wipers MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2008 Owners Manual

8 I
Immobiliser.......................................... .51
Indicator and warning lamp Brakes (red). ................................... 214
Engine diagnostic ........................... 215
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF .........40, 211
Reserve fuel. ................................... 216
Seat belt. ........................................ 216
SRS........................................... 33, 214
Indicator and warning lamps............ 212
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster............................... 95
Overview. .......................................... 22
Selecting the language (on-board
computer). ...................................... 106
Instrument lighting.............................. 96
Interior lighting.................................... 79
Automatic control ............................. 80
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 108
Luggage compartment lighting. ........80
Manual control.................................. 80
Reading lamp .................................... 80
Rear interior lighting. ........................81
Interior motion sensor......................... 52
Intermittent wipe Windscreen wipers. ..........................83
ISOFIX child seat securing system..... 44 J
Jack Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon....... 189
Operation........................................ 244
Short-wheelbase station wagon. .....190
Jump-starting ...................................... 251
Jump leads ...................................... 251 K
Key......................................................... 54 Changing the battery ......................234
Checking the battery ......................234
Display message ............................. 208
Factory setting............................ 54, 55
Loss. ............................................... 225
Malfunction..................................... 225
Modifying the programming. .............54
Key positions
Key. .................................................. 59
Kickdown.............................................. 91 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets.................................. 140
Licence plate lighting Display message ............................. 206Light bulb
see Bulbs
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Constant headlamp mode. ................76
Cornering light function ....................79
Courtesy lights.................................. 82
Dipped-beam headlamps ..................76
Display messages ........................... 204
Front foglamps.................................. 77
Hazard warning lamps. .....................78
Headlamp flasher.............................. 78
Light switch. ..................................... 75
Main-beam headlamps..................... .78
Rear fog lamp ................................... 77
Turn signals. ..................................... 77
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control. ................................ 114
Variable Speedtronic. .....................116
Loading guidelines............................. 139
Locking Automatic. ........................................ 55
Emergency locking .........................230
From the inside (central locking
button) .............................................. 56
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment.................................................... 141
Luggage cover.................................... 142Index
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10Trip computer menu.
......................110
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 105
On-board computer language ...........106
One-touch gearshifting........................ 90
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display.............. 97
On-board computer. .......................101
Overhead control panel
Overview. .......................................... 27P
Paint code number............................. 261
Parking .................................................. 88
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Parking brake............................... 88, 171
Display message ............................. 202
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 206
Parking lock
releasing manually ..........................233
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 40, 211Performance.......................................
264
Petrol Minimum grade............................... 155
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Power supply (trailer)........................ 180
Power windows see Side window
Pulling away.......................................... 87 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
see separate operating instructions
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers. ..........................83
Range (on-board computer).............. 111
Rear door Emergency unlocking...................... 229
Rear door (station wagon)
Opening/closing .............................. 56
Rear door (station-wagon)
Display message ............................. 200
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................. 206
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Rear window heating .........................128
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............211
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Refuelling............................................ 154
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................. 131
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating). ......................................... 235
Garage door opene r........................ 151
Programming (garage door
opener). .......................................... 152
Replacing the wiper blades ...............242
Reserve fuel........................................ 276
Display message ............................. 208
Fuel tank......................................... 276
Warning lamp.................................. 216
Reset button......................................... 96
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 38
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...90
Reversing camera.............................. 119Index
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Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 184
Cleaning the windscreen. ...............184
Side windows. ................................... 84
Windscreen
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Windscreen heating ...........................128
see Windscreen heating
Windscreen washer fluid................... 281
Topping up. ..................................... 162
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
..................................................... 162, 281
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity. ........................................ 281
Windscreen washer system.............. 281
Windscreen wipers.............................. 82
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Malfunction..................................... 224
Replacing the wiper blades .............242
Winter diesel...................................... 156
Winter driving............................. 168, 169
Winter tyres........................................ 168Index
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Cockpit
21Function Page
1
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 77
• windscreen wipers 82
2
Cleans the headlamps 162
3
Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 113
• Variable Speedtronic
115 Function Page
4
Instrument cluster 22
5
Linguatronic* lever,
see separate operating
instructions
6
Ignition lock 59
7
Glove compartment
146 Function Page
8
Multi-function steering
wheel
24
9
Horn
a
Opens the bonnet 157
b
Adjusts the steering wheel 66
c
Light switch 75
d
Adjusts the exterior mirrors 68At a glance
* optional
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Windscreen wipers
82 Courtesy lighting in the front doors
To help you see better when it is dark, the
courtesy light is switched on when the
respective door is opened if you have activa-
ted the automatic control for the interior light.
The courtesy light is switched off when the
door is closed. Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
Combination switch
1
To switch on the windscreen wipers
2 Single wipe/to wipe the windscreen using
washer fluid
Settings: 0
Windscreen wipers off
I
Intermittent wipe (the interval
depends on the intensity of the rain) II
Continuous wipe, slow
III
Continuous wipe, fast (when the
vehicle is stationary the wiper
speed switches to continuous wipe,
slow)
!
If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry
weather conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be activated inadvertently. This could
then damage the windscreen wiper blades
or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
The various wiper settings can be selected
as follows:
Single wipe X
Briefly press the combination switch to the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
2. Controls
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Windscreen wipers
83
Wiping with washer fluid X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
2.
i Wipe the windscreen using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
avoid smearing the windscreen.
Intermittent wipe/rain sensor X
Turn the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow 1to position I.
The rain sensor is activated. The appropri-
ate wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain.
i If you have selected the intermittent wipe
setting, wiping is interrupted when the
vehicle is stationary and you open the driv-
er's or the front-passenger door. This pro-
tects people getting into and out of the
vehicle from being sprayed with water.
Intermittent wipe continues when:
R you close the doors again
R you turn the combination switch to posi-
tion IIor III
R you shift the selector lever to Dor R Continuous wipe X
Depending on the intensity of the rain, turn
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 1to position IIor III.
i When the windscreen wiper is switched
on and you stop the vehicle, the windscreen
wiper wipes more slowly.
Switching off the windscreen wipers X
Turn the combination switch to position 0. Rear window wiper
1
Intermittent wipe
2 Indicator lamp
3 To wipe with washer fluid i
The rear window wiper comes on auto-
matically if you shift the selector lever to
R while the windscreen wipers are on.
Intermittent wipe X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press upper section 1of
the switch.
Indicator lamp 2lights up.
X To switch off: press upper section 1of
switch again.
Indicator lamp 2goes out.
Wiping with washer fluid X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press and hold lower section 3of the
switch until the rear window is clean.
The rear window is wiped for a further five
seconds after the switch is released. Controls
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Air conditioning
127Setting the airflow
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton goes
out.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
1 clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 122).
i The airflow from the rear-compartment
vents and the centre vents is the same. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the "demisting"
function until the windscreen is clear again.
i If you have switched on the demisting
function with the Pbutton, you cannot
make any other settings.
X To activate: press thePbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Pbutton
comes on.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification off
R high airflow
R high temperature R
air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i If necessary, also activate the windscreen
heating* (Y page 128).
X To switch off: press thePbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Pbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on. The indicator lamp in the P
button goes out. Airflow and air distribution
are set to automatic mode. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the "demisting" function.
X If necessary, activate the windscreen heat-
ing* (Y page 128).
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Close the centre air vents.
When automatic air distribution is switched
off:
X Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the
Y ora symbol.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
X If necessary, activate the windscreen heat-
ing* (Y page 128). Cont
rols
* option al
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Engine compartment
157
If only summer diesel fuel or less cold-resist-
ant winter diesel fuel (e.g. in Mediterranean
regions) is available, you should add an
amount of flow improver to the fuel corre-
sponding to the outside temperature.
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated
garage. G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
This would damage the fuel system and
engine and could result in a vehicle fire.
Flow improver
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed with every fuel. Observe the infor-
mation provided by the manufacturer when
using a flow improver. Only use flow improv-
ers that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Information about flow
improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. The bonnet may otherwise
open and block your view.
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become
very hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner’s Man-
ual and observe the relevant safety notes. G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and
the engine can start automatically, even if
the key has been removed from the ignition
lock. For this reason you must not reach
into the turning area of the fan. You can
otherwise be injured. Vehicles with a petrol engine:
The electronic ignition system uses high
voltage. For this reason, you must never
touch components of the ignition system
(ignition coil, ignition cable, spark plug con-
nector or test socket) when:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The electronic injection control uses high
voltage. Therefore, never touch fuel injec-
tion system components when:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others
could be injured by the wiper rods. Operation
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Engine compartment
158 Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off and that the key has been
pulled out of the ignition lock before open-
ing the bonnet.
The bonnet release lever is located in the
driver's footwell. 1
Bonnet release lever
X Pull release lever 1.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded out from the windscreen.
You could otherwise damage the wind-
screen wipers or the bonnet. G 320 CDI
2
Bonnet catch handle
X Lift the bonnet slightly.
X Pull bonnet catch handle 2in the direction
of the arrow and lift the bonnet. G 500, G 55 AMG
3
Bonnet catch handle X
Lift the bonnet slightly.
X Push bonnet catch handle 3in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Operation
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Care
184
Cleaning the wiper blades and the out-
side of the windscreen G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key in the ignition lock to
0. The windscreen wipers could otherwise
move and cause injury.
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 59).
X Set the windscreen wipers to position Ion
the combination switch (Y page 82).
X Turn the key to position 0or remove it when
the wiper arms are vertical (Y page 59).
! Only fold the wiper arms away from the
windscreen when they are in a vertical posi-
tion, otherwise you will damage the bonnet.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them snap into place.
X Clean the windscreen and the wiper blades.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before the ignition is switched on.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
as this will result in the rubber becoming
porous, leading to wiper noise. Cleaning the windows !
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows.
Clean the insides of the windows with a
damp cloth or commercially-available glass
cleaner. Avoid touching the inside of the
rear windscreen and the side windows with
hard objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. You
could otherwise cause damage to the win-
dows, rear window heating or aerial on the
rear window.
i Anti-glare film retrofitted to the insides of
the windows could interfere with radio or
mobile phone reception, especially if it is
conductive or metal-coated film. Informa-
tion about anti-glare film can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the headlamp lenses with a wet
sponge.
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
Do not use the following: R
dry cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvent
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surface of the lenses.
Plastic trim !
Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. Doing so will scratch or dam-
age the surfaces.
! In order to protect the vehicle's high-qual-
ity surfaces and to retain the overall
appearance, avoid contact with cosmetics
and suntan lotion.
X Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-free
cloth (e.g. a microfibre cloth).
X Light soiling: use a low-foaming soap (e.g.
a light liquid hand soap) diluted in water.
X Heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent that is
solvent-free and non-corrosive. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this
purpose. Operation
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