parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2014 Owners Manual

Steering wheel paddle shifters
......101
Transmission position
displa y................................... 100, 101
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ...................94
Activating/deactivating (on the
center console) ................................ 94
Problem (display message) ..............94
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 266B
Back button ....................................... 178
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 144
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 137
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................68
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 67
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 217
Display message ............................ 144
Important safety notes ..................215
Jump starting ................................. 219
Overview ........................................ 215
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................144
Display message ............................ 144
Notes/function .............................. 121
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Brake fluid
Display message .................... 144, 149
Notes ............................................. 261
Brake fluid level ................................ 204
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .61
Display message ............................ 144
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................261
Display message .................... 144, 146 High-performance brake system
....106
Important safety notes ..................106
Maintenance .................................. 106
Parking brake ................................ 105
Riding tips ...................................... 106
Warning lamp ................................. 159
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brush guard ....................................... 193
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND controller 178 C
Calling up a malfunction see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 210
Car wash ........................................ 206
Chrome parts ................................. 210
Display ........................................... 210
Gear or selector lever ....................210
Headlamps ............................ 206, 209
Interior ........................................... 210
Matte finish ........................... 206, 208
Notes ............................................. 206
Paint ...................................... 206, 208
Plastic trim .................................... 210
Power washer ........................ 206, 207
Rear view camera ..................206, 210
Roof lining ...................................... 210
Seat belt ........................................ 210
Seat cover ..................................... 210
Sensors ................................. 206, 209
Soft top .......................................... 206
Tail pipes ............................... 206, 210
Trim pieces .................................... 210
Washing by hand ...................206, 207
Wheels ................................... 206, 208
Windows ................................ 206, 209
Wiper blades .......................... 206, 209
Wooden trim .................................. 210
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................188
Notes/how to use .........................188
Opening and closing ......................188 Index
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Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Important safety notes ....................40
Odometer ........................................... 144
Off-road Differential locks ............................ 131
Off-road ABS .................................... 60
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 108
General information .......................106
Important safety notes ..................108
Off-road fording ................................. 107
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 124
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 144
Assistance menu ........................... 144
Display messages ..........................144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 116
Factory settings submenu .............144
Important safety notes ..................142
Lighting submenu .......................... 144
Menu overview .............................. 144
Message memory ..................144, 145
Message memory menu ................. 144
Navigation menu ............................ 144
Operation ....................................... 143
RACETIMER ................................... 144
Service menu ................................. 144
Standard displa y............................ 144
Video DVD operation .....................144
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ...................180
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 179
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........142
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................59 P
Paint code number ............................258
Paintwork (cleaning
instructions) .............................. 206, 208
Parcel net ........................................... 185
Parking ............................................... 104
Engaging park position ..................100
Important safety notes ..................104
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 79
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying ........................................ .105
Display message .................... 144, 148
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 83
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................127
Driving system ............................... 125
Function/notes ............................. 125
Important safety notes ..................125
Problem (malfunction) ...................128
Range of the sensors .....................125
Trailer towing ................................. 127
Warning displa y............................. 126
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .210
Power washers .......................... 206, 207
Programming SmartKey ......................................... 67
Program selector button ..................101
Pulling away Automatic transmission ...................98 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........27 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....144
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................144
Display message ............................ 144 Index
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Turn signals
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 249
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................69
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 69 V
Variable SPEEDTRONIC Function/notes ............................. 112
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message .................... 144, 157
Equipment ....................................... 26
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 237
Locking (in an emergency) ...............69
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 253
Parking for a long period ................ 106
Pulling away ..................................... 98
Raising ........................................... 251
Securing from rolling away ............251
Towing away .................................. 221
Tow-starting ................................... 221
Transporting .................................. 223
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........69
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................66
Vehicle data ................................... 264
Vehicle data ....................................... 264
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 265
Fording depth ................................ 264
Maximum gradient climbing ability 265
Vehicle dimensions ...........................264
Vehicle emergency locking ................69
Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate
..............258
Vehicle level (display message) .......144
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 212
Ventilation Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Video
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Video (DVD) ........................................ 144
VIN ...................................................... 258
Voice Control System see Separate operating instructions W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 160
Brakes ........................................... 159
Coolant .......................................... 165
Cruise control ................................ 110
Distance warning ........................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
ESP ®
.............................................. 162
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 163
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................116
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC )......... 113
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............44
Seat belt ........................................ 158
SRS ................................................ 164
Tire pressure monitor ....................167
Warning triangle ................................ 212
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 144
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........253
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 249
Checking ........................................ 229
Cleaning ................................ 206, 208
Cleaning (warning) .........................250
Important safety notes ..................228
Interchanging/changing ................249
Mounting a new wheel ...................252
Mounting a wheel .......................... 250
Overview ........................................ 228
Removing a wheel ..........................252
Storing ........................................... 250 Index
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Center console, lower section
Function Page
F
Stowage compartment/
ashtray
189
G
Automatic transmission
selector lever 100
H
Selects park position 100
I
+
Selects/deselects
LOW RANGE off-road gear 130
J
Stowage compartment ~
K
Opens/closes the stowage
compartment 185
L
Cigarette lighter 189
M
Audio controller, see the
separate operating
instructions
COMAND controller ~
N
Switches the windshield
heating on/off
94
O
Ú
Selects the drive
program 101
P
Parking brake 105 Center console
35At a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock. SmartKey functions
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury. 66
SmartKeyOpening and closing

X
Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover :and then press to close it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. Problems with the SmartKey
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Unlocking and opening doors from the
inside
R Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside
R Automatic locking feature Doors
69Opening and closing Z

Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
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.
Xenon bulbs
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 replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs changed at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R Additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
bulbs)
R Daytime running lamps
R Parking lamps/standing lamps
R License plate lamp i
Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display
message appearing in the multifunction
display. Regularly check the license plate
lamp. If necessary, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
R Fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
function
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Brake/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Tail lamps/standing lamps
R Backup lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Side marker lamps G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps can become very hot. For
this reason, allow them to cool down before
changing them. Otherwise, you could burn
yourself when you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could, for example, damage
the bulbs and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could
explode when you change them, especially if
they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y page 86). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint- Replacing bulbs
85Lights and windshield wipers Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
R Change gear in good time, before the
tachometer needle is Ôof the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
R Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
R If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
R Only select shift ranges 3,2or 1when
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain. After 1,000 miles (1,500 km), you can
increase the engine speed gradually and bring
the vehicle to full speed.
Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
R Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
R Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Change gear in good time.
R Avoid driving off-road before the
differential oil change at 2,000 miles
(3,000 km).
R Ideally, for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),
drive in program C.
i You should also observe these breaking-
in notes if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
i Always observe the respective speed
limits. AMG vehicles with rear axle locking
differential
Change the oil after a breaking-in period of
2,000 miles (3,000 km) to improve protection
of the differential. This oil change will
lengthen the service life of the differential.
Have the oil change carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident. 96
DrivingDriving and parking

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train. !
Avoid high engine speeds when the
engine is cold. The engine's service life
could otherwise be significantly shortened.
Do not use the engine's full performance
until it has reached operating temperature.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold. Key positions
g
To remove the SmartKey
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving,
see (Y page 159).
If the SmartKey is in position 0in the ignition
lock for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the ignition lock. The
steering is then locked. To unlock, remove the
SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Driving
97Driving and parking Z

X
Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be
discharged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
X Check the starter battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 217).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 219).
i You can only remove the SmartKey if:
R the SmartKey is in position 0in the
ignition lock.
R the automatic transmission selector
lever is in P. Starting the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine. Starting procedure X
Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i For further information about the
automatic transmission, see
(Y page 99).
i If you depress the brake when starting the
engine, pedal travel is unusually long and
there is less pedal resistance.
X Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 3in the
ignition lock (Y page 97) and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
i You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the SmartKey to position 3
(Y page 97 )and release it immediately. The
engine then starts automatically. Pulling away
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
reverse gear Ror park position Pwhen the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be damaged.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while depressing the brake pedal. This
impairs engine performance and results in
premature wear on the brake system and
drivetrain. 98
DrivingDriving an
d parking