2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Owner's Manual

2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class owners manual
Year:
2009
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
G Class
Rating:
(3)

Online manual

Size:
6.89 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction
20
Notes
20
Vehicle equipment
20
Service and warranty information
20
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
21
Maintenance
21
Roadside Assistance
21
Change of address or ownership
22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
22
Proper use of\n\t\tthe vehicle
23
Information\n\t\tregarding electronic recording devices
24
At a glance
26
Exterior view
26
Cockpit
27
Instrument cluster
28
Upper\n\t\tpart
30
Lower\n\t\tpart
31
Overhead control panel
32
Door control panel
32
Safety and security
34
Introduction
34
SRS indicator lamp
34
Air bags
35
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
38
Seat belts
40
Correct driver seat adjustment
46
Children in the vehicle
46
Introduction
52
ABS
53
BAS
53
EBB
54
Immobilizer
56
Anti-theft alarm system
56
Tow-away alarm
57
Canceling the alarm
57
Controls in detail
60
Notes
60
SmartKey
60
Checking SmartKey batteries
61
Loss of the SmartKey
61
Opening the doors from the inside
61
Automatic central locking
62
Locking and unlocking from the inside
62
Safety notes
64
Seat adjustment
65
Rear seat head restraints
66
Multicontour seat
67
Seat ventilation
68
Safety notes
69
Steering wheel adjustment
70
Easy-entry/exit feature
70
Notes
71
Interior rear view mirror
71
Exterior rear view mirrors
71
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
72
Notes
72
Storing positions into memory
73
Recalling positions from memory
73
Notes
74
Exterior lamp switch
74
Combination switch
76
Hazard warning flasher
77
Headlamp cleaning system
77
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps
78
Interior lighting in the front
79
Interior lighting in the rear
79
Notes
81
Windshield wipers
81
Rear window wiper/washer
82
Opening and closing
83
Summer opening feature
84
Safety notes
84
Starting the engine
85
Driving off
86
Problems while driving
87
Parking
87
Introduction
89
Gear selector lever
89
Shifting procedure
90
Transmission positions
90
Driving tips
91
Gear ranges
91
One-touch gearshifting
92
Transfer case position \n\t\t \n\t\t
93
A few words\n\t\tabout differentials and differential locks \n\t\t
95
Introduction
97
Activating the instrument cluster
98
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination
98
Coolant temperature gauge
98
Resetting trip odometer
98
Introduction
99
Multifunction steering wheel
99
Multifunction display
100
Menus and submenus
101
Standard display menu
101
Audio/DVD menu
102
Navigation menu
104
Vehicle status message memory menu
104
Settings menu
105
Trip computer menu
111
Introduction
114
Cruise control
114
Hill start assist system
116
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
116
Rear Parking Assist system
117
Control panel
121
Notes on climate control system
122
Deactivating the climate control system
123
Air conditioning
123
Automatic mode
123
Setting temperature
123
Adjusting air vents
124
Adjusting air distribution
125
Adjusting air volume
125
Front defroster
125
Air recirculation mode
126
Residual heat and ventilation
126
Front windshield defroster
126
Loading instructions
128
Roof rack
130
Parcel net
130
Cargo tie-down rings
130
Expanding cargo volume
130
Cargo compartment cover blind
131
Cup holders
133
Sun visors
134
Ashtrays
135
Cigarette lighter
136
Power outlets
136
Tele Aid
137
Garage door opener
142
Floormats
146
Operation
148
Vehicle equipment
148
Refueling
148
Hood
150
Engine oil
151
Brake fluid level
154
Coolant level
154
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
155
Safety notes
156
Important guidelines
156
Recommended tire inflation pressure
156
Checking tire inflation pressure
158
Maximum tire inflation pressure
162
Loading the vehicle
163
Maximum tire load
166
Direction of rotation
166
Tire care and maintenance
167
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
168
Rotating tires
169
Tire labeling
170
Load identification
173
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
173
Tire ply material
174
General information
177
Winter tires
177
Snow chains
177
Drive sensibly – save fuel
178
Drinking and driving
179
Pedals
179
Power assistance
179
Brakes
179
Driving off
181
Hydroplaning
181
Standing water
181
Off-road driving
181
Driving abroad
187
Control and operation of radio transmitters
187
Notes
187
Maintenance service indicator message
188
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display
188
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
189
Practical hints
196
First aid kit
196
Vehicle tool kit
196
Notes
198
Text messages
200
Lamps in instrument cluster
215
Unlocking the vehicle
223
Locking the vehicle
224
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever
224
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
225
Brush guard
226
Safety notes
228
Bulbs
228
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
229
Safety notes
233
Removing wiper blades
234
Safety notes
234
Preparing the vehicle
235
Safety notes
238
Charging the battery
239
Safety notes
241
Towing eyes
243
Transporting the vehicle
243
Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios
243
Introduction
244
Before replacing fuses
244
Fuse boxes in passenger compartment
244
Technical data
248
Vehicle equipment
248
Loss of\n\t\tService and Warranty Information booklet \n\t\t
248
Identification labels
248
Vehicle specification G 550 (463.237)
250
Notes
252
Same size tires
253
Capacities
254
Approved engine oils
255
Engine oil additives
256
Air conditioning refrigerant
256
Brake fluid
256
Premium unleaded gasoline
256
Fuel requirements
257
Gasoline additives
257
Coolants
257
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
259

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