
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.
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
■ Open the driver's door.
■ Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
■ ...
Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
steering wheel paddle shifters 1 and 2
.
In the manual drive program you can change
gears manually usin ...
Multifunction display
1 Transmission position
2 Drive program
3 Description field
4 Menu bar
5 Outside temperature or speed
6 Time
7 Transfer case position
► To show menu bar 4: press the
or button on ...