coolant level MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Manual

2 Contents
Infant and
child restraint systems ................ 73
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 78
Inside rear view mirror ................... 79
Antiglare night position .............. 79
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 80
Instrument cluster ........................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 90
Trip and main odometer and
sub menu ..................................... 94
Audio systems .................................. 96
Radio .............................................. 96
CD player ....................................... 97
Telephone .......................................... 98
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer ................................. 104
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume .............. 122
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 123Flexible service system
(FSS) ........................................... 124
Engine oil level indicator ............. 127
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 129
Headlamp mode ..............................130
Night security illumination ..........132
Locator lighting ...........................133
Headlamp cleaning system ...........133
Combination switch .......................134
Rear window wiper/washer ..........138
Hazard warning flasher switch ....139
Climate control .............................. 140
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................150
Power windows ............................... 151
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................154
Interior lighting ..............................156
Door entry lamps ........................157
Rear interior lamps ....................158
Cargo compartment lamps ........159
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 162
Glove box ..................................... 163
Ashtrays .......................................... 168
Lighter ............................................. 170
Floor mat ......................................... 170
Split rear seat bench ..................... 171
Rear seat head restraints .......... 173
Enlarged cargo area ....................... 174
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 174
Partition net .................................... 175
Loading instructions ..................... 178
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 180
Cargo area cover blind .................. 180
Roof racks ........................................ 181
Brush guard .................................... 182
Telephone, general ........................ 184
Cellular telephone ......................... 184
Garage door opener ....................... 185
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4 Contents
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................264
On-board diagnostic system .........265
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................265
Brake warning lamp ..................266
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................267
Fuel reserve warning .................268
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................269
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............270
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp .............................270
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................ 271
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 271Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 272
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 273
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 273
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........274
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .... 275
BRAKE ASSIST ............................276
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 277
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 277
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 278
SEAT BELT SYSTEM .................. 278
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 279
COOLANT
(coolant level) ............................. 280
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ............... 281
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 282LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................283
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................285
DOOR ...........................................285
TRUNK OPEN .............................286
HOOD ...........................................286
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......287
TELE AID .....................................287
WASHER FLUID .........................288
RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................289
KEY ...............................................289
FUEL RESERVE ..........................290
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................290
ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER
(EBB) ............................................ 291
ENGINE AIR FILTER .................. 291
TC SHIFT ....................................292
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS ............292
TC IN NEUTRAL .........................293
TRANSFER CASE .......................293
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5 Contents
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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25 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Audio systems .................................. 96
Radio .............................................. 96
CD player ....................................... 97
Telephone .......................................... 98
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer ................................. 104
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume .............. 122
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 123
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 124
Engine oil level indicator .............. 127
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 129
Headlamp mode ............................. 130
Night security illumination ......... 132
Locator lighting .......................... 133Headlamp cleaning system ...........133
Combination switch .......................134
Rear window wiper/washer ..........138
Hazard warning flasher switch ....139
Climate control .............................. 140
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................150
Power windows ............................... 151
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................154
Interior lighting ..............................156
Door entry lamps ........................157
Rear interior lamps ....................158
Cargo compartment lamps ........159
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ............162
Glove box ......................................163Ashtrays .......................................... 168
Lighter ............................................. 170
Floor mat ......................................... 170
Split rear seat bench ..................... 171
Rear seat head restraints .......... 173
Enlarged cargo area ....................... 174
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 174
Partition net .................................... 175
Loading instructions ..................... 178
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 180
Cargo area cover blind .................. 180
Roof racks ........................................ 181
Brush guard .................................... 182
Telephone, general ........................ 184
Cellular telephone ......................... 184
Garage door opener ....................... 185
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91 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 88 and
page 94
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 124
Vehicle speed, see page 94
Coolant temperature gauge, see page 123
Engine oil level indicator, see page 127
2Audio systems, see page 96
Radio, see page 96
CD player, see page 973Navigation system, see page 103
4Malfunction message memory, see page 106
5Individual settings, see page 108
6Trip computer, seepage104
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone, see page 98
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
The display advances by one system each time the
button is pressed.
You may call up add ition al d is plays wit hin som e of t hes e
categories by pressing the j or k button.
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Trip odometer and main odometer
See page 88 for instructions on resetting the trip
odometer.
2Coolant temperature gauge, see page 123
3Vehicle speed if “SPEED DISP.” is selected in the
individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” -
“SELECT DISPLAY”, refer to page 110
Outside temperature if “OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE”
is selected in the individual setting menu
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” - “SELECT DISPLAY”, see
page 110
4FSS (Flexible service system), see page 124
5Engine oil level indicator, see page 127Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip
odometer and main odometer display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button repeatedly until the
required display (2, 3, 4, 5, 1) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
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259 What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
Fuel tank capacity approximately 25.4 US gal (96.0 l).
This includes approximately 5.3 US gal (20.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane
Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
•Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 127 and page 304.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.•Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 306 and 365.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 360.
•Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page 318 for further details.
•Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 363.
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
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261 Check regulary and before a long trip
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 304 and
“Engine oil level indicator” on page 127.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page 306.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 363.
4Windshield washer system/
Headlamp cleaning system/
Rear window washer system
For refilling reservoir see page 307.
Opening hood, see page 302.
Vehicle lighting: Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 328.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 129.
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3
4
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263 Contents - Instrument cluster display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................264
On-board diagnostic system .........265
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................265
Brake warning lamp ..................266
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................267
Fuel reserve warning .................268
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................269
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............270
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp .............................270
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................ 271
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 271Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 272
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 273
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 273
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........274
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .... 275
BRAKE ASSIST ............................276
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 277
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 277
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 278
SEAT BELT SYSTEM .................. 278
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 279
COOLANT
(coolant level) ............................. 280
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ............... 281
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 282LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................283
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................285
DOOR ...........................................285
TRUNK OPEN .............................286
HOOD ...........................................286
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......287
TELE AID .....................................287
WASHER FLUID .........................288
RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................289
KEY ...............................................289
FUEL RESERVE ..........................290
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................290
ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER
(EBB) ............................................ 291
ENGINE AIR FILTER .................. 291
TC SHIFT ....................................292
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS ............292
TC IN NEUTRAL .........................293
TRANSFER CASE .......................293
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280 Malfunction and warning messages
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
COOLANT (coolant level)
* C = Category, see page 272When this message appears while driving, the coolant
level has dropped below the required level. If no leaks
are noticeable and the engine temperature does not
increase, continue to drive to the nearest service station
and have coolant added to the coolant system.The low engine coolant level warning should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss, have
the cooling system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
Note:
Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving,
see page 123.
See page 306 for instructions on topping up the coolant.Line 1 Line 2 C*
COOLANT CHECK LEVEL! 2
Wa r n i n g !
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.
You can be seriously burned.
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