check engine MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2018 Owner's Manual

Engine
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; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. #
Start the engine thre eto four times af terre fuelling.
If th eye llow engine diagnosis warning lamp goes out, emer gency operation mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not
be checked.
# Elect rical fault warning
lamp The
red elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
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Fu elreser ve wa rning lamp The
yellow fuel reser vewarning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel. 500
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or #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 379). #
Makesure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C. Ty
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h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired. 502
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Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po werst eering assis tance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
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Tr ailer tow hit chwarning
lamp The
red trailer tow hit chwarning lamp is on.
There is a fault with the trailer hitch. #
Have the trailer hitch checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 504
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Compu
ter
see On-board computer
Connection status
Displ aying ............................................ 329
Overview ............................................ .329
Connectivity Setting up a hotspot via business tel‐
ephony ................................................ 263
Swit ching transmission of theve hicle
position on/off .................................... 263
Contacts ................................................... 308
Calling up ............................................ 309
Deleting ............................................... 310
Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 309
Impo rting ............................................ .310
Importing (o verview) .......................... .309
Information .......................................... 308
Making a call ....................................... 310
Na me form at ...................................... .309
Options ................................................ 310
St oring .................................................3 10
Controller Operating ............................................ 254
Con venience closing ................................. 79 Con
venience opening ................................ 79
Coolant (engine) Check le vel .......................................... 379
No tes .................................................. 435
Copyright ................................................... 28
Cross Traf fic Alert .................................... 213
Cruise control .......................................... 186
Ac tivating ............................................ 188
Buttons ................................................ 188
Calling up a speed .............................. .188
Deactivating ........................................ 188
Fu nction .............................................. 186
Re quirements ...................................... 188
Selecting ............................................. 188
Setting a speed ................................... 188
St oring a speed ................................... 188
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 86
Cup holder ................................................ 11 0
Fitting/removing (centre console) ....... 11 0
Re ar .................................................... .111 D
Damage de tection (pa rked vehicle) .......1 76 Dashboa
rd
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting see Instrument lighting
Data acquisition Vehicle .................................................. 25
Data import/export ................................ 267
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 267
Importing/exporting ........................... 268
Data storage
Electronic control units ........................ .25
Online services ...................................... 27
Ve hicle .................................................. 25
Date Setting the time and date automati‐
cally ..................................................... 262
Deactivating the alarm (A TA).................... 85
Dealership see Qualified specialist workshop
Declaration of conformity Electromagnetic compatibility ............... 22
Jack .......................................................23
Wi reless vehicle components ................22 512
Index

Ac
tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ........................... 453
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable
again .................................................. .460
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........460
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ...... 460
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual ... 462
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........457
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 458
bAc tive Light Sy stem inoperative .. 489
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC inoperati veSee Own‐
er's Manual ......................................... 463
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 491 Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .490
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .490
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ 470
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Perf.
re duced in XXX km See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 470
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Perf.
re duced: XXX mph No start in XXX
miles .................................................... 470
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .469
4Ad d 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 468
Air intake malfunction See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 485 Apply brake
todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................4 72
App lybrake toselect R ........................ 473
À ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ... 459
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 456
bAu tomatic driving lights inoper‐
ative .................................................... 490
Au xilia rybattery malfunction ...............473
Blind Spot Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ...................... 462
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ............... 456
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...4 58
ÁChange key bat teries ...................4 79
JChe ckbrake fluid le vel................ 448
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .456
hChe cktyre(s) ............................... 474
! Clean the fuel filter .................... .463 514
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