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Weight category II/III: 15 to 36 kg, approximately 4 to 12 years Manufacturer Type Type approval number
Britax Römer KID E1 03 301148
E1 04 301148Britax Römer KID E1 03 301148
E1 04 30114858
Children in the vehicle
Order number Automatic child seat rec- ognition
A 000 970 12 00 A 000 970 17 00
YesNo For child restraint systems without a trans- ponder, move the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position.
Suggested "Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint systems: Carry-cot weight category Size categories Manufacturer Type Approval number (E1 ...) Order number Automatic child seat recognition
F, G – – – – –
Category 0: up to 10 kg Size category Manufacturer Type Approval number (E1 ...) Order number Automatic child seat recognition
– – – – –
Group 0+: up to 13 kg Size categories Manufacturer Type Approval number (E1 ...) Order number Automatic child seat rec- ognition
Britax Römer BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS 04 301146
B6 6 86 8224
NoD, C – – – – –
Category I: 9 to 18 kg Size categories Manufacturer Type Approval number (E1 ...) Order number Automatic child seat recognition
Size category Manufacturer Type Approval number (E1 ...)
Order number Automatic child seat recognition
Child-proof locks Important safety notes G WARNING Activate the child-proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for the rear windows when children are travelling in the vehicle. Otherwise, the children could open doors or side windows while the vehicle is in motion and injure themselves or others. G WARNING Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. They could injure them- selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also be seriously or even fatally injured by pro- longed exposure to extreme heat or cold. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys- tem could heat up and the child could burn herself/himself on them.
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D, C, B, A – – – – –
B1
Britax Römer DUO PLUS 03 301133
04 301133
A000 970 11 00
YesIf a child opens a door, the child or other per- sons could be injured as a result. They could get out and injure themselves or be injured by a passing vehicle.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors You secure each door individually with the child-proof locks on the rear doors. A door secured with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the outside.
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X To activate: press the child-proof lock lever down in the direction of arrow ;. X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
Override feature for the rear side win- dows
X To activate/deactivate: press button :. If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear side windows is disabled. Operation is only possible using the switches in the driv- er's door. If indicator lamp ; is off, oper- ation is possible using the switches in the rear compartment.
Driving safety systems Driving safety systems overview In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(Y page 60)
RBAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 61) RAdaptive brake lamps (Y page 61) RESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
REBD (electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 62)
(Y page 64)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 64) RTrailer stabilisation
Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driv- ing safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsi- ble for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions as well as the traffic conditions, and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully. i Please note that the driving safety sys-
tems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface. Pay particular attention to the information regarding tyres, recommended minimum tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tyres" section (Y page 318). In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driv- ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Important safety notes i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60).
G WARNING If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking charac- teristics may be severely impaired. Addition- ally, further driving safety systems are deac- tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents. Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme- diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 254) and any display messages that may appear in the instrument cluster (Y page 229). ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehi- cle when braking. ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h upwards, regardless of road-surface condi- tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you only brake gently. The yellow ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Brakes If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- tion of hazardous road conditions, and func- tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
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Off-road ABS If the LOW RANGE shift range is selected by the transfer case, (Y page 202), an ABS sys- tem specifically suited to off-road terrain is automatically activated. At speeds below 60 km/h, the front wheels lock cyclically during braking. The digging-in effect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance when driving off-road. This limits steering capability.
BAS (Brake Assist System) i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. There is a risk of accident. In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking situa- tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance. X Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until
the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Adaptive brake lamps If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic travelling behind you is warned in an even more noticeable manner. If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn- ing lamps are activated automatically. If the brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
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light up continuously. The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if you travel faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off the hazard warning lamps using the hazard warning switch button (Y page 109).
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Important safety notes i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). G WARNING If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® is unable to stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. This increa- ses the risk of skidding and an accident. Drive on carefully. Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
! Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of ten seconds on a brake dynamometer. Switch off the ignition. Application of the brakes by ESP® may oth- erwise destroy the brake system.
! A function or performance test should only be carried out on a twin-axle dyna- mometer. Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult a qualified workshop. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system. ESP® monitors driving stability and traction. Traction is the transmission of power from the tyres to the road surface. ESP® is deactivated if the å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continu- ously when the engine is running. If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn- ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction. Observe the information on warning lamps (Y page 256) and any display messages that appear in the instrument cluster (Y page 229).
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP® assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slip- pery roads. ESP® can also stabilise the vehi- cle during braking. If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. If ESP® intervenes: X Do not deactivate ESP® under any circum-
stances.
X When pulling away, only depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly.
i If differential locks are switched on, ABS,
BAS and ESP® switch off automatically.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Traction control remains active if you deacti- vate ESP®. X If appropriate for the driving conditions, engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear (Y page 202).
Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi- vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is trans- ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction. Traction control remains active if you deacti- vate ESP®. Traction control is no longer active above a speed of about 60 km/h.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi- vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive torque is trans- ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP® G WARNING If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer sta- bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP® in the situations descri- bed in the following.
X To deactivate: press button : until the å warning lamp lights up in the instru- ment cluster.
X To activate: press button : until the
å warning lamp goes out in the instru- ment cluster.
ESP® is activated automatically when the engine is started. i Vehicles with the ECO start/stop func- tion: the ECO start/stop function automat- ically switches the engine off when the vehicle comes to a stop. When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. ESP® remains in its previously selected sta- tus. Example: if ESP® was deactivated before the engine was switched off, ESP® remains deactivated when the engine is switched on again.
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It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the fol- lowing situations: Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel If you deactivate ESP®: RESP® no longer improves driving stability. Rthe engine's torque is no longer limited, and the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action, which provides better grip.
Rtraction control is still activated. RESP® still provides support if you brake. Rand are driving at above 60 km/h, ESP®
still intervenes when one wheel reaches its grip limit even though it is switched off. i If ESP® is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, ESP® will not stabilise the vehi- cle.
Trailer stabilisation G WARNING If road and weather conditions are poor, trailer stabilisation will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv- ing. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip over before ESP® can detect this. There is a risk of an accident. Always adapt your driving style to the prevail- ing road and weather conditions.
Trailer stabilisation does not work if ESP® is deactivated or disabled because of a mal- function. If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch, you can only stabilise the vehicle/ trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly. In this situation, ESP® assists you and can detect if the vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch. ESP® slows the vehicle down
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by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/trailer combination has stabi- lised. Trailer stabilisation is active above speeds of about 60 km/h.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu- tion) i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). G WARNING If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can still lock, e.g. under full braking. This increa- ses the risk of skidding and an accident. You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps (Y page 254) as well as dis- play messages (Y page 231). EBD monitors and controls the brake pres- sure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIVE BRAKE provides increased braking safety. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function (Y page 196) and hill start assist (Y page 145).
Anti-theft systems Immobiliser X To activate: remove the key from the igni-
tion lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition. The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X To prime: lock the vehicle with the key. Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys- tem is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
i If you then do not open a door or the rear door, the alarm system switches back on again after approximately 40 seconds.
X To stop the alarm: insert the key into the
ignition lock. The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the % or & button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed and you open: Ra door Ra door using the emergency key element Rthe rear door/tailgate Rthe bonnet The alarm is also triggered if: Rthe position of the vehicle is changed Ra window is smashed
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
Tow-away protection Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while tow-away protection is primed. This occurs if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam- ple.
Activating X To prime: lock the vehicle with the key.
Tow-away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds.
Switching off X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key. Tow-away protection is switched off auto- matically.
i To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow- away protection manually if your vehicle: Ris being transported Ris being loaded onto a ferry or car trans-
porter, for example
Ris parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage
Deactivating
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X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
Interior motion sensor Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if move- ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle interior, for example.
Activating X Make sure that:
Rthe side windows are closed. Rthe sliding sunroof is closed. Rthere are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang- ing on the rear-view mirror or on the grab handles on the roof trim.
This will prevent false alarms. X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds.
Switching off X Unlock the vehicle with the key.
The interior motion sensor is switched off automatically.
i To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the interior motion sensor if you lock your vehi- cle and: Rpeople or animals remain in the vehicle. Rthe side windows remain open. Rthe sliding sunroof remains open.
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Deactivating
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior motion sensor remains deacti- vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
Useful information .............................. 68
Key ....................................................... 68
Doors .................................................... 73
Rear door (G-Class long-wheelbase version) ................................................ 75
Tailgate (G-Class Cabriolet) ................ 76
Side windows ...................................... 77
Sliding sunroof .................................... 79
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet) ................ 8167
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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).
Key Important safety notes 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.
Rshift the manual transmission into neutral. 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. G WARNING Do not transport any heavy or hard objects in the vehicle interior or in the load compart- ment if these are not properly secured.
Loads which are not secured or not stored properly increase the risk of children being injured in the following circumstances: Rstrong braking manoeuvres Rsudden changes of direction Rin the event of an accident G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before inserting the key into the ignition lock.
Key functions 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.
Rshift the manual transmission into neutral. 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. G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before inserting the key into the ignition lock. G WARNING When the double locks are activated, the doors can no longer be opened from the inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a risk of injury. Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper- vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld- erly people or people in need of special assis- tance. Do not activate the double lock when people are in the vehicle.
Deactivating the double lock i If the vehicle has been locked with the key, the double lock function is activated as standard. It is then not possible to open the doors from inside the vehicle.
X Deactivate the interior motion sensor
(Y page 65).
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The double lock is deactivated and the doors can be opened from the inside.
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If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking: Rthe vehicle is locked again. Rthe anti-theft system is primed again.
X To lock centrally: press the & button. The key centrally locks/unlocks: Rthe doors Rthe rear door Rthe fuel filler flap i When unlocking, the turn signals flash
once. When locking, they flash three times. You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 223). When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 222).
Changing the settings of the locking system
: & To lock the vehicle ; % To unlock the vehicle X To unlock centrally: press the % but-
ton.
You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own. i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the & or % button locks or unlocks the vehicle.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons simulta-
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neously for approximately six seconds until battery check lamp : flashes twice.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key into the ignition lock.
The key now functions as follows: X To unlock the driver's door and fuel filler flap: press the % button once.
Removing the emergency key element
X To unlock centrally: press the % but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
Restoring factory settings
: Release catch ; Emergency key element X Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove emergency key element ; from the key.
Battery of the key Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. H Environmental note
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged
X Press the % and & buttons simulta- neously for approximately six seconds until battery check lamp : flashes twice.
Emergency key element General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the key, use the emergency key element. If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti- theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 64). There are several ways to turn off the alarm: X Press the % or & button on the key. or X Insert the key into the ignition lock. If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically.
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batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the battery
X Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly. If battery check lamp : does not light up during the test, the battery is discharged.
X Change the battery (Y page 71). i You can get a battery in any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i Have the batteries replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i If the key battery is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, press- ing the & or % button: Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 70).
: Battery compartment cover ; Emergency key element X Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do not hold the cover closed while doing so.
X Remove battery tray cover :.
= Battery X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm
until battery = falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle.
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Problems with the key Problem You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the key.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from a dis-
tance of approximately 50 cm and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work: X Check the key battery (Y page 71) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 71).
X Lock (Y page 74) or unlock (Y page 75) the vehicle using
the emergency key element.
You have lost a key.
You have lost the emer- gency key element.
Problem The engine cannot be started using the key.
The key is faulty. X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 74).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks replaced as well. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks replaced as well.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The key has been in position 0(Y page 143) for a considerable time. X Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. X Start the engine. The on-board voltage is too low. X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to turn the key again.
If this does not work: X Check the battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 307). or X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 309). or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Doors Important safety notes 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.
Rshift the manual transmission into neutral. 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.
Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside You can open a door anytime from inside the vehicle, even if it has been locked, unless the child-proof locks (Y page 59) have been acti- vated. If the vehicle has previously been locked with the key, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 64). You can only open the rear compartment doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks (Y page 59).
X Pull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 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.
Rshift the manual transmission into neutral. 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.
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This feature may be useful if, for example, you wish to unlock the front- passenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away.
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The central locking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
X To unlock: press button :. X To lock: press button ;. i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally
from the inside if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using the key.
i It is only possible to lock the vehicle cen-
trally if all doors are closed.
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning. You could therefore be locked out if: Rthe vehicle is being pushed. Rthe vehicle is being towed. Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamom-
eter.
You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board com- puter (Y page 223).
Unlocking the driver's door (emer- gency key element) If the vehicle can no longer be centrally unlocked with the key, use the emergency key element. If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti- theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 64). Take the emergency key element out of the key (Y page 70).
: To switch off ; To activate X To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds. X To activate: press and hold button ; for
about five seconds until a tone sounds. i If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has already been selected.
X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise to position 1. The door is unlocked.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
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X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
Locking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be centrally locked with the key, use the emergency key element. X Close the front-passenger door, the rear compartment doors and the rear door or tailgate (G-Class Cabriolet).
X Press the locking button (Y page 73). X Make sure that the locking knobs on the
doors are still visible. Press down the lock- ing knobs by hand, if necessary.
X Close the driver's door from the outside.
Rear door (G-Class long-wheelbase version) Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tail- gate/rear door is open when the engine is running, particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tail- gate/rear door. Never drive off with the tail- gate/rear door open.
! The tailgate swings out to the side when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance.
i Do not leave the key in the luggage com- partment. You may otherwise be inadver- tently locked out.
Opening You can only open the rear door after unlock- ing it first. X Press the % button on the key.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 70).
X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Check if the doors, including the rear door or tailgate (G-Class Cabriolet), are locked. X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
X Press release button : and pull door han-
dle ;.
X Open the rear door.
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Tailgate (G-Class Cabriolet)
Closing X Push the rear door closed from outside the
vehicle.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the key.
Tailgate (G-Class Cabriolet) Important safety notes G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu- larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tail- gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G WARNING If the spare wheel bracket is not correctly closed and engaged, it could swing to the side while the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Close the spare wheel bracket completely before the journey and make sure that it is engaged.
Opening ! Make sure that there is sufficient clear-
ance.
You can only open the tailgate after it has been unlocked. X Press the % button on the key.
The tailgate is unlocked.
X Raise safety catch : and pull lever = in
the direction of the arrow.
X Swing spare wheel bracket ; to the side
in the direction of the arrow.
X Turn quick-locking mechanisms ? clock-
wise.
X Open zips A upwards approximately
10 cm.
i When the soft top is open and the tonneau cover is attached, you need only release the quick-locking mechanisms on the tonneau cover.
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X Pull handle B upwards and push down the
tailgate.
Closing X Fold the tailgate upwards.
The tailgate engages audibly.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the key. X Zip up the tonneau cover. X Turn the quick-release fasteners to the left. X Swing the spare wheel bracket to the left
until it sits on the tailgate.
X Press the lever to the right until the retain-
ing hook engages audibly.
Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody touches the side win- dow during the opening procedure. If some- body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again. G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehi- cle. 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.
Rshift the manual transmission into neutral. 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.
Opening and closing the side win- dows The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. The switches on the driver's door take prec- edence.
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Example: G-Class long-wheelbase version : Front left ; Front right = Rear right (G-Class long-wheelbase ver-
sion only)
? Rear left (G-Class long-wheelbase version
only)
X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the igni-
tion.
X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. X To open automatically: press the corre- sponding switch briefly beyond the point of resistance. The side window opens completely.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or removing the key. This function remains active for five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 60).
Convenience opening feature i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key. The key must be close to the driver's door handle.
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the driv-
er's seat and front-passenger seat
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
Problems with the side windows G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when clos- ing the side windows.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects are trapped between the side window and the door frame. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed.
i If a side window no longer opens or closes
due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G WARNING While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing pro- cedures. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped. G WARNING If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal- functions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
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Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.
Opening and closing the sliding sun- roof
Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower X Turn the key to position 1 or 2(Y page 143) in the ignition.
X Press or pull the ¡ switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
X To open automatically: press the ¡ switch briefly beyond the point of resist- ance in the direction of arrow ;. The sliding sunroof opens completely.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the ¡ switch again.
i The automatic operation is only available
for opening.
Operating the sliding sunroof man- ually The actuator is located in the luggage com- partment, on the left-hand side behind the rear wall trim.
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X Open the rear door. X Pull off edge protection : from the door
pillar in the direction of arrow ;.
X Pull away rear panel trim = as far as nec- essary in the direction of arrow ? until the electrical connections can be accessed. X Disconnect the electrical connections. X Remove rear panel trim = completely.
X Take wheel wrench A out of the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 302).
X Place wheel wrench A onto the hexagonal
nut of the actuator.
X To open: turn wheel wrench A anti-clock-
wise.
X To close: turn wheel wrench A clockwise.
X Reconnect the electrical connections. X Refit rear panel trim =.
When doing so, hook lugs B of rear panel trim = into vehicle side wall C.
X Refit edge protection :. X Close the rear door.
Problems with the sliding sunroof G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrap- ment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.
! If the sliding sunroof cannot be fully
opened or closed due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
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If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the ¡ switch in the over- head control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sun- roof is closed.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again dur- ing closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the ¡ switch in the over- head control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sun- roof is closed.
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet) Important safety notes G WARNING If the closed soft top is not locked, it can open while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only drive with the soft top fully open or closed.
! Never sit on the soft top or store heavy
objects on it. Otherwise, the soft top will be damaged.
! The soft top swings upwards when it is opened or closed. In order to avoid dam- aging the soft top or other parts of the vehi- cle when opening or closing the soft top, observe the following: Rthere must be sufficient clearance above
the vehicle.
Rthe tonneau cover must not be attached
to the opened soft top.
Rthe luggage compartment cover must
not be pushed up by the load.
Rthere must not be any objects on the lug-
gage compartment cover.
Rno roof rack must be fitted.
Rthe outside temperature must be over
−15 †.
Rthe fabric must not be dirty, wet or fro-
zen.
Rthe vehicle must not be parked at a steep
angle, e.g. off-road.
Rzip fasteners and quick-release fasteners
must be closed.
The soft top can only be opened and closed if the vehicle is stationary. i Make sure the soft top is dry before open- ing it. Water could otherwise enter the vehi- cle interior or luggage compartment.
i Avoid repeatedly opening and closing the
soft top. This discharges the battery.
Operating the soft top Opening X Move the selector lever to P. X Apply the parking brake. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen.
X Swing release lever : to the left until a
warning tone sounds.
X Swing release lever ; to the right, a warn-
ing tone sounds. The soft top is unlocked.
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= To close the soft top ? To open the soft top X Pull the soft-top switch in the direction of arrow ? until the soft top is fully open and the warning tone stops.
= To close the soft top ? To open the soft top X Press the soft-top switch in the direction of arrow = until the soft top stops above the windscreen.
X Swing release lever : and ; back to their
original positions. The warning tone ceases.
Closing X Move the selector lever to P. X Apply the parking brake. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen.
X Swing release lever : to the left until a
warning tone sounds.
X Swing release lever ; to the right until a
warning tone sounds.
X Pull down the soft top using handle A until at least one of the release levers engages audibly.
X Swing this release lever back to its original
position first.
X Swing the second release lever back to its
original position. The warning tone ceases.
Closing the soft top manually G WARNING Closing the roof manually is a complicated and technically demanding procedure, which requires a lot of strength. You or others can become trapped. There is a risk of injury. If possible, have the roof closed manually at a qualified specialist workshop.
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G WARNING If anywhere other than the indicated gripping points is gripped, you or others can become trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury. Take off jewellery and watches. Only hold the indicated gripping points. Do not reach between the cover halves and into the hinges.
X Move the selector lever to P. X Apply the parking brake. X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Fold raised sun visors down.
X Turn hexagonal nut A anti-clockwise as far
as possible.
X Swing release lever : and ; down in the
direction of the arrow.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Press catch B on both sides of the vehicle
in the direction of the arrow and, at the same time, raise the soft top.
X Fold the soft top completely to the front.
X Pull door seal = off slightly. X Remove side trim panel ? on the right
side.
X Pull down the soft top using handle C until at least one of the release levers engages audibly.
X Swing the engaged release lever up. X Swing the second release lever up.
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Draught stop General notes G WARNING If the draught stop is incorrectly fitted, it could detach itself during a journey and endanger other road users. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Fit the draught stop as described. Do not place any objects on top of the fitted draught stop.
The draught stop protects against wind when driving with the soft top open. It is located in a bag behind the rear bench seat.
X Hook securing bar = into brackets ? in
the side trim panels on both sides.
X Press securing bar = into brackets ? until
you feel it engage on both sides.
Fitting the draught stop
Removing the draught stop
X Take draught stop ; out of bag with
zip :.
X Pull securing bar = out of bracket ? on
both sides.
X Attach the rails of draught stop ; to the
vehicle roll bar.
X Unhook the rails of draught stop ; from
the roll bar.
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X Store draught stop ; in bag with zip :.
Tonneau cover General notes The tonneau cover protects the opened soft top from dirt and the effects of weather. It is located in a bag in the luggage compartment.
Fitting the tonneau cover X Take the tonneau cover out of the bag in
