Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Climate control.................................. 150
Setting the temperature............... 152
Adjusting air distribution and
volume ......................................... 153
Defrosting .................................... 154
Air recirculation............................ 154
Rear window defroster................. 155
Residual engine heat utilization.... 156
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 156
Air conditioning............................ 157
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents...................... 157
Power windows.................................. 158
Opening and closing the windows 158
Sliding/pop-up roof........................... 160
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof...................... 160
Driving systems ................................. 162
Cruise control .............................. 162
Rear Park Assist*......................... 165
Loading.............................................. 168
Roof rack ..................................... 168
Cargo area cover.......................... 168
Enlarged cargo area ..................... 169
Split rear seat bench.................... 169
Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 171
Loading instructions ..................... 173
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 175
Useful features................................... 176
Interior storage spaces ................. 176
Ashtrays........................................ 179
Cigarette lighter............................ 181
Electrical outlet............................. 181
Telephone* ................................... 182
Tele Aid......................................... 183
Garage door opener...................... 191
Heated steering wheel.................. 194
Operation.......................................... 195
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 196
Driving instructions ............................ 197
Drive sensibly – save fuel.............. 197
Drinking and driving...................... 197
Pedals........................................... 197
Power assistance.......................... 198
Brakes........................................... 198
Driving off ..................................... 199
Parking.......................................... 199
Tires.............................................. 200
Hydroplaning................................. 200
Tire traction .................................. 201
Tire speed rating........................... 201
Winter driving instructions............ 202
Standing water ............................. 203
Passenger compartment............... 203
Off-road driving............................. 203
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 210
Driving abroad .............................. 211
Catalytic converter ....................... 211
Emission control........................... 212
Coolant temperature .................... 212
At the gas station............................... 214
Check regularly and
before a long trip .......................... 215
Engine compartment.......................... 216
Hood............................................. 216
Engine oil...................................... 217
Transmission fluid level ................ 220
Coolant level................................. 220
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system.......................................... 222
Battery ............................................... 223