2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 6

1, 2, 3 ...

4-ETS (Electronic Traction System)

....

53

4MATIC

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)

A

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

..............

51

Indicator lamp

.................................

214

Messages in the multifunction

display

............................................

198

Accessory weight

...............................

172

Accidents

..............................................

85

Air bag deployment

...........................

33

Emergency calls (Tele Aid)

..............

136

Additives

Engine oil

........................................

254

Gasoline

..........................................

255

Address change

....................................

20

Advanced Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (Advanced

TPMS)

..................................................

157


display

....................................

200, 212

Air bags

.................................................

33

Children

............................................

33

Emergency call upon deployment...

136

Front, driver and passenger

..............

35

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp

....................

29, 36, 220

Safety guidelines

..............................

34

Window curtain

.................................

36

Air conditioning refrigerant and

lubricant

..............................................

254

Air distribution

...................................

123

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure

Air pressure (tires)

.............................

172

Air recirculation mode

.......................

124

Air volume

...........................................

123

Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems

All-wheel drive (4MATIC)

...................

114

Alternator


display

............................................

206

Alternator (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

Anticorrosion/antifreeze

...................

256

Antilock Brake System

see ABS

Anti-theft systems

................................

54

Anti-theft alarm system

....................

54

Immobilizer

.......................................

54

Tow-away alarm

................................

55

Aquaplaning

see Hydroplaning

Ashtrays

..............................................

133

Aspect ratio (tires)

.............................

172

Audio/DVD menu

...............................

100

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors

.........

70

Automatic central locking

...........

60, 108

Automatic headlamp mode

.................

73

Automatic interior lighting control

.....

77

Automatic locking when driving

.......

108

Automatic transmission

......................

87

Emergency operation (limp-home

mode)

...............................................

90

Gear range indicator

.........................

89

Gear ranges

......................................

89

Gear selector lever

...........................

87

Gearshifting malfunctions (limp-

home mode)

.....................................

90

Hill start assist system

...................

114

Kickdown

..........................................

89

One-touch gearshifting

.....................

90

Shifting procedure

............................

88

Transmission position indicator

........

88

Transmission positions

.....................

88

Axle oils

...............................................

252

B

BabySmart™

Air bag deactivation system

..............

36

Self-test

............................................

38

Backrest

see Seats

Backup lamps


display

............................................

209

Replacing bulbs

..............................

226

Bar (air pressure unit)

........................

172

BAS (Brake Assist System)

..................

51

4

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2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 6

2009 Mercedes G-Class Manual

Page 6 highlights

Section	Page
Introduction	20
Product Information	20
Operator’s Manual	20
Notes	20
Vehicle equipment	20
Service and warranty information	20
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	21
Maintenance	21
Roadside Assistance	21
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	22
Sport Utility Vehicle	22
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	23
Problems with your vehicle	23
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	24
Information regarding electronic recording devices	24
At a glance	26
Exterior view	26
Cockpit	27
Instrument cluster	28
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	30
Upper part	30
Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door control panel	32
Safety and security	34
Vehicle equipment	34
Occupant safety	34
Introduction	34
SRS indicator lamp	34
Air bags	35
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	38
Seat belts	40
Correct driver seat adjustment	46
Children in the vehicle	46
Panic alarm	51
Driving safety systems	52
Introduction	52
ABS	53
BAS	53
EBB	54
ESP®	54
Anti-theft systems	56
Immobilizer	56
Anti-theft alarm system	56
Tow-away alarm	57
Canceling the alarm	57
Controls in detail	60
Vehicle equipment	60
Locking and unlocking	60
Notes	60
SmartKey	60
Checking SmartKey batteries	61
Loss of the SmartKey	61
Opening the doors from the inside	61
Automatic central locking	62
Locking and unlocking from the inside	62
Tailgate	63
Starter switch positions	64
SmartKey	64
Seats	64
Safety notes	64
Seat adjustment	65
Rear seat head restraints	66
Multicontour seat	67
Seat ventilation	68
Seat heating	68
Multifunction steering wheel	69
Safety notes	69
Steering wheel adjustment	70
Easy-entry/exit feature	70
Heated steering wheel	71
Mirrors	71
Notes	71
Interior rear view mirror	71
Exterior rear view mirrors	71
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	72
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position	72
Memory function	72
Notes	72
Storing positions into memory	73
Recalling positions from memory	73
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position	73
Lighting	74
Notes	74
Exterior lamp switch	74
Combination switch	76
Hazard warning flasher	77
Headlamp cleaning system	77
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	78
Interior lighting in the front	79
Interior lighting in the rear	79
Cargo compartment lamps	80
Wipers	81
Notes	81
Windshield wipers	81
Rear window wiper/washer	82
Problems with wipers	83
Power windows	83
Opening and closing	83
Summer opening feature	84
Convenience closing feature	84
Driving and parking	84
Safety notes	84
Starting the engine	85
Driving off	86
Problems while driving	87
Parking	87
Turning off the engine	88
Automatic transmission	89
Introduction	89
Gear selector lever	89
Shifting procedure	90
Transmission positions	90
Driving tips	91
Gear ranges	91
One-touch gearshifting	92
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	92
Transfer case	93
Transfer case position	93
Switching transfer case	93
Differential locks	95
A few words about differentials and differential locks	95
Switching differential locks on and off	96
Instrument cluster	97
Introduction	97
Activating the instrument cluster	98
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	98
Coolant temperature gauge	98
Resetting trip odometer	98
Tachometer	98
Control system	99
Introduction	99
Multifunction steering wheel	99
Multifunction display	100
Menus and submenus	101
Standard display menu	101
Audio/DVD menu	102
Navigation menu	104
Vehicle status message memory menu	104
Settings menu	105
Trip computer menu	111
Telephone menu	112
Driving systems	114
Introduction	114
Cruise control	114
Hill start assist system	116
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	116
Rear Parking Assist system	117
Rear view camera	119
Climate control system	121
Control panel	121
Notes on climate control system	122
Deactivating the climate control system	123
Air conditioning	123
Automatic mode	123
Setting temperature	123
Adjusting air vents	124
Adjusting air distribution	125
Adjusting air volume	125
Front defroster	125
Air recirculation mode	126
Residual heat and ventilation	126
Front windshield defroster	126
Rear window defroster	127
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	127
Opening and closing	127
Loading and storing	128
Loading instructions	128
Roof rack	130
Parcel net	130
Cargo tie-down rings	130
Expanding cargo volume	130
Cargo compartment cover blind	131
Storage compartments	132
Useful features	133
Cup holders	133
Sun visors	134
Ashtrays	135
Cigarette lighter	136
Power outlets	136
Tele Aid	137
Garage door opener	142
Floormats	146
Operation	148
Vehicle equipment	148
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	148
At the gas station	148
Refueling	148
Check regularly and before a long trip	150
Engine compartment	150
Hood	150
Engine oil	151
Brake fluid level	154
Coolant level	154
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	155
Transmission fluid level	155
Tires and wheels	156
Safety notes	156
Important guidelines	156
Recommended tire inflation pressure	156
Checking tire inflation pressure	158
Maximum tire inflation pressure	162
Loading the vehicle	163
Maximum tire load	166
Direction of rotation	166
Tire care and maintenance	167
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	168
Rotating tires	169
Tire labeling	170
Load identification	173
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	173
Tire ply material	174
Tire and loading terminology	174
Winter driving	177
General information	177
Winter tires	177
Snow chains	177
Winter driving instructions	178
Driving instructions	178
Drive sensibly – save fuel	178
Drinking and driving	179
Pedals	179
Power assistance	179
Brakes	179
Driving off	181
Hydroplaning	181
Standing water	181
Off-road driving	181
Driving abroad	187
Control and operation of radio transmitters	187
Emission control	187
Maintenance	187
Notes	187
Maintenance service indicator message	188
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	188
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	189
Vehicle care	189
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	189
Practical hints	196
Vehicle equipment	196
Where will I find ...?	196
First aid kit	196
Vehicle tool kit	196
Spare wheel	197
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	198
Notes	198
Text messages	200
Symbol messages	204
What to do if …	215
Lamps in instrument cluster	215
Lamp in center console	222
Unlocking/locking manually	223
Unlocking the vehicle	223
Locking the vehicle	224
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	224
Fuel filler flap	225
Opening/closing manually	225
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	225
Brush guard	226
Replacing SmartKey batteries	227
Replacing bulbs	228
Safety notes	228
Bulbs	228
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	229
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	232
Replacing wiper blades	233
Safety notes	233
Removing wiper blades	234
Installing wiper blades	234
Flat tire	234
Safety notes	234
Preparing the vehicle	235
Mounting the spare wheel	235
Battery	238
Safety notes	238
Charging the battery	239
Jump starting	239
Towing the vehicle	241
Safety notes	241
Towing eyes	243
Transporting the vehicle	243
Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios	243
Stranded vehicle	244
Fuses	244
Introduction	244
Before replacing fuses	244
Fuse boxes in passenger compartment	244
Technical data	248
Vehicle equipment	248
Parts service	248
Warranty coverage	248
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	248
Identification labels	248
Vehicle specification G 550 (463.237)	250
Vehicle specification G 55 AMG (463.271)	251
Rims and tires	252
Notes	252
Same size tires	253
Spare wheel	253
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	254
Capacities	254
Approved engine oils	255
Engine oil additives	256
Air conditioning refrigerant	256
Brake fluid	256
Premium unleaded gasoline	256
Fuel requirements	257
Gasoline additives	257
Coolants	257