fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2017 W463 Owner's Manual

Exhaustsee Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check .................................. .123
Exhaus tpipe
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 234
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 81
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 167
Folding in/out( automatically). ........ 82
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 82
Outofp osition (troubleshooting )..... 82
Setting ............................................. 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 83
Storing the parking position ............. 83
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 200
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aidk it......................................... 238
Flat tire
Changing awheel /mounting the
spare wheel. .................................. 269
Preparing the vehicl e..................... 240
Folding the seat backres t(rear)
forwards/back .................................. 207
Frequencies
Mobil ephone ................................. 274
Two-way radio ................................ 274
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 278
Consumption statistics .................. 160
Displaying the rang e...................... 160
Driving tip s.................................... 122
Fue lgauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline )............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Premium-grade unleade dgaso-
line ................................................. 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120 Refueling ........................................ 118
Tank content/reserve fue
l............. 277
Fue lfille rflap
Closing ........................................... 119
Emergency release ........................ 119
Opening ......................................... 119
Fue llevel
Calling up the rang e(on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Fus eallocatio nchart ........................ 249
Fus ebox
cargo compartment ....................... 250
Dashboard ..................................... 249
Front-passenger footwell ............... 249
Transmission tunne l....................... 250
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 249
Before changing ............................. 249
Dashboard fus ebox ....................... 249
Fus ealloc ation chart ..................... 249
Fus ebox in the carg ocompart-
ment .............................................. 250
Fus ebox in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 249
Fus ebox in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 250
Important safety notes .................. 248
G
Garaged ooro pener
Clearing the memory ..................... 224
Generaln otes ................................ 221
Important safety notes .................. 222
Opening/closing the garag edoor..2 24
Problems whe nprogramming ........2 24
Programming the remote control ... 222
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 223
Gasoline ............................................. 277
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................2 05
10Index

Stopping ........................................ 168
Radiato rcover ................................... 226
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 162
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rear benchs eat
Folding forward .............................. 208
Rear compartment
Setting the ai rvents ...................... 102
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 69
Displa ymessage ............................ 186
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening ........................................... 68
Rear fog lamp
Displa ymessage ............................ 176
Replacing bulb s............................... 91
Switching on/off. ............................. 86
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 208
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 235
Displa yinthe multimedi asystem .. 143
Function/note s............................. 143
Generaln otes ................................ 143
Switching on/off. .......................... 143
Rear windowd efroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/off. .......................... 100
Rear windoww iper
Replacing the wipe rblade ................ 93
Switching on/off. ............................. 93
Rear-vie wmirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 280
Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 118
Refueling process .......................... 118
see Fuel Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 222
Replacing bulbs
Backu plam p.................................... 91
Brake lamp ...................................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 88
Overview of bulb types .................... 89
Rear fog lamp .................................. 91
Tail lamp .......................................... 91
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 91
Turn signals (front) ........................... 90
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Re

serve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displa ymessage ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Residual heat
Switching on/off. .......................... 101
Restrain tsystem
Displa ymessage ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversin glamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 176
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roo flinin gand carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 237
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 198
Route guidance( navigation) ............ 161
S
Safety
Childre ninthe vehicl e..................... 49
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 203
Inserting/removing ........................ 203
Index15

Instrumentcluster
FunctionPag e
:Speedometer wit hsegments157
Warning and indicator lamps:
÷ ESP®19 1
å ESP®OF F191
! ABS190
J Brakes(yellow)18 9
L Low-beam headlamps85
TParking lamp s86
KHigh-beam headlamps87
Brakes(red)18 9
$ USAo nly
J Canad aonly
Parking brak e193
F USAo nly
J Canad aonly
· Distanc ewarning196
;#! Turn signals87
=Multifunction display159
FunctionPag e
?Tachometer157
Warning and indicator lamps:
R Rear fog lamp86
;CheckEngine19 4
h Tirep ressur emonitor197
6 Restrain tsystem38
ü Seat belt s188
ACoolan ttem perature gauge158
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t194
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel wit hfuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side )
194
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting15 7
32Instrumen tcluster
At ag lance

Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.RThere isamalfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is amalfunction in the fuel supply.
XTurn the SmartKey back to position gin the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 105). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attemptstos tart the engine (Ypage 104) as these will
drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The yellow
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the needle
of the fuel gage display
shows 0.The fuel tank is empty.
XRefuel the vehicle.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 243).
If the engine does not start despite attempt stojump-start it:
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to athermal load that was too high.
XAllow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is amalfunction in the engine electronics or in amechanical
componentoft he engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
108Driving
Driving and parking

Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;Tire pressure table
=Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
?To insert the fuel filler cap
XSwitchthe engine off.
iWhen the engine is running and the fuel filler
flap is open, the yellow reserve fuel warning
lamp and the =(USA only) or ;(Can-
ada only) Check Engine warning lamp may
light up.
Further information about warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInser tthe fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ?.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before lockin gthe vehi-
cle. If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8
reservef uel warning lamp flashes. Ames-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 179).
Fuel filler flap emergency release
The emergency release is located in the cargo
compartment ,onthe right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear
panel trim.
The vehicle walls in the area around the emer-
genc yrelease have sharp edges. There is arisk
of injury. Avoid contact with the edges on the
inside of the vehicle body.
XOpen the rear door.
XPull off edge protection ;.
XRemove rear wall trim:.
XPull emergency release =in the direction of
the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
XOpen the fuel filler flap (Ypage 119).
Refueling119
Driving and parking
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Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignaltype
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow CheckE nginew arning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is running.
Therem ay beamalfunction, for example:
Rin th eengine management
Rin th efuel injection system
Rin th eexhaust system
Rin th eignition system
Rin th efuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and th eengine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshop immediately.
In somes tates, you must immediately visi taqualified specialist workshop as soon
as th eyellow CheckE nginew arning lamp lightsu p. This is due to thelegal require-
ments in effect in these states. If in doubt,c heck whether suchl egal regulations
apply in th estate in whichy ou are currently driving.
8NThe yellow reservef uel warning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is running.
The fuel leve lhas dropped int othe reserver ange.
XRefuel at th enearest gas station.
8NThe yellow reservef uel warning lamp flashes while th evehicle is in motion.
In addition,t he; CheckE nginew arning lamp may light up.
The fuel fille rcap is no tclosed correctly or th efuel system is leaking.
XCheckt hatthe fuel fille rcap is correctly closed.
XIf th efuelfiller cap is not correctly closed: close thefuel fille rcap.
XIf th efuelfiller cap is closed: visitaq ualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is runnin gand the
coolant temperatur egauge is at th estart of th escale.
The temperatur esensor for th ecoolant temperatur egauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperatur eisnolonger beingm onitored. Thereisar isk of engine
damag eifthecoolant temperatur eistoohigh.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicle safely and switch off th eengine ,payinga ttention
to road and traffic conditions. Do no tcontinue driving unde rany circumstances.
XSecure th evehicle against rolling away (Ypage 120).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
194Warning and indicator lamps in th einstrumen tcluster
On-boardc omputer and displays

Cleaning thepaintwork
!Do no taffix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painte dsurfaces .You coul dotherwise
damag ethe paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits ,areas affected by
corrosion and damag ecaused by inadequate
car ecanno talways be completely repaired .In
suchc ases, visit aqualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, wherep ossible,
while avoiding rubbing to ohard.
XSoak insect remains withi nsect removerand
rinse off th etreated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings withw aterand rinse off
th et reated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant ,brak efluid ,tre er esin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently witha
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remove rtoremove tar stains.
XUse siliconer emovertoremove wax.
If wate rnolonger forms "beads"o nthe paint
surface, use th epaintc arep roduct srecommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
cas eapproximately every three to fiv emonths,
dependingont heclimate conditionsa nd the
car eproduct used.
The cleanin gproduct PaintC leaner, whichh as
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has
penetrated th epaints urface.
Als ouse PaintC leaner on paintt hath as become
dull.
Do no tuse these car eproduct sinthesun or on
th eh ood while th ehood is hot .
XUse
asuitable touch-up stick ,e.g.MBT ouch-
Up Stick ,torepair slightd amagetothepaint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matt efinish care
!Never polisht hevehicle or th elight alloy
wheels. Polishingc auses thefinish to shine.
!The followingm ay causethe paintt o
become shinya nd thus reducethe matte
effect:
Rstron grubbing of th epaintwork with
unsuitable materials
Rfrequentu se of automatic car washes
Rwashingthevehicle in direct sunlight
!Never use paintc leaner, buffing or polishing
products, or glossp reserver, e.g.wax. These
product sare only suitable for high-gloss sur-
faces. Theiru se on vehicleswithm atte finish
leads to considerable surface damage( shiny,
spotte dareas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Do no tuse wash program swithah ot wax
treatmen tunde rany circumstances.
Observ ethese note sifyour vehicle has aclear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to th epaintwork due to incorrect treatment.
Thesen otesalso apply to light alloy wheelsw ith
ac lear matte finish.
The vehicle should ideally be washedbyh and
usingas oftsponge, car shampoo and plenty of
water.
Use only insect remove rand car shampoo from
th er ange of approved Mercedes-Ben zcare
products.
Cleaning th evehicle parts
Cleaning th ewheels
GWARNING
The wate rjet from acircular je tnozzle (dirt
blasters)c an causeinvisible exterior damage
to th etires or chassis components .Compo-
nent sdamaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. Thereisar iskofana ccident.
Do no tuse power washers withc ircular jet
nozzles to clean th evehicle .Haved amaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Do no tuse acidic wheel cleanin gproducts
to remove brak edust.T his coul ddamage
wheel boltsa nd brakecomponents.
Care233
Maintenance and care
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Other identifications, for example:
R0W-30
R5W-30
R5W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is arisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel awayf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash awayf uel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay.Don ot induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
Missing valuesw ere not available at time of
going to print.
ModelTotal capa- city
Mercedes-AMG G65
All other models25.4 US gal
(96.0 l)
ModelOf which
reserve
Mercedes-AMG G65
All other modelsApprox.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehiclesw ith a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel wille nter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
resultind amage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify aqualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premiumg rade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
iE10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Yourv ehicle is E10-compatible.Y ou can
refuel you rvehicle using E10 fuel.
!Only use the fuel recommended.O perating
the vehicle with other fuel scan leadtod am-
age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust
system.
!Do not use the following:
RGasoline with more than 10% ethanol
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RGasoline with methanol
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Service products and fillingc apacities277
Technical data
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