MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Manual

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WA S H E R F L U I D
* C = Category, see page 272.
When this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approximately
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir
should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB
Windshield washer concentrate and water or the
concentrate and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperature, at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer
systems is located in the engine compartment.
See windshield and headlamp washer system on
page 307 for instructions on topping up the washer
fluid.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! 3
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* C = Category, see page 272.See page 56 for notes on the seat belts, and page 66 for
notes on the airbags.KEY
* C = Category, see page 272.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1
RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICELine 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE KEY
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
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FUEL RESERVE
* C = Category, see page 272.
UNDERVOLTAGE* C = Category, see page 272. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
UNDERVOLTAGE ENGINE ON! 1
UNDERVOLTAGE SWITCH CONSUMER OFF! 1
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291 Malfunction and warning messages
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* C = Category, see page 272.
ENGINE AIR FILTER* C = Category, see page 272.
1 The engine air filter is clogged and must be replaced. Line 1 Line 2 C*
ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENGINE AIR FILTER
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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TC SHIFT
* C = Category, see page 272.The shift process in the transfer case was cancelled
because of a malfunction. See page 248 for switching
the transfer case.TC SHIFT CONDITIONS
* C = Category, see page 272.The shift conditions for a selection process in the
transfer case have not been met. See page 248 for
switching the transfer case.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TC S HIF T C A N C EL LED 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS NOT FULFILLED 2
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293 Malfunction and warning messages
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* C = Category, see page 272.No gear has been selected in the transfer case, it is in
“NEUTRAL”. Engage transfer case to gear position
“HIGH” or “LOW”, see page 248 for switching the
transfer case.TRANSFER CASE
* C = Category, see page 272.There is a malfunction in the transfer case. Have the
transfer case checked immediately by a Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TC IN NEUTRAL 3Wa r n i n g !
If TC is in neutral, the “P” position of transmission
will not hold vehicle. The parking brake must be
applied to hold vehicle in place.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRANSFER CASE VISIT WORKSHOP 2
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295 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit, vehicle tools
and jack ......................................296
CD-changer .....................................296
Fuses ................................................297
Electrical outlet .............................. 301
Stowing items in the vehicle ........ 301
Hood .................................................302
Checking engine oil level .............304
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................305
Engine oil consumption ................305
Coolant level ...................................306
Adding coolant ...........................306
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................307
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........307Vehicle jack .................................... 308
Wheels ............................................. 310
Tire replacement ........................ 310
Rotating wheels .......................... 311
Spare wheel cover ..........................312
Spare wheel ..................................... 313
Changing wheels ............................ 314
Tire inflation pressure .................. 318
Battery .............................................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 321
Towing the vehicle ........................ 324
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 327
Stranded vehicle ............................ 327
Exterior lamps ............................... 328
Headlamp assembly .................. 329
Fog lamp, front ........................... 332
Turn signal lamp, front ............ 334Turn signal lamp, side ...............335
Front and rear
side marker lamps .....................337
Taillamp assemblies ..................339
License plate lamp .....................340
Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp ... 341
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................343
Synchronizing
remote control ............................345
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................346
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................347
Replacing wiper blades .................348
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First aid kit, vehicle tools and jack
The first aid kit (1), vehicle tools (2) and jack (3) are
located in the storage compartment below the rear seat
bench.
For notes on folding the rear seat bench, see page 172.CD-changer
The CD-changer is located in the left side of the cargo
compartment.
For instructions on the CD-changer, see separate
COMAND operator’s manual.
Mercedes Benz
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297 Fuses
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Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses, a fuse chart and a special fuse puller are
supplied inside the fuse box cover in the passenger
compartment. Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A lways us e a new fus e for re placeme nt. Never atte mp t to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access, pry off cover (1) and remove.
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