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Operation Driving instructions ! Observe the following during off-road driving: Keep doors, tailgate, windows, and tilt/sliding sunroof closed. Switch cruise control off. Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain. The more uneven, rutty, and steeper the terrain, the lower the speed should be. Drive through water slowly at an even speed, avoiding a bow wave. Be especially careful when driving in unknown territory. It may be necessary to get out of the vehicle and scout the path you intend to take. Watch out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes, tree stumps, and ruts. Avoid excessive engine speeds - drive at moderate engine speeds (max. 3000 rpm). Before driving through water, determine its depth. Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water, and do not shut off the engine. In sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as allowed by conditions. This helps overcome the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the ground. Do not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It interrupts the forward momentum of the vehicle. Always drive on slopes with the engine running and the vehicle in gear. Inspect the vehicle for possible damage after each off-road trip. Checklist before off-road driving Engine oil level Check the engine oil level with the control system ( page 270). The message Engine oil level OK must appear in the multifunction display. Only then can the vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply, even on steep gradients. Warning! G Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure before driving through sand. However, if you do so, remember to correct the tire inflation pressure ( page 288) before continuing your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation pressure increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle and rolling over. ! If a engine oil level warning message ( page 351) appears in the multifunction display while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon at is safe to do so. Check the engine oil level ( page 270). The engine oil level warning messages should not be ignored. Extended driving with the message displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 254

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty information	11
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Proper use of the vehicle	18
Reporting safety defects	20
Vehicle data recording	21
Information regarding electronic recording devices	21
At a glance	22
Exterior view	23
Cockpit	25
Instrument cluster	27
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	31
Center console:Upper part	31
Center console:Lower part	32
Overhead control panel	33
Door control panel	34
Storage compartments	35
Getting started	38
Unlocking	39
Unlocking:With the SmartKey	39
Starter switch:Positions	40
Adjusting	42
Adjusting:Seats	42
Adjusting:Steering wheel	45
Mirrors:Adjusting	47
Driving:General instructions	49
Seat belts:Fastening	49
Starting the engine	55
Parking brake:Releasing	56
Driving off	56
Switching on:Headlamps	57
Turn signals	58
Windshield wipers	59
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer	61
Problems:While driving	62
Parking	63
Parking brake:Engaging	63
Headlamps:Switching off	65
Turning off:Engine	65
Releasing seat belts	65
Locking the vehicle	66
Safety and Security	68
Occupant safety	69
Air bags	71
Seat belts	75
Child safety	79
Rear door window:Blocking operation	87
Panic alarm	88
Activating	88
Deactivating	88
Driving:Safety systems	89
Driving and safety systems:ABS	89
Driving and safety systems:BAS	91
EBB	93
Driving and safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	93
Anti-theft systems	97
Immobilizer	97
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	97
Tow-away alarm	99
Controls in detail	100
Locking	101
Keys	101
Key, SmartKey:Checking the batteries	104
Key, SmartKey:Loss of	104
Opening:Doors from the inside	105
Cargo compartment:Tailgate	106
Automatic locking when driving	107
Central locking:From inside	108
Seats	109
Head restraints	109
Multicontour seat*	110
Rear seats	111
Seats:Heating	113
Memory function	115
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings	116
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory	116
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position	117
Lighting	118
Exterior lamp switch	118
Combination switch	123
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	123
Hazard warning flasher	125
Interior lighting, front	126
Interior lighting, rear	127
Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	128
Door:Entry lamps	130
Instrument cluster	131
Instrument cluster:Illumination	131
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge	132
Resetting:Trip odometer	132
Tachometer	133
Outside temperature indicator	133
Control system	134
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	134
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons	135
Control system:Menus	137
Menus:Standard display	141
Menus:Audio	142
Menus:NAVI	145
Menus:Vehicle status message memory	145
Control system:Settings menu	147
Menus:Trip computer	158
Menus:TEL	160
Automatic transmission	163
Gear selector lever	163
Shifting procedure	164
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	165
Driving tips	167
Gear range:Automatic transmission	168
One-touch gearshifting	169
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	170
Transfer case	171
Transfer case:Gear range	171
Transfer case:Switching	171
Differential locks	174
A few words about differentials and differential locks	175
Differential locks:Switching on	176
Good visibility	178
Headlamps:Cleaning system	178
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	178
Sun visors	180
Climate control:Windshield defroster	181
Rear window defroster	182
Climate control	183
Deactivating the climate control system	186
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	186
Temperature:Setting interior temperature	186
Climate control:Adjusting air distribution	187
Climate control:Adjusting air volume	187
Defrosting	188
Air recirculation mode	189
Climate control:Air conditioning	190
Climate control:Residual heat utilization (REST)	191
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents	192
Power windows	193
Opening and closing	193
Summer opening feature	194
Convenience feature	195
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	196
Opening and closing	196
Driving systems	198
Cruise control	198
Rear Parking Assist	201
Rear view camera	204
Loading	207
Roof rack	207
Expanding cargo compartment	207
Rear seat bench:Split	207
Loading:Instructions	209
Cargo tie-down rings	210
Loading:Partition net*	211
Cargo compartment cover blind	215
Useful features	216
Storage compartments	216
Ashtrays	221
Cigarette lighter	223
Electrical outlet	224
Floormats	225
Heated steering wheel	226
Telephone*	227
Tele Aid	230
Garage door opener	237
Operation	244
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	245
Driving:General instructions	246
Drive sensibly – save fuel	246
Drinking and driving	246
Pedals	246
Power assistance	247
Brakes	247
Driving off	248
Parking	249
Tires:Driving instructions	249
Hydroplaning	250
Tire traction	250
Tire speed rating	251
Winter driving instructions	252
Standing water:Driving instructions	253
Passenger compartment	253
Off-road driving	254
Driving abroad	262
Control and operation of radio transmitters	262
Catalytic converter	263
Emission control	264
Coolant:Temperature	264
At the gas station	265
Refueling	265
Regular checks	266
Engine:Compartment	268
Hood	268
Engine oil:Checking level	270
Transmission see Automatic transmission<$nopage>	274
Coolant:Checking level	275
Windshield:Washer fluid	276
Tires	278
General information	278
Tire care and maintenance	279
Direction of rotation (tires)	281
Loading the vehicle	281
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	287
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	289
Tire labeling	295
Load identification	299
TIN	300
Maximum tire load	301
Maximum tire pressure	302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	303
Tire ply material	305
Tire terminology	305
Tires:Rotating	308
Winter driving	310
Winter driving:Tires	310
Block heater (Canada only)	311
Snow chains	311
Maintenance	312
Maintenance service indicator message	312
Maintenance service:Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	314
Resetting:Maintenance service indicator	314
Vehicle care	315
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	315
Practical hints	324
What to do if...	325
Lamps in instrument cluster	325
Lamp in center console	338
Messages in the multifunction display	339
First aid kit	367
Vehicle tool kit	367
Practical hints:Vehicle jack	368
CD changer	369
Practical hints:Spare wheel	369
Unlocking:In an emergency	371
Unlocking the vehicle	371
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency	372
Fuel filler flap:Opening	373
Gear selector lever:Unlocking manually	374
Emergency operations:Opening tilt/sliding sunroof	375
Tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening	375
Brush guard	376
Lowering and raising brush guard	376
Replacing:SmartKey batteries	377
Replacing:Bulbs	378
Bulbs	378
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs	381
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear	386
Replacing:Wiper blades	389
Wiper blades	389
Flat tire	391
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel	392
Battery, vehicle	397
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting	399
Battery, vehicle:Charging	399
Jump starting	400
Towing the vehicle	402
flatbed equip	404
Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios	404
Towing eye, front	405
Towing eye, rear	405
Towing the vehicle:Stranded vehicle	405
Fuses	406
Fuses:Main fuse box in passenger compartment	407
Fuses:Fuse box in front passenger footwell	407
Fuses:Fuse box in middle tunnel	408
Fuses:Fuse box in battery box	409
Technical data	410
Parts service	411
Warranty coverage	412
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	412
Identification labels	413
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	415
G500	415
G55AMG	415
Engine:Technical data	416
Tires:Rims and tires	417
Same size tires	418
Electrical system:Technical data	420
Main dimensions	421
Weights and ratings	422
Fuel:Technical data	423
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	423
Engine oil	426
Engine oil:Additives	426
Air conditioning refrigerant	426
Brake fluid	426
Premium unleaded gasoline	427
Technical data:Fuel requirements	427
Technical data:Gasoline additives	428
Coolant	428
Windshield:Washer system	431

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Operation

Driving instructions

Checklist before off-road driving

Engine oil level

Check the engine oil level with the

control system (

page 270). The

message

Engine oil level OK

must

appear in the multifunction display.

Only then can the vehicle obtain a

trouble-free oil supply, even on steep

gradients.

Observe the following during off-road

driving:

Keep doors, tailgate, windows, and

tilt/sliding sunroof closed.

Switch cruise control off.

Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain.

The more uneven, rutty, and steeper the

terrain, the lower the speed should be. Drive

through water slowly at an even speed,

avoiding a bow wave.

Be especially careful when driving in

unknown territory. It may be necessary to

get out of the vehicle and scout the path you

intend to take.

Watch out for obstacles, such as rocks,

holes, tree stumps, and ruts.

Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive at

moderate engine speeds (max. 3000 rpm).

Before driving through water, determine its

depth.

Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water,

and do not shut off the engine.

In sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as

allowed by conditions. This helps overcome

the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces

the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the

ground.

Do not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It

interrupts the forward momentum of the

vehicle.

Always drive on slopes with the engine

running and the vehicle in gear.

Inspect the vehicle for possible damage after

each off-road trip.

Warning!

Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure

before driving through sand. However, if you

do so, remember to correct the tire inflation

pressure (

page 288) before continuing

your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation

pressure increases the risk of losing control

of the vehicle and rolling over.

If a engine oil level warning message

(

page 351) appears in the multifunction

display while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe

location or as soon at is safe to do so. Check the

engine oil level (

page 270).

The engine oil level warning messages should

not be ignored. Extended driving with the

message displayed could result in serious engine

damage that is not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.