interior lights MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 Owners Manual

Temperature gauge ........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Cooling
see Climate control

Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 104
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................170
Display message ............................ 242
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Selecting ........................................ 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Rear compartment ......................... 268
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Data see Technical data



Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 234
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Interior lighting .............................. 220
Differential locks ............................... 201
Digital speedometer .........................213
Display (cleaning instructions) ........298
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 225
Driving systems ............................. 238
Engine ............................................ 234
General notes ................................ 224
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 224
Lights ............................................. 231
Safety systems .............................. 226
Service interval display .................. 293
SmartKey ....................................... 247
Tires ............................................... 242
Vehicle ........................................... 245Distance display (on-board
computer) ..........................................
218
Distance recorder see Trip odometer


Distance warning (warning lamp) ....258
DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions .....................179
Cruise control lever .......................179
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 240
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 182
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
wählen ........................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 35
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 246
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (from inside) ......................74
Overview .......................................... 73
Drinking and driving .........................159
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 150
Display ........................................... 146
Manual ........................................... 151
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 167
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 168 Index
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Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................222
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 233
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 220
Automatic headlamp mode
............100
Cornering light function .................104
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Fog lamps ...................................... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps ...................103
Light switch ..................................... 98
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........219
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......234
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 170
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................175
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Load anchorage ................................. 266
Loading guidelines ............................262Locking
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 74
see Central locking

Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 221
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 231
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................199
Luggage compartment
enlargement
Overview ........................................ 264
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Luxury head restraints .......................87 M
M+S tires ............................................ 320
Malfunction message see Display messages


Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
mbrace Call priority .................................... 276
Display message ............................ 229
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 Index
11

The restraint system consists of:
R
seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R Air bag system components with:
-The 00730074 indicator lamp
- Front-passenger seat with BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i Observe the additional information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraint systems for
infants and children (Y page 54). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R
The 0075 SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
R Seat belt force limiter SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 0075 SRS indicator lamp:
R does not light up at all
R does not go out after approximately four
seconds after the engine is started
R lights up after
the
engine is started or while
the vehicle is in motion
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. SRS may otherwise fail
to activate when it is needed in the event of
an accident, which could lead to serious or
fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated
unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could
also result in injury.
In addition, work carried out improperly on
SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
SRS system should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: for further information,
contact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 0075 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS 0075 indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running. Occupant safety
39
Safety Z

Adjusting the steering wheel
0043
To adjust the steering wheel height
0044 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i If the driver's door is open, the steering
wheel can be adjusted for up to
30 minutes after the ignition has been
switched off.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 92)
R Storing settings ( Y page 95)Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating 0043
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
0044 To switch off the steering-wheel heating
0087 Indicator lamp
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel. X
To activate: make sure
that the SmartKey
is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow 0043.
Indicator lamp 0087 lights up.
X To deactivate: make sure that the
SmartKey is
in position
1

or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the catch in the direction of
arrow 0044.
Indicator lamp 0087 goes out.
i The steering wheel heating does not
switch off automatically.
i The steering wheel
heating

may switch off
temporarily if:
R the temperature in the vehicle interior is
above 86 ‡ (30 †)
R the temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95 ‡ (35 †)
Indicator lamp 0087 remains on.
i The steering wheel heating is deactivated
if you remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
Problems with the steering wheel
heating 0043
To switch on the steering-wheel heating
0044 To switch off the steering-wheel heating
0087 Indicator lamp Steering wheel
91
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Useful information ..............................
98
Exterior lighting .................................. 98
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Replacing bulbs ................................. 108
Windshield wipers ............................114 97Lights and windshield wipers

signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position
The cornering light
function
may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Headlamps and indicator lamps
fogged up on the inside
The headlamps and the

indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length

of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033

Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off 0083
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on Rear-compartment overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0044 003D Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior
lighting

functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be
set using the control on the instrument
cluster (Y page 209). Interior lighting
105
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Automatic interior lighting control
Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033
Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on: set rocker switch 0084 to the
center position.
The interior lighting switches on
automatically when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove

the SmartKey from

the ignition lock
X To switch off: press the 0033 symbol on
rocker switch 0084.
The interior lighting remains switched off
even when it is dark if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door.
R remove the SmartKey from

the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 220). When a front door is opened, the front interior
lighting comes on. When a rear door is
opened, the rear interior lighting comes on.
In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
i
If a door remains

open and the SmartKey
is not in the ignition lock, the interior
lighting switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control Front interior lighting
!
If the interior lighting has been switched
on manually, it will not be switched off
automatically.
This can cause the starter battery to
discharge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does
not remain switched on too long after the
engine has been switched off. Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033

Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on106
Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

X
To switch on: press the 004A symbol on
rocker switch 0084.
X To switch off: set rocker switch 0084 to the
center position.
Reading lamps Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033
Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To activate/deactivate: press the 003D
button.
Cargo compartment lamp G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. G
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Switch off the cargo

compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. The battery may otherwise
discharge.
! Do not close the rear door while lock 0043
is engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you
could damage lock 0043. Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033

Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press the 0041 button.
i If you open the rear door, the cargo
compartment lamp comes on.

You will then
be unable to switch it off using the 0041
button.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if
you wish to leave the rear door open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Interior lighting
107
Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Open the rear door.
X To switch off with the rear door open:
press lock 0043 down in the direction of the
arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched
off.
X To switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder 0044 on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its
normal function.
Rear interior lighting Front overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting
on
0087 0041 Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
0085 0033
Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off 0083
003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on/off: press the 0041 button.
i The rear interior lighting switches on
when you open a rear door. You will then
be unable to switch it off using the 0041
button.
Switch off the rear interior lighting if you
wish to leave the rear doors open for a
longer period. This prevents the battery
from discharging. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock

and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change the Xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
LED lamps You can neither replace Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED
bulbs

changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. 108
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

i
You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Switching the windshield defroster
on/off
G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,
which could endanger you or others. X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 lights up.
X To switch off: press button 0044.
Indicator lamp 0043 goes out.
i At outside temperatures above
50 ‡(10 †), the windshield
heating
cannot
be activated. Indicator lamp 0043 lights up
briefly when you attempt to activate it and
then goes out again.
i The windshield defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the windshield is clear. The
windshield heating otherwise switches
itself off automatically after 10 minutes.
i If you turn on the windshield heating for
the fourth consecutive time, the windshield
heating will automatically switch off after
5 minutes.
i If the vehicle's electrical system voltage
is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on, indicator
lamp
0043 flashes. After approximately
30 seconds, the windshield heating turns
off automatically. Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear

window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.
X USA only: press the 0065 button.
The indicator lamp
in

the 0065 button lights
up or goes out.
i The rear window defroster has a high
current draw. You should therefore switch
it off as soon as the rear window is clear.
as it only switches off automatically after
several minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
Problems with the rear window
defroster If the indicator lamp in the
0065 rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is

too low. The rear window defroster
has deactivated prematurely or cannot be
activated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. Operating the climate control systems
133
Climate control Z