technical data MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2008 Owners Manual

Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz.
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
your vehicle and read this manual. This will
help you to obtain the maximum pleasure
from your vehicle and to avoid endangering
yourself and others.
Items of optional equipment are marked with
an asterisk *.
The standard equipment in your vehicle may
vary, depending on the model, the ordered
items, the country specifications and availa-
bility.
The illustrations in this manual show a left-
hand-drive vehicle. The arrangement of the
switches, levers, stowage compartments,
etc. will differ accordingly in a right-hand-
drive vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its
vehicles to the state of the art and therefore
reserves the right to introduce changes in
design, equipment and technical features at
any time. You cannot, therefore, base any
claims on the data, illustrations or descrip-
tions in this manual.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre if you have any questions.
The Owner’s Manual, Brief Instructions,
Service Booklet and supplements related to
vehicle equipment belong with the vehicle. You should always keep them in the vehicle
and pass them on to the new owner if you sell
the vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
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2Index........................................................
3Introduction..........................................
15At a glance............................................
18Safety....................................................
32Controls................................................
54Operation............................................
154Practical advice.................................
188Technical data....................................
259Technical terms..........................................Contents
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31, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction Support )............ 50 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..........48
Display message ............................. 196
Warning lamp.................................. 212
Acceleration
Technical data. ............................... 265
Accident
Notes. ............................................. 218
Active service system
see Service display
Airbag
Activation.......................................... 33
Control unit....................................... 33
Driver's ............................................. 37
Front. ................................................ 37
Front passenger ................................ 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 211
System.............................................. 35
Windowbags. .................................... 37
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating ..................124
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode. ................................ 129
Auxiliary heating/ventilation........... 130 Controlling automatically.
...............124
Cooling with air dehumidification ...124
Demisting the windscreen ..............127
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Misted-up windows. ........................127
Rear window heating ......................128
Setting the air distribution. .............126
Setting the airflow .......................... 127
Setting the air vents .......................125
Setting the temperature .................125
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ...................................... 129
Thermatic. ...................................... 122
Air-conditioning
Windscreen heating. .......................128
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................. 207
Antifreeze concentration................... 281
Anti-lock braking system see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems................................ 51
Ashtray................................................ 148
ASSYST see Service display
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)............. 51
Switching off the alarm. ....................52Audible warning signal......................
217
AUTO lights Display message ............................. 204
Automatic car wash........................... 183
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f..................... 90
Display message ............................. 198
Driving tips ....................................... 91
Emergency running mode ...............222
Instrument cluster display. ...............89
Malfunction..................................... 222
Oil level.. ......................................... 161
One-touch gearshifting. ....................90
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually. ............................................... 233
Selector lever positions. ...................89
Shift ranges. ..................................... 91
Trailer towing. ................................... 91
Auxiliary heating ................................ 130
Malfunction..................................... 228
Remote control ............................... 131
Setting (on-board computer).......... .105
Auxiliary ventilation ...........................130
Axle load, maximum permissible
............................................ .271, 272, 273 B
Backrest Display message ............................. 208
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 48 Index
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6BAS.
.................................................. 48
EBV. .................................................. 50
Driving safety systems
4ETS. ................................................ 50
ESP ®
................................................ 48
Driving system................................... 113
Cruise control. ................................ 113
Speedtronic. ................................... 115
Driving systems
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 170
Trailer towing. ................................. 178
Winter ............................................. 169
Driving tips......................................... 169
Driving abroad ............................... 177
Driving on wet roads ......................171
Fording .................................. 172, 176
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer). .....102 E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer). ............................ 109
Easy-entry feature ..........................63, 67
Easy-exit feature.................................. 67EBV (electronic brake-power distri-
bution)
................................................... 50
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 260
Electronic brake-power distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see 4ETS
e mark................................................. 260
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 226
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 230
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 230
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................222
Emergency unlocking
Rear door. ....................................... 229
Vehicle............................................ 229
Engine
Display message ............................. 200
Running irregularl y.......................... 220
Starting ............................................. 86
Starting problems ........................... 220
Technical data. ............................... 263
Engine diagnostic warning lamp....... 215 Engine electronics.............................. 260
Malfunction..................................... 220
Engine number................................... 262
Engine oil ........................................... 279
Capacities.. ..................................... 160
Checking the oil level (automatic
transmission) .................................. 161
Checking the oil level (dipstick). .....160
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 159
Consumption ................................. 159
Display message
....................................... 159, 207, 208
Filler neck. ...................................... 160
Topping up. ..................................... 160
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 48
Activating/deactivating ....................49
Display messages ...................197, 198
Warning lamp. .......................... 48, 213
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 107
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Malfunction..................................... 225
Parking position. ......................... 69, 71
Storing settings ................................ 70
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 18Index
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Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell. ...............139 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 206
Maintenance
Battery ............................................ 247
Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Maximum speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Memory card...................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Memory function.................................. 70
Menu (on-board computer).................. 99 Audio. ............................................. 101
DVD. ............................................... 102
Message memory. .......................... 103
Navigation. ..................................... 103
Operating........................................ 100
Resetting to factory settings........... 104
Settings .......................................... 104
Submenu overview. ........................104
Telephone. ...................................... 111
Trip computer. ................................ 110Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 148
Mobile phone...................................... 150
Display message..................... 208, 209
Installation. ..................................... 260
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 111
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 54
MP3..................................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat................................. 62
Multi-function display ....................96, 98
Multi-function steering wheel....... 24, 97 N
Navigation........................................... 103 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 103
see separate operating instructions O
Off-road Differential locks............................... 93
Off-road driving
Checklist......................................... 174
Information ..................................... 173
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 159
Topping up. ..................................... 160
Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................160
Checking (on-board computer). ......159
On-board computer.............................. 97
Audio menu. ................................... 101
Convenience submenu. ..................105
Display messages ........................... 194
DVD menu ...................................... 102
Factory settings .............................. 104
Heating submenu............................ 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........105
Lighting submenu. ..........................105
Message memory menu.................. 103
Navigation menu. ............................ 103
Operation menu. ............................. 100
Settings menu ................................ 104
Standard display menu. ..................101
Telephone menu. ............................ 111
Time/date submenu. ......................105 Index
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Reversing lamp
Display message ............................. 207
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load, maximum.................. 271, 272
Roof rack............................................. 139S
Safety net............................................ 144
Seat Adjusting .......................................... 60
Correct driver's seat position. ..........75
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (easy entry feature) ............63
Side-facing bench seat in the lug-
gage compartment. ..........................65
Storing settings ................................ 70
Seat backrest
Folding forwards/back. ..................141
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 74
Fastening. ......................................... 71
Warning lamp. .......................... 74, 216
Seat belts
Display message ............................. 209
Seat heating......................................... .64
Seat ventilation.................................... 64
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Securing a load................................... 140Selector lever
Positions. .......................................... 90
Service display
Calling up the due date (on-board
computer). ...................................... 181
Service indicator
see Service display
Service products................................ 276
Brake fluid. ..................................... 281
Coolant. .......................................... 280
Windscreen washer fluid. ................281
Settings
Calling up a stored setting. ...............70
Factory (key). .............................. 54, 55
Factory (on-board computer). .........104
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 105
Shift range
Instrument cluster display. ...............89
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ....................91
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 224
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Opening/closing. .............................. 84
Resetting. ......................................... 85
Ski rack............................................... 139
Sliding/tilting sunroof....................... 132
Manual operatio n............................ 231Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains....................................... 169
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 150
Luggage compartment. ...................150
Rear compartment. .........................150
Soft top............................................... 133
Closing (switch). ............................. 134
Emergency operation. .....................232
Malfunction..................................... 227
Opening (switch). ............................ 134
Soft top switch................................... 134
Spare fuses......................................... 255
Spare wheel Fitting ............................................. 244
Storage location. ............................ 192
Technical data. ............................... 268
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 115
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Speedtronic ........................................ 115
Display message ............................. 208
Variabl e.......................................... 115 Index
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem).......................................................
33
Display message..................... 199, 202
Warning lamp. .......................... 33, 214
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 101
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)......... 98
Selecting the display....................... 106
Steering wheel
Adjusting .......................................... 66
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 97
Storing settings ................................ 70
Steering wheel heating........................ 67
Stowage compartment...................... 146
Armrest (under) .............................. 147
Glove compartment. .......................147
Stowage compartments
Overview. .......................................... 30
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 104
Convenience ................................... 105
Heating. .......................................... 105
Instrument cluster .......................... 105
Lighting........................................... 105
Time/date. ..................................... 105
Vehicle............................................ 105
Summer opening .................................. 85
Sun visor............................................. 148Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 52 T
Tailgate (Cabriolet) Opening/closing. .............................. 58
Tail lamps
Changing. ....................................... 240
Display message ............................. 207
Tank capacity..................................... 276
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 265
Engine............................................ .263
Speed. ............................................ 264
Trailer loads .................................... 275
Tyres. .............................................. 267
Vehicle dimensions. ........................269
Vehicle weights............................... 271
Wheels. ........................................... 267
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment................... 147Temperature
Coolant. ............................................ 96
Outside temperature......................... 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 205
Tightening torque............................... 246
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .106
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 106
Tonneau cover.................................... 136
TopTether.............................................. 45
Tow-away protection........................... 52
Towing................................................. 254
Towing eye Front. .............................................. 253
Rear. ............................................... 254
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 180
Display message ............................. 204
Power supply. ................................. 180
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 275
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 186Index
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Trailer towing
Driving tips. .................................... 178
Mounting dimensions. ....................274
Ultrasonic reversing aid. .................119
Transfer case
Display message ............................. 202
Shift range ........................................ 92
Transmission
Display message ............................. 198
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............260
Transport (vehicle)............................. 254
Travelling uphill .................................. 174
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............110
Trip meter........................................... 100
Resetting. ......................................... 96
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 205
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 260
Tyre grip.............................................. 171
Tyre pressure ..................................... 164
Calling up (on-board computer) .....165
Display message ............................. 198
see Tyre pressure
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n....................... 164
General notes. ................................ 162
Technical data. ............................... 267Tyre tread............................................ 164 U
Ultrasonic reversing aid.................... 118
Malfunction..................................... 222
Range of the sensors. .....................118
Trailer towing. ................................. 119
Warning displa y.............................. 119
Unladen weight.......................... 271, 272
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 229
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 56 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................115
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............229, 230
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
Leaving parked up. .........................228
Towing. ........................................... 254
Transporting ................................... 254
Vehicle battery................................... 247
Vehicle dimensions............................ 269
Vehicle electronics............................ 260
Vehicle identification number
(VIN)............................................ 261, 262
Vehicle identification plates............. 261Vehicle tool kit
Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon....... 189
Short-wheelbase station wagon. .....190
Vehicle weights.................................. 271 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 212
LIM (cruise control)......................... 114
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............116
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 48, 213
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 217
Warning triangle
Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon
............................................... 188, 190
Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 209
Wearing seat belts............................... 71
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 246
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 162
Interchanging.................................. 167
Technical data. ............................... 267
Windowbags......................................... 37 Index
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Operating safety
16 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems as well as maintenance
work must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The workshop must have
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function while
the engine is running. Therefore, do not
switch the engine off when driving. Other-
wise, the safety systems in your vehicle
may no longer function correctly and
thereby not provide you or others with the
intended degree of protection. There is also
a risk that you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly or impermissi-
ble modifications to the vehicle, for exam-
ple cables laid under trim, can impair the
function of the safety systems. The safety
systems may no longer be able to protect
you or others as they are designed to do.
There is also a risk that you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.
Have all work on and modifications to the
vehicle, such as installations or conver-
sions, carried out at a qualified workshop. G
Risk of accident
A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
a result, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, the equipment could stop functioning. The
electronic systems are networked via inter-
faces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunctions in systems
which have not been modified. Such mal-
functions can seriously compromise the
vehicle’s operating safety and your own
safety as well.
Have all work on and modifications to elec-
tronic components carried out at a qualified
workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Introduction
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Operating safety
17
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R The safety notes in this manual
R The "Technical data" section in this manual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
warning stickers unless the sticker clearly
states that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recog-
nise certain dangers. Introduction
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