radio MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2012 Owners Manual

ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activatin g................. 146
General information .......................145
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc yclosing
Sof ttop ............................................ 82
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Removing ......................................... 70
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 74
Engine
Display message ............................ 237
ECO start/stop function ................145
Engine number ............................... 341
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Running irregularl y......................... 148
Starting problems ..........................148
Starting the engine with the key ....144
Stopping ........................................ 163
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 339
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 291
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 345
Temperature (on-board computer) .225
Topping up ..................................... 293
Viscosity ........................................ 346
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .20
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...226
Deactivating/activating ...................63
Display message ............................ 229Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety guidelines
.............62
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 299
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........100
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......100
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............99
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...100
Parking position ............................. 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Storing settings (memory function) 102 F
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 305
First-aid kit ......................................... 305
Fitting awheel
Removing awheel .......................... 332
Fitting wheels
Fitting awheel ............................... 332
Raising the vehicle .........................330
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 330
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle .....................309
Floormat ............................................ .286
Foglamps Switching on/off ........................... 106
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 269
Frequencies Garage door opene r....................... 283
Mobile phone ................................. 339
Two-way radio ................................ 339
Fron tfoglam p(display message) ....236 Index
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Resetting the current lap
...............227
Starting anew lap .......................... 226
Stopping ........................................ 226
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....226
Radar sensors Overview ........................................ 351
Radiator cover ................................... 291
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 217
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 270
Rear compartment
Setting the airv ents...................... 140
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear door Closing ............................................ .76
Display message ............................ 249
Important safety notes ....................75
Opening ........................................... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position .....270
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........100
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 211
Important safety notes ..................156
Refuelling proces s......................... 157
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 135
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 137
Programming (garage door opener) 280 Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 212
Reversing camera Function/notes ............................. 200
Reversing camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 299
Reversing lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Reversing lamp (display message) ..236
Roof see Soft top
Roof load (maximum) ........................348
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............216 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 48
Child restraint systems ....................48
Safety net
Detaching and storing .................... 274
Important safety information .........272
Releasing ....................................... 274
with luggage compartment
enlargement .................................. 273
without luggage compartment
enlargement .................................. 272
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (EASY-ENTRY feature) .......94
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 269
Seat belt
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Belt force limiter .............................. 4714
Index

Towing
Important safety notes ..................315
In the event of malfunctions ..........317
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................196
Axle load, permissible ....................350
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 350
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......317
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 316
Rea r............................................... 316
Tow-starting
Important safety notes ..................315
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 208
Power supply ................................. 208
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 299
Trailer loads Technical data ............................... 350
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 192
Driving tips .................................... 206
ESP ®
................................................ 63
Lights displa ymessage .................. 234
Mounting dimensions ....................350
Parktroni c...................................... 199
Shift range ..................................... 152
Trailer loads ................................... 350
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 201
Shifting .......................................... 202
Shifting (general notes) .................. 202
Shifting (important safety notes) ...202
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 203
Shift range ..................................... 201
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 203
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 202
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions ....................151
Transport (vehicle) ............................317
Travelling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 173 Trip computer (on-board computer)
215
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 215
Resetting (on-board computer) ......216
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 339
Installatio n..................................... 339
Transmission output (maximum) .... 339
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....327
Checking manually ........................327
Display message ............................ 245
Recommended ............................... 325
Table (single tyres )......................... 326
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 328
Function/notes ............................. 327
Restarting ...................................... 328
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning message .......................... 328
Tyres
Changing awheel .......................... 329
Checking ........................................ 323
Direction of rotatio n...................... 330
Display message ............................ 245
Grip ................................................ 166
Important safety notes ..................322
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 323
Storing ........................................... 330
Technical data ............................... 333
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 333
Tyr etread ...................................... 323
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 348
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................74
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 73 Index
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Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the COMAN
Dsys-
tem which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/o rtransmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other rele-
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been tested and certified
in accordance with the current version of
Directive 72/245/EE Cor the equivalent
ECE-R 10 regulation. Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell. !
If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevan tto safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data. 22
Introduction

?
u To switch on the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
A , To check the status/set the depar-
ture time
Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use one additional remote control
for your vehicle. For more information, please
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 300 metres. This range is
reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
i The optimum range can be achieved if you
hold the remote control vertically, pointing
upwards when you press one of the but-
tons.
Switching on the auxiliar yheating/venti-
lation
X Press the ubutton.
ON is shown in the remote control display.
Switching off the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
X Press the ^button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checkin gthe status of the auxiliary heat-
ing/ventilation
X Press the ,or. button.
The following messages may appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is switched
off. The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the display shows
the remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation.
The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating.
Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display. Ad
eparture time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. Setting the departure time
X
Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the ,or.
button, the faster the time changes. 136
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

briefly up
:or down ;beyond the pres-
sure point.
The last stored speed increases or decrea-
ses in 10 km/h increments.
i DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel-
erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS
adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. With this func-
tion, you can set the minimum distance that
DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in
front, dependen
tonvehicle speed. You can
see this distance in the multifunction display
(Y page 220).
X To increase: turn control=in direc-
tion ;.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front.
X To decrease: turn control=in direc-
tion :.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front.
i Make sure that you maintain the mini-
mum distance to the vehicle in front as
required by law. Adjust the distance to the
vehicle in front if necessary. Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate DIS-
TRONIC PLUS:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards :.
or
X Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
or
X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow =.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp ;in the cruise control lever
lights up.
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONIC PLUS off message
in the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
R you engage the parking brake.
R you are driving more slowly than 25 km/h
and there is no longer avehicle in front, or
if the vehicle in front is no longer detected
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
R the transmission is in the P,Ror Nposition.
R the vehicle is near a radio telescope facility
(Y page 351).
R you pull the cruise control lever towards
you in order to pull away, and the front- 188
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after a few sec-
onds, and the indicator
lamp in the PARK-
TRONIC button lights
up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after a few sec-
onds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Cleant he PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 298).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Reversing camera
Important safety notes The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe manoeuvring and park-
ing. When manoeuvring or parking, make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects
in the area in which you are manoeuvring.
Under the following circumstances, the
reversing camera will not function, or will
function in a limited manner:
R the rear door is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Ben zrecommends
that you use a Mercedes-BenzS ervice
Centre for this purpose. 200
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation :
Road to which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Change-of-direction icon
When a change of direction has been
announced, you will see visual distance dis-
play ;next to the symbol for change of
direction =.This shortens from the bottom
to the top of the display as you approach the
point of the announced change of direction.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation :
Road to which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Lane recommendation
? New lane during a change of direction
A Lane continues through change of direc-
tion
B Change-of-direction icon
On multilane roads, the system can display
lane recommendation =for the next change
of direction. During the change of direction,
additional lanes may be displayed. Lane recommendations are only displayed if
the relevant data is available on the digital
map.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system R
O:y ou have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
R New route... or
Calculating route :
calculating a new route
R Off map or
Off road :t
he vehicle position
is outside the area of the digital map (off-
map position).
R No route :n
o route could be calculated to
the selected destination. Audio menu
Selecting aradio station :
Waveband
; Channel frequency with memory position
i Station ;is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with sta-
tion ;if this has bee nstored.
X Switch on the audio syste morCOMAND
Online and select Radio, see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select astore dchannel: briefly press
the 9 or: button. Menus and submenus
217On-board computer and displays Z

X
To select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
If no statio nlist is received:
X To select astation using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
i For informatio nonswitching wavebands
and storing stations, see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
i DABradio mode ( DigitalAudioBroadcast-
ing), see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Operating audio devices or media Example
:display CD/DVD changer
: Current CD in the CD/DVD changer
; Current track
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the equip-
ment fitted in the vehicle.
X Switch on the audio syste morCOMAND
Online and select the audio player or
medium, see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9or: button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or: button until desired
track ;has been reached.
If you press and hold 9or:, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio devices or media support this func-
tion.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
The current track does not appearina udio
AUX mode (Aux iliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation Example: display CD/DV
Dchanger
: Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer
; Current scene
X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
Online and select video DVD, see the sep-
arate operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To selectt he nextorprevious scene:
briefly press the 9or: button.
X To select ascene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or: buttonuntil desired
scene ;has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
the use of mobile phones in the vehicle.
If it is permitted to use mobile phones while
the vehicle is in motion, you should only use
them when the road and traffic conditions
allow. Otherwise, you may be distracted from 218
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavail‐
able See Owner's
Manual or
Active Blind Spot Assist currently
unavailable See
Owner's Manual Blind Spot Assis
torActive Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop-
erative .Possible causes:
R you have established the electrical connection between the
trailer and your vehicle.
R the sensors are dirty.
R the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X When towing a trailer, confirm the display message with a.
If you are driving without a trailer and the display message does
not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Clean the sensors (Y page 298).
X Restart the engine.
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again. Blind Spot Assist
inoperative or
Active Blind Spot Assist inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS
Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 182).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS
available again DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 182). Display messages
243On-board computer and displays Z