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g-class owner s manual nur fuer internen gebrauch

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thank you for choosing mercedes-benz before you drive off get to know your mercedes-benz and read this owner s manual this will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others items of optional equipment are marked with an asterisk the equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on the model availability and country specifications mercedes-benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art and therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in design equipment and technical features at any time you cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descriptions in this owner s manual the owner s manual the brief instructions the services booklet and the service centres booklet are an integral part of the vehicle these should therefore always be kept in the vehicle and passed on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle please consult a mercedes-benz service centre if you have any questions the technical documentation team at daimlerchrysler ag wishes you safe and pleasant motoring nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents introduction 9 the aim of this manual 9 symbols 11 protection of the environment 12 operating safety 13 correct use 14 at a glance cockpit instrument cluster multi-function steering wheel centre console upper section lower section overhead control panel door control panel 15 16 18 20 21 21 22 23 24 getting started opening opening adjusting seats steering wheel mirrors driving wearing seat belts ignition lock automatic transmission parking brake starting the engine pulling away switching on the headlamps turn signals windscreen wipers parking and locking 25 26 26 27 27 29 30 31 31 35 36 36 37 39 40 41 41 44 safety restraint systems seat belts srs children in the vehicle driving safety systems abs bas 4-ets esp anti-theft systems immobiliser anti-theft alarm system tow-away protection interior motion sensor 45 46 47 51 61 71 71 72 72 73 76 76 76 77 78 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents controls in detail 81 opening and closing 82 key with remote control 82 opening a door from the inside 85 opening the rear door 86 closing the rear door 88 opening the tailgate cabriolet 89 closing the tailgate cabriolet 91 automatic locking 91 locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 91 seats 93 multi-contour seat 93 seat heating 94 head restraints 95 folding down the front seat backrests easy-entry function short-wheelbase station wagon and cabriolet 96 easy-entry feature 98 rear bench seat 99 side-facing rear bench seat in the luggage compartment 100 storing settings 102 storing 102 calling up the stored positions 102 exterior mirror parking position 103 loading 104 loading guidelines 104 safety net 106 luggage compartment cover 111 stowage boxes in the shortwheelbase station wagon 112 ski holder and roof rack 113 trailer tow hitch 113 lighting 115 light switch 115 exterior lighting delayed switch-off 118 locator lighting 119 remote-operated illuminated entry system 119 adjusting the headlamp range 119 combination switch 121 hazard warning lamps 121 interior lighting 122 instrument cluster 126 adjusting the instrument lighting 126 resetting the trip meter 127 rev counter 127 outside temperature display 127 operating system 129 multi-function display 129 multi-function steering wheel 130 menus on vehicles with a comand system installed 132 audio menu 135 navigation menu 136 malfunction memory menu 137 settings menu 138 trip computer menu 157 tel menu 159 automatic transmission 164 selector lever positions 166 one-touch gearshifting 166 shift ranges 167 driving tips 169 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents transfer case shift ranges transfer case switch differential locks engaging the differential locks disengaging the differential locks good visibility headlamp cleaning system mirrors windscreen wipers windscreen heating sun visors thermatic automatic air conditioning control panel rear air vents switching thermatic on and off basic settings setting the temperature adjusting air distribution manually 170 170 170 173 174 175 176 176 176 179 179 181 182 184 184 186 187 187 187 adjusting the airflow manually defrosting air-recirculation mode residual heat economy mode activating/deactivating the cooling function rear-compartment air conditioning auxiliary heating/ventilation before switching on switching on switching off heater booster system switch water separator open-air side windows sliding sunroof cabriolet soft top draught stop tonneau cover 188 188 189 190 191 191 192 193 193 194 195 196 196 197 198 198 200 201 204 206 driving systems cruise control variable speedtronic ultrasound reversing aid features stowage compartments cup holders ashtray and cigarette lighter floormats telephone mobile phone version with code 852 or code 854 telephone bracket with spiral cable mobile phone version with code 386 or code 388 telephone bracket without spiral cable mercedes-benz telematic services garage door opener sockets steering wheel heating 208 208 213 218 221 221 224 225 228 228 229 233 236 240 242 243 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents operation the first 1,500 km refuelling petrol en 228 diesel en 590 bleeding the fuel system vegetable oil methyl ester v.o.m.e fuels engine compartment bonnet engine oil oil level in the automatic transmission coolant windscreen washer system headlamp cleaning system tyres and wheels general notes tyre pressures interchanging wheels 245 246 247 248 249 251 251 252 252 254 258 258 259 261 262 263 264 driving tips 265 driving and parking 265 after a cold start 265 pulling away on a slippery surface 265 free-wheeling with the engine switched off 265 braking 266 overrun cut-off 267 driving in wet conditions 267 tyre grip 268 driving in winter 268 off-road driving 269 winter driving 277 winter tyres 277 snow chains 278 driving abroad 279 symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps 279 trailer towing 280 coupling a trailer 280 driving with a trailer 281 service 283 active service system 283 clearing the service indicator 284 missing the service due date 284 calling up the service due date 285 resetting the service indicator 285 care 286 caring for the exterior of your vehicle 287 practical advice 291 troubleshooting 292 automatic transmission 296 soft top switch 297 keys 299 windscreen wipers 302 lamps in the switches and buttons 303 lamps in the instrument cluster 307 display messages 315 text messages 316 symbol message 322 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents where will i find warning triangle first-aid kit and vehicle tool kit fire extinguisher cd changer spare wheel opening/closing in an emergency unlocking the vehicle changing the batteries fuel filler flap emergency release sliding sunroof cabriolet soft top releasing the parking lock manually changing bulbs front bulbs rear bulbs before changing bulbs changing the front bulbs changing the rear bulbs 340 340 345 345 346 348 348 349 352 353 354 356 357 357 357 358 358 363 replacing the wiper blades removing fitting flat tyre changing a wheel and fitting the spare wheel battery disconnecting the battery removing the battery charging and installing the battery connecting the battery jump-starting jump-starting towing front towing eye rear towing eye towing the vehicle transporting the vehicle tow-starting towing in the event of various malfunctions fuses 366 366 366 367 367 372 374 375 375 376 377 377 379 380 380 381 381 381 381 383 technical data genuine mercedes-benz parts vehicle electronics tampering with the engine electronics retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment vehicle identification plates trailer tow hitch installation dimensions engine performance speeds tyres and wheels speed index for tyres tyres vehicle dimensions vehicle weights long-wheelbase station wagon short-wheelbase station wagon cabriolet 387 388 390 390 390 392 394 394 395 396 396 397 397 398 400 401 401 402 403 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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contents trailer loads service products and capacities fuels engine oil coolant brake fluid windscreen washer system frequencies for garage door openers 404 405 405 408 409 411 411 412 technical terms 415 index 423 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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introduction the aim of this manual the aim of this manual this owner s manual is intended to assist you in all situations with your vehicle each section has its own colour code to help you find the information you require quickly at a glance here you will find an overview of all the controls you can operate from the driver s seat getting started here you will find all the information you will need when you are driving your vehicle for the first time you should read this section first if this is your first mercedes-benz or you have hired the vehicle safety this section describes all the safety features of the vehicle controls in detail this is where you will find more detailed information about the equipment in your vehicle this section expands on the getting started section and also describes technical innovations if you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle you will find this section particularly interesting practical advice here you will find practical help for possible problems technical data all the important technical data for your vehicle is listed here operation here you will find all the information you will need when you are driving your vehicle nur fuer internen gebrauch 9

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introduction the aim of this manual contents and index the glossary explains the most important technical terms the table of contents and the index are intended to help you find information quickly the following are part of the documentation for your vehicle this owner s manual the brief instructions the services booklet the service centres booklet you will receive additional supplementary instructions depending on the vehicle s equipment 10 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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introduction symbols symbols you will find the following symbols used in this owner s manual this asterisk identifies an item of optional equipment for all models the equipment in your vehicle may differ from some of the descriptions and illustrations you see here as not all models have the same standard equipment warning environmental note this symbol means that you have to do something a number of these symbols one after the other indicates a sequence of actions this continuation symbol indicates an interrupted sequence of actions that will be continued on the next page page this symbol indicates the page on which you will find further information on the subject this symbol in the glossary of technical terms means that the term following the arrow is also explained messages in the multi-function display are printed in this font h an environmental note gives you tips on the protection of the environment a note draws your attention to possible hazards to your vehicle g i a tip contains advice or further information you may find useful a warning draws your attention to possible risks to your health or life display nur fuer internen gebrauch 11

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introduction protection of the environment environmental note h therefore observe the following points operating conditions avoid driving short distances as they increase fuel consumption make sure that the tyre pressures are always correct do not carry any unnecessary weight keep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consumption remove roof racks once you no longer need them a regularly serviced vehicle contributes to environmental protection for this reason keep to the service intervals always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop e.g a mercedes-benz service centre style of driving do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine do not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary anticipate road and traffic conditions and maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle in front avoid frequent sudden acceleration change gear in good time and use each gear only up to 2/3 of its maximum engine speed switch off the engine in stationary traffic returning used vehicles if you wish to return your mercedes-benz to have it disposed of in an environmentallyresponsible manner you can contact mercedes-benz on the following telephone numbers germany 00800 1 777 7777 international +49 69 95 30 72 77 daimlerchrysler s declared policy is one of integrated environmental protection the objectives are for the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account you can also contribute to environmental protection by operating your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner fuel consumption and engine transmission brake and tyre wear depend on the following two factors your vehicle s operating conditions your style of driving you can influence both these factors 12 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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introduction operating safety operating safety risk of accident g risk of accident g risk of accident g work incorrectly carried out on electronic equipment and its software could stop this equipment working the electronic systems are connected via interfaces tampering with these electronics systems may even cause malfunctions in systems which have not been modified such malfunctions could therefore jeopardise the operating safety of your vehicle which could put your own safety at considerable risk other work on or modifications to the vehicle carried out incorrectly may jeopardise the vehicle s operating safety some safety systems only operate when the engine is running therefore do not switch off the engine while driving always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required mercedes-benz recommends that you use a mercedes-benz service centre for this purpose in particular work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop a heavy impact to the underbody the tyres or the wheels can lead to damage to your vehicle for example when driving the vehicle off-road or over an obstacle at high speed this also applies to vehicles with underbody protection if this occurs have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required mercedes-benz recommends that you use a mercedes-benz service centre for this purpose in particular work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop nur fuer internen gebrauch 13

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introduction operating safety correct use observe the following information when using your vehicle the safety notes in this manual the technical data section in this manual national road traffic regulations national road traffic licensing regulations risk of injury g there are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle their purpose is to make you and others aware of various risks you should not therefore remove any of these warning stickers unless expressly instructed to do so by information on the sticker itself if you remove these warning stickers you or others may not then be aware of risks and may be injured as a result 14 nur fuer internen gebrauch

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at a glance cockpit instrument cluster multi-function steering wheel centre console overhead control panel door control panel nur fuer internen gebrauch 15

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