stop start MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2013 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 271
12 V socket ........................................ 271
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ................................
62
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
4MATIC off-road system ................... 193A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes

....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 189
Trailer towing ................................. 192
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps .........................62
Additives (engine oil) ........................354
Air bags Display message ............................ 231
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp .......................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Window curtain air bag ....................44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 136
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the center air vents ...........135
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 198
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 222Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............167
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 218
ASSYST service interval display Service messages .......................... 293
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 234
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 295
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 143
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic headlamp mode ..............100
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 150
Display message ............................ 245
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 147
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mode ..............153
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual drive program ....................151
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 147
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Program selector button ................149
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 1454
Index

Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps

Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................162
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...62
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............61
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................174
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 238
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
HOLD function ............................... 192
PARKTRONIC ................................. 194
Rear view camera .......................... 197
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter ............................. 163
Driving on flooded roads ................162
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 167
General .......................................... 158
Gravel roads .................................. 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 164
Off-road fording ............................. 162
Snow chains .................................. 321
Symmetrical low beam .................... 98
Tire ruts ......................................... 166
Towing a trailer .............................. 203Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface
........................... 160
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Function/notes ................................

92
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 92
Switching on/off ........................... 221
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 142
General information ....................... 141
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 350
Irregular running ............................ 144
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Starting problems .......................... 144
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Switching off .................................. 1578
Index

Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59P
Paint code number ............................ 349
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...296
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parcel net ........................................... 264
Parking ............................................... 156
Engaging park position .................. 146
Important safety notes ..................156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .................................
94
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ......................................... 157
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Driving system ............................... 194
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Problem (malfunction) ...................197
Range of the sensors ..................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 196
Warning display ............................. 195
Pedals ................................................. 159
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 298
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 206
Power washers .................................. 295
Product information ............................20
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 69
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away Automatic transmission ................. 140Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........23 R
RACETIMER Deleting all laps ............................. 223
Displaying and starting ..................222
Displaying the intermediate time ...223
Resetting the current lap ............... 223
Starting a new lap ..........................223
Stopping

........................................ 223
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 222
Radio Selecting a station .........................215
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 266
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................136
Rear door
Closing ............................................. 77
Display message ............................ 246
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening ........................................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
see Tail lamps
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 266
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 197
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 298
Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 209
Important safety notes .................. 153
Refueling process .......................... 154
see Fuel Index
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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
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Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
Audio system; see the
separate operating
instructions
COMAND 00FC
0044
Seat heating 89
0087
008E Seat ventilation
90
0085
008F PARKTRONIC
194 Function Page
0083
00A7 ECO start/stop
function
141
0084
002F Hazard warning
lamps
104
006B
00730074 Indicator lamp
006C
00BB ESP
® 6232
Center consoleAt a glance

the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Press release button 0085 of buckle 0087 and
guide belt tongue 0044 back towards belt
sash guide 0043.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The 0076 seat belt warning lamp in the
instrument cluster is a reminder for all
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
Regardless of whether
the
driver's and front-
passenger seat belts have already been
fastened, the 0076 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out once the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver and/or front passenger have not
fastened their seat belts after the engine has
been started, an additional warning tone
sounds. This warning tone switches off after
approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened. If after six seconds, the driver or front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts
and the doors are closed:
R
the 0076 seat belt warning lamp remains
illuminated as long as

either the driver's or
front-passenger seat belt is not fastened
R and if vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the 0076 seat belt
warning lamp lights up. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for a
maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver
or front-passenger seat belt has been
fastened.
If the driver or front-passenger seat belt is
unfastened while the vehicle is in motion, the
0076 seat belt warning lamps light up and a
warning tone sounds again.
The warning tone ceases even if the driver or
front-passenger seat belt has still not been
fastened after 60 seconds. The 0076 seat belt
warning lamp stops flashing but remains
illuminated.
After the vehicle comes to a standstill, the
warning tone is reactivated and the 0076 seat
belt warning lamp flashes again if the vehicle
speed again exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
The 0076 seat belt warning lamp only goes
out if:
R both the driver and the front passenger
have fastened their seat belts.
or
R the vehicle is stationary and a door is open.
i Further information about the 0076 seat
belt warning lamp (Y page 248).
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
force limiters G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Occupant safety
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Safety Z

X
If appropriate for the driving conditions,
engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y page 199).
Traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate
on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
At speeds above approximately 37 mph
(60 km/h), traction control is no longer
active.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage

the drivetrain. X
To deactivate: press button 0043 until the
00BB warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
X To activate: press button 0043 until the
00BB warning lamp goes out in the
instrument cluster.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
i Vehicles with the ECO start/stop
function: the ECO start/stop function
automatically switches the engine

off when
the vehicle comes to a stop. The engine
starts automatically when the driver wants
to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its
previously selected status. Example: if
ESP ®
was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated. Driving safety systems
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In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lamp 0043 flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle
with the
SmartKey.
i If you then do
not open a door or the rear
door, the alarm system switches back on
again after approximately 40 seconds.
X To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the 0036 or 0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the mechanical key
R the rear door
R the hood The alarm is also triggered if:
R
the position of the vehicle is changed.
R a window is smashed.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it,
for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone,

power supply
and GPS are available. Theft deterrent locking system
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Safety Z

If steering wheel heating indicator lamp
0087 is
flashing, the steering wheel heating has
switched off automatically. The vehicle's
electrical system voltage is too low because
too many electrical consumers are switched
on.
X Switch off electrical
consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is

sufficiently charged, the
steering wheel heating will switch back on
automatically. Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature.
If there is a risk of someone becoming
trapped, stop the adjustment procedure. To
halt the procedure:
R press the steering column adjustment
button.
R press one of the memory function position
buttons.
The steering column stops moving
immediately.
Do not keep the memory function position
button pressed as this will start the memory
function and set the steering wheel and seat
in motion.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. They could open

the driver's door and
thereby unintentionally activate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped. G
WARNING
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, if the seat

backrest is reclined too
far backwards. This can damage the front
or rear seats. You must first move the
backrest to a vertical position.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Y page 221).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel moves upwards and
towards the dashboard if:
R
you remove the SmartKey

from the ignition
lock or
R you open the driver's door with the
SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition
lock.
i The steering wheel only moves upwards
and towards the dashboard if it has not
already reached the upper end stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed.
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function ( Y page 95).92
Steering wheel
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

!
If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position D or R.
i Before driving off, wait until the gear
change is fully completed.
X Release the parking brake ( Y page 157).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the automatic
transmission from position P to a different
position if you depress the brake pedal.
Only then is the selector lever lock
released.
i The vehicle locks centrally
once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 220).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away. There is a

risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have
removed your foot

from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
one second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist will not function if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. ECO start/stop function (AMG
vehicles)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may

begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes The ECO start/stop function is only available
for the G 63 AMG.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle. Driving
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Driving and parking Z