warning MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 User Guide

Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 281
Reporting safety defects .................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel

Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 233
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 300
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............214S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Child restraint systems ....................54
Safety system
see Driving safety systems


Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 265
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters ............................ 53
Cleaning ......................................... 300
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 53
Fastening ......................................... 50
Fastening, front ............................... 51
Fastening in the rear, center ............51
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53 Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 86
Cleaning the cover .........................299
Correct driver's seat position ...........

84
Important safety notes .................... 85
Overview .......................................... 85
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 95
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 89
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....90
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......297
Service interval display Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 293
Service menu (on-board computer) . 218
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 354
Coolant (engine) ............................ 354
Engine oil ....................................... 353
Fuel ................................................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes ............................................. 350
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 354
Washer fluid ................................... 356
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 96
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 222
On-board computer ....................... 218
Setting the air distribution ...............131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 222
Shift ranges ....................................... 150
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 233
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 11214
Index

Side windows
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 78
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Overview
.......................................... 78
Troubleshooting ............................... 79
Ski rack .............................................. 267
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Operating manually ..........................80
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Changing the programming ............. 69
Checking the battery ....................... 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 247
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Malfunction ...................................... 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Overview .......................................... 68
Problem (malfunction) .....................72
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Snow chains ...................................... 321
Sockets Front-passenger footwell ...............271
Luggage compartment ................... 271
Rear compartment ......................... 271
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 313
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 340
Notes/data .................................... 346
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....303
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 304
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Special seat belt retractor .................. 52
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 213
In the Instrument cluster ............... 209Segments
...................................... 210
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 219
see Instrument cluster

SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 241
Selecting ........................................ 175
Variable ......................................... 174
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 229
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 140
Steering (display message) ..............246
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................91
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 210
Cleaning ......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 150
Steering wheel heating .................... 91
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 95
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 91
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 222
Stowage areas ................................... 263
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 263
Cup holders ................................... 268
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety information ......... 263
Stowage pockets ........................... 264
Summer tires ..................................... 320
Sun visor ............................................ 268 Index
15

Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 134
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tailgate Opening dimensions ...................... 357
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights



Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 350
Tires ............................................... 344
Tires/wheels ................................. 344
Trailer Loads .................................. 358
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Wheels ........................................... 344
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 276
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 277
Downloading routes .......................279
Emergency call .............................. 274
Geo fencing ................................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 272
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 278
MB info call button ........................ 276
Remote vehicle locking .................. 277
Roadside Assistance button .......... 275
Self-test ......................................... 273
Speed alert .................................... 279
System .......................................... 273
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 278
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 217
Display message ............................ 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing

........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 217
Telephone compartment ..................263
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 222
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 222
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................222
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 325
Checking manually ........................325
Display message ............................ 242
Maximum ....................................... 324
Notes ............................................. 323
Recommended ............................... 322
Table (single tires) .........................322
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 327
Warning message .......................... 327
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 325
Restarting ...................................... 327
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 339
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 338
Bar (definition) ............................... 338
Changing a wheel .......................... 340
Characteristics .............................. 33716
Index

Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 359
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
ESP ®
................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 196
Transfer case
General notes
................................ 198
Shifting .......................................... 199
Shifting (general notes) .................. 199
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 199
Shifting to neutral ..........................200
Shift range ..................................... 198
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 200
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 199
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions ....................148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 312
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 111
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/off ........................... 103
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 340
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74 V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 269
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 174
Vehicle
Correct use
...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 245
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................218
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 328
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 344
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 140
Raising ........................................... 342
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............341
Towing away .................................. 310
Tow-starting ................................... 310
Transporting .................................. 312
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Vehicle data ....................................... 357
Vehicle dimensions ...........................357
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............349
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 302
Ventilation Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 216
VIN ...................................................... 349 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 250
Brakes ........................................... 249
Check Engine ................................. 256
Coolant

.......................................... 25618
Index

Cruise control ................................
170
Distance warning ........................... 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 258
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 253
Fuel tank ........................................ 256
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................179
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC)
.........175
Overview .................................. 30, 247
Parking brake ................................ 255
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 256
Seat belt ........................................ 248
SRS ................................................ 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 259
Warning triangle ................................ 302
Warranty ............................................ 348
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 246
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........344
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 340
Checking ........................................ 319
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Cleaning (warning) .........................341
Important safety notes .................. 318
Interchanging/changing ................340
Mounting a new wheel ................... 343
Mounting a wheel .......................... 341
Overview ........................................ 318
Removing a wheel ..........................343
Storing ........................................... 341
Technical data ............................... 344
Tightening torque ........................... 344
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 344
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 44
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) .....297
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield heating ...........................133
Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 292
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes
............................................. 356
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Rear window wiper ........................115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Winter operation ............................ 320
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 321
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 320
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 320
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 297
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove roof racks once
you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good

time and use each gear
only up to 00C3 of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests
genuine parts

as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you
first drive

off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 20
Introduction

Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty
booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification

of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement

parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Sports Utility Vehicle
G
WARNING
This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use.

It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving 22
Introduction

conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As
with
other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover 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.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator's Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, 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
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified 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 relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose

is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual Introduction
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Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Combination switch 103
0044
Steering wheel paddle shifters
0087
Instrument cluster 209
0085
Horn
0083
Overhead control panel 34
0084
PARKTRONIC warning display 194
006B
Climate control systems 118
006C
Ignition lock 139
006D
Adjusts the steering wheel 90
006E
Cruise control lever 170
006F
Light switch 98
0070
Opens the hood 28928
CockpitAt a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058 Low-beam
headlamps
99
0044
00E5 ESP
® 252
0087
0057 High-beam
headlamps
103
0085
004D Brakes (yellow)
249
0083
00BA Distance warning
258
0084
003E003D Turn signals
103
006B
0077 Tire pressure monitor
259
006C
0075 SRS
255
006D
00E9 Seat belt
248 Function Page
006E
00AC Coolant
256
006F
005E Rear fog lamp
101
0070
005B Front fog lamps
101
0071
00B9 Check Engine
256
0072
00B6 Reserve fuel
256
0073
00BB ESP
®
OFF 252
0074
0025 ABS
250
0075
Brakes (red)
0027 (USA only)
004D (Canada only)
24930
Instrument clusterAt a glance