2013 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible. G WARNING Malfunction and warning messages are only displayed for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner's and/or driver's responsibility to maintain the vehicle's operating safety. Have all required maintenance services and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. G WARNING All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.

For an illustration of the instrument cluster, see (Y page 209).

Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 23).

Important safety notes

G WARNING The driver's concentration must always be directed primarily at road traffic. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per second. G WARNING No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning/indicator lamps Rmalfunction/warning messages Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired.

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Displays and operation Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster: miles : Speedometer with segments (Y page 210) ; Multifunction display (Y page 212) = Tachometer (Y page 210) ? Coolant temperature (Y page 209) A Fuel gauge B Instrument cluster lighting (Y page 209)

Instrument lighting The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the displays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob. The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster (Y page 209). X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise

or counter-clockwise. If the light switch is set to Ã, T or L, the brightness is dependent upon the brightness of the ambient light.

i The light sensor in the instrument cluster

automatically controls the brightness of the multifunction display.

In daylight, the displays in the instrument cluster are not illuminated.

Displaying the coolant temperature G WARNING Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the

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vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

! A display message is shown if the coolant

temperature is too high. If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the right-hand side (Y page 209). Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

Tachometer ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display G WARNING The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display (Y page 212). Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. RCruise control activated (Y page 169): The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.

RVariable SPEEDTRONIC activated

(Y page 174): The segments light up from the start of the scale to the selected limit speed.

RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 179):

One or two segments in the set speed range light up.

RDISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:

The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

Operating the on-board computer Overview

: Multifunction display ; To switch on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

= Right control panel ? Left control panel A Back button

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Right control panel

~ RRejects or ends a call

RExits phone book/redial

memory

6 RMakes or accepts a call

RSwitches to the redial memory RAdjusts the volume

8 RMute

Back button

% Press briefly:

RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control

System; see the separate operating instructions RHides display messages/calls up the last Trip menu function used

RExits the telephone book/redial

memory

% Press and hold: RCalls up the standard display in the Trip menu

X To activate the on-board computer: turn the SmartKey to position 1(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

Left control panel

RCalls up the menu and menu bar

Press briefly: RScrolls in lists RSelects a submenu or function RIn the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number

Press and hold: RIn the Audio menu: selects the previous/next station or selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scrolling RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open

a RConfirms a selection/display message RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio menu: stops the station search function at the desired station

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Multifunction display

: Transmission position (Y page 148) ; Drive program (Y page 149) = Description field ? Menu bar A Outside temperature or speed

(Y page 219)

B Time C Transfer case position (Y page 198) X To show menu bar ?: press the = or ; button on the steering wheel.

Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds. Text field = shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. For further information on displaying the transmission position, see (Y page 146). i You can set the time using the audio system or COMAND, see the separate operating instructions.

The following messages may appear in the multifunction display: ¯ Cruise control (Y page 169) LIM SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 174) ¤ ECO start/stop function (AMG

Upshift indicator (Y page 151)

vehicles) (Y page 141)

LOW RANGE ë HOLD function (Y page 192)

LOW RANGE off-road gear (Y page 199)

Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu. Operating the on-board computer (Y page 210). Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you can call up the following menus: RTrip menu (Y page 212) RNavi menu (navigation instructions) (Y page 214) RAudio menu (Y page 215) RTel menu (telephone) (Y page 216) RDriveAssist menu (assistance) (Y page 218) RServ. menu (Y page 218) RSett. menu (Y page 218) RAMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 222)

Trip menu Standard display

X Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with trip odometer : and odometer ; is shown.

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Trip computer "From start" or "From reset"

Displaying the range and current fuel consumption

Example: trip computer "From Start" : Distance ; Time = Average speed ? Average fuel consumption X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select From Start or From Reset. The values in the From Start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From Reset submenu are calculated from the last time the submenu was reset (Y page 214). The From Start trip computer is automatically reset when: RThe ignition has been switched off for more

than four hours.

R999 hours have been exceeded. R9,999 miles have been exceeded. The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.

: Approximate range ; Current fuel consumption (not for AMG

vehicles) X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

current fuel consumption (not for AMG vehicles) and the approximate range.

The approximate range that can be covered depends on the fuel level and your current driving style. If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being refueled C instead of the range.

Digital speedometer

: Digital speedometer X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

digital speedometer.

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Resetting values

Route guidance not active

Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start" X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

function that you wish to reset. X Press the a button. X Press the : button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm.

You can reset the values of the following functions: RTrip odometer R"From Start" trip computer R"From Reset" trip computer

Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separate

operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu.

: Direction of travel ; Current street

Route guidance active No change of direction announced

: Distance to the destination ; Distance to the next change of direction = Current street ? Symbol "follow the road's course" Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation

: Road into which the change of direction

leads

; Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

= Change-of-direction icon When a change of direction has been announced, you will see visual distance display ; next to the symbol for change of direction =. This shortens from the bottom

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to the top of the display as you approach the point of the announced change of direction. Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation

Audio menu Selecting a radio station

: Road into which the change of direction

leads

; Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

= Lane recommendation ? New lane during a change of direction A Uninterrupted lane B Change-of-direction icon On multilane roads, the system can display lane recommendation = for the next change of direction. During the change of direction, additional lanes may be displayed. Lane recommendations are only displayed if the relevant data is available on the digital map.

Other status indicators of the navigation system RO: you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. RNew Route... or Calculating Route: calculating a new route ROff Map or Off Mapped Road: the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off-map position). RNo Route: no route could be calculated to the selected destination.

: Waveband ; Station frequency with memory position i Station ; is displayed with the station frequency or station name. The memory position is only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored.

X Switch on COMAND and select Radio; see

the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select a stored station: briefly press

the 9 or : button.

X To select a station from the station

list: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.

If no station list is received: X To select a station using the station search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.

i For information on switching waveband

and storing stations; see the separate operating instructions.

i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a

normal radio. For more information on satellite radio operation, see the separate operating instructions.

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Operating audio devices or media

Video DVD operation

Display CD/DVD changer (example) : Current CD in the CD/DVD changer ; Current title Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. X Switch on COMAND and select the audio

player or medium (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a track from the track list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until desired track ; has been reached. If you press and hold 9 or :, the rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio drives or data carriers support this function.

If track information is stored on the audio device or medium, the multifunction display will show the number and title of the track. The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external audio source connected).

Display CD/DVD changer (example) : Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer ; Current scene X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD;

see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous scene: briefly press the 9 or : button.

X To select a scene from the scene list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until desired scene ; has been reached.

Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING The driver's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands- free device and only use the telephone when road, weather and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

X Switch on the mobile phone (see the

separate operating instructions).

X Switch on COMAND (see the separate

operating instructions).

X Establish a Bluetooth® connection to COMAND; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. You will see one of the following display messages in the multifunction display: RPhone READY or the name of the network provider: the mobile phone has found a network and is ready to receive. RPhone No Service: there is no network available or the mobile phone is searching for a network.

Accepting a call

Example: incoming call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display. X Press the 6 button on the steering

wheel to accept an incoming call. You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ~ button on the steering

wheel. You can end or reject a call even if you are not in the Tel menu.

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Dialing a number from the phone book X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 9, : or a button to

switch to the phone book.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name.

or X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.

X If only one telephone number is stored for a name: press the 6 or a button to start dialing.

or X If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

number you want to dial.

X Press the 6 or a button to start

dialing.

or X To exit the telephone book: press the

~ or % button.

Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 6 button to switch to the

redial memory.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name or number.

X Press the 6 or a button to start

dialing.

or X To exit the redial memory: press the

~ or % button.

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Assistance menu Introduction

Service menu

In the DriveAssist menu, you have the following options: Rshow the distance display (Y page 218) Ractivate/deactivate Blind Spot Assist or

Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 218)

Showing the distance display X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Distance Display. X Press the a button.

The DISTRONIC PLUS distance display appears in the multifunction display (Y page 182).

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Blind Spot Asst. X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

X To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

For further information about Blind Spot Assist, see (Y page 186). For further information about Active Blind Spot Assist, see (Y page 188).

Example: service menu In the Serv. menu, you have the following options: Rcalling up display messages (Y page 225) Rchecking the tire pressure electronically

Rcalling up when a service is due

(Y page 327)

(Y page 293)

Settings menu Introduction

Example: settings menu In the Sett. menu, you have the following options: Rchanging the instrument cluster settings

Rchanging the light settings (Y page 219) Rchanging the vehicle settings

Rchanging the convenience settings

Rrestoring the factory settings

(Y page 219)

(Y page 220)

(Y page 221)

(Y page 222)

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Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display. You can determine whether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kilometers. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Inst. Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function. You will see the selected setting: km or miles. X Press the a button to save the setting. The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to: RVehicles with instrument cluster in kilometers: digital speedometer in the Trip menu Rthe odometer and the trip odometer Rthe trip computer Rthe current consumption and the range Rthe navigation instructions in the Navi menu

Rcruise control RSPEEDTRONIC RDISTRONIC PLUS Rthe service interval display

Selecting the permanent display function You can determine whether the multifunction display permanently shows your speed or the outside temperature. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Permanent Display: function. You will see the selected setting: Outside Temperature or Speedometer [mph]. X Press the a button to save the setting. i Speed is displayed in mph.

Lights Setting the daytime running lamps i This function is not available in Canada. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Lights submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press : or 9 to select the Daytime Running Lights function. If the Daytime Running Lights: have been switched on, the cone of light and the W symbol in the multifunction display are shown in red.

X Press the a button to save the setting. Further information on daytime running lamps (Y page 99). Surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Lights submenu. X Press a to confirm.

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X Press : or 9 to select the Surround Lighting function. When the Surround Lighting function is activated, the cone of light in the multifunction display is shown in red.

X Press the a button to save the setting. Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting temporarily: X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the

SmartKey to position 0(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock (Y page 139). The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is deactivated.

Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is reactivated the next time you start the engine. If you have activated the Surround Lighting function and the light switch is set to Ã, the following functions are activated when it is dark: RSurround lighting: the exterior lighting

remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the SmartKey. If you start the engine, the surround lighting is switched off and automatic headlamp mode is activated (Y page 100).

RExterior lighting delayed switch-off: the

exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If you close all the doors and the trunk lid, the exterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.

i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,

when the surround lighting and delayed switch-off exterior lighting are on, the following light up: RParking lamps RFront fog lamps RLow-beam headlamps RDaytime running lamps RSide marker lamps RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off If you activate the Interior Lighting Delay function, the interior lighting remains on for 20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Lights submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press : or 9 to select the Interior Lighting Delay function. When the Interior Lighting Delay function is activated, the vehicle interior is displayed in red in the multifunction display.

X Press the a button to save the setting.

Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking mechanism If you activate the Automatic Door Lock function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press : or 9 to select the Automatic Door Lock function. When the Automatic Door Lock function is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in red in the multifunction display.

X Press the a button to save the setting. For further information on the automatic locking feature, see (Y page 75).

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Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal If you switch on the Acoustic Lock function, an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehicle. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press : or 9 to select the Vehicle submenu.

X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Acoustic Lock function. If the Acoustic Lock function is activated, the & symbol in the multifunction display lights up red.

X Press the a button to save the setting.

Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature G WARNING You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment lever or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm.

Menus and submenus X Press : or 9 to select the Easy Entry/Exit: function. If the Easy Entry/Exit function is activated, the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in red in the multifunction display.

X Press the a button to save the setting. Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 92). Switching the fold-in mirrors when locking feature on/off When you activate the Auto. Mirror Folding function, the exterior mirrors are folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the vehicle and then open a door, the exterior mirrors fold out again. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press : or 9 to select the Auto. Mirror Folding function. If the Auto. Mirror Folding function is activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is displayed in red in the multifunction display.

X Press the a button to save the setting.

: To fold the exterior mirrors in or out If you have switched the Auto. Mirror Folding on and you fold the exterior mirrors in using button :, they will not fold out automatically (Y page 93).

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Upshift indicator UP = fades out other messages until you have shifted up. If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡ (80 †), the oil temperature is shown in blue. Avoid driving at full engine output during this time.

SETUP

: Drive program (C/SS+/M) ; ESP® mode (ON/OFF) = Suspension tuning (SPORT/COMFORT) SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the SPORT handling mode. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until

SETUP is displayed.

RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER G WARNING The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances. The driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits.

You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button :.

Restoring the factory settings X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Factory Setting submenu. X Press a to confirm. The Reset All Settings? message appears. X Press the : or 9 button to select No or Yes. X Press a to confirm the selection. If you select Yes, the multifunction display shows a confirmation message. For safety reasons, the Daytime Running Lights function in the Lights submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary.

AMG menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays

: Digital speedometer ; Gear indicator = Upshift indicator ? Engine oil temperature A Coolant temperature B Status indicator for ECO start/stop

function (Y page 141) X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. Upshift indicator UP = indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual gearshift program.

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i It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen laps. The 16th lap can only be completed with Finish Lap. Stopping the RACETIMER

X Press the % button on the steering wheel. X Press a to confirm Yes. The RACETIMER is interrupted if you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1(Y page 139) in the ignition lock. If you turn the SmartKey to position 2 or 3(Y page 139) and then press a to confirm Start, timing is continued. Resetting the current lap X Stop the RACETIMER (Y page 223). X Press = or ; to select Reset Lap. X Press a to reset the lap time to "0".

Deleting all laps

If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. You cannot delete individual stored laps. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not have to be reset.

: Lap ; RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the SmartKey is in position 2(Y page 139) in the ignition lock. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

RACETIMER is shown.

X To start: press the a button to start the

RACETIMER.

Displaying the intermediate time

X Press the = or ; button to select Interm. Time. X Press a to confirm.

The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.

Starting a new lap

: RACETIMER ; Fastest lap time (best lap) = Lap X Press a to confirm New Lap.

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X Reset the current lap (Y page 223). X Press a to confirm Reset. Reset Race Timer? appears in the multifunction display. X Press the : button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm. All laps are deleted.

Overall statistics

: RACETIMER overall evaluation ; Total time driven = Average speed ? Distance covered A Maximum speed This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

overall evaluation is shown.

Lap statistics

: Lap ; Lap time = Average lap speed ? Lap length A Top speed during lap

This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

lap evaluation is shown. Each lap is shown in a separate submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.

X Press the 9 or : button to select a

different lap evaluation.

Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual. Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone. When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on: RHOLD function (Y page 192) RParking (Y page 156)

Hiding display messages X Press the a or % button on the

steering wheel to hide the display message. The display message is cleared.

Display messages with a high priority are shown in red. You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority. The multifunction display

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shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied.

Message memory menu The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages in the message memory. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu. If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows 2 Messages, for example. X Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 Messages. X Press a to confirm. X Press the 9 or : button to scroll

through the display messages.

When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high- priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.

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Safety systems Display messages !÷ Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

!÷ Inoperative See Operator's Manual

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are temporarily unavailable. BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. Possible causes are: RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete. RThe on-board voltage may be insufficient. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering

movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h). If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.

If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed. The $ (USA only)/J (Canada only), ÷, å and ! warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.

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Display messages

÷ Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed. In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering

movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h). If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.

If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages ÷ Inoperative See Operator's Manual

T! ÷ Inoperative See Operator's Manual

F(USA only)!(Canada only) Release Park. Brake

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed. In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed. In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. If ESP® is not operational, ESP® is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also sounds. X Release the parking brake.

Display messages $(USA only)J(Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level

Check Brake Pad Wear mbrace Inoperative

SRS Malfunction Service Required

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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.

X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

USA only: one or more main functions of the mbrace system are malfunctioning. Canada only: one or more main functions of the TELE AID system are malfunctioning. X USA only: have the mbrace system checked at a qualified

X Canada only: have the Tele AID system checked at a qualified

specialist workshop.

specialist workshop.

There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. For further information about SRS, see (Y page 39).

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Display messages Front Left Malfunction Service RequiredorFront Right Malfunction Service Required

Rear Left Malfunction Service RequiredorRear Right Malfunction Service Required

Rear Center Malfunction Service Required

Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required  or Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. SRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. SRS has malfunctioned at the rear center. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window curtain air bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Display messages Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual

Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A special BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is mounted on the front-passenger seat. The 45 indicator lamp also lights up. The front-passenger air bag is therefore disabled. Further information on BabySmart™(Y page 44). The 45 indicator lamp does not remain lit if a special BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system has been installed on the front-passenger seat. The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning. G WARNING The front-passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally in the event of an accident. There is a risk of an accident. X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child

restraint system.

X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly. X If the 45 indicator lamp does not light up, have the

BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the air bag deactivation system has been repaired.

Lights i Display messages about LEDs:

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam Check Trailer Left Tail Lamp or Check Trailer Right Tail Lamp

The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself. or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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