Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Transfer case..................................... 145
Gear range ................................... 145
Switching transfer case................ 145
Differential locks ............................... 148
A few words about differentials
and differential locks.................... 149
Switching differential locks
on and off..................................... 150
Good visibility .................................... 152
Rear view mirror........................... 152
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 153
Sun visors .................................... 154
Rear window defroster................. 155
Climate control.................................. 156
Setting the temperature............... 158
Adjusting air distribution and
volume ......................................... 159
Defrosting .................................... 160
Air recirculation............................ 160
Residual engine heat utilization.... 161
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 162
Air conditioning............................ 162
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents...................... 163
Power windows .................................. 164
Opening and closing the windows. 164
Sliding/pop-up roof............................ 166
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof....................... 166
Driving systems.................................. 169
Cruise control ............................... 169
Rear Parking Assist*..................... 172
Loading............................................... 175
Roof rack ...................................... 175
Cargo compartment cover ............ 175
Enlarged cargo compartment........ 176
Split rear seat bench..................... 176
Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 178
Loading instructions ..................... 180
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 182
Useful features................................... 183
Interior storage spaces................. 183
Ashtrays........................................ 186
Cigarette lighter............................ 188
Electrical outlet............................. 188
Telephone* ................................... 189
Tele Aid......................................... 190
Garage door opener...................... 198
Heated steering wheel.................. 203
Operation.......................................... 205
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 206
Driving instructions ............................ 207
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 207
Drinking and driving...................... 207
Pedals........................................... 207
Power assistance.......................... 208
Brakes .......................................... 208
Driving off ..................................... 209
Parking ......................................... 209
Tires.............................................. 210
Hydroplaning ................................ 210
Tire traction .................................. 211
Tire speed rating........................... 211
Winter driving instructions............ 212
Standing water ............................. 213
Passenger compartment............... 213
Off-road driving............................. 213
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 221
Driving abroad .............................. 222
Catalytic converter ....................... 222
Emission control ........................... 222
Coolant temperature .................... 223