2007 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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Tail lamp assemblies 378 Tail lamp unit 385 Call priority, Tele Aid 235 Calling up Maintenance service indicator display 313 Range (distance to empty) 158 Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 422 Cargo area see Cargo compartment Cargo compartment Expanding 206 Tailgate 105 Tie-down rings 209 Cargo compartment cover blind 214 Installing 214 Removing 214 Rolling out 214 Rolling up 214 Cargo compartment lamps 127 433 Index Cargo tie-down rings 209 Carpets, Cleaning 321 Catalytic converter 262 CD changer 368 CD player Operating 143 Center console 30 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 337 Lower part 31 Upper part 30 Central locking From inside 107 Switch 107 Switching on/off (control system) 155 Unlocking from inside 107 Central unlocking Switch 107 Certification label 412 Charging Vehicle battery 398 Checking Coolant level 266, 274 Oil level 266, 269 434 Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) 289 Checklist Off-road driving 254 Child safety 78 Infant and child restraint systems 68, 79 LATCH child seat anchors 83 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation Cigarette lighter 222 Cleaning Gear selector lever 321 Headlamps 177 Headliner 321 Leather upholstery 322 Light alloy wheels 320 Rear Parking Assist sensors 318, 319 Seat belts 321 Steering wheel 321 Upholstery 322 Windows 319 Windshield 59 Wiper blades 319 Wood trims 322 Cleaning tires 279 Climate control 182 Adjusting air distribution 186 Adjusting air volume 186 Air conditioning 189 Air recirculation mode 188 Defogging windshield 188 Defrosting 187 Rear window defroster 181 Residual heat utilization (REST) 190 Setting the temperature 185 Windshield defroster 180 Clock 27 Closing Glove box 215 Hood 269 Tailgate 106 Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 374 Windows 192 Closing tilt/sliding sunroof In an emergency 374 Cockpit 24 Cold tire inflation pressure 304 COMAND see separate operating instructions Combination switch 25, 122 High beam flasher 57, 122 High beam headlamps 122 Turn signals 57 Windshield wipers 58 Control and operation of radio transmitters 261 Control system 133 Audio menu 141 Convenience submenu 156 Display digital speedometer 140 Display outside temperature 140 Functions 135, 137, 139 Instrument cluster submenu 149 Lighting submenu 151 Menus 136, 137, 139 Multifunction display 133 Multifunction steering wheel 134 NAVI menu 144 Satellite radio (USA only) 142 Selecting radio system 141 Settings menu 146 Standard display menu 140 Submenus 135, 137, 139 TEL menu 159 Trip computer menu 157 Vehicle status message memory menu 144 Vehicle submenu 154 Convenience feature 194 Convenience submenu 156 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 156 Coolant 274, 427 Adding 275 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 428 Capacities 422 Checking level 274 Messages in display 347–350 Temperature 263 Temperature gauge 131 Coolant level Checking 266, 274 Coolant temperature gauge 27 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122 Crossing obstacles 258 Index Cruise control 197 Canceling 198 Driving downhill 198 Driving uphill 198 Fine adjustment 199 Message in display 350 Setting current speed 198 Setting speed 199 Cruise control lever 198 Cup holders 219 In front passenger footwell 220 In rear passenger footwell 220 Next to armrest 219 Curb weight 304 435 Index Data recording (vehicle) 20 Daytime running lamp mode 119 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number (telephone) 160 Door control panel 33 Door handle 33 Doors Setting 151 Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 189 Air recirculation mode 189 Alarm 97 Anti-theft alarm system 97 Central locking (control system) 155 Cruise control 198 Defrost 188 ESP® 94 Exterior lamps 118 Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 153 Headlamps 64 Immobilizer 96 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154 Rear window defroster 181 Tow-away alarm 98 Windshield defroster 181 Deep water see Standing water Defrosting 187 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 153 Interior lighting 154 436 Differential locks 173 Switching off 176 Switching on 175 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 54 Direction of rotation (tires) 280 Discharged battery Jump starting 399 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 398 Displays Maintenance service indicator message 311 Messages 271, 338 Selecting display for status indicator 150 Showing vehicle status messages 145 Message in display 350 Opening from the inside 104 DOT 305 Downhill driving Cruise control 198 Drink holders see Cup holders Drinking and driving 245 Driving General instructions 48, 245 In winter 251 Problems 61 Safety systems 88 Through standing water 252 Driving abroad 261 Driving and safety systems 4-ETS 91 ABS 88 BAS 90 EBB 92 ESP® 92 Door Entry lamps 129 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 235 Driving instructions 245 Passenger compartment 252 Driving off 247 Index Driving on sand 259 Driving systems 197 Cruise control 197 Driving safety systems 88 Rear Parking Assist 200 Rear view camera 203 Rear view camera* 203 Driving through water 257 Easy-entry/exit feature Activating 156 EBB 88, 92 Electrical fuses 405 Electrical outlet 223 In cargo compartment 224 In front passenger footwell 223 In rear passenger footwell 224 Electrical system Technical data 419 Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 92 Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic systems Message in display 365 Electronic Traction System (ETS) 91 Emergency calls Tele Aid 230 Emergency, In case of Roadside Assistance 232 Emergency operation Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 235 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169 Emergency operations Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 374 Locking the vehicle 371 Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 374 Unlocking the tailgate 371 Unlocking the vehicle 370 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control 263 Emission control information label 413 Ending A call (telephone) 160 Engine Compartment 267 Starting with SmartKey 54 Technical data 415 Turning off with SmartKey 64 Engine cleaning 316 Engine compartment 267 Hood 267 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27, 328–329 Engine oil 269, 425 Adding 273 Additives 425 Checking level 269 Consumption 269 Messages in display 271, 351–352 Oil dipstick 272 Engine oil level see Oil level ESP® 27, 88, 92 Messages in display 341 Switching off 94 Switching on 95 Warning lamp 330–331 ETD 68, 78 Safety guidelines 72 Expanding cargo compartment 206 Extending gear range 168 Exterior lamp switch 117 Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 153 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 46 Exterior view 22 437 Index Fastening the seat belts 48 Fine adjustment Cruise control 199 First aid kit 366 Flat tire 390 Lifting the vehicle 391 Lowering the vehicle 394 Mounting the spare wheel 391 Spare wheel 368 Floormats 224 Fog lamp, rear 121, 378 Fog lamps Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122 Fog lamps, front 121 4-ETS 88, 91 Front air bags 73 Front axle differential lock Switching on 176 Front fog lamps Messages in display 355 Replacing bulbs 378, 382 Front lamps Replacing bulbs 378, 380 Switching on 117 438 Front passenger front air bag off indicator Fuel filler flap 264 lamp 81, 337 Front seat head restraints Installing 109 Removing 108 Front towing eye 404 Front turn signal lamp Replacing bulbs 383 Fuel 265 Additives 427 Gasoline additives 427 Message in display 365 Premium unleaded gasoline 265, 424, 426 Refueling 264 Requirements 426 Reserve warning 27 Technical data 422 Fuel additives 427 Fuel consumption statistics Since last reset 158 Since start 157 Fuel filler cap Message in display 353 Locking 264 Opening 372 Unlocking 264 Fuel requirements 426 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 353 Fuel reserve warning lamp 331 Fuel tank Capacity 424 Filler flap 264 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities 422 Functions (control system) 135, 137, 139 Fuse box 406, 407, 408 Fuses 405 Fuse box in battery box 408 Fuse box in front passenger footwell 406 Fuse box in middle tunnel 407 Main fuse box in passenger compartment 406 G Garage door opener 32, 236 Gasoline see Fuel Gasoline additives 427 GAWR 305 Gear range Automatic transmission 167 Shifting into optimal 169 Transfer case 170 Gear range limit Canceling 169 Gear selector lever 27, 162, 373 Cleaning 321 Lock 54 Position 164 Position (automatic transmission) 27, 163 Unlocking manually 373 Global Locking 102 Unlocking 102 Glove box 25, 215 Closing 215 Locking and unlocking separately 216 Opening 215 Index Good visibility 177 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 305 GVW 305 GVWR 305 Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 321 Hazard warning flasher 124 Switching off 124 Switching on 124 Head restraints 108 Power seats 43 Headlamp cleaning system 275 Headlamps Automatic control 118 Cleaning 318 Cleaning system 177, 275 Switching off 64 Switching on 56 Washer fluid 430 Washer system 430 Headliner Cleaning 321 Heated seats 112 Heated steering wheel 225 Height adjustment Head restraints 43 Seat belt outlet 52 Steering wheel 44 High beam flasher 57, 122 High beam headlamps Messages in display 355 Replacing bulbs 378 Switching on 122 High mounted brake lamp 378 Message in display 354 Hood 267 Closing 269 Message in display 353 Opening 267 Hydroplaning 249 Identification labels 412 Certification label 412 Ignition Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed Switching on 54 switch-off, exterior lamps Ignition (Position in starter switch) 39 439 Interior lighting Automatic operation 125 Delayed shut-off 154 Manual operation 126 Interior lighting, front 125 Interior lighting, rear 126 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 46 Intermittent wipe 60 Activating 60 Deactivating 60 Intermittent wiping 59 Jack 367 Jump starting 399 Index Immobilizer 96 Activating 96 Deactivating 96 Infant and child restraint systems 79 Installing 84 LATCH child seat anchors 83 Information button see Tele Aid Inside rear view mirror Auto-dimming 177 Installing Cargo compartment cover blind 214 Infant and child restraint systems 84 Wiper blades 389 Instructions Loading 208 Instrument cluster 26, 130 Coolant temperature gauge 131 Digital speedometer 140 Illumination 130 Lamps in 324–334 Multifunction display 133 Outside temperature 140 Outside temperature indicator 132 Selecting language 149 Instrument lighting 130 Instruments and controls see Cockpit 440 Key Messages in display 353 Key, mechanical 370 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 102 Checking the batteries 103 Factory setting 102 Global locking 102 Global unlocking 102 Loss of 103 Positions in starter switch 39 Remote control 100 Restoring to factory setting 103 Selective setting 102 Starting the engine 54 Unlocking with 38 Keys 100 Kickdown (Automatic transmission) 166 Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149 Kilopascal 305 Km/h or mph in speedometer 149 Labels, identification 412 Lamp bulbs, exterior 377 Lamp in center console 337 Lamps in instrument cluster 324 Lamps, exterior Front 378 Messages in display 354–359 Rear 378 Replacing bulbs for front 380 Replacing bulbs for rear 385 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 324–325, 327 Battery (SmartKey) 102 Brakes 326–327 check engine 328–329 Engine diagnostics 328–329 ESP® 330–331 Fuel reserve 331 Instrument cluster 324–334 SRS 69, 334 Turn signals 27 Language Setting 149 LATCH child seat anchors 83 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 414 Leather upholstery Cleaning 322 License plate lamps Messages in display 356 Replacing bulbs 378, 387 Lifting Vehicle 391 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 320 Technical data 417, 418 Light sensor Message in display 354 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 117 Automatic headlamp mode 118 Combination switch 122 Daytime running lamp mode 119 Exterior lamp switch 117 Front fog lamps 121 High beam flasher 122 High beams 122 Instrument cluster illumination 130 Interior, front 125 Interior, rear 126 Locator lighting 120 Low beams 117 Manual headlamp mode 118 Night security illumination 120 Index Parking lamps 117 Rear fog lamp 121 Settings (control system) 151 Limiting gear range 168 Limp Home Mode 169 Loading 206 Cargo compartment cover blind 214 Cargo tie-down rings 209 Instructions 208 Partition net* 210 Roof rack 206 Loading terminology 304 Loading the vehicle 280 Locator lighting 120 Setting 152 Locator lighting lamps Replacing bulbs 378 Locking 62, 100 Fuel filler flap 264 Global, SmartKey 102 Vehicle in an emergency 371 Loss of keys 103 441 Index Loss of Service and Warranty Information Maintenance service indicator message 311 Clearing 312 Malfunction Displaying 145 Rear Parking Assist 203 Manual headlamp mode 118 Manual operation Interior lighting control 126 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 372 Locking the vehicle 371 Tilt/sliding sunroof 374 Unlocking gear selector lever 373 Unlocking the driver’s door 370 Unlocking the tailgate 371 Maximum load rating 305 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305 Maximum tire inflation pressure 305 Mechanical key 370 Removing 370 Booklet 411 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 356 Replacing bulbs 378 LOW RANGE - ABS 90 Lowering Vehicle 394 Lubricants Technical data 422 Main dimensions 420 Maintenance 311 Maintenance service Basic service (Service A) 311 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 313 Extended service (Service B) 311 Overdue 313 Types 313 When due 311 Maintenance service indicator Calling up 313 Clearing 313 Maintenance service indicator display Calling up 313 442 Memory function 114 Recalling positions from memory 115 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 116 Storing key dependent settings 115 Menus 135 Audio 141 In control system 136, 137, 139 NAVI 144 Standard display 140 Submenus 135 TEL 159 Trip computer 157 Vehicle status message memory 144 Messages in the multifunction display 338 Symbol messages 344–365 Text messages 340–343 Middle tunnel Fuse box in 407 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 149 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 178 Adjusting 46 Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 177 Exterior rear view mirrors 46 Interior rear view mirror 46 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 116 Mobile phone see Telephone* MON 265 Monitoring reach Rear Parking Assist 201 Mph or km/h in speedometer setting 149 Multicontour seat* 109 Multifunction display 133 Selecting language 149 Multifunction display messages ABS 340 Advanced TPMS 342–343, 361–362 Backup lamp 357 Battery 344–345 Brake fluid 346 Brake lamps 354 Brake pads 347 Coolant 347–350 Cruise control 350 Doors 350 Electronic systems 365 Engine oil 351–352 ESP® 341 Front fog lamps 355 Fuel 365 Fuel filler cap 353 Fuel reserve tank 353 High beam headlamps 355 High mounted brake lamp 354 Hood 353 Key 353 Lamps, exterior 354–359 License plate lamps 356 Light sensor 354 Low beam headlamps 356 Parking brake 347 Parking lamps 356 Rear fog lamp 357 Side marker lamps 355 SRS 360 Tail lamps 357 Tailgate 364 Index Tele Aid 364 Telephone* 364 Tires 342–343, 361–362 Transfer case 363 Turn signal lamps 358–359 Washer fluid 365 Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134 Buttons 134 Navigation system Operating 144 See separate COMAND operating instructions Night security illumination 120 Setting 153 Normal occupant weight 305 443 Index Occupant distribution 305 Occupant safety 68 Air bags 70 Children in the vehicle 78 Fastening the seat belt 48 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 81 Infant and child restraint systems 79 LATCH child seat anchors 83 Seat belts 48, 72 Odometer, main 27 Off-road driving 253 Checklist 254 Crossing obstacles 258 Driving on sand 259 Driving through water 257 Returning 260 Rules 253 Special driving features 253 Steep terrain 255 Oil Adding 273 Consumption 269 Oil dipstick 272 444 Oil level Checking 266 Checking with the control system 270 Checking with the oil dipstick (G 500 only) 272 One-touch gearshifting 168 Canceling gear range limit 169 Extending gear range 168 Limiting gear range 168 Opening Doors from the inside 104 Fuel filler flap 264 Fuel filler flap manually 372 Glove box 215 Hood 267 Tailgate 105 Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 374 Tilt/sliding sunroof in an emergency 374 Windows 192 Operating CD player 143 COMAND see separate operating instructions Navigation system 144 Radio 141 Radio transmitters 261 Telephone 159 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 317 Outside temperature indicator 132 Overdue maintenance service 313 Overhead control panel 32 Paintwork 316 Paintwork code 412 Panic alarm 87 Panic button on SmartKey 87 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 218 Parking 62, 248 Parking brake 55, 62 Engaging 62 Message in display 347 Releasing 55 Parking lamp, front Replacing bulbs 380 Parking lamps Messages in display 356 Replacing bulbs 378 Parking position Exterior rear view mirror 116 Exterior rear view mirrors 178 Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist Partition net* 210 Installing behind front seats 212 Installing behind rear seat bench 211 Loosening 213 Removing and storing 213 Parts service 410 Passenger compartment 252 Interior lighting 127 Interior rear view mirror 46 Main fuse box in 406 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 218 Storage bags 217 Passenger footwell Fuse box in 406 Index Phone book Loading 160 Quick search 160 Phone number Dialing 160 Redialing 161 Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 320 Poly-V-belt drive Layout 414 Positions (memory function) Recalling from memory 115 Storing into memory 115 Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires 294 Power assistance 246 Power seat Summer opening feature 193 Power washer 315 Power windows 192 Blocking of rear door window operation 86 Convenience feature 194 Side windows 192 Summer opening feature 193 Practical hints First aid kit 366 Fuses 405 Spare wheel 368 Towing the vehicle 401 Vehicle jack 367 Vehicle tool kit 366 Premium unleaded gasoline 426 Problems Adjusting head restraint fore and aft While driving 61 adjustment 43 Adjusting head restraint height 43 Adjusting seat backrest tilt 43 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 43 Adjusting seat height 43 Seat fore and aft adjustment 43 Product information 9 Production options weight 306 PSI 306 Quick search Phone book 160 445 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 245 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 195 Convenience feature 194 Index Radio Satellite (USA only) 142 Selecting stations 141 Radio transmitters, control and operation 261 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 158 Range of sensors Rear Parking Assist 201 Reading lamp 32 Rear axle differential lock Switching on 176 Rear door window Blocking operation 86 Rear fog lamp Messages in display 357 Replacing bulbs 386 Rear interior lamps 126 Rear lamps Replacing bulbs 378 Rear lamps see Tail lamps 446 Rear Parking Assist 200 Cleaning sensors 318, 319 Malfunction 203 Monitoring reach 201 Warning indicators 202 Rear seat bench Split 206 Rear seat head restraints Installing 111 Removing 111 Rear towing eye 404 Rear view camera 203 Rear view mirror auto-dimming 177 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 181 Activating 181 Deactivating 181 Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe 60 Rear window wiper/washer 60 Recommended tire inflation pressure 306 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 398 Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 236 Refrigerant Air conditioning 425 Refueling 264 Regular checks 265 Reinstalling Vehicle battery 398 Remote control SmartKey 100 Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 235 Removing Cargo compartment cover blind 214 Vehicle battery 398 Wheel 393 Wiper blades 388 Removing mechanical key 370 Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 378 Bulbs 377 Front lamp bulbs 380 Rear lamp bulbs 385 SmartKey batteries 376 Wiper blades 388 Index Replacing bulbs Rolling out Additional turn signals, Exterior rear Cargo compartment cover blind 214 view mirrors 385 High mounted brake lamp 387 Locator lighting, Exterior rear view mirrors 385 Resetting All functions (control system) 146 Fuel consumption statistics 158 Maintenance service indicator 313 Trip odometer 131 Restraint systems 68 Air bags 68 Child seats 68 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 68 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) 68 Seat belts 68 Restraint systems see Infant and child restraint systems Returning from off-road driving 260 Rim 306 Rims 416 Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid Rolling up Cargo compartment cover blind 214 RON 265 Roof rack 206 Rubber parts, Cleaning 320 Safety Occupant 68 Safety belts see Seat belts Safety systems Driving 88 Satellite radio (USA only) 142 Seat backrest Folding forward 207 Returning to original position 207 Seat belt force limiter 78 Seat belt outlet Height adjustment 52 Seat belt outlet height adjustment 52 Seat belt telltale 332–333 Seat belts 68, 74 Cleaning 321 Fastening 48 Proper use of 53, 76 Safety guidelines 72 Seat bench Folding forward 207 Returning to original position 207 Seat cushion depth Adjusting 109 Seating capacity 282 Seats 108 Adjusting 41 Heating 112 Multicontour seat* 109 Selecting Display for status indicator 150 Self-test BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system 82 Tele Aid 230 Service Parts 410 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 411 447 Index Service life (tires) 278 Service System see Maintenance Setting Clock 27 Cruise control 198 Daytime running lamp mode 151 Higher speed in cruise control 198 Individual vehicle settings 146 Instrument lighting 130 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154 Lamps and lighting (control Settings Side windows Convenience functions 156 Factory, SmartKey 102 Lighting (control system) 151 Memory function 115 Menus and submenus 135 Resetting all (control system) 146 Settings menu Functions in 146 Individual vehicle settings 146 Submenus 147 system) 151 Shifting Gear selector lever position 164 Shifting into optimal Gear range 169 Shifting procedure 163 Side marker lamps 378 Messages in display 355 Replacing bulbs 378, 384 Side markers Cleaning 318 Language, multifunction display 149 Locator lighting 152 Lower speed in cruise control 199 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149 Night security illumination 153 Selective 102 Slower speed in cruise control 199 Speed in cruise control 199 Speedometer display mode 149 Temperature (interior) 185 Units Speedometer 149 Setting current speed 198 448 Automatic opening 193 Cleaning 319 Closing 192 Opening 192 Opening fully 193 Stopping 193 Sidewall 306 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 59 Single wipe 59 SmartKey 100 Locking and unlocking 100 Replacing batteries 376 Unlocking with 38 Snow chains 310 Spare parts see Parts service Spare wheel 368 Mounting 391 Speed Setting current 198 Speed settings Cruise control 198, 199 Speedometer 27 Setting units 149 Speedometer display mode Selecting 149 SRS 76 Indicator lamp 334 Messages in display 360 Standing lamp, front Replacing bulbs 380 Standing lamps Replacing bulbs 378 Standing water Driving instructions 252 Starter switch 25, 39 Positions 39 Starting difficulties 54 Starting position 39 Starting the engine 54 Steep terrain 255 Steering column Adjusting in /out 45 Adjusting up/down 45 Index Steering wheel Submenus Adjusting 44 Adjusting in/out 45 Adjusting up/down 45 Buttons 28 Cleaning 321 Heated 225 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 236 Stopping Side windows 193 Tilt/sliding sunroof 196 Storage bags Convenience 156 For settings 135 In control system 137, 139 Instrument cluster 149 Lighting 151 Selecting 147 Settings menu 147 Vehicle 154 Summer opening feature 193 Sun visors 179 Switching In rear passenger compartment 217 Transfer case 170 Storage box In front of armrest 217 Storage compartments 34, 215 Armrest 216 Below armrest 216 Cup holders 219, 220 Glove box 215 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 218 Storage bags 217 Storing (memory function) Positions into memory 115 Storing tires 279 Switching off Automatic central locking (control system) 155 Delayed (exterior lamps) 153 Differential locks 176 Engine 64 ESP® 94 Headlamps 64 Heated steering wheel 225 449 Index Switching on Automatic central locking (control system) 155 Differential locks 175 ESP® 95 Front axle differential lock 176 Headlamps 56 Heated steering wheel 225 Rear axle differential lock 176 Transfer case differential lock 175 Windshield wipers 58 Symbol messages Multifunction display 344–365 Tachometer 27, 132 Overspeed range 132 Tail lamps 385 Cleaning 318 Messages in display 357 Replacing bulbs 378 Tailgate Closing 106 Message in display 364 Opening 105 Unlocking in an emergency 371 450 Tar stains 315 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 425 Brake fluid 425 Coolant 422 Coolants 427 Electrical system 419 Engine 415 Engine oil 425 Engine oil additives 425 Fuel requirements 426 Fuels 422 Gasoline additives 427 Lubricants 422 Main dimensions 420 Premium unleaded gasoline 426 Rims and tires 416 Weights and ratings 421 Windshield and headlamp washer system 424, 430 Tele Aid 229 Initiating an emergency call manually 231 Message in display 364 Tele Aid* Call priority 235 Emergency calls 230 Information 233 Remote door unlock 235 Roadside Assistance 232 SOS button 231 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 236 System self-check 230 Telephone Answering a call 160 Dialing a number from the phone book 160 Ending a call 160 Loading phone book 160 Operating 159 Redialing 161 Telephone cradle Changing 228 Index Telephone* 226 Changing mobile phone cradle 228 Inserting in cradle 227 Installing a different mobile phone cradle 228 Message in display 364 Removing from cradle 228 Telephone* tray Armrest 216 Below armrest 216 Temperature Setting interior temperature 185 Tires 287 Text messages Multifunction display 340–343 Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 209 Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 395 Tilt/sliding sunroof 195 Automatic opening 196 Closing 196, 374 Opening 196, 374 Opening fully 196 Stopping 196 TIN 306 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 307 Tire and Loading Information 281 Tire and loading terminology 304 Tire care and maintenance 278 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking 286, 288 Tire inspection 278 Tire load rating 306 Tire ply composition and material used 306 Tire speed rating 250, 297, 306 Tire terminology 304 Tire traction 249 Tires 277, 416 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) 289 Advanced TPMS malfunction telltale 335 Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27 Direction of rotation 280 Driving instructions 248 Low tire pressure telltale 335 Messages in display 342–343, 361–362 Retreads 277 Rims and tires 416 Rotating 307 Service life 278 Temperature 287, 303 Tread depth 279, 309 Wear pattern 308 Winter 309 Tongue Weight Rating see TWR Tools 366 Total load limit 306 Tow-away alarm 30, 98 Arming 98 Disarming 98 Disarming for transport 98 Tow-away alarm system Canceling alarm 98 Towing eye, front 404 Towing eye, rear 404 Towing the vehicle 401 Stranded vehicle 404 Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios 403 Traction 307 451 Index Transfer case 170 Gear range 170 Messages in display 363 Messages in the multifunction display 172 Switching 170 Transfer case differential lock Switching on 175 Transmission see Automatic transmission Tread 307 Tread depth 279 Tread depth (tires) 309 Treadwear indicators 307 Trip computer 157 Trip odometer Resetting 131 Trunk see Cargo compartment Turn signal lamps Messages in display 358–359 Replacing bulbs 378 Turn signals 25, 57 Additional in mirrors 378 Cleaning lenses 318 Front bulbs 378 Indicator lamps 27 Rear bulbs 378 452 Turning off Engine 64 TWR 307 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 307 Units Setting speedometer units 149 Unlocking 38, 100 Driver’s door in an emergency 370 Fuel filler flap 264 Gear selector lever manually 373 Global 102 In an emergency 370 Selective setting 102 Tailgate in an emergency 371 With the SmartKey 38 Uphill driving Cruise control 198 Upholstery Cleaning 322 Useful features 215 Ashtrays 220 Cigarette lighter 222 Electrical outlets 223 Floormats 224 Storage compartments 215 Vehicle Data recording 20 Individual settings 146, 148 Lifting 391 Locking 30 Locking in an emergency 371 Lowering 394 Service battery 396 Towing 401 Unlocking 30 Unlocking in an emergency 370 Vehicle battery 396 Vehicle care 314 Engine cleaning 316 Gear selector lever 321 Headlamps 318 Leather upholstery 322 Light alloy wheels 320 Ornamental moldings 317 Index Paintwork 316 Power washer 315 Seat belts 321 Side markers 318 Steering wheel 321 Tail lamps 318 Tar stains 315 Turn signals 318 Upholstery 322 Vehicle washing 316 Window cleaning 319 Wiper blades 319 Wood trims 322 Vehicle data recording 20 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 412 Vehicle jack 367 Vehicle loading terminology 304 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307 Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid) 236 Vehicle status message memory 144 Calling up 144 Clearing 145 Vehicle tool kit 366 Vehicle washing 316 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 412 Warning indicators Rear Parking Assist 202 Warning sounds Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 77 Exterior lighting 65, 104, 117 Maintenance service indicator 313 Parking brake 55 Seat belt telltale 332, 333 Warranty coverage 411 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 315 Wear pattern (tires) 308 Weights and ratings 421 Wheel change Tightening torque 395 Wheels Tires and wheels 277 Window curtain air bags 74 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 188 Replacing wiper blades 388 Washer fluid 275, 430 Washer system 430 Windshield defroster 180 Activating 181 Deactivating 181 Windshield washer fluid 430 Message in display 365 Mixing ratio 430 Refilling 275 Wiping with 59 Windshield washer system 430 Windshield wipers 25, 58 Fast wiper speed 58 Intermittent wiping 59 Rear window wiper/washer 60 Replacing wiper blades 388 Single wipe 59 Switching on 58 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 59 Winter driving 309 Block heater (Canada only) 310 Snow chains 310 Tires 309 Winter driving instructions 251 Winter tires 309 453 Index Wiper blades Cleaning 319 Installing 389 Removing 388 Replacing 388 Wiper/washer Rear window 60 Wiping And washing simultaneously 59 Intermittent 60 Interval 58 With windshield washer fluid 59 Wood trims Cleaning 322 454 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. service your vehicle properly. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca. Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time April 12, 2007 GSP/TID Printed in U. S. A. Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual G-Class Order No. 6515 4078 13 Part No. 463 584 47 81 USA Edition B 2007 4 6 3 5 8 4 4 7 8 1 G 500 G 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view......................................... 22 Cockpit................................................. 24 Instrument cluster ................................ 26 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28 Center console ..................................... 30 Upper part ...................................... 30 Lower part ...................................... 31 Overhead control panel ........................ 32 Door control panel................................ 33 Storage compartments......................... 34 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 Contents Getting started................................... 37 Unlocking ............................................. 38 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38 Starter switch positions.................. 39 Adjusting .............................................. 41 Seats .............................................. 41 Steering wheel................................ 44 Mirrors............................................ 46 Driving.................................................. 48 Fastening the seat belts ................. 48 Starting the engine ......................... 54 Parking brake ................................. 55 Driving off ....................................... 55 Switching on headlamps................. 56 Turn signals .................................... 57 Windshield wipers........................... 58 Rear window wiper/washer............ 60 Problems while driving.................... 61 Parking and locking.............................. 62 Parking brake ................................. 62 Switching off headlamps................. 64 Turning off engine........................... 64 Releasing seat belts........................ 64 Locking ........................................... 65 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 67 Occupant safety................................... 68 Air bags .......................................... 70 Seat belts ....................................... 74 Children in the vehicle.................... 78 Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 86 Panic alarm.......................................... 87 Activating ....................................... 87 Deactivating ................................... 87 Driving safety systems......................... 88 ABS ................................................ 88 BAS ................................................ 90 4-ETS.............................................. 91 EBB................................................. 92 ESP®............................................... 92 Anti-theft systems................................ 96 Immobilizer..................................... 96 Anti-theft alarm .............................. 96 Tow-away alarm ............................. 98 Controls in detail ............................... 99 Locking and unlocking....................... 100 SmartKey ..................................... 100 Checking batteries in the SmartKey ............................... 103 Loss of the SmartKey................... 103 Opening the doors from the inside ..................................... 104 Tailgate ........................................ 105 Automatic central locking ............ 106 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 107 Seats ................................................. 108 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 108 Multicontour seat*....................... 109 Rear seats .................................... 110 Seat heating................................. 112 Memory function ............................... 114 Storing positions into memory ..... 115 Recalling positions from memory. 115 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 116 Lighting ............................................. 117 Exterior lamp switch .................... 117 Combination switch ..................... 122 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps ........................................... 122 Hazard warning flasher ................ 124 Interior lighting in the front .......... 125 Rear interior lamps ...................... 126 Cargo compartment lamps .......... 127 Door entry lamps ......................... 129 Instrument cluster ............................. 130 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination .................................. 130 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 131 Resetting trip odometer............... 131 Tachometer.................................. 132 Outside temperature indicator..... 132 Control system .................................. 133 Multifunction display.................... 133 Multifunction steering wheel........ 134 Menus.......................................... 136 Standard display menu ................ 140 Audio menu.................................. 141 NAV menu.................................... 144 Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 144 Contents Loading .............................................. 206 Roof rack ...................................... 206 Expanding cargo compartment..... 206 Split rear seat bench .................... 206 Loading instructions ..................... 208 Cargo tie-down rings..................... 209 Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 210 Cargo compartment cover blind ... 214 Useful features................................... 215 Storage compartments ................. 215 Ashtrays........................................ 220 Cigarette lighter............................ 222 Electrical outlet............................. 223 Floormats ..................................... 224 Heated steering wheel.................. 225 Telephone*................................... 226 Tele Aid......................................... 229 Garage door opener...................... 236 Settings menu.............................. 146 Trip computer menu..................... 157 TEL menu ..................................... 159 Automatic transmission..................... 162 Gear selector lever....................... 162 Shifting procedure ....................... 163 Gear selector lever positions ....... 164 Driving tips................................... 166 Gear ranges ................................. 167 One-touch gearshifting................. 168 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 169 Transfer case..................................... 170 Transfer case position.................. 170 Switching transfer case................ 170 Differential locks ............................... 173

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2007 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual