Mercedes-Benz 2007 G-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Driving instructions
ț Check tires for possible damage.
ț Inspect frame, oil pan, brake hoses,
etc., as well as vehicle underbody for
possible damage.
ț Check for brush or branches caught in
the underbody.
ț After continued operation in mud,
sand, water or other dirty conditions,
clean the brake discs, wheels, brake
pads, and check and clean axle joints.
ț Conduct a brake test.
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of a
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
directory, you should request pertinent
information from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Control and operation of radio
transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone*
!
Brush or branches could increase the possi-
bility of a fire, as well as cut fuel and/or brake
lines, puncture rubber bellows of the axles or
drive shafts.
Warning! G
Do not forget that your primary responsi-
bility is to drive the vehicle safely. Only
operate the COMAND system, radio or
telephone
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if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
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Observe all legal requirements.