refuelling MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2016 Owners Manual
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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20
Environmental protection ...................... 20
Genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts............... 20
Owner's Manual .....................................21
Operating safety .................................... 21
QR code for rescue cards ......................24
Data stored in the vehicl e...................... 24
Copyrigh tinformation ............................ 24 At
ag lance ........................................... 25
Cockpit .................................................. 25
Instrumen tcluste r................................. 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 27
Centre console ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel .........................30 Safety
................................................... 31
Occupant safety .................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ........................... 38
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 52
Driving safety systems ........................... 52
Protection against theft .........................56 Opening and closing
...........................57
Key ........................................................ 57
Doors ..................................................... 61
Rear door ............................................... 63
Side windows ......................................... 64
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 65 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....67
Correct driver's seat position ................67
Seats ..................................................... 67
Steering wheel ....................................... 71
Mirror s................................................... 73 Lights an
dwindscreen wipers ...........74
Exterior lighting .................................... .74
Interior lighting ...................................... 77
Replacing bulbs .....................................78
Windscreen wipers ................................ 81 Climat
econtrol .................................... 84
Overview of th eclimate control sys-
te m. ...................................................... .84
Operatin gthe climate control system .... 85
Air vents ................................................ 93 Driving and parking
............................95
Running-in note s................................... .95
Drivin g................................................... 95
Automati ctransmission ....................... 101
Refuelling ............................................. 108
Parking ................................................ 113
Driving tip s.......................................... 115
Driving system s................................... 122
Off-roa ddriving system s...................... 124
Towing atrailer .................................... 127 On-board computer an
ddisplays ....131
Important safety notes ........................ 131
Displays and operation ........................ 131
Menus and submenus .........................1 33
Display messages ................................ 141
Warning and indicator lamps on the
instrument cluster ............................... 155 Multimedia system
...........................165
Introduction ........................................ .165
At ag lance .......................................... 167
System settings ................................... 171
Radio ................................................... 176
Medi a................................................. .177
Telephone ............................................ 178
Navigation .......................................... .181 Stowing and featu
res....................... 198
Loading guidelines ...............................1 98
Stowag earea s..................................... 199
Features .............................................. 206 Maintenance and care
......................211
Engine compartment ........................... 211
Service ................................................ 215
Care ..................................................... 216 2
Contents
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Front-passenger seat
Display message ............................ 154
Fuel
Consumptio nstatistic s................. .134
Displayin gthe range ...................... 134
Drivin gtips. .................................. .115
Fuel gauge ...................................... .26
Important safety notes .................. 250
Low outsid etemperature s.............2 51
Premium-grade unleade dpetrol ..... 251
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Quality (diesel )............................... 251
Refuelling ....................................... 108
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 251
Fue lfille rflap
Closing ........................................... 109
Emergency release ........................ 110
Opening ......................................... 109
Fue lfilter (white display message) .. 148
Fue llevel
Calling up the rang e(on-board
computer) ...................................... 134
Gaug e.............................................. 26
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 251
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Fuel/wate rseparator
Service ........................................... 216
Fus eallocatio nchart ........................ 233
Fus ebox
Dashboard ..................................... 233
Front-passenger footwell ............... 233
Luggage compartment ................... 233
Transmission tunne l....................... 233
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 233
Before changing ............................. 232
Dashboard fus ebox ....................... 233
Fus ealloc ation chart ..................... 233
Fus ebox in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 233
Fus ebox in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 233
Fus ebox in the transmissio ntun-
nel ................................................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 232 G
Genui neMercedes-Benz parts ...........20
Glove compartment ..........................199
GPS reception ................................... .181 H
Hazard warnin glamps ........................ 76
Head restraints
Adjusting ........................................ .69
Adjusting (rear )................................ 70
Fitting/removing (rear ).................... 70
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) .............. 75
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 254
Headlamp flasher ................................ 76
Headlamps
Misting up ........................................ 76
see Automati cheadlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 218
HOL Dfunction
Activating ....................................... 123
Activation conditions ..................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
Function/note s............................. 122
Genera lnotes ................................ 122
Horn ...................................................... 25 I
Ignition lock seeK ey positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 56
Indicator and warning lamp
Restrain tsystem ............................ 161
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolan t......................................... .162
Engin ediagnostics ........................ .162
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 145
Insectp rotection on the radiator .... 212
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 26
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 26
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 13110
Index
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Station list ..................................... 176
Storing stations manually .............. 176
Switching on .................................. 176
Switching to alternative frequen-
cie s................................................ 177
Radio aerial
Assembl ytool ................................ 210
Removing ....................................... 210
Removing the radio aeria l.............. 210
Securing ........................................ 210
Securing the radio aeria l................ 210
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Rear benc hseat
Folding forward .............................. 202
Rear compartment
Setting the ai rvents ........................ 94
Rear door
Displa ymessage ............................ 153
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear foglamp
Changing the bulb ............................ 81
Displa ymessage ............................ 145
Switching on/of f.............................. 75
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 202
Rear windo wheating
Problem (fault) ................................. 88
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
Rear windo wwiper
Replacing the wipe rblade ................ 82
Switching on/of f.............................. 82
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 111
Fue lgauge ....................................... 26
Important safety notes .................. 108
Refuelling process ......................... 109
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation ............ 90
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ........................................... 92
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp ...................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Overview of bulb types .................... 79
Rear fog lamp .................................. 81
Reversing lamp ................................ 81 Tai
llamp .......................................... 80
Turn signal (rear) .............................. 80
Turn signals (front )........................... 80
Rescue card ......................................... 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................1 47
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Residual heat
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Restrain tsystem
Display message ............................ 144
Introduction ..................................... 31
Warning lamp ................................. 161
Warning lamp (function) ................... 31
Rev counter ........................................ 131
Reversing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 81
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 145
Roof carrier ........................................ 206
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 221
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 254
Route
Creating ......................................... 184
Deleting ......................................... 186
Display route info ........................... 189
Displaying alternative route s......... 186
Editing ........................................... 185
Setting route options ..................... 189
Route guidance
Changing aroute ........................... 185
Displa y........................................... 187
Lane recommendations ................. 188
Route info ...................................... 189
Traffi creports ................................ 196
Route guidanc eactive ...................... 135 S
Safety Children in the vehicl e..................... 38
see Occupant safety
Safety net
Detachinga nd storing .................... 206
Important safety information ......... 204
Releasing ....................................... 206 14
Index
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Problems with the automatic transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at aqualified specialist workshop
immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger shifts gear. The transmission is in emergenc
ymode.
It is possible to shift to secondgear and reverse gear only.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the key to position gin the ignition lock.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts to secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts to reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at aqualified specialist workshop
immediately. Aw
arning tone sounds. Yo
uh ave:
R switched off the engine
R opene dthe driver's door
R not shifted the selector lever to position P
X Shif tthe selector lever to position P.Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fue lish ighly flammable.Ify ou handlefuel
incorrectly ,there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoi dfire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable,t he auxiliary heating before
refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuel sare poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is adange rofinjury.
Do not swallowf uel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyesorc lothing. Do not inhal efuel
vapours. Keep fuel sout of the reach of chil-
dren. If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected area sofskin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in youre yes,rinse them thor-
oughlyw ith clean water immediately.S eek
immediate medica lattention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is arisk of
fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicl ebody before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump 108
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nd parking
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nozzle. Thi
sdischarge sany electrostatic
charge tha tmayhave buil tup.
Do not get back into the vehicl eduring the refu-
elling process ;otherwise, electrostatic charge
could buil dupagain. G
WARNING
If yo umix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel .When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heatu nnoticed. There is arisk of fire.
Never refue lwith petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! Do not use petrol to refue
lvehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignitio nif
you accidentally refue lwith the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel system.
Even smal lamounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. The repair costs are high .Notify a
qualified specialist worksho pand have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank coul
ddamage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spil
lany fuel on painted
surfaces. You coul dotherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use
afilter when adding fuel from afuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system coul dotherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfil lthe fuel tank, some fuel may spray
out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page2 50). Refuelling
General information Observe the important safety notes
(Y
page 108).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside, the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The positio nofthe8 fuel filler cap is dis-
played on the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap :
To open the fuel filler flap
; Tyre pressure table
= Instruction label on the fuel type to be refu-
elled
? To insert the fuel filler cap
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ?.
i AdBlue ®
vehicles do not have abracket on
the inside of the filler flap.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X Fill the tank only until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
The filler neck is designed for refuelling at diesel
filling pumps.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Clos ethe fuel filler flap.
Close th efuel filler flap before lockin gthe vehi-
cle. Refuelling
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Fuel filler fla
pemergency release The emergenc
yrelease is located in the luggage
compartment,ont he right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear
wall trim.
X Open the rear door.
X Pull off edge protection ;.
X Remove rear wall trim :. X
Pull emergenc yrelease =in the direction of
the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is released.
X Open the fuel filler flap (Y page 109).Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions Fuel is leaking fro
mthe
vehicle. G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
There is arisk of fire or explosion.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Turn the key to position g(Ypage9 6) immediatel yand remove it.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engin
edoes not
start. The fuel tank of
avehicle with adiesel engine has been run completely
dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5litres of diesel.
X Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds(Y page 96).
X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds(Y page 96).
X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts: X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 110
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AdBlue
®
Genera lnotes To function properly, BlueTE
Cexhaust gas after-
treatment must be operated with the reducing
agent AdBlue ®
.
When the supply of AdBlue ®
is almost used up,
the Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual
message is shown in the multifunction display .A
warning tonea lso sounds.
If the Refill AdBlue No start in Xkm
Refill AdBlue No start in Xkm
message is shown in the multifunction display,
you can still drive the vehicle over the distance
shown. If AdBlue ®
is not topped up, you will
subsequently be unable to startt he engine.
When you see the warning message, it is rec-
ommended that you fill the AdBlue ®
reservoir
with 10 litres of AdBlue ®
.T his ensures that the
AdBlue ®
supply will last until the next regular
service due date.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatmen tand about AdBlue ®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
i You can also have the AdBlue ®
tank refilled
at aq ualified specialist workshop.
If the outside temperature is lower than Ò11 †,
it may be difficult to top up. If AdBlue ®
is frozen
and there is an active warning indicator, topping up may not be possible. Park the vehicle in a
warm place, e.g. in agarage, until AdBlue ®
has
become liquid again. Topping up is then possible
again. Alternatively, have the AdBlue ®
tank refil-
led at aqualified specialist workshop.
Before driving your vehicle outside Europe, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatmen tand about AdBlue ®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Important safety notes AdBlue
®
is aw ater-soluble fluid for the exhaust
ga sa ftertreatment of diese lengines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable If you open the AdBlue
®
tank ,small amounts of
ammonia vapourm ay be released.
Ammonia vapours have apungent odoura nd are
particularly irritating to the skin, mucous mem-
branes and eyes.Y ou may experience aburning
sensation in youre yes,nose and throat. You
may also experience coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhalea ny ammonia vapours that may be
released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-ven-
tilated areas.
Do not swallow AdBlue ®
or let it come into con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep AdBlue ®
awayf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with AdBlue ®
,
observe the following:
R immediately rinse AdBlue ®
off yours kin with
soap and water.
R if AdBlue ®
comes into contact with youre yes,
immediately rinse them thoroughl ywith clean
water. Seek medica lattention immediately.
R if AdBlue ®
is swallowed, immediately rinse
yourm outh out thoroughly. Drink plenty of
water. Seek medica lattention immediately.
R change immediately out of clothing that has
come into contact with AdBlue ®
.
! Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
AdBlue ®
,a nd do not dilute AdBlue ®
with
water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment system.
! In order to fill the AdBlue ®
tank, the vehicle
must be parked on alevel surface. The
AdBlue ®
tank can only be filledasi ntended
with the vehicle parked on alevel surface.
Fluctuations in capacity willt hus be avoided.
Filling avehicle standing on an uneven sur-
face is not permitted. There is adanger of
overfilling, which can cause damage to Blue-
TEC exhaust gas aftertreatment components.
! Surfaces which have come into contact with
AdBlue ®
whiler efilling shouldber insed
immediately with water, or remove AdBlue ®
with amoist cloth and cold water. If AdBlue ®
has already crystallised, use asponge and
cold water to clean the area.A dBlue®
residue
crystallises after acertain amount of time and
soils the affected surfaces.
! AdBlue ®
is not afuel additive and must not
be addedtot he fuel tank. If AdBlue ®
is added Refuelling
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to the fuel tank, thi
scan lead to engine dam-
age.
! Do not fil
lthe AdBlue ®
containe rwitha
pump nozzle.
! If there ar
esteep gradients whil edrivin goff-
road, asufficient filling level in the AdBlue ®
tank must be ensured .Makes uref or thi srea-
son tha tthere is aminimum fil llev el of ten
litres befor edrivin goff-road.
Hav ethe AdBlue ®
tank refille dataqualified
specialis tworkshop .However, yo ucan also top
up the AdBlue ®
tank:
R with AdBlue ®
refil lbottles
R with an AdBlue ®
refil lcanister
To avoi dtransporting already opene drefil lcon-
tainers in the vehicle, completel yempty refill
bottle sorcanisters when filling the AdBlue ®
tank, if possible.
Furthe rinformation on AdBlue ®
(Y page 251).
Opening/closing the AdBlue ®
fille rcap X
To open:switch the ignition off.
X Press the fue lfille rflapint he direction of
arrow :.
The fue lfille rflaps wing so pen.
X Turn blue AdBlue ®
fille rcap ; anti-clockwise
and remove it.
AdBlue ®
fille rcap ; is secured with aplast ic
strip.
X To close:fit blue AdBlue ®
fille rcap ; onto
the fille rneck and turn it clockwise.
X To close the fue lfille rflap, press it in the
direction of arrow :.
The Refill AdBlue See Owner' sManual
Refill AdBlue See Owner' sManual
message goe soutafte rdriving adistance of
severa lkilometres. i
The fue
lfiller flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you unlock or lock the
vehicle.
AdBlue ®
refill canisters !
Do not tighten disposable hose
;with too
much force. Disposable hose ;may other-
wise be destroyed. X
Unscrew the cap from the opening on top of
AdBlue ®
refill canister :.
X Place disposable hose ;on the opening of
AdBlue ®
refill canister :and screw it on
clockwise until hand-tight.
Disposable hose ;remains closed until you
fasten disposable hose ;to the AdBlue ®
filler neck of the vehicle. X
Place disposable hose ;on the filler neck on
the vehicle and screw it on clockwise until
hand-tight. When you feel resistance, dispos- able hose ;is sufficiently secured.
X Lift up and tip AdBlue ®
refill canister :.
Filling stops when the AdBlue ®
tank is com-
pletely filled. Do not fill the AdBlue ®
tank any
further. AdBlue ®
refill canister :can be 112
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequence
sand M
MSolutions The poly-V-belt may have torn.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. The engine may otherwise be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature gauge.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. # The battery is no longer being charged.
Aw
arning tonea lso sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R am alfunction in the electronics
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK: X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 4
Check Check
eng.
eng.oil
oillev.
lev.
when
when next
nextrefuelling
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Aw
arning tonea lso sounds.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest (Y page 213).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 213).
X Have the engine checked at aqualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual. 8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops
into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. Display me
ssages
147On-board compute rand displays Z
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Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ;
N
The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up whil ethe engine is run-
ning.
There may be afault with the following, for example:
R engine management
R fuel injection system
R exhaust system
R fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be runnin gin
emergenc ymode.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Vehicles with adiesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry (Y page 110).
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emergenc ymode is
cancelled. The vehicle does not have to be checked. 8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops into the
reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. %
N
On diesel engine vehicles, the preglow indicator lamp does not light up when the
key is in position 2(Y page 96).
The preglow system is malfunctioning.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop immediately. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature display is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. The engine could be dam-
aged if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Stop the vehicle immediately,p aying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 113).
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. 162
Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays