Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Charging the starter battery before starting
the journey
If the vehicle battery is discharged, you can
receive a message on your smartphone. You can
then start the vehicle with the smartphone to
charge the battery. The vehicle is automatically
switched off after ten minutes.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
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The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
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It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
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The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due to unintentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during
service or maintenance work.
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Always secure the engine against unin‐
tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements:
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Park position j is selected.
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The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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The panic alarm is not activated.
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The hazard warning light system is switched
off.
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The hood is closed.
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The doors are closed and locked.
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The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐
tive starting attempts. You must start the vehicle
once with the SmartKey before trying to start
the engine again with the smartphone. You can
stop the vehicle again at any time.
% Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the engine against starting before
carrying out maintenance or repair work:
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Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or
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Unlock the doors.
or
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Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
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NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
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Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
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