Mercedes-benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

G-ClassOperator's Manual

Exterior viewOverview ... 24FFirst-aid kit ... 229Flat tireChanging a whe

Rear bulbs:Side marker lamp: T 4 W;Tail lamps:Turn signal lamp: PY 21 WBrake lamp/tail lamp: P 21/5 WTail lamp/parking lamp: W 5 W=Backup lamp: P 21 W

XTake bulb C out of bulb holder B.XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder B.XInsert bulb holder B into headlamp = andturn it clockwise to the stop.XInse

XRemove dust cover =.XPush the catch to the side and pull the bulbholder with the bulb out of housing ;.XLightly press bulb ?, turn it counter-clockwi

=Turn signals?Brake/tail lampATail lamp/standing lampXTurn the bulb counter-clockwise, applyingslight pressure, and remove it from bulbholder.XInsert

If it is necessary to switch on the windshieldwipers in dry weather conditions, alwaysuse washer fluid when operating thewindshield wipers.Switching t

Replacing the wiper bladesImportant safety notesGWarning!For safety reasons, switch off the wipers andremove the SmartKey from the starter switchbefor

Problems with the windshield wipersThe windshield wipers are obstructedLeaves or snow, for example, may beobstructing the windshield wiper movement.Th

Vehicle equipment ... 106Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 106Operatin

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Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone):To increase/reduce the airflow (Y page 110)To switch climate control on/off (Y page 108

Hydroplaning ... 140IImmobilizer ... 59Instrument clusterOverview ...

otherwise fog up as, in air-recirculationmode, no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.RUse the residual heat function if you wantto heat or ventilate

Problems with the cooling with airdehumidification functionIf the indicator lamp in the Á button doesnot go out or flashes when switched on, thecoolin

Setting the airflowXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignitionlock.XPress the à button.The indicator lamp in the à button goesout.XTo increase/reduce:

Otherwise, your vision may be impaired,which could endanger you or others.iAt outside temperatures over50 ‡ (10 †) the windshield defrostercannot be s

from outside. The air already inside thevehicle will then be recirculated.GWarning!Fogged windows impair visibility,endangering you and others. If the

In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh airthrough the air vents into the vehicle interior,please observe the following notes:Rkeep the air intake

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Vehicle equipment ... 116Breaking-in notes ... 116Driving ...

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Only shift the automatic transmission tothe desired drive position when the vehicleis stationary.Where possible, avoid spinning the drivewheels when p

mbraceCall priority ... 206Display message ... 170Downloading destinations(COMAND) ...

iFor further information about theautomatic transmission, see(Y page 121).iIf you depress the brake when starting theengine, pedal travel is unusually

GWarningNever leave the vehicle when it is held by hillstart assist. After approximately one second,hill start assist will no longer brake yourvehicle

Problems with the engineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine is notrunning smoothly andis misfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics

Selector leverOverview of transmission positionsSelector leverPPark position with selector lever lockRReverse gearNNeutralDDriveTransmission position

ANeutralNo power is transmitted from theengine to the drive wheels.Releasing the brakes will allow youto move the vehicle freely, e.g. topush it or to

:Shift range selected;Current transfer case positionSelected shift range : and current transfercase position ; are shown in the clustermultifunction d

gear, the selector lever must be movedtowards D– again.Automatic transmission125Driving and parkingZ

Problems with the automatic transmissionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe acceleration abilityis deteriorating.The transmission

Shift rangesH HIGHPosition for all normal on-roaddriving conditions.L LOWLow-range position for driving off-road.Also for use on steep uphill ordownhi

Operating safetyImportant safety note ... 19Operating systemsee On-board computer Outside temperatureCall

Rthe automatic transmission is in selectorlever position N.Ryou are driving no faster than 25 mph(40 km/h).You could otherwise damage the transfercase

Differential locksGeneral notesDifferential locks improve the traction of thevehicle.GWarning!Never drive on firm road surfaces withdifferential locks

locks, vehicle steerability is severelyrestricted.For your own safety, the safety of others, andin order to avoid damage to the vehicle, thedifferenti

ABS not available Differential Locked message.The å!÷ warning lamps light upin the instrument cluster.The differential lock for the transfer case isen

! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with agasoline engine. Even small amounts of thewrong fuel result in damage to the fuelsystem and engine.! Do n

XTurn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwiseand remove it.XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holderbracket on the inside of filler flap ?.XCompletely

Problems with the fuel and fuel tankProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GRisk of explosion or fireThe

Rturn the SmartKey in the ignition lock toposition 0 and remove the SmartKey fromthe ignition lock.Rtake the SmartKey with you and lock thevehicle whe

XConnect a trickle charger.iYou can obtain information about tricklechargers from a qualified specialistworkshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen

pedals. You could then no longer brake oraccelerate. This could lead to accidents andinjury.Rolling with the engine switched offGWarning!There is no p

Route guidance (on-boardcomputer) ... 162SSafetyChildren in the vehicle ... 49Child restraint

Wet road surfaceGWarningAfter driving in heavy rain for some timewithout applying the brakes or through waterdeep enough to wet brake components, thef

Braking applications triggeredautomatically by ESP® may otherwiseseriously damage the brake system.If your brake system is subject only tomoderate loa

Driving on wet roadsHydroplaningIf water has accumulated to a certain depthon the road surface, there is a danger ofhydroplaning occurring, even if:Ry

RDrive slowly and at an even speed throughthe water.RDo not stop and do not switch off theengine.! Do not open any of the vehicle's doorswhile fo

Off-road drivingImportant safety notesGWarning!Sand, dirt, mud and other material havingfriction property can cause exceptional wearand tear as well a

RCheck the depth of water before fordingrivers and streams.RWhen fording, do not stop and do notswitch off the engine.RLook out for obstacles such as

XClean the headlamps and rear lights andcheck for damage.XClean the front and rear license plates.XClean the wheels and tires with a water jetand remo

Driving over obstacles! Obstacles could damage the floor of thevehicle or components of the chassis. Askpassengers for guidance when driving overlarge

RAvoid high engine speeds – drive atappropriate engine speeds (no more than3000 rpm).RUse the braking power of the engine whendriving down a slope. Ob

Driving systemsCruise controlImportant safety notesCruise control maintains a constant roadspeed for you. On long and steep downhillgradients, especia

Loss ... 66Malfunction ... 66Starting the engine ...

XAccelerate the vehicle to the desiredspeed.XBriefly press the cruise control leverup : or down ;.XRemove your foot from the acceleratorpedal.Cruise c

4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)4MATIC ensures that all four wheels arepermanently driven. Together with ESP® and4ETS, it improves the traction of y

Range of the sensorsThe sensors must be free of dirt, ice andslush; otherwise they may not functioncorrectly. Clean the sensors regularly, takingcare

From the:Rfourth segment you will hear anintermittent warning toneRfifth segment you will hear a fasterintermittent warning toneRsixth segment you wil

Problems with ultrasonic reversing aidProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou hear a warningsignal when backingup.The ultrasonic backi

The rear view camera does not relieve you ofthe responsibility to be cautious. Take careand pay careful attention. The rear viewcamera may not show ob

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Vehicle equipment ... 156Important safety notes ... 156Displays and operation ... 156Menus

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

The coolant temperature gauge is in theinstrument cluster on the left-hand side.Under normal driving conditions, with thecorrect anti-corrosion and an

System ... 202Vehicle remote unlocking ... 206TelephoneMenu (on-board computer) ... 167Tele

A&*Press briefly:Scrolls back and forth within a menuIn the Audio menu: selects a storedstation, an audio track or a videosceneIn the Telephone me

Menus and submenusOverview of menusThe number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.Function:Standard display menu (Y page 1

Standard display menuStandard displayXPress the V or U button on thesteering wheel to select the standarddisplay.Standard display:Trip odometer;Odomet

You can only change the waveband and storenew stations using COMAND.XSwitch on COMAND and select Radio (seethe separate operating instructions).XPress

XPress the & or * button to select ascene.Navigation menuDisplaying navigation instructionsIn the Navigation menu: the instructionsfrom the naviga

XPress the V or U button on thesteering wheel to select the Settingsmenu.XPress and hold the reset button on the leftof the instrument cluster for app

Switching the daytime running lamps on/offThis function is not available in Canada.If you have activated the daytime runninglamps function and the lig

XPress the W or X button to activateor deactivate the Headl. Delayed Switch Off function.XBefore switching off the engine, turn thelight switch to pos

unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exitfeature, which could result in an accidentand/or serious personal injury.XPress the V or U button on thest

Calling up the rangeXPress the V or U button to selectFrom Start.XPress the & or * button to selectRange:.The multifunction display shows theestim

Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards (definition) ... 267Unladen weight (definition) ... 268Wear indicator (definition) ...

XPress the V or U button on thesteering wheel to select the Telephonemenu.XPress the & or * button to select thedesired name.To start scrolling ra

Display messagesHiding display messagesGWarningAll categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,where a malf

Safety systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsESPInoperative See Operator's ManualGRisk of accidentESP® is not avail

BrakesDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsABSABS not available Differential LockedYou have engaged the differential locks.XDi

LightsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbLow Beam LeftorLow Beam RightThe left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb3rd Brake LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. This message will onlyappear if all

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbParking Lamp Front Left Auxiliary Bulb OnorParking Lamp Front Right Auxiliary Bulb OnThe

The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the coolant level istoo low must not be ignored.Display messages Possible causes/

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?The engine fan is defective.XAt coolant temperatures under 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the n

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThere is water in the engine oil.XHave the engine oil examined at a qualified specialist

SRS ... 187Tire pressure monitor ... 189Warranty ...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions4Engine Oil Level Stop, Turn Engine OffThe engine oil level is too low. There is a risk o

TiresGWarningDo not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You maylose control of the vehicle. Continu

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCaution Tire DefectGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped su

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionshTire Pres. Caution Tire DefectGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires ha

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions©TC Shift Procedure CanceledThe gear change process was not carried out.XRepeat the gears

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterBrakesProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brak

Seat beltProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions7After starting theengine, the red seatbelt warning lamp lightsup for six seconds.The sea

Safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.GRisk of accidentABS (

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)!The red brake systemwarning lamp and theyellow ABS warninglamp are on

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsåThe yellow ESP® OFFwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine is running.You have engaged the differenti

Product informationMercedes-Benz recommends that you usegenuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversionparts and accessories that have beenapproved for the ty

EngineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions! (USA only); (Canada only)The yellow enginediagnostics warninglamp lights up while theengin

TiresProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionshUSA only:The yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.Cana

for approximately one minute and then remain illuminated. This sequence will continue uponsubsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exis

Vehicle equipment ... 192Loading guidelines ... 192Stowage compartments ... 193Stowa

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Rif the rear bench seat is not occupied, insertthe belt tongue on the outer seat belts intothe buckle of opposite seat belt :.Rsecure the load with su

XTo open the stowage tray (telephone compartment): press button : and raisethe armrest.XTo open the stowage compartment:press button ; and raise the a

Never place hands under seat or near anymoving parts while a seat is being adjusted.For safety reasons, the rear seat bench mustonly be adjusted when

being thrown forwards from the cargocompartment.Securing a loadLashing eyeletsGWarningDistribute the load on the cargo tie down ringsevenly.Otherwise,

X To remove: make sure that cargocompartment cover ; is rolled up.XSlide catches : on the left-hand and right-hand sides of cargo compartmentcover ; t

SymbolsRegistered trademarks:RBabySmart™ is a registered trademark ofthe Siemens Automotive Corp.RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of theBluetooth

Information for customers inCaliforniaIn California, you have the right to exchangea vehicle or receive a refund of the purchaseor leasing price if Me

If you do not require the cup holder, it can bestored in the glove box or in the stowagecompartment in the center console, forexample.Cup holders in t

XTo re-install the insert: press insert ;into the holder until it engages.XTo close: press cover ? until it engages.Ashtray in the rear compartmentAn

frequent insertion and removal or bysockets that do not fit correctly. A damagedsocket can cause the cigarette lighter tostop working.XPress cover ; a

XLift up the cover of the socket.115 V power socketGWarning!The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage.Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle withthe

Possible causes of malfunction:Rthe on-board voltage is not within apermissible voltage range.Rthe temperature of the DC/AC converter istemporarily to

GWarningA malfunction in the system has beendetected if any or all of the followingconditions occur:RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button doesnot come

established, then the mbrace system couldnot initiate an emergency call (e.g. therelevant cellular phone network is notavailable).The message Call Fai

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside AssistanceRepresentative either sends a qualifiedMercedes-Benz technician or organizes foryour vehicle to be transported to

Failed message appears in themultifunction display.XTo end a call: press the ~ button on themultifunction steering wheel.orXPress the corresponding bu

section using your ID number andpassword20.iVehicle remote unlocking is only possibleif the corresponding mobile phone networkis accessible.The SOS bu

1-800-387-0100. Thus, if necessary, we canreach you in a timely fashion.If you sell your Mercedes, please leave theentire literature in the vehicle so

XTo swing up and secure: swing the brushguard up to stop joint ? and hold it inplace.The pins of quick-release fasteners ;need to engage in the openin

Programming the remote controlProgrammingRemote control in the rear-view mirrorGarage door remote control A is not part ofthe garage door opener.iTo a

Therefore, these signals may not last longenough for the integrated remote control torecognize the signal during programming.Comparable with Canadian

Clearing the remote control memoryXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock.XPress and hold transmitter buttons ;and ? for approximately 20

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Vehicle equipment ... 214Engine compartment ... 214Maintenance ... 21

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XPull release lever : on the hood.The hood is released.! Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwi

XSlowly insert oil dipstick : into thedipstick guide tube to the stop, and take itout again.The oil level is correct if the level is betweenMIN mark =

! Only use engine oils and oil filters whichhave been approved for vehicles with aservice system. A list of the engine oils andoil filters that have b

produce an undesired effect on othersystems. Electronic malfunctions couldseriously impair the operating safety of yourvehicle.Contact an authorized M

if the coolant temperature display indicatesthat the coolant is overheated.Rdo not remove the pressure cap on thecoolant reservoir if the coolant temp

Example: washer fluid reservoirXMix the windshield washer fluid in acontainer beforehand.XAt temperatures above freezing: fill thewasher fluid reservo

Maintaining the time-dependent serviceschedule:XNote down the service due date displayedbefore disconnecting the battery.or:XSubtract the battery disc

GWarningMany cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are poisonous, others are flammable.Always follow the instructions on theparticular container. Al

Washing by handWhen using the vehicle in winter, remove alltraces of road salt deposits carefully and assoon as possible.When washing the vehicle unde

! Do not affix:RstickersRfilmsRmagnetic plates or similar itemsto painted surfaces. You could otherwisedamage the paintwork.If water no longer forms &

graphite coating could be damaged. Thiscould cause wiper noise.XFold the wiper arms away from thewindshield.XCarefully clean the wiper blades with ada

Cleaning the plastic trimGWarningWhen cleaning the steering wheel boss anddashboard, do not use cockpit sprays orcleaning agents containing solvents.

iNote that regular care is essential toensure that the appearance and comfort ofthe covers is retained over time.Cleaning the seat beltsXUse clean, lu

Vehicle equipment ... 228After an accident ... 229Where will I find...? ...

injury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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After an accidentProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GRisk of explosion or fireThe fuel line or the fu

The vehicle tool kit contains:Rvehicle tool kit with:-fuse extractor-Allen key, e.g. to operate the sliding roofmanually in an emergency-pump lever fo

Removing the coverStainless-steel spare hub capXRemove the screwdriver from the vehicletool kit (Y page 229).XOpen the lock on cover ring : withscrewd

Flat tirePreparing the vehicleXStop the vehicle as far away as possiblefrom traffic on solid, non-slippery and levelground.XSwitch on the hazard warni

Raising the vehicleGWarning!When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jackwhich has been specifically approved byMercedes-Benz for your vehicle.The ja

iNever turn pressure release screw = bymore than one to two revolutions.Otherwise, hydraulic fluid could escape.! The jack is designed exclusively for

XTighten the wheel bolts evenly in acrosswise pattern in the sequenceindicated (: to A). The tightening torquemust be 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).GWarning!Have

GWarningFailure to follow these instructions can resultin severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting.You might get injured.Batt

GWarningThere is a risk of acid burns during thecharging process due to the gases whichescape from the battery. Do not lean over thebattery during the

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Jump-startingGWarningFailure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can leadto a battery explosion and severe

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device.XLift up cover : of positive terminal = in

Towing and tow-startingImportant safety notesGWarningIf circumstances require towing the vehiclewith all wheels on the ground, always tow witha tow ba

:Towing eye, rearTowing the vehicle with both axles onthe groundIt is important that you observe the safetyinstructions when towing away your vehicle(

Never attempt to recover a vehicle with atrailer attached.Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible,using the tracks it made when it becamestuck.Tow

Before changing a fuseXPark the vehicle and apply the parkingbrake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the key from the ignition lock.The fus

To make it easier to change the fuse, you canfold fuse box A down slightly:XRemove screws B.XFold fuse box A down.Fuse box on the transmission tunnelI

Vehicle equipment ... 246Important safety notes ... 246Operation ...

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pressure loss. As a result, you could losecontrol of your vehicle.Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tiretread is worn to minimum tread depth

Exterior view ... 24Cockpit ... 25Instrument cluster ...

decreases significantly when the treaddepth is less than 1/8 in (3 mm).RReplace the tires after six years at thelatest, regardless of wear. This also

! Information about the use of snow chaincompatible AMG winter tires is applicablefor AMG tires. Use of snow chains is onlypermissible with these tire

about the tire pressure. On vehicles equippedwith the electronic tire pressure monitoringsystem, the tire pressure can be checkedusing the on-board co

Make sure that the tire pressure for normalspeeds is adopted again.Additional specifications of tire pressurevalues for loads can also be found on the

OverinflationGWarningFollow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires canadversely affect handling and ride co

Check the tire pressures at least once amonth.Only check and correct tire pressures whenthe tires are cold (Y page 249).Checking the tire pressure man

pressure telltale when one or more of yourtires are significantly underinflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressuretelltale illuminates, you shoul

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Unauthorized modifications to the device

standard display appears in themultifunction display (Y page 160).XPress and hold the & or * buttonuntil the tire pressure of each wheel or theTir

vehicle-specific and may differ from that inthe illustration. You can find the validmaximum permissible gross vehicle weightrating for your vehicle on

Exterior viewFunction Page:Rear door 69Vehicle tool kit 229;Rear window defroster 111=Rear view camera 152?Rear window wiper 102ARear lamps 100BFuel f

X Step 5: Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded in/on thevehicle. For reasons of safety, that weightmust not exceed the avail

Example: step 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load and cargo capacities withvarying seating configurations and numb

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Step 3 Permissible cargo and trailer load/noseweight (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Infor

iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-specific and may deviate from the values inthe illustration.Maximum tire load : is the maximumpermissible wei

the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface asmeasured under controlled conditions onspecified government test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A

DLoad index (Y page 265)ETire nameiTire data is vehicle-specific and maydeviate from the data in the example.Indication of tire size, load-bearingcapa

Example:The load bearing index 91 is equivalent to amaximum load of 1356 lbs (615 kg) that thetire can carry. For further information on themaximum ti

All-weather tires and winter tiresIndex Speed ratingH M+S21up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S21up to 149 mph (240 km/h)iNot all tires that have the M+Siden

The TIN is a unique identification number. TheTIN enables the tire manufacturers to informpurchasers of recalls and other safety-relevant matters. It

Average weight of the vehicleoccupantsThe number of occupants for which thevehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lb).Uniform Tire Quality

CockpitFunction Page:Combination switch 93;Cleans the headlamps 93=Cruise control lever 147?HornAInstrument cluster 26BVoice Control System lever;see

accessories, the maximum load and theweight of the optional equipment installed atthe factory.Kilopascal (kPa)Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa i

brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-performance battery, are not included in thecurb weight and the weight of theaccessories.TIN (Tire Identi

requires. Do not change the direction ofwheel rotation.Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel andthe brake disc thoroughly every time a wheelis inter

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or tiredealer for repairs.GWarningDo not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affectsthe ability to steer or brake the

TiresAll-weather tires22Alloy wheels V1 V2265/60 R18 110 VM+S 7.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in(43 mm)#—275/55 R19 111 VM+S239.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offse

Vehicle equipment ... 274Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 274Warranty ... 274Ve

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Vehicle identification platesVehicle identification plate withvehicle identification number (VIN)and paint code numberXOpen the front left-hand door.Y

Engine numberG 550 (example):Plate with information on emissionstesting, including the confirmation of theemission standards at U.S. Federal levelas w

CapacitiesVehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants etc.Engine oil and filterG 550 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) Approved engineoilsG 55 AMG 9.0 US qt (8.5

Instrument clusterOverviewFunction Page:Speedometer;Multifunction display 158=Tachometer 156?Fuel filler flap locationindicator: the fuel filler capis

Direct skin contact with fuels and theinhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to yourhealth.Premium-grade unleaded gasoline! To ensure the longevity an

Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. Thiscauses unnecessary costs and could damagethe engine.! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and donot use f

Brake fluidGWarningThe brake fluid constantly absorbs moisturefrom the air; this lowers its boiling point.If the boiling point of the brake fluid is t

The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitorconcentration in the engine cooling systemshould:Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the enginecooling system agains

Vehicle weights, G 550Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)276615 lbs (3000 kg)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front283110 lbs (1410 kg)Gross Axle Weigh

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Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:Low-beam headlamps 91;ESP® OFF 186=ESP®185?Turn signal 93AABS 185BSeat belt 184CSRS 187DEngine diagnostics (C

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzBefore you drive off, please familiarizeyourself with your vehicle and read thismanual, especially the safety and

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 158;COMAND; see the separateoperating instructions=WXSelects submenus in theSettings m

Center consoleFunction Page:Seat heating 81;Windshield heating 110=Rear window wiper 102?ESP® OFF 57AEngages the differentiallocks 129BLocks/unlocks c

Overhead control panelFunction Page:SOS button (mbracesystem) 203;To switch the cargocompartment lamp/rearinterior lighting on/off 95=To switch the ri

Door control panelFunction Page:W Opens/closes theside windows71Activates/deactivates theoverride feature for the sidewindows in the rearcompartment 5

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Vehicle equipment ... 34Occupant safety ... 34Children in the vehicle ...

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GWarningThe SRS self-check has detected amalfunction if the + SRS warning lamp:Rdoes not come on at allRfails to go out approximately 4 secondsafter t

Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.RFor your protection and the protection ofothers, when scrapping the air bag unit orETD, our safety instruct

in the area of the door where the windowcurtain air bag inflates. This could result inserious injuries or death should the windowcurtain air bag be de

Driver's air bag : deploys in front of thesteering wheel; front-passenger front airbag ; deploys in front of and above the glovebox.They are depl

passenger air bag if the system recognizesthat the front-passenger seat is empty .If the front-passenger seat is occupied by anadult or young person a

recommended for the size and weight of thechild.Children can be killed or seriously injured byan inflating air bag. Note the followingimportant inform

Observe the manufacturer's instructionswhen installing special child restraintsystems.Special child restraint systems which arecompatible with Ba

Problems with air bag deactivation systemProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe 45indicator lamp is oncontinuously.A special BabySmar

If the NECK-PRO head restraints have beentriggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PROhead restraints on the driver’s and front-passenger seat (Y page

Failure to wear and properly fasten andposition your seat belt greatly increases yourrisk of injuries and their likely severity in anaccident.If you a

Adjust the seat belt so that the upper partof the belt is as close as possible to thecenter of the shoulder. It should not touchthe neck. Never route

Three-point seat belt, frontXAdjust the seat and move the backrest toan almost vertical position (Y page 76).XPull the seat belt smoothly through belt

XPull the seat belt smoothly from the inertiareel.XEngage fixed seat belt tongue ? inbuckle ;.XPull movable seat belt tongue C and routethe seat belt

Index ... 4Introduction ... 17At a glance ...

Releasing seat beltsNotes! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolledup. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tonguewill be trapped in the door or in th

Emergency Tensioning Device, beltforce limitersThe front seat belts and the outer seat beltsin the rear are equipped with ETDs and beltforce limiters.

If children open a door, they could injure otherpersons or get out of the vehicle and injurethemselves or be injured by following traffic.Do not expos

restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seatrecommended for the size and weight of thechild.Children can be killed or seriously injured byan inflatin

slacken once the child restraint system issecured.Installing a child restraint system:XAlways comply with the manufacturer'sinstallation instruct

instructions when installing the ISOFIXchild restraint system.XWhen an ISOFIX child seat securing systemis installed, make sure that the center seatbe

Child-proof locksChild-proof locks for the rear doorsGWarningObserve "Important safety notes"(Y page 49).GWarningChildren could open a rear

X To activate: press ! button : for atleast one second.An alarm sounds and the indicator lampflashes.XTo deactivate: press ! button : again.orXInsert

Rbraking distance is increasedRvehicle stability in standard drivingmaneuvers is increasedMake sure the differential locks are switchedon at all times

XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed untilthe emergency braking situation is over.ABS prevents the wheels from locking.The brakes will function as u

1, 2, 3 ...115 V socket ... 20112 V socket ... 2004ETS (Electronic Traction Sy

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)GWarningObserve "Important safety notes"(Y page 55).Traction control is part of ESP®.Traction control brake

! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for anextended period with ESP® switched off.This could cause serious damage to thedrive train.XTo activate: press butt

XTo arm: lock the vehicle with theSmartKey.Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarmsystem is armed after approximately 15seconds.XTo deactivate: unlock the

Vehicle equipment ... 62SmartKey ... 62Doors ...

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received, including interference whichcould cause unwanted functions.Unapproved modifications to this devicemay lead to withdrawal of permission toope

anti-theft alarm system will be triggered(Y page 59).XTo end the alarm: insert the key into theignition lock.Removing the mechanical keyXPush release

arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Donot hold the cover closed while doing so.XRemove the cover of the battery tray.XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey

Problems with the SmartKeyProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

DoorsImportant safety notesGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe SmartKey with you and lo

Brake fluid (notes) ... 280Display messages ... 171High-performance brake system ... 139Important safety

iIt is only possible to lock the vehiclecentrally if all doors are closed.XTo unlock: press button :.XTo lock: press button ;.You can open a front doo

XTake mechanical key ; out of theSmartKey (Y page 63).XInsert mechanical key ; into the lock ofthe driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn mecha

GWarning!The tailgate swings open to one side. Alwaysmake sure there is sufficient clearance for thetailgate.Make sure the tailgate is closed when the

GWarning!When closing the door windows, make surethere is no danger of anyone being harmed bythe closing procedure.Activate the override switch when c

If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:RRelease button & to stop the closingprocedure. To open, press and hold button%. To continue the cl

GWarning!When closing the sliding sunroof, make surethat there is no danger of anyone beingharmed by the closing procedure.The opening procedure of th

XOpen the rear door.XPull off edge protection : from the doorpillar in the direction of arrow ;.XPull off rear wall trim = in the direction ofarrow ?

Vehicle equipment ... 76Correct driver's seat position ... 76Seats ...

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SeatsImportant safety notesGWarningIn order to avoid possible loss of vehiclecontrol, all seat, head restraint, steeringwheel and rear view mirror adj

Demisting the windows ... 110Dual-zone automatic climatecontrol ... 107Important safety notes .

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat headrestraints. Head restraints are intended tohelp reduce injuries during an accident.! To avoid damage to

Backrest angleXSlide the button forwards or back in thedirection of arrow ;.Seat heightXSlide the button up or down in the directionof arrow A.Seat cu

Resetting the front seat head restraintsIt is necessary to reset the front seat headrestraints after the voltage supply has beeninterrupted, e.g. if t

XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand side bolster : into the desiredposition.XTo adjust the angle o

iThe system automatically switches downfrom level 3 to level 2 after approximatelyfive minutes.The system automatically switches downfrom level 2 to l

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedlyuntil the desired ventilation level is set.i

:To switch on the steering-wheel heating;Indicator lamp=To switch off the steering-wheel heatingXTo switch on/off: make sure that the keyis in positio

EXIT feature. This could result in an accidentand/or serious personal injury.GWarningLet the system complete the adjustmentprocedure before setting th

mirror is set to a position that provides youwith a good overview of traffic conditions.You will find further information in the"Storing settings

Problems with the exterior mirrorsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsAn exterior mirror hasbeen pushed out ofposition.XMove the exter

Driving safety systemEBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution) ... 59ESP® (Electronic StabilityProgram) ...

passenger side returns to the drivingposition.Calling up a stored parking positionsettingXWith the key in position 2 in the ignitionlock and the exter

Vehicle equipment ... 90Exterior lighting ... 90Interior lighting ...

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XIf you see the Turn off lights or remove key message in the multifunctiondisplay, remove the SmartKey from theignition lock.orXTurn the light switch

from à to L will briefly switch off theheadlamps. Doing so while driving in lowambient lighting conditions may result in anaccident.The automatic head

Combination switchTurn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combinationswitch briefly to the pressure point in thedirection of arrow ; or ?.The corre

XTo switch on manually: turn theSmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lockor start the engine.XBriefly press button : of the headlampcleaning system.

Rear-compartment overhead control panel:p Switches the right-hand readinglamp on/off;p Switches the left-hand reading lampon/offInterior lighting cont

! Switch off the cargo compartment lamp ifyou wish to leave the rear door open for alonger period. The battery may otherwisedischarge.XTo switch on/of

Halogen bulbs are pressurized and couldexplode when you change them, particularlyif they are very hot. You should therefore weareye protection and glo