battery MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2007 W463 User Guide

117 Controls in detail
Lighting
Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
page 56)
and see “Turn signals” (
page 57).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
iIf you drive in countries where vehicles drive
on the other side of the road than the country in
which the vehicle is registered, you must have
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
1‚Standing lamps, left
(turn left two stops)
2ˆStanding lamps, right
(turn left one stop)
3MOff
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 119)
4UAutomatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 119)
5CParking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side mark-
er lamps, instrument panel
lamps)
6BLow beam headlamps or high
beam headlamps
7‡Front fog lamps
8†Rear fog lamp
iIf you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps before opening the driver’s door.
In addition the message
Switch off lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the low beam headlamps or the park-
ing lamps.
If the message
Turn off lights or remove
key
appears in the multifunction display remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch or switch
off the automatic headlamp mode.
!Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.

125 Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting in the front
The controls for the interior lighting are
located in the overhead control panel.
1Left reading lamp
2Left reading lamp switch
3Right reading lamp switch
4Right reading lamp
5Rocker switch for automatic control
6Interior lampAutomatic control
Deactivating automatic control
Press symbol= on rocker
switch5.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a doorActivating automatic control
Move rocker switch5 to center
position.
The interior lighting (except cargo
compartment lamps) comes on in
darkness when you

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a front door (only the interior
lighting in the front comes on)

open a rear door (only the rear
interior lamps come on, if the rear
automatic control is activated
(
page 126)
The interior lighting switches off after
10 seconds if feature is activated, see
“Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off”
(
page 154).
!An interior lamp switched on manually does
not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time with the
engine turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
iThe interior lighting is factory-set to
automatic mode.
iIf a door remains open, the interior lamps
switch off automatically after approximately
5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in
starter switch position0.

126 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual control
Switching interior lighting on
Press symbolW on rocker
switch5.
Interior lamp6 comes on.
Switching interior lighting off
Move rocker switch5 to center
position.
Interior lamp6 goes out.
Automatic control is activated.
Rear interior lamps
The rear interior lamps are located above
the rear seat bench on the left and right
side.
Right overhead control panel shown, left
overhead control panel laterally reversed
1Lamp on
2Switch for rear interior lamps
3Automatic control
Manual controlSwitching interior lighting on
Move switch2 to position1.
The rear interior lamp comes on.
Switching interior lighting off
Move switch2 to center position.
The rear interior lamp goes out.
Automatic control
Activating automatic control
Move switch2 to position3.
The rear lamps come in darkness when
you open a rear door.
Deactivating automatic control
Move switch2 to center position.
The rear lamps remain switched off in
darkness, even when you open a rear
door.
!To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, all interior lamps switch off auto-
matically after approximately 30 minutes with a
door or the tailgate open and the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
An interior lamp switched on manually does not
go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure the interior lamps are switched off.
!The rear interior lamps can be switched on
with the SmartKey in starter switch position0 or
SmartKey removed from the starter switch for up
to 30 minutes.

128 Controls in detail
Lighting
Switching cargo compartment lamps
off and on with the tailgate open
1Door lock
2Lock cylinderSwitching off
Open the tailgate (page 105).
Press door lock1 down in direction of
arrow until it engages.
Switching on
Press lock cylinder2 to activate the
cargo compartment lamps again.
The cargo compartment lamps will
come on.
!To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, switch off the cargo compartment
lamps if the tailgate should remain open for a
longer period of time.
!Do not close the tailgate if the lock is
engaged in down position. The lock could
otherwise be damaged.
When locking the tailgate, it is important that the
door lock be in the same original position as
shown in the illustration.
To return the door lock1 to its original position,
press lock cylinder2.
Warning!G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the tail-
gate opening when closing the tailgate. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.

180 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Glare to a side window
Swing sun visor1 down.
Disengage sun visor1 from
mounting2.
Pivot sun visor1 to the side.
When you do not experience glare
anymore, pivot sun visor1 to the
windshield.
Engage sun visor1 into mounting2.
Swing sun visor1 up.
Windshield defroster
The windshield defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to
a minimum, switch off the windshield
defroster as soon as the windshield is
clear.
The windshield defroster switches off
automatically after 10 minutes.
If you switch on the windshield defroster
for the fourth time in succession, it will
switch off automatically after 5 minutes.
You cannot switch on the windshield
defroster if the outside temperature is
above 10°C (50°F).The windshield defroster switch is located
on the upper part of the center console.
1Windshield defroster switch
2Indicator lamp
Switch on the ignition (
page 39).
!To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover3,
make sure it is closed before pivoting sun
visor1 to the side.
Warning!G
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.

181 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Activating
Press switch1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.
Deactivating
Press switch1 once more.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to
a minimum, switch off the rear window
defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after approximately 6 to
17 minutes of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
Switch on the ignition (
page 39).Activating
Press button1 orF on the
respective climate control panel
(
page 183).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button1 orF once more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.!If too many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is insuffi-
cient voltage in the battery, indicator lamp2 in
windshield defroster switch1 starts flashing.
After approximately 30 seconds the system
responds automatically by switching the
windshield defroster off.
Warning!G
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driv-
ing. Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
!If the rear window defroster switches off too
soon and the indicator lamp in button1
orF starts flashing, too many electrical
consumers are operating simultaneously and
there is insufficient voltage in the battery. The
system responds automatically by switching the
rear window defroster off.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster switches back on auto-
matically.

190 Controls in detail
Climate control
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.
Press button9 (page 183) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 or1 (
page 39).
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Press button9 (page 183).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press button9 (page 183) once
more.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.!If the air conditioning cannot be turned on
again, this indicates that the air conditioning is
losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned
itself off.
Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iHow long the system will provide heating
depends on

the coolant temperature

the battery voltage
Regardless of the temperature and air volume
set on the climate control panel, an interior
temperature is aimed at by 72°F (22°C) and the
blower runs on low speed to protect the vehicle
battery.
iThe residual heat is automatically turned off:

when the ignition is switched on

after about 30 minutes

if the coolant temperature is too low

if the battery voltage drops

223 Controls in detail
Useful features
Electrical outlet
Power outlets are located

in the front passenger footwell
(
page 223)

in the rear passenger footwell
(
page 224)

on the left-hand side of the cargo
compartment (
page 224)Power outlet in front passenger
footwell
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12 V DC electrical accessories (up to a maxi-
mum of 180 W) designed for use with the stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,
however, that connecting accessories to the
lighter socket (for example extensive connecting
and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit
properly) can damage the lighter socket. With
the socket damaged, the lighter may no longer
be able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in)
position, or the lighter may pop out too early with
the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12 V DC
electrical accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12 V
power outlets (
page 223) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
iIf the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter
is being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
!If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,
make sure that the maximum current drawn
does not exceed 15 A.
iThe power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12 V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.
If the engine is off, the battery may become
discharged if used for long periods of time.
N

227 Controls in detail
Useful features
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information on features avail-
able for your mobile phone of choice.
The cradle is located in the armrest.
Open the telephone tray (page 216).
Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone
cradle
Once the mobile phone has been inserted
in the mobile phone cradle, you have to
use the hands-free device to respond
during phone calls.
If applicable, remove the cover for the
external antenna connection from the
back of the mobile phone and store it in
a s a f e p l a c e . B e s u r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e
mobile phone’s operating instructions
as well.
Example illustration
1Inserting the mobile phone
2Connector contact
3Mobile phone cradle
Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact2 on
cradle3.
Push the top of the mobile phone in
direction of arrow 1, until the lug on
the mobile phone release button
engages.
The mobile phone is connected to the
network via the external antenna.
The mobile phone is linked to the
hands-free device and the multi-
function steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on its
charge status and the position of the
SmartKey in the starter switch. The
charge procedure will be indicated in
the mobile phone’s display.
You can place or receive phone calls. You
can control other functions of the mobile
phone via the control system
(
page 159), the Voice Control System*
(see separate operating instructions), or
the COMAND system (see separate oper-
ating instructions).
!Do not try to remove the mobile phone along
with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the
mobile phone cradle.


229 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

automatic and manual emergency

roadside assistance

information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage are available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted by using the volume control on
the COMAND system headunit or on the
multifunction steering wheel. To raise, turn
the rotary volume control on the COMAND
system headunit clockwise or press
buttonæ on the multifunction steering
wheel. To lower, turn the rotary volume
control on the COMAND system headunit
counterclockwise or press buttonç on
the multifunction steering wheel.
To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid system
may only be performed by completing the sub-
scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance
call using the Information button¡. Failure
to complete either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding activation,
please call the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located in the overhead
control panel (
page 231).
The Roadside Assistance button•
(
page 232) and the Information button¡
(
page 233) are located below the center
armrest cover.
!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the GPS
(G
lobal Positioning System) satellites for vehicle
location. If either of these signals are unavail-
able, the Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be summoned by
other means.