General Notes - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Features
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Using the 115 V power socket
Problems with the 115 V power socket
Problem
The warning lamp on the
115 V power socket is
not lit.
mbrace

General notes

The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To register, press
the ï Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned are not carried out, the system may
not be activated.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
Start the engine.
X
or
Charge the battery (
X
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
X
Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
X
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant nominal
power of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-on current.
This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the 115 V
power socket will not supply it with power.
Connect a suitable electronic device.
X
To switch on: switch the ignition on.
X
Open flap :.
X
Insert the plug of the electronic device into
X
115 V power socket ;.
Indicator lamp = lights up.
To switch off: disconnect the plug from
X
115 V power socket ;.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
page 243).
Y
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.