
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.
HOLD function
Important safety notes
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
• there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
• t ...
Coupling up a trailer
Do not connect the trailer's brake system
(if featured) to the hydraulic brake system
of the towing vehicle, as the latter is
equipped with an anti-lock brake system.
Doing so will result in a l ...
Combination switc
Turn signals
1 High-beam headlamps
2 Turn signal, right
3 High-beam flasher
4 Turn signal, l
► To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
dir ...