2003 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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G 500 G 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully be- fore putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Getting started ................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 34 Seats............................................... 34 Steering wheel ................................ 37 Mirrors............................................ 38 Contents Driving.................................................. 40 Fastening the seat belt ................... 40 Starting the engine ......................... 43 Switching on headlamps................. 46 Turn signals and high beam ............ 46 Windshield wipers........................... 47 Rear window wiper/washer............ 48 Problems while driving.................... 49 Parking and locking.............................. 50 Parking brake ................................. 50 Switching off headlamps................. 51 Turning off engine........................... 51 Safety and Security ........................... 53 Occupant safety ................................... 54 Airbags ........................................... 55 Seat belts ....................................... 60 Children in the vehicle .................... 63 Blocking rear door window operation ........................................ 69 Panic alarm .......................................... 70 Contents Driving and safety systems .................. 71 ABS ................................................ 71 BAS ................................................ 73 4-ETS.............................................. 74 EBB................................................. 75 ESP................................................. 75 Anti-theft systems................................ 79 Immobilizer..................................... 79 Anti-theft alarm .............................. 79 Tow-away alarm ............................. 80 Controls in detail ............................... 83 Locking and unlocking ......................... 84 Keys ............................................... 84 Opening the doors from the inside . 87 Tailgate........................................... 87 Automatic central locking .............. 89 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................... 89 Seats.................................................... 91 Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 91 Removing and installing head restraints........................................ 92 Synchronizing head restraints and the seat adjustment fore and aft.... 93 Multicontour seat*......................... 94 Heated seats.................................. 95 Memory function ................................. 97 Storing positions into memory ....... 98 Recalling positions from memory... 98 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ............................. 99 Lighting.............................................. 100 Exterior lamp switch..................... 100 Combination switch ..................... 103 Hazard warning flasher ................ 103 Interior lighting............................. 104 Rear interior lamps....................... 105 Cargo compartment lamps........... 106 Instrument cluster ............................. 108 Instrument cluster illumination .... 108 Coolant temperature display........ 108 Trip odometer .............................. 109 Tachometer.................................. 109 Outside temperature indicator ..... 110 Control system .................................. 111 Multifunction display.................... 111 Multifunction steering wheel........ 112 Menus .......................................... 114 Standard display menu ................ 116 AUDIO menu ................................ 116 NAVI menu................................... 118 Malfunction memory menu .......... 118 Settings menu.............................. 119 Trip computer menu..................... 130 TEL menu ..................................... 132 Automatic transmission..................... 135 One-touch gearshifting ................ 136 Gear ranges ................................. 137 Gear selector lever position ......... 138 Accelerator position..................... 139 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 140 Transfer case..................................... 141 Gear range ................................... 141 Switching transfer case ............... 141 Differential locks ............................... 143 A few words about differentials and differential locks ................... 144 Switching differential locks on and off ......................................... 145 Good visibility .................................... 147 Rear view mirror .......................... 147 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 148 Sun visors .................................... 149 Contents Climate control.................................. 150 Setting the temperature............... 152 Adjusting air distribution and volume ......................................... 153 Defrosting .................................... 154 Air recirculation............................ 154 Rear window defroster................. 155 Residual engine heat utilization.... 156 Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 156 Air conditioning............................ 157 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...................... 157 Power windows.................................. 158 Opening and closing the windows 158 Sliding/pop-up roof ........................... 160 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof...................... 160 Driving systems ................................. 162 Cruise control .............................. 162 Rear Park Assist*......................... 165 Loading.............................................. 168 Roof rack ..................................... 168 Cargo area cover.......................... 168 Enlarged cargo area ..................... 169 Split rear seat bench.................... 169 Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 171 Loading instructions ..................... 173 Cargo tie-down rings..................... 175 Useful features ................................... 176 Interior storage spaces ................. 176 Ashtrays........................................ 179 Cigarette lighter............................ 181 Electrical outlet............................. 181 Telephone* ................................... 182 Tele Aid......................................... 183 Garage door opener...................... 191 Heated steering wheel .................. 194 Operation .......................................... 195 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 196 Driving instructions ............................ 197 Drive sensibly – save fuel.............. 197 Drinking and driving...................... 197 Pedals ........................................... 197 Power assistance.......................... 198 Brakes........................................... 198 Driving off ..................................... 199 Parking.......................................... 199 Tires.............................................. 200 Hydroplaning................................. 200 Tire traction .................................. 201 Tire speed rating........................... 201 Winter driving instructions............ 202 Standing water ............................. 203 Passenger compartment............... 203 Off-road driving............................. 203 Control and operation of radio transmitters .................................. 210 Driving abroad .............................. 211 Catalytic converter ....................... 211 Emission control ........................... 212 Coolant temperature .................... 212 At the gas station ............................... 214 Check regularly and before a long trip .......................... 215 Engine compartment .......................... 216 Hood............................................. 216 Engine oil ...................................... 217 Transmission fluid level ................ 220 Coolant level................................. 220 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system.......................................... 222 Battery ............................................... 223 Contents Tires and wheels ................................ 224 Important guidelines .................... 224 Life of tire..................................... 225 Direction of rotation ..................... 225 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 225 Rotating wheels............................ 226 Winter driving..................................... 228 Winter tires................................... 228 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 228 Snow chains ................................. 229 Maintenance ...................................... 230 Clearing the service indicator....... 230 Service term exceeded................. 230 Calling up the service indicator .... 231 Resetting the service indicator..... 231 Vehicle care ....................................... 232 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 232 Practical hints.................................. 237 What to do if … .................................. 238 Lamps in instrument cluster......... 238 Lamp in center console ................ 244 Messages in the display ............... 246 Where will I find ................................ 268 First aid kit ................................... 268 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 268 Vehicle jack.................................. 269 CD-changer .................................. 269 Spare wheel ................................. 270 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 272 Unlocking the vehicle................... 272 Locking the vehicle ...................... 273 Changing batteries in the SmartKey ............................... 273 Fuel filler flap ............................... 274 Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever .......... 275 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 276 Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 276 Brush guard* ..................................... 277 Lowering and raising brush guard 278 Replacing bulbs ................................. 279 Bulbs ............................................ 279 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 281 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 286 Replacing wiper blades...................... 289 Removal ....................................... 289 Installation ................................... 289 Flat tire.............................................. 290 Preparing the vehicle ................... 290 Mounting the spare wheel............ 291 Battery............................................... 295 Charging the battery .................... 295 Disconnecting the battery............ 296 Reconnecting the battery............. 296 Jump starting..................................... 297 Towing the vehicle............................. 299 Transporting the vehicle .............. 301 Towing the vehicle with various faults ............................... 301 Front towing eye .......................... 302 Rear towing eye ........................... 302 Freeing a stranded vehicle ........... 302 Fuses................................................. 303 Fuse box in passenger compartment ............................... 303 Fuse box in battery box................ 303 Fuse box in front passenger footwell ........................................ 304 Fuse box in middle tunnel ............ 305 Contents Technical terms ............................... 325 Index ................................................. 331 Technical data ................................. 307 Spare parts service............................ 308 Warranty coverage............................. 309 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 309 Identification labels ........................... 310 Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 311 G 500/G 55 AMG ........................ 311 Engine................................................ 312 Rims and tires.................................... 313 Tires and Spare wheel.................. 313 Electrical system ............................... 314 Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings......................................... 315 Main dimensions.......................... 315 Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 315 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 316 Capacities..................................... 316 Engine oils .................................... 317 Engine oil additives ....................... 317 Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 317 Brake fluid..................................... 318 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 318 Fuel requirements......................... 318 Gasoline additives......................... 319 Coolants ....................................... 319 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .............. 320 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 321 Consumer information........................ 322 Uniform tire quality grading .......... 322 Contents Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- inal parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive in- formation, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installa- tion will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen- ter will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. 10 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your glove box. Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac- cordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev- er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni- cian or the tow service provider on a case by case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond. 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Warning! This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars were not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 14 Introduction Where to find it Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve- hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. 15 Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 Page 컄컄 This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to cross-reference term defini- tions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 16 Operating safety Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic system malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your ve- hicle. Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen- ter. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 18 Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 22 Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 2 Headlamp cleaning system 3 Cruise control lever 4 Instrument cluster 5 Lever for voice control sys- tem, see separate operat- ing instructions 46 47 46 148 162 24 6 Starter switch 7 Glove box 8 Multifunction steering wheel 9 Horn 10 Steering wheel adjustment stalk 11 Exterior lamp switch 12 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 33 176 26, 112, 194 37, 194 46, 100 38 At a glance Cockpit 23 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 24 At a glance Instrument cluster Item 1 Reset knob for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting individual or all settings 앫 Instrument cluster illumi- nation Page Item 109 119, 120, 131, 231 108 4 K Right turn signal indi- cator 5 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 1 SRS malfunction < Fasten seat belts 2 L Left turn signal indica- 24 tor 3 ? Engine malfunction in- 243 dicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) A High beam headlamp indicator 75, 238, 239 46, 103 6 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer Transfer case program mode Selector lever position Outside temperature indica- tor Digital clock Page 24 Item 7 Speedometer 8 Tachometer with: ; Brake warning lamp (except Canada) 3 Brake warning lamp (Canada only) - ABS malfunction indi- cator lamp 24 58, 242 60, 243 111 24 24 141 135 110 111 Page 44, 241 44, 241 71, 240 25 Page 111 112 Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control sys- tem: 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down/ to decrease æ up / to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press but- ton è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console Upper part At a glance Center console Item 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 9 COMAND system, see sep- arate operating instructions 10 Ashtray with lighter 11 Climate control 12 7 indicator lamp Page 103 179, 181 150 65, 244 Item 1 Left front seat heater switch 2 Switch for rear window wiper/washer 3 ESP control switch 4 Differential lock switches 5 Central locking switch 6 Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch 7 Right front seat heater switch Page 95 48 76 145 89 79 80 95 27 Item 1 Storage tray 2 Selector lever for automatic transmission 3 Transfer case switch 4 Parking brake Page 43, 135 141 44, 50 At a glance Center console Lower part 28 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) 2 Cargo compartment lamps 3 Right front reading lamp 4 Sliding/pop-up roof 5 Rear view mirror Page 183 106 104 160 38 Item 6 Signal transmitter keys for garage door opener 7 Indicator lamp for garage door opener 8 Interior lighting control 9 Left front reading lamp Page 191 191 104 104 29 Item 1 Switches for opening/clos- ing power window Switch for rear door win- dow override 2 Seat adjustment 3 Door handle 4 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, mirror and steer- ing wheel settings) Page 158 69 34, 91 87 97 At a glance Door control panel Door control panel 30 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further in- formation. The corresponding page refer- ences are at the end of each segment. Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button (컄 page 70) 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the key. All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in the starter switch. More information on unlocking can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 84). 32 Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch 0 For removing key The steering is locked when the key is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slight- ly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position Getting started Unlocking If the key is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. 앫 Remove key from the starter switch and reinsert. If the key can still not be turned, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 295). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 297). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the key from the starter switch. 33 Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an up- right position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 40). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or fatal injuries. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or front passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 34 Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly se- cured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instruc- tions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s or front passenger door. The seat adjustment switches are located in each front door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or back in the direction of arrow 2. Adjust a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accel- erator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly oper- ate controls. 1 Seat height 2 Seat fore and aft adjustment 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Backrest tilt 5 Head restraint height Getting started Adjusting When moving the seat, be sure that 앫 there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats 앫 the cup holder next to the armrest is removed (컄 page 178) 앫 the cup holder in the front passen- ger footwell is folded closed (컄 page 178) Otherwise you could damage the seats and/or cup holders. 35 Getting started Adjusting Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Make sure that you have sufficient headroom. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or back in di- rection of arrow 4 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steer- ing wheel. 36 Head restraint height Warning! Head restraint tilt 왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. The memory function can be used to save the seat settings together with the steering wheel and exterior mirror set- tings (컄 page 97). More information on the seats can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 91). For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Driver’s or front passenger seat 왘 Press the switch up and down in the di- rection of arrow 5. Rear seat 왘 Push down or pull up on the head re- straint. Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. The stalk is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Getting started Adjusting Steering column, lengthen or shorten 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Steering column, height 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visi- ble. The memory function (컄 page 97) can be used to save the steering wheel set- tings together with the seat and exteri- or mirror settings. 37 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the inside and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Inside rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. mirror. Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 1 Adjustment button 2 Driver’s side mirror 3 Passenger side mirror In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys- tem. In case it does, immediately flush af- fected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq- uid state and by applying plenty of wa- ter. 38 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster light up. 왘 Press button 2 for left mirror or button 3 for right mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the setting de- sired. The memory function (컄 page 97) can be used to save the exterior mirror set- tings together with the seat and steer- ing wheel settings. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or rearward, reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 99). Getting started Adjusting 39 Getting started Driving Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belt Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. 40 Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passenger should al- ways wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 54). Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er's instructions. Getting started Driving Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt - even those in the rear. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 58) and (컄 page 60). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back- rest reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. 왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks. 컄컄 41 Getting started Driving 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm). For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet, see below. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up- right position. 앫 Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. 42 Seat belt height adjustment Adjust the height so that the upper part of the belt runs over the middle of the shoul- der. 1 Button for belt outlet height adjust- ment 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit- ted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle. Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Starting the engine Starting Getting started Driving Adjusting belt outlet higher 왘 Slide belt outlet upward. The belt outlet engages in five various positions. Warning! Adjusting belt outlet lower 왘 Press and hold release button 1. 왘 Slide belt outlet in desired position. 왘 Let go of release button 1. Please comply with the instructions for “Proper use of seat belts” (컄 page 42). Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ven- tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected imme- diately. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with at least one window fully open. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position More information on automatic transmis- sion can be found in the “Controls in de- tail” section (컄 page 135). 43 Getting started Driving 왘 Make sure that the selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn key in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33). You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the key to position 3 and release it again immediately. The en- gine then starts automatically. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 51). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn key in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. 왘 Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 297). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Parking brake 1 Lever 2 Button Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch, and lock the ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or se- rious personal injury. 44 i You can open the doors from inside at any time. Open doors only when the conditions are safe to do so. If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion engages at a higher revolution. This al- lows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. 왘 Release the parking brake by lifting lever 1 up slightly, pressing button 2 on the lever and moving lever 1 down to the stop. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. 왘 Move selector lever to position D or R. Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator. Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. Getting started Driving Warning! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the en- gine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control. More information on driving can be found in “Operation” section (컄 page 197). For information on off-road driving, see “Driving instructions” (컄 page 203). 45 Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 100). Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 왘 Press combination switch up 1 or down 2. The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned a sufficient degree. 46 To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal blinks three times. High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam symbol A in the instrument cluster lights up. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 103). Windshield wipers The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the inten- sity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed The intermittent wiping interval de- pends on the wetness of the wind- shield. Wiping will not occur with a front door open. Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. The switch should not be left in Getting started Driving intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started. Dust that accu- mulates on the windshield might scratch the glass when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid until the switch is re- leased. Information on filling up the washer reser- voir can be found in the “Operation” sec- tion (컄 page 222). 47 Getting started Driving If leaves, snow, etc. block the wind- shield wipers, switch off the wipers. 앫 For safety reasons, withdraw key from starter switch. Remove block- age. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again. If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, 앫 set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed. 앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 48 Rear window wiper/washer 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched The rear window wiper/washer switch is located on the upper part of the center console. on. Interval wiping Switching on 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch. The indicator lamp 2 comes on. Switching off 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch again. The indicator lamp 2 goes out. Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Press and hold lower half 3 of the switch. The wiper operates with washer fluid. The rear window will be wiped for ap- proximately another five seconds after the switch is released. Information on filling up the washer reser- voir can be found in the “Operation” sec- tion (컄 page 222). 1 Interval wiping on/off 2 Indicator lamp 3 Simultaneous operation of wiper and washer The rear window wiper will also auto- matically engage if the windshield wip- ers are engaged and the selector lever is placed in R “Reverse”. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op- erating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. 왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool. 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool- ant if necessary (컄 page 220). Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning message in the multifunction display (컄 page 252). Getting started Driving In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir- cumstances. 왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori- ties. If the extent of the damage cannot be de- termined: 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount: 왘 Start the engine in the usual manner. 49 Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the key from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is removed. Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle. 50 Warning! Parking brake Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re- sult of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Pull the parking brake lever up as many

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2003 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual