center console MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Engaging reverse gear ................... 106
Engaging the park position ............ 106
Important safety notes.................. 105
Manual drive progra m.................... 107
Neutral (ECO start/stop func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Program selector button ................ 107
Pulling away ................................... 104
Selector lever ................................ 106
Shift ranges ................................... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 107
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 106, 107
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 100
Activating/deactivating (on the
center console ).............................. 100
Problem (display message) ............ 100
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 269
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 59
Back button ....................................... 180
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 148
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 140
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 74
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 219
Display message ............................ 148
Important safety notes .................. 216
Jump starting ................................. 220
Overview ........................................ 216
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Display message ............................ 148
Notes/function .............................. 124 Bluetooth
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Brake fluid
Display message .................... 148, 152
Notes ............................................. 264
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Brake fluid level ................................ 209
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 66
Display message ............................ 148
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 264
Display message .................... 148, 149
High-performance brake system .... 112
Important safety notes .................. 112
Maintenance .................................. 112
Parking brake ................................ 111
Riding tips ...................................... 112
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Brush guard ....................................... 201
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 180
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 211
Carpets .......................................... 212
Display ........................................... 212
Gear or selector lever .................... 212
Headlamps ..................................... 211
Interior ........................................... 212
Matte finish ................................... 211Note s............................................. 211
Paint .............................................. 211
Plastic trim .................................... 212
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Power washer ................................ 211
Rear view camera .......................... 211
Roof lining ...................................... 212
Seat belt ........................................212
Seat cover ..................................... 212
Sensors ......................................... 211
Tail pipes ....................................... 211
Trim pieces ................................... .212
Washing by hand ........................... 211
Wheels .......................................... .211
Windows ........................................ 211
Wiper blades .................................. 211
Wooden trim .................................. 212
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing ....................... 197
Notes/how to use ......................... 196
Opening and closing ..................... .196
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 194
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 196
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 147
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
Side marker lamps .......................... .94
Changing gears .................................. 107
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................ .59
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 60
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 58 Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 197
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 211
Clear button ....................................... 180
Climate control
Controlling automaticall y............... 100
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 100
Defrosting the window s................. 100
Defrosting the windshield .............. 100
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ........................................... 99, 100
Important safety notes ............ 98, 100
Indicator lamp ................................ 100
Maximum cooling .......................... 100
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 100
Overview of systems ........................ 98
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 100
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 100
Refrigerant ..................................... 263
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 263
Setting the air distribution ............. 100
Setting the airflow ......................... 100
Setting the temperature ................ 100
Switching air-recirculation modeon/of f............................................ 100
Switching on/of f........................... 100
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 100
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 100
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 100
Windshield defroster ...................... 100
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Display ........................................... 175
Examples of operation ................... 180
Menu overview .............................. 176
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COMAND and Internetsee Online and Internet functions
COMAND control panel .....................178
COMAND controller ........................... 179
Combination switch ............................ 92
Compass
Display messages .......................... 148
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 147
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 208
Display message .................... 148, 155
Filling capacity ............................... 265
Notes ............................................. 264
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 168
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 148
Function/notes ................................ 92
Courtesy lights ................................... .92
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................113
Display message ............................ 148
Driving system ............................... 112
Function/notes ............................ .112
Resuming the stored speed ........... 114
Selecting ........................................ 114
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 114
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
D
Datasee Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 148 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Display message ............................ 148
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................. 147
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 136
Engaging ........................................ 135
Front axle ...................................... 136
General notes ................................ 134
Rear axle ........................................ 136
Terrain .......................................... .134
Transfer case ................................. 136
Differential locks (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 148
Digital Operator's Manual
Contents .......................................... 24
Installation ....................................... 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Keyword search ............................... 24
Operating notes ............................... 23
Visual search ................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 147
Display (cleaning instructions) ........212
Display messages
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 148
Driving systems ..................... 148, 156
Engine ................................... 148, 155
General notes ................................ 148
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 148
Lights ............................................. 148
Safety systems ..................... .148, 149
Service interval displa y.................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 148
Tires ...................................... 148, 158
Vehicle .................................. 148, 160
Distance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 147
Distance recorder ............................. 147
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 169
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Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 215
Special seat belt retractor .................. 56
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ............... 146
Segments ...................................... 146
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 147
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 148
Selecting ........................................ 116
Variabl e......................................... 115
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 148
Switching on/of f.............................. 91
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 104
Steering (display message) ...... 148, 160
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 87
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 146
Important safety notes .................... 86
Paddle shifters ............................... 107
Steering wheel heating .................... 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 212
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 107
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 147
Stowage areas ................................... 193
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 193
Center console .............................. 193
Cup holders ................................... 197
Display message) ........................... 148
Door stowage compartment .......... 193
Glove box ....................................... 193
Important safety information ......... 193
Summer tires ..................................... 232
Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 147
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 100 Switching off the alarm (ATA)
............ 69
T
Tachometer........................................ 146
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 148
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gaug e..................................... 146
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 259
Tires ............................................... 254
Tires/wheels ................................. 254
Trailer load s................................... 269
Vehicle data ................................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 254
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 201
Emergency call .............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 197
MB info call button ........................ 200
Roadside Assistance button .......... 200
Self-test ......................................... 198
System .......................................... 198
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 147
Display message ............................ 148
Number from the phone book ........ 147
Redialing ........................................ 147
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-ual.................................................. 172
Telephone compartment .................. 193
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 146
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 147
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 147
Outside temperature ...................... 146
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 147
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive 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 environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these 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 con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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 andbraking.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as newparts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
26Introduction

Cockpit................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39
31
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:COMAND (see separate
operating instructions)
~
;Seat heating85
=sSeat ventilation84
?cPARKTRONIC128
A¤ECO start/stop func-
tion ( AMG vehicles only )
105
FunctionPage
B£Hazard warning
lamps
90
C45 PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
43
Då ESP®66
36Center console
At a glance

Center console, lower section
FunctionPage
FStowage compartment/ashtray197
GAutomatic transmission selector lever106
HSelects park position106
I+Selects/deselects LOW RANGE off-road gear132
JStowage compartment~
KOpens/closes the stowage compartment193
LCigarette lighter197
MAudio controller; see the separate operating instructions
COMAND controller~
NSwitches the windshield heating on/off100
OÛSelects the drive program107
ÑSelects the drive program (AMG vehicles)
PParking brake111
Center console37
At a glance

interrupted, e.g. if the battery has been com-pletely discharged or disconnected.
X Make sure that the cup holder on the center
console is folded down ( Ypage 197).
X Move the seat as far forward as possible
and the head restraint in as far as possible.
Rear seat head restraints
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If head restraints are not installed and adjus-
ted correctly, they cannot provide protection
as intended. There is an increased risk of
injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Observe the following when adjusting the
head restraints: X Do not rotate the head restraints of the
front and rear seats.
Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height
and angle of the head restraints correctly.
X Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close as possible to your head.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraintheight
X Once the head restraint is fully lowered,
press release catch :.
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch :and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Installing/removing the rear seat head
restraints
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch :and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: place the head restraint in
the guides of the backrest.
iThe notches on the guide rod must be on
the left-hand side when viewed in the direc- tion of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
Switching the seat heating on/off
General notes
GWARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Seats85
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

The disadvantage of a differential is that the
wheels that have the least grip, get the most
drive. An example: a wheel of a driven axle is
on a snow-covered surface and therefore
does not have any traction. The differential
sends most of the drive force to this wheel
because the force takes the route of the low-
est resistance. The opposite wheel on this
axle, however, which stands on firm ground
and could therefore allow propulsion,
receives no driving power. 4ETS compen-
sates for this disadvantage. 4ETS provides
good steerability by automatically braking the
spinning wheel. 4ETS provides the wheel on
the firm surface with more drive force, which in turn provides propulsion. ESP ®
and 4ETS are traction systems that are
ideal for road driving and suitable for light off-
road driving. The LOW RANGEoff-road gear
also improves off-road capability.
More challenging off-road conditions require
additional measures such as locking one or
more differential. Your vehicle is equipped
with three differential locks:
R a central differential lock for the transfercase
R a differential lock for the front axle and
R a differential lock for the rear axle
Each differential lock can be engaged with the corresponding switch on the center console.
If the differential in the transfer case is
locked, the front and rear wheels rotate at the same speed. If the differential for the rear axle
is locked, both rear wheels rotate at the same
speed, regardless of their respective torque.
Note, engaging the differential lock greatly
impairs the vehicle's steerability.
Note, it is imperative to use the differential
function when driving on firm road surfaces.
Under no circumstances should the differen-
tial be locked when driving on firm road sur-
faces. Otherwise, the vehicle may not be
steerable and you could lose control of the
vehicle. Therefore, only engage the differen-
tial lock when driving off-road. You should
only engage the differential lock if activating 4ETS and ESP
®
driving systems and LOW
RANGE off-road gear prove to be insufficient.
Engaging the differential locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When differential locks are engaged on a firm,
high-grip surface, the vehicle's steerability is
greatly impaired. In particular, engaging the
differential locks when cornering could lead
to you losing control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on firm surfaces with good grip.
GWARNING
When the differential locks are engaged, ABS,
4ETS, ESP ®
and BAS are deactivated. As a
result, the wheels could lock when braking
and the braking distance is increased. There is
a risk of an accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on firm surfaces with good grip.
!Only engage the differential locks when:
R you are driving at walking pace.
R the driven wheels are not spinning.
R you are not driving on a firm road surface.
General notes
The switches are located on the center con- sole.
:Function indicator lamps (red)
;Differential lock for the front axle
Off-road driving systems135
Driving and parking
Z