wheel MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2016 W463 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 3
Introduction......................................... 19
At a glance........................................... 26
Safety................................................... 34
Opening and closing...........................60
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....72
Lights and windshield wipers ............84
Climate control .................................... 99
Driving and parking..........................111
On-board computer and displays ....170
Stowage and features ......................214
Maintenance and care ......................235
Breakdown assistance .....................248
Wheels and tires ............................... 262
Technical data................................... 288
2Contents

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
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Mechanical keyFunction/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Removing .........................................6 1
Memory card (audio) ......................... 176
Memory function ................................. 82
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 221
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 177
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Raising the vehicle ......................... 282
Removing a wheel .......................... 283
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 176
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 173
Permanent display ......................... 179
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 172
Operating the on-board compute r..1 72
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 174
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting triggered .......................... 45
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting when triggered ................. 46
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 111
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 46
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 50
Children in the vehicle ..................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ............................................ 34, 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 55
Restraint system warning lamp ........3 5
Off-road
Differential locks ........................... .164
Off-road ABS ....................................5 6
Off-road driving
Checklist ....................................... .138
Driving on sand .............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Traveling uphill ............................... 140
Off-road fording ................................. 135
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............. 157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 182
Assistance menu ........................... 178
Audio menu ................................... 176
Convenience submenu .................. 181
Display messages .......................... 184
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Factory settings submenu ............. 181
Important safety notes .................. 170
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 179
Lighting submenu .......................... 179
Menu overview .............................. 173
Message memory .......................... 184
Navigation menu ............................ 174
Operation ....................................... 172
RACETIMER ................................... 182
Service menu ................................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 178
Standard display ............................ 173
Telephone menu ............................ 177
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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
12Index

Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 178
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................2 93
Coolant (engine) ............................ 294
Engine oil ....................................... 292
Fuel ................................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Notes ............................................. 289
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 293
Washer fluid ................................... 295
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............8 3
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 181
On-board computer ....................... 178
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 182
Shift ranges ....................................... 123
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) .................................................... 94
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
Troubleshooting ............................... 69
Ski rack .............................................. 220
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Operating manually .......................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 62
Changing the programming ............. 61
Checking the battery ....................... 62
Convenience closing feature ............ 69
Convenience opening feature .......... 68
Display message ............................ 202
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60 Important safety notes .................... 60
Loss ................................................. 63
Malfunction ...................................... 63
Mechanical key ................................ 61
Ove
rview .......................................... 60
P

roblem (malfunction) ..................... 63
Starting the engine ........................ 113
Snow chains ...................................... 264
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 223
Luggage compartment ................... 223
Rear compartment ......................... 223
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 259
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 281
Notes/data .................................... 286
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 249
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 249
Special seat belt retractor .................. 47
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 174
In the Instrument cluster ............... 171
Segments ...................................... 171
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 179
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 197
Selecting ........................................ 145
Variable ......................................... 145
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering (display message) .............. 202
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 78
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 172
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Important safety notes .................... 78
Paddle shifters ............................... 123
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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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Warning message .......................... 270
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ...............................2 79
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ...................... 282
Display message ............................ 198
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 279
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 262
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview) ........................ 275
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 277
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
Optional equipment we ight (
defi-
nition) ............................................ 281
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 280
Replacing ....................................... 281 Service life ..................................... 263
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing ........................................... 282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Technical data ............................... 284
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 263
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wear ..................................... 274
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 49
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Important safety notes .................. 256
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 298
Driving tips .................................... 166
Lights display message .................. 189
Mounting dimensions .................... 297
Shift range ..................................... 122
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 297
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 256
In the eve nt o
f malfunctions .......... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
16Index

VentilationSetting the airflow ......................... 105
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 176
VIN ...................................................... 288
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 206
Brakes ........................................... 205
Check Engine ................................. 210
Coolant .......................................... 210
Cruise control ................................ 142
Distance warning ........................... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 212
ESP
®.............................................. 207
ESP®OFF ....................................... 208
Fuel tank ........................................ 210
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 149
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 145
Overview .................................. 28, 202
Parking brake ................................ 209
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 35
Reserve fuel ................................... 210
Restraint system ............................ 209
Seat belt ........................................ 204
Tire pressure monitor .................... 213
Warning triangle ................................ 248
Warranty .............................................. 20
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 202
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 284
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Checking ........................................ 262
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 262
Interchanging/changing ................ 281
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Mounting a wheel .......................... 282
Overview ........................................ 262
Removing a wheel .......................... 283
Storing ........................................... 282
Technical data ............................... 284
Tightening torque ........................... 284
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 284 Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 188
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 243
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 105
Windshield heating ........................... 106
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 239
Notes ............................................. 295
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Rear window wiper .......................... 97
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 97
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 136
Winter o
peration ............................ 264
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 264
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 264
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 264
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 97
Replacing ......................................... 97
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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