, see
(
Ypage 205).
If the SmartKey is in position 0in the ignition
lock for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the ignition lock. The steer-
ing is then locked. To unlock, remove the Smart-
Key and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
charged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if nec-
essary (Ypage 252).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 254).
iYou can only remove the SmartKey if:
Rthe SmartKey is in position 0in the ignition
lock.
Rthe automatic transmission selector lever
is in P.
112Driving
Driving and parking
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GWARNING
If you activate the LOW off-road gear while
driving on a slippery road surface, the wheels
may lose traction:
Rif you remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal when driving
Rif off road ABS intervenes when braking
If the wheels lose traction. the vehicle can no
longer be steered. There is an increased dan- ger of skidding and accidents.
Never activate the LOW off-road gear while
driving on a slippery road surface.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
XTry to bring the vehicle under control using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to road conditions when tem-
peratures are around the freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 264).
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Do not load items on the basic carrier bars. It
may cause instability during some maneuvers
which could result in an accident.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected obsta-
cles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehicle cannot complete the attempted climb, back it
down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing so
the vehicle begins to show a tendency to roll,immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you use
only the service brake. For information on
driving downhill, see "Driving downhill".
When driving off-road, sand, mud and water,
possibly mixed with oil, for example, could get
into the brakes. This could result in a reduced
braking effect or in total brake failure and also in
increased wear and tear. The braking charac-
teristics change depending on the material
ingressing the brakes. Clean the brakes after
driving off-road. If you detect a reduced braking
effect or grinding noises, have the brake system checked in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the
different braking characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam-
age to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead to
failure of the mechanical assembly or systems.
Adapt your driving style to suit the terrain con-
ditions. Drive carefully. Have damage to the
vehicle rectified immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Protection of the environment is of primary
importance. Treat nature with respect.
Observe all prohibiting signs.
Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of
your vehicle and the gear shift operation before driving through difficult terrain.
Driving tips137
Driving and parking
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AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Upshif tindicator
?Engin eoil temperature
ACoolan ttemperature
BTransmission fluid temperature
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAMGmenu.
Upshif tindicator UP
=indicates that th eengin e
has reached th eove rrevvin grange when in th e
manual drive program .Upshif tindicator UP
=
fade sout other message suntil you hav eshifte d
up.
If th eengin eoil temperature is belo w17 6 ‡
(80 †) ,the oi ltemper ature is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP
:Drive program (C/S/M)
;ESP®mode ( ON/OFF)
SETUP shows the drive program and the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until SETUP
is displayed.
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads.
:Lap
;RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
running or if the key is in position 2(
Ypage 112)
in the ignition lock.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the =or; button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress ato confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
182Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The poly-V-belt may havetorn .
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely and switch off th eengine, pay-
ing attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XChec kth epoly-V-belt .
If th epoly-V-belt is torn:
!Do no tcontinu edriving. The engin ecould otherwise overheat.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
If th epoly-V-belt is not damaged :
XWait until thedisplay message disappear sbefore restarting th e
engine. Otherwise ,th eengin ecould be damaged.
XPay attention to th ecoolan ttemperature display.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
#The battery is notbein gcharged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possibl ecauses are:
Radefective alternato r
Ratorn poly-V-belt
Ramalfunction in th eelectronics
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely and switch off th eengine, pay-
ing attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XOpe nth ehood.
XChec kwhether th epoly-V-belt is torn .
If th epoly-V-belt is torn:
!Do no tcontinu edriving. The engin ecould otherwise overheat.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
If th epoly-V-belt is not damaged :
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
4
CheckEngineOilAtNextRefueling
The engin eoil level has dropped to th eminimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
XChec kth eoil level when next refueling, at th elatest (Ypage 236).
XIf necessary, add engin eoil (Ypage 237).
XHav eth eengin echecke dat aqualified specialist workshop if engin e
oil needs to be added mor eoften than usual.
!Avoid lon gjourneys wit hto olittl eengin eoil. The engin ewill oth-
erwise be damaged.
Information on approve dengin eoils can be obtained from any quali-
fie dspecialist workshop or on th eInternet at http:/ /
www.mbusa.com (US Aonly).
Display messages19 3
On-board computer and displays
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When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
Rthe engine should be switched off for at least
30 minutes if the engine is not at operating
temperature, e.g. if you only start the engine
briefly.
XPull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XAdd oil if necessary.
On all other models, the on-board computer
must be used to check the engine oil level.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
G 550: the oil level can only be checked using
the on-board computer.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
XPress the 9or: button on the steering
wheel to select the following message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will
see one of the following messages in the multi-
function display:
REngine Oil Level OK
RAdd1.0qt(Canada: 1.0liter)toreachmaximum oil level
RAdd 1.5 qts(Canada: 1.5 liters)toreach maximum oil level
RAdd 2.0 qts.(Canada: 2.0 liters)toreach maximum oil level
XAdd oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating temperature and the Engine oil Reduce oil level
dis-
play appears, too much oil has been added.
XHave excess oil siphoned off.
If the Switch ignition on to check
engine oil levelmessage appears:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 112).
If the Observe waiting time
message
appears:
XIf the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: repeat the measurement after
approximately five minutes.
XIf the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, repeat the measurement after
approximately 30 minutes.
If the Engine oil level Not when engine
onmessage appears:
XSwitch off the engine.
XIf the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: wait about five minutes before car-
rying out the measurement.
XIf the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
iIf you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the 9or: button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Engine compartment237
Maintenance and care
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The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the
following situations:
Rat very low outside temperatures
Rin city traffic
Ron short journeys
Rin mountainous terrain
Rwhen towing a trailer
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a spec-
ification other than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribed service intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (
Ypage 289).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
For this reason, only use engine oils and oil fil-
ters that are approved for vehicles with a service
system.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
go to the Internet site
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA only).
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
ModelMB-Freigabe or MB
Approval
G 550229.3 / 229.5
G 63 AMG229.5
iThe MB-Freigabe or MB Approval is stated
on the oil containers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Vehicle modelCapacity including oil filter
G 5502.4 US gal (9.0 l)
G 63 AMG2.25 US gal (8.5 l)
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this
means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which SAE
classifications are to be used. The low-temper-
ature characteristics of engine oils can deterio-
rate significantly, e.g. as a result of aging, soot
and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly rec-
ommended that you carry out regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification.
292Service products and filling capacities
Technical data
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Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even
in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(
Ypage 289).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the fol-
lowin g t
asks:
Rcorrosion protection
Rantifreeze protection
Rraising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant in
the pressurized system is approximately 266 ‡ (130 †). The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -49
‡[-45 †]) .Otherwise ,hea twill no tbe
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor in accordance wit hMB Spec -
ification sfo rServic eProducts 310.1.
iWhe nth evehicle is first delivered, it is filled
wit h a coolan tmixture that ensures adequat e
antifreez ean dcorrosion protection .
iThe coolantis checke dwit hever ymainte-
nanc einterval at aqualifie dspecialis twork-
shop.
The engin ecoolin gsyste mis filled wit hcoolan t
at th efactory whic hcontain santifreeze/corro-
sio ninhibitor that ensures protection down to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †) .
Yo ur vehicle has a ran ge of alum
inum compo-
nents. Aluminum components in the engine
make itnecessary to use antifreeze/corrosion
inh ibit or that has been specific allyformulated to
protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such
anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant willresult in a
significantly shortened service life.
The coolant must beused throughout the year in
order to maintain the necessary corrosion pro-
tection and to provide protection from over-
heating. Inthe Maintenance Booklet, you can
find information on the intervals for renewal.
The renewal interval is determined bythe cool-
ant type and the engine co oling system design.
The renewal interval in the Maintenance Booklet
is only valid if the coolant is renewed or added to
wit h Mercedes-Benz approved products. There-
fore, only use MB 326.0 antifreeze/corrosion
inh ibit or or another Mercedes-Benz approved
product of the same specification.
In formation on other products with the same
specifications that are approved byMercedes-
Benz can beobtained at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
ht tp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com .
If the coolant level is too low, MB 325.0 anti-
freeze/corrosion inh ibitor should beadded.
Have the engine co oling system c
hecked for
possible leaks.
294Service products and filling capacities
Technical data