warning MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS 2018 User Guide

Mobile phoneConnecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................2 06
Frequencies ................................... 281
Installation ..................................... 281
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 281
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................6 4
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 278
Mounting a new wheel ................... 278
Preparing the vehicle .....................2 76
Raising the vehicle ......................... 276
Removing a wheel .......................... 278
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 276
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 62
Permanent display ......................... 168
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 161Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 04
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
N
NavigationEntering a destination .................... 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting triggered .......................... 49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 48
Operation ......................................... 48 Resetting when triggered ................. 49
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 104
O
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 50
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 53
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38
Seat belt .......................................... 39
Odometer ........................................... 163
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 151
Off-road ABS .................................... 59
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 131
Checklist before driving off-road .... 130
Driving on sand .............................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 129
Traveling uphill ............................... 132
Off-road fording ................................. 128
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............. 143
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 171
Assistance menu ........................... 167
Audio menu ................................... 165
Convenience submenu .................. 170
Display messages .......................... 173
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139
Factory settings submenu ............. 171
Important safety notes .................. 160
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 168
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Lighting submenu .......................... 169
Menu overview .............................. 162
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 164
Operation ....................................... 161
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Selecting the language .................. 168
Service menu .................................167
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 163
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Time ............................................... 169
Time/Date submenu ..................... 168
Trip menu ...................................... 163
TV operation .................................. 166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 170
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 160
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 57
P
Paint code number ............................ 282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 238
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 112
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 123
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 83
Rear view camera .......................... 146
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 123
Display message ............................ 176
Emergency braking ........................ 123
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
Driving system ............................... 143
Function/notes ............................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Range of the sensors ..................... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Warning display ............................. 145
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 39
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 56
Permanent all-wheel drive
Off-road system ............................. 143
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 241
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 159
Power washers .................................. 237
Program selector button .................. 115
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 62
Immobilizer ...................................... 62
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 106
General notes ................................ 106
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Trailer ............................................ 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
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R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 172
RACETIMER
Deleting all laps .............................1 72
Displaying and starting .................. 172
Displaying the intermediate time ... 172
Resetting the current lap ...............1 72
Starting a new lap .......................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 172
Radiator cover ................................... 231
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 165
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 213
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 03
Rear door
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 180
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 213
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 240
Coupling up a trailer function ........1 48
Display in the multimedia system .. 147
Function/notes .............................1 46
General notes ................................ 146
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83 Reflective safety jacket
.................... 243
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 287
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 120
R

efueling process .......................... 120
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 227
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................... 92
Brake lamp ...................................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 89
Overview of bulb types .................... 90
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Tail lamp .......................................... 92
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 92
Turn signals (front) ........................... 91
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 177
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 242
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 164
Route guidance active ...................... 164
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S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 50
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................2 08
Inserting/removing ........................ 208
Removing ....................................... 208
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 03
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 74
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 212
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 41
center rear-compartment seat ......... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Correct usage .................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 41
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 39
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 79
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 76
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 78
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 74
Overview .......................................... 74
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 78
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 79 Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 239
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 236
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 167
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engi ne) ............................ 286
Eng

ine oil ....................................... 285
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Notes ............................................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 287
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting
Date ............................................... 168
Time ............................................... 169
Setting the air distribution ................. 99
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 85
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 171
Language ....................................... 168
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Shift ranges ....................................... 116
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 70
Important safety information ........... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 69
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Tail lampReplacing bulbs ............................... 92
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 283
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 291
Information .................................... 281
Trailer loads ................................... 291
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 166
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 207
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 206
Display message ............................ 191
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Number from the phone book ........ 167
Redialing ........................................ 167
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 161
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 171
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 171
Outside temperature ...................... 160
Setting (climate control) .................. 99
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 172
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 263
Checking manually ........................ 263
Display message ............................ 187
Maximum ....................................... 262
Notes ............................................. 261
Recommended ............................... 260
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 263 General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 263
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 266
Restarting ...................................... 265
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning message .......................... 265
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 275
Average weight of the vehicle
occu pants (
definition) .................... 273
Bar (definition) ............................... 273
Changing a wheel .......................... 275
Characteristics .............................. 273
Checking ........................................ 257
Curb weight (definition) ................. 274
Definition of terms ......................... 273
Direction of rotation ...................... 276
Display message ............................ 187
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 275
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 273
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 272
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 274
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 274
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 274
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 257
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 274
Information on driving .................... 257
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 274
Labeling (overview) ........................ 270
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 275
Load index ..................................... 272
Load index (definition) ................... 274
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 274
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 274
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 274
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Transmissionsee Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 114
Transporting the vehicle .................. 253
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 132
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 241
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 163
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 163
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 180
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 91
Switching on/off .............................. 88
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 281
Installation ..................................... 281
Transmission output (maximum) .... 281
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 275
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 68
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 67
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 08
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 216
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 190
Equipment ....................................... 24 Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty .............................2
8
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63
Lowering ........................................ 278
Maintenance .................................... 25
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 25
Parking .......................................... 122
Parking for a long period ................ 124
Pulling away ................................... 106
Raising ........................................... 276
Securing from rolling away ............ 276
Tow-starting ................................... 254
Towing ........................................... 251
Transporting .................................. 253
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 63
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Vehicle data ....................................... 288
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 290
Fording depth ................................ 290
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 290
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 288
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 68
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 244
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ........................... 99
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 282
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 194
Brakes ........................................... 193
Check Engine ................................. 199
Coolant .......................................... 199
20Index

Distance warning ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
ESP
®.............................................. 196
ESP®OFF ....................................... 197
Fuel tank ........................................ 199
General notes ................................ 191
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 194
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 39
Reserve fuel ................................... 199
Restraint system ............................ 198
Seat belt ........................................ 192
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Warning triangle ................................ 243
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 203
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 279
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 278
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 275
Checking ........................................ 257
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Important safety notes .................. 257
Information on driving .................... 257
Interchanging/changing ................ 275
Mounting a new wheel ................... 278
Mounting a wheel .......................... 276
Removing a wheel .......................... 278
Snow chains .................................. 259
Storing ........................................... 276
Tightening torque ........................... 278
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 279
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 178
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 100
Windshield heating ........................... 101
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 234
Notes ............................................. 287
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Rear window wiper .......................... 94
Replaci ng the w
iper blades .............. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 258
Slippery road surfaces ................... 128
Snow chains .................................. 259
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 258
Radiator cover ............................... 231
Summer tires ................................. 259
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 259
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Important safety notes .................... 94
Replacing ......................................... 94
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 241
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22Digital Operator's Manual

Sports Utility Vehicle
GWARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another.
!If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out the work required on your
vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel-
evant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Rwork relevant to safety
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
Rwork on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtechnical data for the vehicle
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
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