Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 15
Symbols............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30
Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats............................................... 34
Steering wheel................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belt ................... 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers........................... 47
Rear window wiper/washer............ 49
Problems while driving.................... 50
Parking and locking.............................. 51
Parking brake ................................. 51
Switching off headlamps................. 52
Turning off engine........................... 52
Safety and Security ........................... 55
Occupant safety ................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle .................... 65
Blocking rear door window
operation ........................................ 71
Panic alarm .......................................... 73