2018 Mercedes-Benz G-CLASS Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also known as the G-Wagon, is a well-known and tough luxury SUV that can go off-road and is still very luxurious. The G-Class has a timeless, boxy form that gives it a classic look. It also has modern technologies and high-end features. This legendary 4×4 SUV has powerful engine choices, including a strong V8 engine in the AMG models, which gives it impressive performance both on and off the road. Inside, the G-Class is very luxurious, with high-quality materials, modern infotainment systems, and roomy seating for up to five people. With its advanced off-road systems, three differential locks, and durable body-on-frame construction, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is not only a status symbol, but also a true adventurer’s companion that can tackle any terrain with style and confidence.

Operating system

Media mode
General notes

If you wish to play external media sources, the appropriate media mode must already be turned on. Further information on media mode (see the Digital Operator’s Manual).
The following external media sources can be used:

• Apple® devices (e.g. iPhone®)
• USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player) (Y page 208)
• CD
• DVD video
• SD cards
• via devices connected by Bluetooth®
  Information on single CD/DVD drive or DVD changer (see the Digital Operator’s Manual).

Selecting using the device list 
Multimedia system:

• Select MediaQDevices.
  The available media sources will be shown. The # dot indicates the current setting.
• Select the media source. Playable files are played.

Inserting/removing an SD card 
Important safety notes

 WARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swallowed and cause choking. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of children. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
If you are no longer using the SD card, you should remove it and store it outside the vehi-cle. High temperatures can damage the card.

Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located on the control panel. X Insert the SD card into the SD card slot until the SD card engages. The side with the con-tacts must face down.

Removing an SD card
Press the SD card.
The SD card is ejected. X Remove the SD card.

Connecting USB devices

• Connect the USB device to the USB port.
  There are two USB ports in the storage space under the armrest.
• Select the media source (page 208).

Loading guidelines

WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey.
If you distribute the load unevenly in the vehicle, the handling as well as the steering and braking characteristics are severely affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Distribute the load evenly in the vehicle. Secure the load to prevent it from slipping.
The exhaust tail pipe and tailpipe trim can become very hot. If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow these components to cool down before touching them.
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear door is open when the engine is running, par-ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compart-ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear door. Never drive with the rear door open.

Driving, braking and steering characteristics change depending on:

• type of load
• weight
• the center of gravity of the load

You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare wheel, accessories installed, vehicle occupants and luggage/load.
Do not exceed the load limit or permitted gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle. The load limit and GVWR are given on the vehicle identification plate found on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Furthermore, the load must be distributed in such a way that the weight on each axle never exceeds the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. The relevant GVWR and GAWR information can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the driver’s side B-pillar.
Further information can be found in the “Loading the vehicle” section (Y page 266).
Observe the following notes when transporting a load:

• Position heavy loads as far forward as possible and as low down in the cargo compart-ment as possible.
• Transport loads when possible in the cargo compartment. You should only use the cargo compartment enlargement if the load does not fit in the cargo compartment.
• Always place the load against the backrests of
  the front seats or rear seats.
• Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel nets to transport loads and luggage.
• Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.
  If the rear bench seat is not occupied:

   

  • Insert the belt tongue on the outer seat belts into the buckle of the opposite seat belt :.
  • Secure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant tie-downs.
  • Pad sharp edges for protection.

Features

Cup holder
Important safety notes

WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they could slip or be flung around and thereby strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets may not always be able to hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sharp braking or sudden changes of direction.

• Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations.
• Always make sure that objects do not protrude out of the stowage spaces, luggage nets or stowage nets.
• Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
  shut before beginning your journey.
• Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin- ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in the cargo compartment.

Garage door opener

General notes
You can use the HomeLink® garage door opener integrated into the rear-view mirror to operate up to three different gate/garage door opener systems.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible with the integrated garage door opener. If you have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Center.

Alternatively, you can call the following tele-phone assistance services:
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100
HomeLink® hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of charge)
More information on HomeLink® and/or com-patible products is also available online at http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the Declaration of conformity (page 26).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
   Canada only:
   This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
3. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
4. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important safety notes

WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, per-sons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door. There is a risk of injury. When using the integrated garage door opener, always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage door.
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces without sufficient ventilation.

Only operate the following garage doors using the garage door opener:

• garage doors with a safety stop and reversing function
• garage doors which conform to the current
  U.S. safety standards
  When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming.

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