
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was originally developed for military use back in the 1970s as a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive conveyance, but it has been updated over the decades and given as many luxuries, conveniences and refinements as possible. Not that there's any denying the G's utilitarian roots: At nearly 3 tons, describing it as an over-engineered, leather-lined rolling bank vault would be an apt portrayal.
Important safety notes
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impai ...
Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
• Only mount approved tires of the correct
size onto the wheels.
• Tires are supplied with a protective layer
from the factory. Break in n ...
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear. You could misjudge the distance from
vehicles driving behin ...