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i For virtually draught-free ventilation, adjust the sliders of the air vents to the centre position.
i If the automatic climate control con-
stantly differs from the set temperature or if undesired draughts are noticeable, pro- ceed as follows:
X Open the side air vents X Open the centre air vents X Open the rear air vents X Set the temperature to 22 †.
The automatic climate control adjusts itself to the set temperature.
Setting the centre air vents
Centre air vents : Centre air vent, left ; Centre air vent, right = Centre vent thumbwheel, right ? Centre vent thumbwheel, left X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ? to the right or left.
Setting the side air vents
Side air vents : Side air vent ; Swivelling side air vent = Control for side air vent
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X To open/close: turn thumbwheel = to the
left or right.
Setting the rear-compartment air vents
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or
down.
X To set the air direction: move slider ; for the corresponding rear-compartment air vent to the left, right, up or down.
Useful information ............................ 142
Running-in notes ............................... 142
Driving ............................................... 142
Automatic transmission ................... 149
Refuelling ........................................... 156
Parking ............................................... 163
Driving tips ........................................ 164
Driving systems ................................ 173
Off-road driving systems .................. 201
Towing a trailer ................................. 206141
142 Driving
Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differen- ces are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22).
Running-in notes Important safety notes New brake pads/brake pads and discs that have been replaced only achieve optimum braking effect after several hundred kilome- tres of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
The first 1,500 km If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, you will be rewarded with excellent performance for the remainder of the engine's life. RDrive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 1,500 km.
RAvoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
RChange gear in good time, before the rev counter needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the rev counter.
RDo not shift down a gear manually in order
to brake.
RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- down).
RThe shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be engaged when driving slowly, e.g. when driving in mountainous terrain.
After 1,500 km, you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds. Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles: RDo not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
the first 1,500 km.
ROnly allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
RAvoid driving off-road before the differen-
tial oil change at 3,000 km.
RDrive the vehicle mainly in drive program
C for the first 1,500 km.
i You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced.
AMG vehicles with rear axle differen- tial lock To improve the protection of the differential, change the oil after a run-in distance of 3,000 km. This oil change will lengthen the service life of the differential. Have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving Important safety notes G WARNING Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardised. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Fit the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats.
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G WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: Rshoes with thick soles Rshoes with high heels Rslippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G WARNING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can: Roverheat and cause a fire Rlose its hold function. There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature. Only set the automatic transmission to the respective drive positions when the vehicle is stationary. Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. Otherwise, you could damage the drive train.
! Avoid high engine speeds when the
engine is cold. The engine's service life could otherwise be significantly shortened. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temper-
atures (below +20 †), the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to pro- tect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Key positions
g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position 3 To start the engine i The indicator and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster when you switch on the ignition. They go out when the engine is running. This shows that the indi- cator and warning lamps for each system are operational.
i You can only remove the key if:
Rthe key is in position 0 in the ignition
lock.
Rthe automatic transmission selector
lever is in P.
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Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces with- out sufficient ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Starting procedure X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P. The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P.
i You can also start the engine when the automatic transmission is in position N. i For further information about the auto-
matic transmission, see (Y page 149).
i If you depress the brake when starting the engine, pedal travel is unusually long and there is less pedal resistance.
X Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
X To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3 in the ignition lock (Y page 143) and release it as soon as the engine is running.
X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 143). The % preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X When the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3(Y page 143)and release it as soon as the engine is running.
i You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
i You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the key to position 3 (Y page 143) and release it immediately. The engine then starts automatically.
Pulling away Automatic transmission G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift the automatic transmission to reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be damaged. ! If a warning tone sounds and the Release park. brake message appears in the multifunction display, the parking brake is still applied. Release the parking brake.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion D or R.
i Before driving off, wait until the gear
change is fully completed.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 164). X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. i It is only possible to shift the automatic transmission from position P to a different position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the selector lever lock released.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any time. You can also deactivate the automatic lock- ing feature (Y page 223).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist G WARNING After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Therefore, quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. X Take your foot off the brake pedal. i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around one second.
X Pull away. Hill start assist will not function if: Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in position N. Rthe parking brake is applied. RESP® is malfunctioning.
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ECO start/stop function (AMG vehi- cles) Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury. If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off the ignition and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
General notes The ECO start/stop function is only available for the G 63 AMG. The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops moving. When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. The ECO start/stop function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con- sumption and emissions of your vehicle. The ECO start/stop function is activated each time the engine is switched on. The ECO start/stop function is only available in drive program C. The system is operational when the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display. The system is operational if all conditions for automatic engine switch-off have been fulfil- led (Y page 146) and the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display. In addition, the Stop/Start active mes- sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi- function display. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled (Y page 146), the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the multi- function display. In addition, the Stop/Start inactive mes- sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi- function display.
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If the ECO start/stop function has been man- ually deactivated (Y page 146) or if a mal- function has caused the system to be deac- tivated, the ¤ symbol is not displayed. The Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive message in the AMG menu in the multifunction display goes out.
Activating/deactivating the ECO start/ stop function
ECO button X To switch off: in drive program C, press
button :.
or X Switch to drive program S or M
(Y page 152). Indicator lamp ; on button : and the ¤ symbol in the multifunction display go out. The Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive message in the AMG menu in the multifunction display goes out. X To switch on: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive pro- gram S or M is active, the automatic trans- mission switches to drive program C. If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 146) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the mul- tifunction display. In addition, the Stop/ Start active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display. If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off (Y page 146) are fulfilled, the
¤ symbol is not shown. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available. In addition, the Stop/Start inactive message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display.
i If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/ stop function has been deactivated man- ually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off auto- matically when the vehicle stops.
i The stop/start function is automatically activated each time you start the engine with the ignition key.
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in trans- mission position D or N, the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automati- cally. The ECO start/stop function is operational and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in the multifunction display if: Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
Rnone of the off-road programs are selected Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe outside temperature is within the com-
fort range
Rthe engine is at normal operating temper-
ature
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged Rthe system detects that the windscreen is
not misted up when the air-conditioning system is switched on
Rthe bonnet is closed Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow.
In addition, the Stop/Start inactive mes- sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi- function display. i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available again once the ¤ symbol reappears in green in the multifunction display.
i The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i You can also activate the HOLD function when the vehicle is stationary if the engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the brakes during the automatic stop phase. When you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the accelerator pedal gently, as the engine must be started first. i During automatic engine switch-off, the climate control system only operates at a reduced capacity. If you require full climate control capacity, the ECO start/stop func- tion can be deactivated by pressing the ECO button (Y page 146).
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Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if: RIn general:
- you switch off the ECO start/stop func-
tion by pressing the ECO button.
- you release the brakes when in transmis-
sion position D or N, when the HOLD function is inactive.
RBy the driver:
- you release the brakes when in transmis-
sion position D or N.
- you depress the accelerator pedal. - you engage reverse gear R. - you move the transmission out of posi-
tion P.
- you switch to drive program S or M. - you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door. RBy the system:
the vehicle starts to roll. the brake system requires this. the temperature in the vehicle interior deviates from the set range. the system detects moisture on the windscreen when the air-conditioning system is switched on. the battery's charge status is too low. i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
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Problems with the engine Problem The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics. RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply. X Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 144). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this (Y page 143) will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel tank is empty. X Refuel the vehicle. X Vehicles with a diesel engine: bleed the fuel system
(Y page 159).
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged. X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 309). If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again. If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical component of the engine management system. X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- verter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. The yel- low reserve fuel warn- ing lamp is lit and the needle of the fuel gauge display shows 0.
The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor.
Vehicles with a petrol engine: The engine is not run- ning smoothly and is misfiring.
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Problem The coolant tempera- ture display is showing more than 120 †. A display message may also appear in the mul- tifunction display and a warning tone may sound.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently. X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 289). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the radiator fan may be faulty. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi- ciently. X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
i Bear in mind that the power transmission between the engine and the transmission is interrupted when the engine is switched off. Therefore, to prevent the vehicle from rolling away, shift the automatic transmis- sion to position P and apply the parking brake when the engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever Overview of transmission positions ! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis-
sion directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. Do not open the driver's door while the vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans- mission position D or R, park position P is otherwise engaged automatically. The transmission could be damaged.
Selector lever j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive When you select a transmission position, the selector lever subsequently returns to its original position.
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The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmission position dis- play in the multifunction display.
Transmission position and drive pro- gram display
: Transmission position ; Drive program Current transmission position : and current drive program ; appear in the multifunction display. When the selector lever is in position D, you can influence the gearshifts made by the automatic transmission by: Rrestricting the shift range Rchanging gear yourself
Engaging park position P X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Press the P button in the centre console. i If you depress the brake pedal and push the selector lever forwards or back to the first point of resistance, park position P is disengaged. The transmission shifts to neu- tral N.
Park position P is automatically engaged: Rif you remove the key from the ignition lock Rif you open the driver's door while travelling at low speed in transmission position D or
Rif DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 182) brakes
your vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
the engine is switched off. the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened. there is a system malfunction. the power supply is insufficient.
Engaging reverse gear R ! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Push the selector lever forwards past the
first point of resistance. Transmission position R is engaged.
i For AMG vehicles: when reverse gear is engaged and the ECO start/stop function is switched on, the engine starts up auto- matically (Y page 145).
Shifting to neutral (N) If the vehicle is stationary: X Depress the brake pedal. X Depending on the current transmission
position, press the selector lever forwards or backwards to the first point of resist- ance. The automatic transmission shifts to N. When the engine is switched off, the auto- matic transmission shifts to N automatically. i For AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automati- cally if the vehicle is braked to a standstill when in neutral N and the brake is still depressed (Y page 145).
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Staying in neutral (N) G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic. Roperate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: Rrelease the parking brake. Rshift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
Rstart the engine. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children.
Transmission positions B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position P(Y page 149) unless the vehicle is stationary. i The key can only be removed if the transmission is in position P. When there is no key in the igni- tion lock, the selector lever is locked in position P.
Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
A Neutral
X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Select neutral N. X Release the brake pedal. X If the parking brake is applied, release it. X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock.
Shifting to transmission position D X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Push the selector lever back past the first
point of resistance. Transmission position D is engaged.
i For AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automati- cally if the vehicle is braked to a standstill when in transmission position D and the brake is still depressed (Y page 145).
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it. Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be dam- aged. If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: only shift the transmission to posi- tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. If you want to engage the transfer case, shift briefly into N (Y page 202). ! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available.
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Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi- vidual gears automatically when it is in trans- mission position D. Gearshifting is deter- mined by: Ra shift range restriction, if selected Rthe position of the transfer case (HIGH
RANGE or LOW RANGE)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed
Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: Rlittle throttle: early upshifts Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Towing a trailer X Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Limit shift range to 3 or 2 depending on the
uphill or downhill gradient (Y page 153), even if cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC is activated.
X Shift the transfer case into low-range driv- ing position LOW RANGE on extreme uphill gradients or steep downhill gradients (Y page 202).
Program selector button General notes The program selector button allows you to choose between drive programs with differ- ent driving characteristics. i On AMG vehicles, drive program E is
called drive program C.
Driving programs E Economy C Controlled Efficiency S Sport M Manual
Comfortable, economical driving
Sporty driving style Manual gearshifting
i The automatic transmission switches to automatic drive program E (drive program C in AMG vehicles) each time the engine is started.
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 153).
Selecting the drive program
Example: program selector button X Press program selector button : repeat- edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis- play.
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Steering wheel gearshift paddles
In the automatic drive program, you can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using steering wheel gearshift paddles : and ; (Y page 153). In the manual drive program you can change gears manually using steering wheel gearshift paddles : and ;(Y page 154). i You can only change gear with the steer- ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans- mission is in position D.
Automatic drive program Drive program E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) is characterised by the following: Rcomfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for example
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterised by the fol- lowing: Rsporty engine and transmission settings Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
later
Ras a result of the later automatic transmis- sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- sibly being higher
Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in posi- tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range. The shift range selected is shown in the mul- tifunction display. The automatic transmis- sion shifts only as far as the selected gear. Driving situations = To use the engine's braking effect 5 The braking effect of the engine can be utilised on downhill gradients or when driving: Ron steep mountain roads Rin mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions
4 The braking effect of the engine can
be utilised on extremely steep downhill gradients and long down- hill stretches.
Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 153). The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
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matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accel- erate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from over- revving, even if the shift range is restricted.
Extending the shift range X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 153). The automatic transmission shifts up one gear and restricts the shift range to the rel- evant gear.
Clearing the shift range restriction X Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle (Y page 153) until D is shown again in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle (Y page 153) and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears.
i The automatic transmission cannot shift down beyond second gear. To shift to first gear, you have to pull the left steering wheel gearshift paddle.
Manual drive program Introduction In drive program M, you can change gear manually using the steering wheel gearshift paddles. For this, the transmission must be in position D. The gear currently selected and
engaged is shown in the multifunction dis- play. Manual drive program M differs from drive programs E and S with regard to spontaneity, responsiveness and smoothness of gear changes.
Activating the manual drive program X Press the program selector button
(Y page 152) repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display.
Upshifting (except AMG vehicles) X Pull the right-hand paddle (Y page 153).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Upshifting (AMG vehicles) ! In manual gearshift program M, the auto- matic transmission does not shift up auto- matically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached. When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. You must make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pull the right-hand paddle (Y page 153).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul- tifunction display. X If the colour in the speedometer multifunc- tion display changes to red and the UP dis- play message is shown, shift up a gear.
Downshifting X Pull the left-hand paddle (Y page 153).
The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
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i If you slow down or stop without shifting
down, the automatic transmission auto- matically shifts down.
Selecting the optimal gear for maxi- mum acceleration X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed.
Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
i Vehicles with an AMG engine: it is not possible to use kickdown in manual drive program M.
i Vehicles without an AMG engine: if you apply full throttle, the automatic transmis- sion shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached. This prevents the engine from overrevving.
Deactivating the manual drive program X Press the program selector button
(Y page 152) repeatedly until E (C in AMG vehicles) or S appears in the multifunction display.
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Problems with the automatic transmission Problem The transmission has problems shifting gear.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear. X Stop. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock. X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine. X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
You hear a warning tone.
You have: Rswitched off the engine Ropened the driver's door Rnot moved the selector lever to position P X Move the selector lever to P.
Refuelling Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo- sion. You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G WARNING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil- dren. If you or others come into contact with fuel, observe the following: RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
RIf you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
RChange any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G WARNING Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a die- sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
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would result in damage to the fuel system and engine, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage to the fuel system and the engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you acci- dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other- wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com- pletely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec- tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality (Y page 337).
Refuelling Fuel filler flap ! AdBlue® is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the fuel tank. If AdBlue® is added to the fuel tank, this can lead to engine damage.
Example: fuel filler cap G 500
: To open the fuel filler flap ; Tyre pressure table = Fuel type ? To insert the fuel filler cap When you open or close the vehicle with the key, the fuel filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked. The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed 8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle. The fuel filler flap is located to the rear on the right.Opening
: To open the fuel filler flap ; Tyre pressure table = Fuel type ? To insert the fuel filler cap X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
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X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it. AdBlue® vehicles: do not confuse the fuel filler cap with the blue AdBlue® filler cap.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ?.
i AdBlue® vehicles do not have a bracket
on the inside of the filler flap.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
Closing X Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clock-
wise. The fuel filler cap audibly engages.
X Press the fuel filler flap closed until it
engages.
Fuel filler flap emergency release
X Open the rear door. X Remove edge protection :. X Remove rear panel trim ;.
X Pull emergency release = in the direction
of the arrow. The fuel filler flap is released.
X Open the fuel filler flap. G-Class Cabriolet: the emergency release is located in the luggage compartment on the right-hand side, when viewed in the direction of travel. X Open the tailgate.
G-Class long-wheelbase version: the emer- gency release is located in the luggage com- partment on the right-hand side, when viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear panel trim. i The vehicle body in the emergency
release area has sharp edges. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the edges on the inside of the vehicle body.
i The vehicle body in the emergency
release area has sharp edges. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the edges on the inside of the vehicle body.
X Pull emergency release : upwards.
The fuel filler flap is released.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of explosion or fire The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 143) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.
The fuel filler flap can- not be opened.
The engine does not start.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked. or The key batteries are discharged. X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 68). or X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
X Open the rear door. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Y page 70).
(Y page 158).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam- med. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Y page 158).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com- pletely dry. X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel. X Turn the ignition on for around 10 seconds(Y page 143). X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start: X Turn the ignition on again for approximately
10 seconds(Y page 143).
X Start the engine again continuously for up to 40 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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! Do not fill the AdBlue® container with a
pump nozzle.
! If there are steep gradients while driving
off-road, a sufficient filling level in the AdBlue® tank must be ensured. Make sure for this reason that there is a minimum fill level of ten litres before driving off-road. ! Surfaces which have come into contact
with AdBlue® while refilling should be rinsed immediately with water, or remove AdBlue® with a moist cloth and cold water. If AdBlue® has already crystallised, use a sponge and cold water to clean the area. AdBlue® residue crystallises after a certain amount of time and soils the affected sur- faces.
! AdBlue® is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the fuel tank. If AdBlue® is added to the fuel tank, this can lead to engine damage.
If you open the AdBlue® tank cap, small amounts of ammonia vapour may be released. Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are particularly irritating to: Rskin Rmucous membranes Reyes You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough- ing and watering of the eyes. Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be released. Fill the AdBlue® tank only in well- ventilated areas.
AdBlue® Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment1 must be operated with the reducing agent AdBlue®. When the supply of AdBlue® is almost used up, the Refill AdBlue See Owner's Man‐ ual message is shown in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. If the Refill AdBlue No start in: .. km message is shown in the multifunction dis- play, you can still drive the vehicle over the distance shown. A warning tone also sounds. If the AdBlue® is not topped up, you will sub- sequently be unable to start the engine. After receiving the warning message, it is preferable to fill the AdBlue® tank with 10 litres of AdBlue®. In this way, you can ensure that the AdBlue® supply lasts until the next regular service date. Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and about AdBlue® can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Topping up AdBlue® ! Only use AdBlue® in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with AdBlue®, and do not dilute AdBlue® with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
! In order to fill the AdBlue® tank, the vehi- cle must be parked on a level surface. The AdBlue® tank can only be filled as intended with the vehicle parked on a level surface. Fluctuations in capacity will thus be avoi- ded. Filling a vehicle standing on an uneven surface is not permitted. There is a danger of overfilling, which can cause damage to BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment com- ponents.
1 BlueTEC vehicles only.
AdBlue® must not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing. RIf you get AdBlue® in your eyes or on your skin, rinse thoroughly without delay using clear water.
RIf AdBlue® has been swallowed, rinse your mouth out immediately with plenty of clean water, and drink plenty of water.
RChange immediately out of clothing conta-
minated with AdBlue®.
RIf you notice allergic reactions, visit a doc-
tor immediately.
Keep AdBlue® away from children. Have the AdBlue® tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop. However, you can also top up the AdBlue® tank: Rwith AdBlue® refill bottles Rwith an AdBlue® refill canister If the outside temperature is below Ò11 †, it may be difficult to top up. If AdBlue® is frozen and there is an active warning indicator, top- ping up may not be possible. Park the vehicle in a warm place, e.g. in a garage, until AdBlue® has become liquid again. Topping up is then possible again. Alternatively, have the AdBlue® tank refilled at a qualified specialist workshop. Have the AdBlue® supply checked at a quali- fied specialist workshop before the following types of journeys: Rjourneys abroad outside of Europe Roff-road driving X If necessary, have AdBlue® topped up. Before a longer stay outside of Europe, con- sult a qualified specialist workshop. For further information on AdBlue®, see (Y page 341).
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Opening the AdBlue® filler cap
The filler neck for AdBlue® is located behind the fuel filler flap on the rear right-hand side. X Switch the ignition off. X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :. The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn blue AdBlue® filler cap ; anti-clock-
wise and remove it. AdBlue® filler cap ; is secured with a plas- tic strip.
AdBlue® refill canisters ! Do not tighten disposable hose ; with too much force. Disposable hose ; may otherwise be destroyed.
AdBlue® refill canisters can be obtained at many filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. AdBlue® refill canisters are often sold with a filler hose. A filler hose that does not exactly fit the vehicle's AdBlue® tank offers no protection against overfilling.
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AdBlue® may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers a special disposable hose with overfill protection. You can obtain this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. AdBlue® is available in a variety of containers and receptacles. Only use the disposable hose with Mercedes-Benz AdBlue® refill can- isters.
X Turn disposable hose ; on the opening of
AdBlue® refill canister : anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Reseal AdBlue® refill canister : with the
cap.
AdBlue® refill bottle ! Screw on the AdBlue® refill bottle only
hand-tight. It may otherwise be destroyed.
X Unscrew the cap from the opening on top
of AdBlue® refill canister :.
X Place disposable hose ; on the opening of AdBlue® refill canister : and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight.
i Disposable hose ; remains closed until
you fasten disposable hose ; to the AdBlue® filler neck of the vehicle.
X Place disposable hose ; on the filler neck
of the vehicle and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight. When you feel resistance, disposable hose ; is sufficiently secured.
X Lift up and tip AdBlue® refill canister :. i Filling stops when the AdBlue® tank is completely filled. Do not fill the AdBlue® tank any further. AdBlue® refill canis- ter : can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.
X Turn disposable hose ; on the filler neck of the vehicle anti-clockwise and remove it.
AdBlue® refill bottles can be obtained at many filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Refill bottles without a threaded seal offer no protection against overfilling. AdBlue® may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes Benz offers special refill bottles with a threaded cap. These are available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. X Unscrew the protective cap from AdBlue®
refill bottle :.
X Set AdBlue® refill bottle : as shown on the
filler neck and screw it on hand-tight.
X Press AdBlue® refill bottle : towards the
filler neck. The AdBlue® tank is filled. This could last up to one minute.
i When the AdBlue® refill bottle is no longer pressed down, filling stops. The bottle may be taken off again after being only partially emptied.
X Release AdBlue® refill bottle :.
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X Turn AdBlue® refill bottle : anti-clockwise
and remove it.
X Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue®
refill bottle : again.
Closing the AdBlue® filler cap and fuel filler flap
X Fit blue AdBlue® filler cap ; on the filler
neck and turn it clockwise.
X To close the fuel filler flap, press it in the direction of arrow :. i The Refill AdBlue See Owner's Man‐ ual message goes out at the latest after a driving distance of several kilometres.
i Have the AdBlue® supply topped up fully if necessary. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a qualified specialist workshop for this purpose.
Parking Important safety notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
Rstarting the engine. They could also operate the vehicle's equip- ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G WARNING If flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they could ignite. There is a risk of fire. Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate- rials come into contact with parts of the vehi- cle which are hot. Take particular care not to park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields. G WARNING If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident. Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally: Rthe parking brake must be applied. Rthe transmission must be in position P and the key must be removed from the ignition lock
Rthe transfer case must not be in position
N.
Ron uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
